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A Homeowner’s Guide to Spotting Problems Before It’s Too Late
Fosca Piomelli-Barrios asks one question – “before we talk about you and your family, let me ask you this: If something unexpected happened tomorrow, would your family know what to do — or who to call?”
Standing inside the Houston Museum of Natural Science this week, it’s hard not to feel the weight of history, literally.
Houston’s senior activity centers fall into three main models: publicly funded nonprofits offering free or subsidized services, membership-based centers focused on social programming, and the rare for-profit models.
If you live in Houston, you know the drill. The skies open up, the bayous rise, and what started as a rainy Friday becomes a week-long headache for thousands of homeowners and businesses across the metro area.
Learn about how Brenda Sarconi built a transportation company rooted in community care — and why this summer, she’s making it easier than ever for Houston families.
Brenda Sarconi is the founder of Ride N Go, a “Friends Helping Friends” transportation and lifestyle assistance company that helps busy parents, seniors, and individuals who can’t drive stay connected to their daily lives and communities.
Looking for the perfect way to honor Mom while enjoying some legendary Texas hospitality? Join us for a special Mother’s Day Celebration at the beautiful Historical Peters Hall on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
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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.
