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Houstonians needed to participate in study to help prevent cancer in at-risk Black adults. Here’s how you can sign up
📢 Join the Harmony & Health Study, which aims to reduce sitting time, increase movement, and improve health in Black and African American adults at risk for cancer. 🏃💃 Participants will get to experience yoga-based stretches, guided relaxation, and spirituality. 📞 Call 713-792-9400 or email HarmonyHealth@MDAnderson.org to participate. #MDAnderson #HealthStudy #CancerPrevention #JoinTheStudy
Stay alert, Houstonians: Don’t fall victim to this new subscription renewal scam
🚨 Attention Houstonians! 🚨Be on the lookout for a new twist in email scams! Scammers are posing as businesses and tricking people into providing personal and credit card information. They send urgent emails claiming your membership or subscription has expired and ask you to click on a link. Don't fall for it! Stay vigilant and protect your personal information. Spread the word to friends and family to keep them safe too. #HoustonScamAlert #StaySafeOnline 💻💪
Houston City Council approves bond to help pay for historic firefighter settlement
Houston City Council has approved a bond to help pay for a historic firefighter contract worth $1.5 billion. The deal includes $650 million in back pay and a 34% raise over the next five years for Houston firefighters. #HoustonFirefighters #ContractSettlement #BetterWorkingConditions
Jury selection to begin for murder trial of ex-Houston cop Gerald Goines who led botched Harding Street raid
🚨 Breaking News 🚨Jury selections for the murder trial of former Houston Police Department Officer Gerald Goines are about to begin! This trial is at the center of the botched raid on Harding Street that took place in 2019. Stay tuned for updates on this important case as justice unfolds. #JusticeForHardingStreet #TrialUpdates #HoustonNews
Could Texas face rolling blackouts in August? ERCOT says there’s a 12% chance
Texas power grid stability in August is a growing concern. ERCOT's latest report highlights the risk of controlled outages during peak demand periods. Low wind production adds to the challenges. #TexasPowerGrid #EnergyAlerts #ConservationMatters
Nearly 900 students in Houston receive free laptops from AT&T
AT&T's "H-Town Summer of Connectivity" program is helping bridge the digital divide in Houston. 🌐✨ They provided 900 students with FREE refurbished laptops, ensuring access to education and opportunities. 🎓📚💻 #DigitalDivide #EducationMatters #AT&TConnectivityProgram
Fifth Ward cancer clusters: The toxic chemicals found and most common illnesses related
We've been discussing the Fifth Ward cancer cluster for years, but have you ever wondered what chemicals were found and what health risks they might pose? We have looked into some of the chemicals found in the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Garden areas and listed the health effects,