Back in the early months of the United States entry into World War I, in mid-summer 1917, Houston, Texas was bathed in a different light when it came to dealing with race relations. The keeping of the peace was held by the all-white Houston Police Department, which wielded their big stick of so-called ‘justice,’ with…
Curb Appeal By Megan Stultz• Gentle reminder today that curb appeal makes all the difference when selling your home. You know the curb appeal trifecta: mulch, seasonal color, and a pressure-sprayed driveway. But you’re going to need to add these three if you want to level up your outdoor game: 1) Illuminate walkways. Would-be buyers…
The popular rise of lifetime income on annuities By Kent Pendleton• The popular rise of lifetime income on annuities Markets & Investing A look inside why more Americans are turning to lifetime income. Annuities can provide a guaranteed lifetime income stream in retirement, no matter how long you live. They thrive under high interest rate…
Since beginning in 2022, Cherokee Outlaw Ranch President Ty Nordic said the nonprofit has served dozens of clients. “We’ve had parents in tears going, ‘We don’t see our children act like this. … They’re so withdrawn and nervous,’” Nordic said. “They come out here and they’re … with the horse, just happy.” What you need…
Montgomery County commissioners are set to discuss moving forward on a May road and infrastructure bond Jan. 28 to begin addressing nearly $1.5 billion in infrastructure needs for the county. What you need to know According to agenda documents posted Jan. 24, commissioners will discuss setting up a workshop to discuss a bond issue in…
Isaiah 117 House, a nonprofit organization that cares for children awaiting foster placement, opened a house that serves Montgomery and Walker counties, according to a Jan. 7 news release. “We are so grateful to this community for their support and for helping to make this dream become a reality for Montgomery and Walker County,” Ronda…
MONTGOMERY, TX — From eleven a.m. until one o’clock p.m. on January 20th, 2025 awesome was the scene in the Great Hall off Lone Star Parkway in Montgomery, Texas, filled to overflowing with predominantly African Americans. Electrifying was the atmosphere, as the agenda and program featured the illusion of standing spellbound at Washington’s Lincoln Memorial…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — This week’s Veteran is Curtis Robinson, who served in the U.S. Army 1959-1961. He recently viewed the art at the Menil Collection a day after the recent snow event. Curtis was stationed in Stuttgart, West Germany, during the heavy days of Cold War Europe. Robinson played the Cello, which looks like…
Carlos is a 54-year-old who works nights at an industrial lab. Alika is a recent immigrant to the U.S. from Nigeria. Daisy is a community healthcare advocate. David has lived in Houston for over 40 years. Four different backgrounds, four different sets of life experiences, yet they all share two distinct things: they are living…
At UTMB Health’s Bariatric Surgery Department, patients embark on a journey toward better health that goes beyond weight loss. Through a carefully tailored, patient-centered approach, the department offers a range of surgical options, addresses common misconceptions and provides ongoing support to ensure long-term success. Surgical options: more than one path to weight loss Bariatric surgery…