Posted on · A new music group has formed in Houston, but you're not going to hear them at the Verizon Center or Jones Hall. The Energy City New Horizons Music Group is part of a national movement that is bringing players back to their musical roots. From the KUHF NewsLab, Melissa Galvez has the story.
Posted on · As Congress argues over President Obama's health care proposal, one major piece of his plan is already rolling out. The stimulus package passed in February included 20 billion dollars to get doctors to move to electronic health records, which Obama says will save millions. But two local medical professionals say electronic health records are about more than just saving paper. From the KUHF NewsLab, Melissa Galvez reports.
Posted on · For most of us, the holiday weekend is a time to relax and recollect as summer winds down. But for U.S. soldiers around the world, there is no time to relax. Except, perhaps, for mail day. From the KUHF NewsLab, Melissa Galvez reports on a local woman who is doing a lot of good with a little mail.
Posted on · Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confiscated two elephants from a circus family an hour north of Houston. USDA reports alleged that the animals were malnourished and illegally bought. Elephants at the Houston Zoo, however, seem to live a pretty nice life. But one animal rights group is concerned about a problem that just hasn't gone away. From the KUHF NewsLab, Melissa Galvez has the story.
Posted on · Recently, some naturalists in Houston Park discovered an unusual specimen. They didn't know what it was at first, but it turned out to be a very unwelcome guest. From the KUHF NewsLab, Melissa Galvez has the story.
Posted on · When the President's health care bill was introduced, some members of the Texas congressional delegation voiced strong opposition. But citizens are not sitting back, either. Houstonians who support the present health care bill are quietly making their voices heard-and as representatives come back to Texas for the August recess, they plan to get louder. From the KUHF NewsLab, Melissa Galvez reports.
Posted on · In just two short weeks, one of Houston's own will be packing her swimsuit and shipping off for the Olympics. It sounds surprising, but consider this: the local woman is 73 years old, and she's competing in the National Senior Games, the largest sporting event in the world for senior citizens. From the KUHF NewsLab, Melissa Galvez has her story.
Posted on · This week, children across the nation will rally about a topic that actually means something to them: children's health coverage. In Galveston, over 200 youths gathered recently to ask Congress to "remember the children" when they write new health insurance legislation this summer. From the KUHF NewsLab, Melissa Galvez has more.
Posted on · A study released this week by Harvard shows that foreclosures around the country are still rising. But in Houston, at least one homeowner can put those fears behind her. Habitat for Humanity celebrates its first paid off home. From the KUHF NewsLab, Melissa Galvez reports.
Posted on · Put together the words "energy" and "Houston", and most people think of oil and gas. But Houston is making big strides in renewable energy as well. Currently, the City of Houston buys about 25% of its energy from renewable sources, mostly wind. And the roof of the George R Brown Convention Center is about to get a little greener. From the KUHF NewsLab, Melissa Galvez reports.
Posted on · On Sunday, the Holocaust Museum Houston held a memorial service for Officer Stephen Johns, who was killed last week at the US Holocaust Museum in Washington DC. At the same time, community leaders reminded Houstonians about the importance of confronting hatred and prejudice everywhere. Melissa Galvez reports.
Posted on · On June 10, 2009, at 10:22am Greenwich time, the English language will hit 1 million words. Or so says the Global Language Monitor, a media analytics company. But there are plenty of people who disagree. From the KUHF NewsLab, a little musing on modernity and the nature of words. Melissa Galvez reports.
Posted on · This Saturday, June 6th, marks the 65th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Two Texas veterans of that battle will fly from Houston to France today to receive the Legion of Honor from the French government. Later, they'll participate in a ceremony with President Obama and French president Nicolas Sarkozy. Both veterans shared their experiences with KUHF's Melissa Galvez.
Posted on · Last fall, a wide variety of government and community leaders came together to discuss drug and alcohol abuse in Houston and Harris County. This week the group presented their 5 year plan for addressing all aspects of the drug problem. Melissa Galvez reports.
Posted on · In these economic times, many families are scrambling to make ends meet. Some ladies have found a convenient at-home business that's fun and delicious, too-but there's a problem. From the KUHF NewsLab, Melissa Galvez has the story.