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The US began to experience initial effects of COVID-19 just about the same time that many collegians were making vacation plans for spring break.

Playhouse on the Square’s largest fundraiser, the 43rd Original Art Auction, returns April 23-30!Sponsored by i-Bank and H.

Recently, it seems more and more people I know are getting the COVID-19 vaccine – but what does that mean for taking precautions? The CDC recently shared guidelines on how to best continue protecting yourself and others.

National Cleaning Week begins March 28 through April 3 and is the perfect time to Marie Kondo your life and home.

The viral “center of gravity” challenge has sparked a serious debate in households and offices everywhere.

How can people experiencing homelessness “stay home, stay safe” when they have no home?  When federal resources were directed to our region to respond to COVID-19, the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County recognized the opportunity to make once-in-a-generation investments into permanent housing and other programs for people experiencing homelessness.

Despite its popularity today, Valentine’s Day has dark and negative origins.

Did you know many Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) lack the resources needed to maintain fully staffed fundraising departments? With federal resources decreasing yearly, Howard University graduate Dominique King knew a change was needed.

This past year has left us missing a lot of things, one of the biggest being traveling.

She won’t be the first Black female astronaut in space — that honor goes to Mae Jemison, who flew on the Endeavour in 1998.

Millions of people worldwide suffer from facial damage due to cancer, burns or genetics.

Can’t you just picture yourself lounging by the pool with magnificent views of the red rocks at the Magical Sedona Home? Or dine on the patio with valley views.

Tradition is important – especially as we wrap up this most unconventional year – and Houston has some magnificent holiday stories to tell.

In 2004, Houston got its first Christmas Eve snow in history, after an arctic front blasted through southeast Texas and brought freezing temperatures with it.

Simply put, the answer is the best.

The family will love spending time in this spacious home near Black Mountain, North Carolina.

Black Friday has been more like Cyber Month the past few weeks, with retailers pushing their holiday sale prices earlier than ever.

As the COVID-19 pandemic carries on into winter flu season, your immune system needs all the help it can get.

Pandemic or not, we all need more books.

Just one mile from downtown Austin, The Crystal Casita is on the East Side close to restaurants, bars and shops at East 6th.

With families spending more time at home together working and going to school, dinner time together may not seem like such a big priority.

The latest craze on Netflix, “The Social Dilemma,” has viewers concerned about the negative effects of social media.

There’s nothing like sitting outdoors by a warm fire when it’s cold outside.

Talking with a friend worried about her drop in income because of the pandemic, I asked, “What’s enough?” She responded, “You can never be too rich or too thin.

The Alley Theatre is Texas’ oldest, and one of America’s leading, nonprofit theatre companies.

These waterproof boots support your ankles, are lightweight and don’t need breaking in before you hike.

Much of the world remains shut down, but Houston museums are steadily reopening with timed entries, limited capacities and other social distancing guidelines in place.

The draw of the stage is only a click away.

If you have not prepared your children’s lunches ahead, they might not have enough time to eat before their next virtual class.

The CDC recommends getting the flu vaccine in September or October, though it’s available throughout the season.