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TxDOT would like to alert you to closures scheduled for next weekend, February 6-9, 2026. These include the closure of Alabama Street from Chenevert to St. Emanuel for the demolition of the Alabama Street[...]
1 in 3 teens in the U.S. experiences abuse from a dating partner, including physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal harm. Nearly 70% never tell anyone, making teen dating violence one of the most underreported forms[...]
University of Houston Undergrads to Receive Support for Research
Photo courtesy of the University of Houston $500K Mellon Foundation Grant Aims to Strengthen Scholarship in the Humanities The University of Houston has received a $500,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to establish[...]
Is Your Organic Farmer’s Market Certified?
Image courtesy of Healthy Diet Advisor Do you know if organic foods sold at the farmers market really are organic? This can be a tough one to answer. Small farmers, with sales of less than[...]
New bikes bring new life to historic Third Ward
Image courtesy of Houston Chronicle Alan Moore, co-founder of 3rd Ward Tours, uses microphone and speaker to lead the bicycle tour Sunday, June 18, 2017, in Houston. The tour has many stops to tell histories[...]
The Houston Health Museum Becomes a Smithsonian Affiliate
Image courtesy of the Houston Chronicle The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science, located in Museum Park community of Houston, took a step toward building its national profile and resources Thursday, announcing it[...]
Looking for a Cost Effective Healthy Alternative?
Craving fresh produce, but tired of GMO's? Then come on out to YOUR community garden at the Palm Center Farmer's Market! There's an ample selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and homemade treats that would[...]
Why Is It Better To Create A Raised Garden Bed?
Image courtesy of Jody Rogac Here is advice on how to build a raised garden bed for your backyard. Raised garden beds are fairly easy to construct and even easier to maintain. Easier access and more comfortable gardening, due[...]
Houston Zoo’s Rare Summer Attraction Draws Big Crowds
Image courtesy of Houston Chronicle Snow Days at the Zoo brings out families in the heat of summer. Gaggles of girls, broods of boys and packs of parents descended on the Houston Zoo, located in[...]
Need To Know How To Get Rid Of Weeds? Let Us Tell You!
Image courtesy of Health and Love Page Weeds can be quite a nuisance in the garden, so here are some techniques for ridding your garden of these problematic plants. Mulch: Mulch is a covering that blocks[...]