The most stressful time of the year doesn’t have to be, mental health advocate says

SAN ANTONIO – For some battling mental illness, the holiday season can be the most difficult time of the year, as high expectations, loneliness, stress, and anxiety could all lead to a mental health breakdown. Sergio Salinas gets a lot of help from his family to manage his mental illness, be independent and live a … Read more

Lower South End businesses betting on growth to bring in more customers

Small businesses in LoSo are having varied success as they wait for more people to move into the neighborhood. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Lower South End is exploding with new construction. Small businesses are excited to move into the growing neighborhood, but some are faring better than others as they wait for more people to move … Read more

‘The end goal is to help:’ county leaders push new pilot program for homeless outreach in Leon Valley

Leon Valley, TX – A new deal is being drafted to help an age-old dilemma, and it’s coming at a pivotal time for homelessness in Bexar County. “It’s key that we’re able to regularly engage with people and check on them,” said Katie Wilson, the executive director for Close to Home SA. “We’re starting to … Read more

These Houston bars are getting into the holiday spirit

Some bars in Midtown and downtown Houston are ditching their usual decor and playlists for Christmas furnishings and carols. HOUSTON — Many Houston pubs are jumping on the holiday-themed pop-up bar trend, which is taking over social media.  These bars are ditching their usual decor and playlists for Christmas furnishings and carols. Bartenders are even … Read more

Houston mayor-elect John Whitmire, other elected officials host holiday lunch at juvenile detention center

HOUSTON — Houston mayor-elect John Whitmire and other elected officials hosted a holiday lunch for kids and staff at the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center Friday. Representative Gene Wu said this time of the year can be a difficult time for kids in the detention center as any of them won’t be home for the … Read more