It’s Triplets for Juno, Houston SPCA’s Potbelly Pig - And You Can Name Them
Ever since the Houston SPCA took in a pregnant Vietnamese potbelly pig in December, the staff has been preparing for her to give birth. Juno, named for the Goddess of Love, Marriage, and Childbirth, got styled for a maternity shoot and was fed snacks to keep her still for her ultrasounds. Of course, she couldn't have gotten far as her belly was dragging the ground.
Read full storyResale Round-up - Where to Look For Used Furniture in Houston
Showroom floor at The Blue Bird CircleThe Blue Bird Circle. It is not a surprise that secondhand furniture is expected to become a $16.6 billion market by 2025. The price of new furniture is sky high, and resale offers plenty of options in almost mint condition for a lot less. Some shoppers, like me, also like the imperfections and history that come with a second-hand piece.
Read full storyWaffles and Tuna Melts Served up With a Healthy Side of Nostalgia at Yale Street Grill
The Yale Street Grill has been around since 1923Photo by author. I didn't grow up in 1950s, but every time I eat at Yale Street Grill (2100 Yale St.) I feel like I'm getting a taste of what it would have been like to sidle up the counter in my polka dot skirt and cardigan to enjoy a malt with the gang.
Read full storyFive Things of Note at the HMNS 'Ramses the Great' Exhibit
I'm a sucker for anything Egypt, so I was excited about "Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs" exhibit which is now at the Houston Museum of Natural Science through the end of May 2022. Ramses lived to age 90 and had 100 children. He ruled for more than 60 years. For this reason, Ramses is considered one of the greats and I wanted to know more.
Read full storyNew Dog at Children’s Memorial Hermann to Provide Rx of TLC
The Facility Dog Team with Pilot and DexterChildren’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. There's now a second dog making the rounds at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. According to a Memorial Hermann press release, Pilot, a 2-year-old black lab/golden retriever mix has joined Dexter to help pediatric patients.
Read full storyMo Amer Comedy Series Filming Now in Houston
Standup comedian Mo Amer, who came to Houston as a nine-year-old refugee from Kuwait with his Palestinian family when Saddam Hussein invaded that country, is currently filming a Netflix comedy series at various locations around town.
Read full storyBike Rx Program for Precinct 1 Aims to Get Houston Healthier
Legacy Health collaborates with Houston BCycle, American Heart Association, Bosch and Precinct 1 for new Bike Rx programContributed photo. The new Bike Rx program, which “prescribes” patients with Houston BCycle memberships, kicked off with a ribbon-cutting at Legacy Fifth Ward (3811 Lyons Avenue) on October 28, according to a press release. The program is a collaboration between Legacy Community Health, Houston BCycle, American Heart Association, technology company Bosch, and Precinct 1.
Read full storyQ&A with a Houston Matchmaker
IJL Houston Director Stephanie OsgoodContributed photo. Stephanie Osgood is the owner and director of It's Just Lunch Houston (IJL), a personalized matchmaking service that has been in business for 20 years. The national organization was founded by Andrea McGinty as a personalized solution to what she saw as the fruitless dating scene of the 1990s. As the owner of IJL, Osgood spends her days interviewing prospective clients, matching active clients and gathering feedback on dates her clients go on.
Read full storyNeed an Astros Selfie? Houston's Mural Map Has You Covered
Astros mural on 19th StreetHouston Mural Map @colors_on_hou, Robynn Sanders, @itsnothouitsme. With World Series fever sweeping Houston, baseball fans are loading up on merch and getting ready to root for the home team, either in person or on television. And in the spirit of — it's not happening if I don't post a photo of it — here are some spots around town where you can snap a selfie, courtesy of Houston Mural Map.
Read full storyIt’s Homecoming Mum Season - The Bigger the Better
Everything is bigger in Texas when it comes to Homecoming mums. We’re not talking about chrysanthemums here but the giant plastic, ribbon festooned arrangements that girls - and some boys - wear around their necks during the season. Boys also wear armbands.
Read full storyTips for Mental and Physical Wellness from Planet Fitness "Positivity Expert"
While World Mental Health Day is recognized October 10, being mentally and emotionally healthy is a year round goal. National fitness director of Planet Fitness - with 28 Houston area locations - Teddy Savage is also known as the company's “Positivity Expert.” He explains how mental and physical health often go hand in hand.
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