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You can coach someone into the ‘right’ position, but that doesn’t guarantee the right muscles are actually doing the work. Early in my career, I realized that proper form alone only goes so far. Because there is no such thing as a universal exercise, training without assessment is just guesswork.
“THE FASTEST SOPHOMORE IN THE NATION” by Lluvonia Graham profiles Dillon Mitchell, a 16-year-old track sensation who is currently dominating the national rankings in the 60-meter dash.
Discover how Houston business owners are flipping the script on healthcare to build a more resilient bottom line
For many, a university language requirement is simply a box to check. For one Houston-based artist, it was the final spark needed to ignite a professional creative journey.
The story of La Donna Foto—which translates to “The Lady Photographer” in Italian—didn’t begin in a gallery, but in the halls of the University of Houston. After wrapping up a second year of Italian language studies, the artist found themselves at a unique crossroads: they finally possessed the linguistic tools to match a decade-long passion for Italian culture and travel.
Spring in Houston is often synonymous with vibrant displays of Texas Bluebonnets, turning highway roadsides and open fields into sea of blue. But for the past two years, many residents have noticed a distinct lack of our beloved state flower along major Houston arteries. “I didn’t see them last year, and I’m not seeing them this year either,” is a sentiment echoing among nature enthusiasts across the city. Is it a permanent shift, or just a couple of off-seasons? Let’s delve into what’s happening.
VizionOne Detail is officially under new management! We’re excited to introduce Brian Gitzen, a South Carolina native who traded his own shop for the chance to lead Rodger Brogdon’s flagship location in Tomball.
For over two decades, Scott Holleman has been the premier visual strategist for Houston’s professionals, helping them ditch stiff corporate poses for authentic, high-impact branding. Through Bayou City Photography, he provides a seamless, stress-free experience that ensures your digital handshake commands as much respect as your real one.
It was supposed to be a standard Show and Tell, but Mike Acosta couldn’t resist a little drama, sneaking in a fifth artifact—his vibrant St. Patrick’s Day Astros game jersey. Between Mike’s deep dive into Houston history and Lisbet’s ‘night-vision’ gardening secrets with the Vevor headlamp, this Tuesday episode of Let’s Talk is packed with H-Town heart and high-tech utility.
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A group of 7th grade students from Katy ISD is taking on food waste by teaching families the truth about expiration dates and the simple habits that can reduce unnecessary waste at home. Their award-winning project, Food Waste Starts With the Date, is now headed to Destination Imagination Global Finals in Kansas City.
