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  • The Most Popular Paint Colors in the U.S.

    According to Sherwin-Williams, the winner is—gasp—not a neutral Sherwin-Williams has found one issue many Americans can agree on: their favorite paint colors. The new National Painting Week Color Psychology Study, conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Sherwin-Williams and released last week, reveals that 62 percent of Americans chose blue as their favorite hue. People’s […]

  • #ArmedForcesDay

    Armed Forces Day is a day to pay tribute to the men and women who serve the United States Armed Forces. It was with the idea for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country that President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish […]

  • Houston is one of nation’s best vacation spots #Houston

    The Space Center Houston exhibit “Science Fiction, Science Future,” on display from May 27 – September 4, is one of many Houston area attractions.   Photo courtesy of Space Center Houston                          With the hot and humid weather, Texas isn’t often thought of as a prime summer vacation destination spot. But three cities in the Lone […]

  • 5 Things NOT to Do When You Get Your First Apartment. #apartments

    Getting your first apartment is a big deal, and it can be tempting to rush out and try to do everything at once. After all, you need somewhere to sit, sleep, and eat, and furniture is required for all those things. But great interiors don’t happen in an instant. It takes time, persistence, and a […]

  • Surprise! Queen of England loans Houston museum her tiniest royal elephant

    Best not tell little Prince George, but Houston has Queen Elizabeth’s lost elephant and we’re not only giving it a royal reunion fit for a king, we’re keeping it for a year. Let’s back up because this elephantine tale of how a rediscovered Peter Carl Fabergé “Surprise” ended up the Houston Museum of Natural Science […]

  • Spurs’ Tony Parker out for season with ruptured tendon

    The Spurs left the AT&T Center on Wednesday fearing they would not see Tony Parker in uniform again this season. Thursday morning, an MRI confirmed it. Parker, the Spurs’ venerable starting point guard, has been diagnosed with a torn left quadriceps tendon and will miss the remainder of the postseason, the team announced. Parker suffered […]

  • Two Houston ISD schools among the nation’s 20 best #Houston

    Two Houston ISD high schools have been ranked among the top 20 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 2017. The Carnegie Vanguard High School ranked as the eight-best in the country and second-best in the state, while DeBakey High School for Health Professions was named 18th in the country and fourth-best […]

  • The 3 healthiest drinks at Starbucks! #Goodmorning

    Top three healthy Starbucks drinks: 1. Caffè Misto (Tall with half coffee, half steamed 2% milk) The flavor is similar to a café latte, but because it’s coffee-based, the price is significantly less. If you order any other size than “tall,” opt for non-fat milk. Calories: 80 2. Cappucino (Tall with 2% milk) This simple but luxurious […]

  • 6 Apartment Decorating Tips

    1. Hang Wall Art White walls can undoubtedly be boring, but adding frames and paintings give a finished look to any room. Not only does wall art cover bland walls, but it also shows your individuality and makes your apartment feel more like home. Pick one large portrait, use stick-on wall decals, or create a […]

  • The History of Earth Day

    Each year, Earth Day—April 22—marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The height of counterculture in the United States, 1970 brought the death of Jimi Hendrix, the last Beatles album, and Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” War raged in Vietnam and students nationwide overwhelmingly opposed it. At […]