The “Light The World” Giving Machines are set to come to three locations across the Houston area, according to a Nov. 4 news release. The machines are vending machines where people can donate items such as food, clothing and medical care to people in need, with prices ranging from $5-$250, according to the release. In…

Hundreds of thousands of patrons are expected to gather in Downtown Houston on Thanksgiving morning for the 75th annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade, officials said. What residents need to know The parade will traverse over 20 blocks in Downtown Houston along Smith, Walker, Milam and Louisiana streets on Nov. 28 at 9 a.m., said Susan…

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — This week’s Veteran is William Bayer, who served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1944 – 1946. Bayer was a B-26 Marauder pilot, with the plane being a twin-engined medium bomber flown during WWII. William flew 16 missions against German targets with the 344th Bomb Group of the 9th Army…

Michelle Harriman, owner of Positively Unfiltered, is committed to fostering healing, closure and acceptance via paramedical tattooing and body contouring, she said. “At Positively Unfiltered Body Salon, we encourage you to have a positive mindset in an overly filtered world,” Harriman said. “Our mission is to help you rediscover, and enhance the natural beauty you…

There are several organizations serving free Thanksgiving meals in the Greater Houston area. Check out a few of them below. Turkey and Blessings The Lindale Church is serving a family style Thanksgiving dinner with smoked turkey, dressing, gravy and pumpkin pie. Families Feeding Families The community is invited to enjoy a complimentary hot Thanksgiving meal…