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When do Texans prefer to put up Christmas lights? Our survey has the answer.
Holiday decorations are an important part of getting in the Christmas spirit. But there’s always a question: When is the right time to display your Christmas lights? For some, waiting until after Thanksgiving or the beginning of December is ideal. For others, why wait, as soon as the weather cools down it’s time.
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Investigators still believe Idaho college students' killings were targeted, police say after confusing statements
After a day of confusing statements, police investigating last month's killings of four University of Idaho students emphasized Thursday they still believe the attack was targeted -- though they haven't concluded "if the target was the residence or its occupants."
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HIV vaccine candidate induces immune response in early clinical trial: 'An important step forward'
An experimental HIV vaccine has been found to induce broadly neutralizing antibodies among a small group of volunteers in a Phase 1 study. The findings suggest that a two-dose regimen of the vaccine, given eight weeks apart, can elicit immune responses against the human immunodeficiency virus.
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Husband who beat his wife to death sentenced to 55 years in prison
A Houston man who killed his wife at her Chinatown beauty school and staged the scene to look like a robbery was sentenced to 55 years in prison on Thursday, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Mexico will increase minimum wage by 20% in 2023
Mexico's minimum wage will increase by 20% from 2023, the government announced on Thursday after it reached a deal with the labor and business sector.
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Supreme Court says Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked for now, schedules arguments for February
The Supreme Court said Thursday that President Joe Biden's student loan debt forgiveness program will remain blocked for now, but the justices agreed to hear oral arguments in the case in February, with a decision expected by June.
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Congressman Don McEachin of Virginia Dies at 61
Congressman McEachin was only 61. He was the first African American to be nominated to run as Virginia Attorney General. McEachin was only the third African American to serve in the U.S. Congress from Virginia along with John Mercer Langston and Bobby Scott.
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Caring Santa® is Coming to Katy Mills this Sunday 12/4
Caring Santa® is coming to town at Katy Mills on Sunday, December 4, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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Abounding Prosperity Inc. Hosts a Series of Free Community Events in Honor of World AIDS Day 2022
Abounding Prosperity Inc., is hosting a series of events in honor of World AIDS Day 2022. On Thursday, December 1, 2022, Abounding Prosperity Inc. is hosting its second annual “Legacy of Lives Lost” exhibit.
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Rings in the Season with the Ultimate Holiday Gift Cards
Texas-style BBQ restaurant offers two gift card deals throughout the holiday season
In the spirit of the giving season, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is offering barbecue lovers everywhere the chance to stack, save and share with gifts that keep on givin’.
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Houston mayor Sylvester Turner to deliver keynote address at TSU’s Fall Commencement on December 10
Mayor Turner will receive an honorary degree from TSU during ceremony
Houston mayor Sylvester Turner will be the keynote speaker at Texas Southern University’s Fall Commencement exercises.
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Congressman Al Green Discusses Efforts to Bring Constituent Jaime Avalos Home from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico to His Wife and Baby in Houston During MSNBC Interview with Yasmin Vossoughian
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
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Organ donations rise during major motorcycle rallies due to crashes, study says
Organ donations and transplantations increase during major US motorcycle rallies due to crashes, according to a new study, signaling a need for increased safety measures.
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First Saturday Arts Market December 3
Houston’s original monthly outdoor art market finishes the year with the annual Holiday Market, Saturday, December 3, 2022, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at 540 W. 19th St. Over 40 artists from the greater Houston area and Austin are featured in this market.
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Handling Eating Challenges During the Holidays
12 tips to help maintain eating disorder recovery
Navigating recovery from an eating disorder is rarely easy, and the holiday season tends to be especially challenging. Family gatherings, disrupted routines, food-centered celebrations and more create an abundance of potentially triggering situations for people recovering from eating disorders.
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Kick Winter’s Chill with Hearty Chowder
Colder, shorter days call for a little comfort. Cozying up with a hearty meal on brisk winter evenings can help fight off the chill while savoring favorite flavors alongside the ones you love.
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Jalapeno Sweetpotato Chowder
When your family needs a warm-up on those frosty days, put sweetpotatoes at the center of mealtime (with an added kick) in this Jalapeno Sweetpotato Chowder. #chowder #recipes #foodvideo #dinner #potato #food #sweetpotato #mealideas #jalapeño
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5 Tips to Pull Off Holiday Hosting
With stay-at-home holidays a thing of the past for many families, they’re now busy preparing for full-blown celebrations. The return of traditional festivities brings seemingly never-ending to-do lists and pressure to be the perfect host.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Offering Medicare Advantage Plans in 38 New Counties for 2023
Expansion to reach 4 million eligible Texans
Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) will now offer health care coverage options for Medicare-eligible individuals in 38 new counties, as well as add multiple lower-cost plans in 2023.