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Lisa Rosborough

Posted on August 16, 2022 · Bullying and cyberbullying are very prominent in our culture. Today, we talk to a cast member of 'Mean Girls' the musical about the show, and how she is helping provide a safe space for youth to open up and share. Plus, a school psychologist shares lessons can we learn from musical, and how students can combat bullying in school.

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Food

Little Red Box Grocery Store addresses food desert in Houston’s East End area

Jack Williams

Posted on August 16, 2022 · Little Red Box Grocery opened a few months ago and sells around 450 items so far, including fresh fruits and vegetables, along with other things that you might expect at a larger store.

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Education

Houston-area districts improve in state ratings, but Democrats say more money needed for Texas schools

Cory McGinnis / ShaVonne Herndon

Posted on August 15, 2022 · The ratings are based on performance on state standardized tests, graduation rates, college, career, and military readiness outcomes.

Tags Alief Congressman Al Green Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Conroe ISD Fort Bend ISD hisd ISD katy isd Klein ISD Mayor Sylvester Turner pasadena isd Texas Education Agency

Housing

Harris County apartment residents say they’re living in “inhumane” conditions; property management says work is being done

ShaVonne Herndon

Posted on August 12, 2022 · City Crossing Apartments residents say they are experiencing mold, excess rodents and no air conditioning.

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Houston ISD enrollment down 15,000 compared to pre-pandemic level

ShaVonne Herndon / Ariel Worthy

Posted on August 16, 2022 · School officials said the pandemic caused chaos in public education, leading to ongoing declines in enrollment.

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Watch NASA Artemis I rocket rollout to pad at Kennedy Space Center

Ariel Worthy / Mark Norris

Posted on August 16, 2022 · The Artemis I Moon rocket is being rolled out with less than two weeks to go until its scheduled August 29 launch.

Tags artemis Cape Canaveral Florida moon launch nasa

Health & Science

Harris County has its first monkeypox case in a child, under 2 years old

Celeste Schurman / Ariel Worthy

Posted on August 16, 2022 · The child is asymptomatic as of now and does not attend a school or daycare.

Tags harris county Monkeypox monkeypox vaccines

Health & Science

New CDC COVID-19 recommendations reflect herd immunity, Houston health expert says

Ariel Worthy

Posted on August 15, 2022 · The CDC's recommendations no longer requires quarantining if exposed to the virus, or screenings for symptoms.

Tags ba.2 back to school COVID Dr. David Persse houston matters Monkeypox

Weather

Wednesday’s rain across Houston provided relief from heat, but much more needed to end drought

Ariel Worthy / Jack Williams

Posted on August 11, 2022 · Nearly three inches of rain was officially recorded at Bush Intercontinental Airport as the region got much-needed precipitation.

Tags drought high heat houston National Weather Service thunderstorms weather

Education

Houston ISD needs more equipment for active shooter situation, superintendent says

Cory McGinnis / Ariel Worthy

Posted on August 10, 2022 · HISD Superintendent says he is asking the board for 200 rifles and ballistic shields in order to be prepared for an active shooter situation.

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Health & Science

How Houston played a big part in the history of breast augmentation

Ariel Worthy

Posted on August 10, 2022 · Breast augmentation began here in Houston and the city has long been a destination for the surgery.

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Sports

Texans lower prices on beer, soda, hot dogs, chicken tenders for 2022 season

Ariel Worthy

Posted on August 9, 2022 · The cuts will reduce the cost of the four most-ordered concession items by an average of 20 percent.

Tags houston texans Houston Texans football inflation nrg stadium stadium food

Sports

New Harris County pickleball courts to open as interest in sport grows

Ariel Worthy

Posted on August 8, 2022 · The sport -- a mix of badminton, ping pong and tennis -- is growing in popularity around the country and in the Houston area.

Tags Commissioner Jack Cagle harris county pickleball

Energy & Environment

Freeport LNG to resume operations in the fall

Ariel Worthy / Lucio Vasquez

Posted on August 4, 2022 · Operations halted in June when an over-pressurized pipeline caused an explosion, resulting in the facility being shutdown.

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Energy & Environment

Construction on $31 billion ‘Ike Dike’ coastal barrier will take decades, expert says

Ariel Worthy

Posted on August 1, 2022 · It could be as late as 2042 before Galveston Bay's coastal barrier project is completed.

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Houston is more stressed than other cities, according to survey

Ariel Worthy

Posted on July 29, 2022 · Houstonians had the largest percentage in reporting higher stress in areas like the mental health of their family members or loved ones, accessibility, convenience and affordability of health services, household finances, and physical health. 

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Hurricane

U.S. Senate approves “Ike Dike” plan to protect Houston area from hurricanes

Ariel Worthy

Posted on July 28, 2022 · Gates would be built across the coast of Galveston Bay and moved into place before hurricanes hit to block water from going up the Houston Ship Channel and flooding homes. 

Tags galveston hurricane Ike Dike senate

Health & Science

Houston hits pause on monkeypox vaccinations amid shortage

Ariel Worthy

Posted on July 28, 2022 · Monkeypox vaccine has not been widely available nationwide, and widespread vaccination is not recommended at this time. 

Tags Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo houston Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Monkeypox monkeypox vaccines

Houston Matters

Texas drought conditions could have extensive impacts, expert says

Ariel Worthy

Posted on July 27, 2022 · Much of the state is also experiencing above average temperatures with little to no relief. Several regions have seen more than 40 days in triple digit temperatures this year.

Tags drought Drought monitor houston matters weather

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