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Gaining momentum: How a Houston fitness leader is redefining exercise and finding joy in movement again
by Sierra Rozen
| August 20, 2025
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When Sherilyn Hardy was growing up, her introduction to fitness was through sports, specifically volleyball and lacrosse. Lacrosse, a sport she played competitively, filled her schedule in high school, and even determined which college she chose—joining Baylor University’s women’s lacrosse team on a partial scholarship in 2015.

Let’s try to forget about politics at this Dallas candle-making class
by Joi Louviere
| August 19, 2025
Try this candle making class in Dallas

2 Houston schools rank among top 100 best high schools in US
by Sierra Rozen
| August 19, 2025
Carnegie Vanguard High School and DeBakey High School for Health Professions have both been ranked in US News and World Report's annual high school rankings. Not only are they included in the top 100, but both also appear in the top 10 for Texas schools.

Tired of getting stuck at a train crossing? Houston has a new tool for that
by Sierra Rozen
| August 18, 2025
While every crossing is not currently listed on the tracker, city officials say they plan to expand coverage as the technology improves.

Opponents of TX redistricting say proposed maps would hurt minorities
| August 18, 2025
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Opponents of proposed redrawn Congressional maps in Texas say the changes will hurt Latino, Black and Asian voters.