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Cigna targeting disparities with health equity impact fund
Cigna's philanthropic arm, the Cigna Group Foundation, is attempting to address health disparities through the Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund, through which the insurer will spend $9 million over the next three years to address inequities within the healthcare system. It will do so "by specifically targeting health disparities...
Meet Mercy Miller: Houston’s Star Shooting Guard Ready for Big Season
Mercy Miller, a highly-ranked shooting guard, is set to join Houston's basketball team under the coaching of Kelvin Sampson, with a strong background of development by his father, former NBA player Percy Miller. Coming from a successful high school career, including a State Championship win, Miller is part of a top recruiting class for Houston this year.
Houston native Brittney Griner, wife Cherelle are parents! WNBA star shares more about baby and his BASHFUL name👶🎉
Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle, have welcomed a baby boy into their family!. SEE ALSO: Houston native, WNBA star Brittney Griner and wife Cherelle are expecting a baby!👶🎉. The WNBA star announced the joyous news on Friday, sharing that their son, Bash Raymond, was born on July 8.
'He keeps coming back' | Despite multiple arrests, neighbors say same man is peeking into their homes in middle of night
HOUSTON — Neighbors shot video Sunday night of a man’s sixth arrest in as many years -- it happened minutes after someone reported that he was peeping into their window. "You know, it’s months and months off, he's in jail, he’s out of jail, but he keeps coming back,” Gavi Lomnitz said.
From Houston to Paris: Here are the local athletes competing in the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics
Dozens of athletes from the Houston area, or with ties to the city, will be representing Team USA or other countries at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Dozens of athletes from the Houston area, or with ties to the city, are set to compete on the world stage this summer in Paris.
‘You can’t run from God’: Family seeks justice in shooting death of 14-year-old boy in Spring Branch
HOUSTON, Texas – The identity of a 14-year-old boy who was found shot to death inside a car Saturday afternoon in Spring Branch area has been released. The teen has been identified as Abraham Choukair and his family is now seeking justice for his death. “He’s got a lot...
Rockets' Sheppard, Heat's Ware headline NBA All-Summer League first team
Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard and Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware headlined the players named to the 2024 NBA All-Summer League first team on Monday. Sheppard averaged 20 points, 5.3 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 1.3 blocked shots on 50% shooting from the field in four games in Las Vegas, Nevada. The third pick finished ninth in scoring among players with at least two appearances.
Former DWTS Pro ‘Devastated’ After Dear Friend’s Sudden Death
Former “Dancing With the Stars” pro Cheryl Burke has reacted to the sudden death of Jacoby Jones. Jones, a former football player, was on season 16 of the dance competition show. And, though he wasn’t partnered with Burke, the two became friends. On the July 19 episode...
Houston outrage over power outages
Houston City Council members expressing outrage over repeated power outages during summer storms, highlighting Mayor Whitmire's challenges with inherited infrastructure issues and the urgent need for better preparation and recovery plans.
How to avoid high FEMA check fees, price gouging in Houston
After Hurricane Beryl and the May derecho hit Houston, residents are facing difficulties cashing their FEMA checks due to potential price gouging. KPRC 2 reporter Rilwan Balogun will share the story of a Houston woman who claims that some businesses are charging exorbitant fees to cash FEMA checks. Tune in at 5 and 6 p.m. for more details.
Never be bothered by a spam call again with this simple setting
To reduce unwanted calls, add your number to the national "Do Not Call" registry, only allow calls from your contacts, answer unwanted calls and remain silent to confuse the dialer software, or use an app like RoboKeller, Hiya, or Truecaller.
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Blalock Road
HOUSTON, Texas — A 29-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash on Blalock Road Saturday evening, according to Houston police. The man, whose identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, was riding a red Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle northbound when he lost control and struck the curb of a center median. The motorcycle landed on the grassy area of the median, and Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the man deceased at the scene, according to a press release from the Houston Police Department.
New FEMA rules include climate change impacts
FEMA’s new rules governing rebuilding after disasters will take into account the impacts of climate change on future flood risk. For decades, the agency has followed a 100-year floodplain standard—an area that has a 1% chance of flooding in a given year. The new standard will factor in the impact of climate change such as rising sea level and heavier rainfalls when it funds rebuilding projects.
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