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This weekend in Houston, get ready for the return of the world’s largest celebration of art cars and innovative vehicles, right in the heart of downtown. The Houston Art Car Parade, presented by Team Gillman, is a major highlight on the city’s cultural calendar, attracting over 300,000 attendees annually, and you can join in the excitement. ABC13 provided a live …

Less than a month after a dispute between them, a man has tragically passed away following multiple gunshot wounds allegedly inflicted by his wife in their Galleria area apartment. The incident, which occurred on March 21, led to the wife, Keaiirra Shavoiyae Chidozie, facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Despite the severity of the situation, court records …

The IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center in southwest Houston experienced unexpected closures during its scheduled walk-in service on Saturday, leaving hundreds of people waiting outside, hoping to get assistance with their taxes before Monday’s filing deadline. Despite their efforts, the center closed early, leaving frustrated individuals like Jessica Hall, who had traveled quite a distance to obtain past tax filings. Hall …

In the United States, hundreds of individuals lose their lives annually during pregnancy or in the year following childbirth. Each pregnancy-related death is a tragedy, especially considering that over 80% of these fatalities are preventable. However, the issue is particularly alarming for women of color, as the problem continues to worsen. According to Monique Shaw of the Robert Wood Johnson …

In preparation for the two major LGBTQ+ Pride parades scheduled in downtown Houston this June, the city’s latest Pride organization, New Faces of Pride, is organizing a community meeting to address any inquiries and introduce its board members. Scheduled for Thursday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m., the public meeting will be held at the Montrose Center. President Bryan Cotton emphasized …

A damning report emerged on Thursday linking a renowned surgeon at Memorial Hermann to allegations of irregularities, prompting the sudden shutdown of the hospital’s liver and kidney transplant program in the Texas Medical Center. According to The New York Times, hospital officials are investigating a doctor suspected of clandestinely manipulating a government database to render some patients ineligible for new …

Houston’s beleaguered Astros pitching staff is receiving much-needed assistance, with Justin Verlander poised to make a second rehab start on Saturday for Double-A Corpus Christi. If Verlander successfully completes about 75 pitches, he is expected to rejoin the Astros staff late next week. Additionally, Manager Joe Espada provided an update on Framber Valdez, stating that he is “doing well” and …

Houston’s medical community is reeling from the fallout of a shocking report by The New York Times, which implicates a prominent surgeon in alleged manipulation of Memorial Hermann’s liver transplant program. Dr. J. Steve Bynon Jr. has been identified by The Times as the surgeon under investigation following the disclosure of irregularities in the hospital system’s donor acceptance criteria. Memorial …

In a recent announcement, Johnson & Johnson unveiled its commitment to supporting over 100 community-based health organizations in historically marginalized areas throughout the United States, including Houston’s African American Male Wellness Agency. Data from the agency reveals that in 2019, HIV was five times more prevalent among Harris County’s Black population compared to its white population. Houston faces various health …

A 29-year-old mother, Lakesha Woods Williams, facing accusations of leaving her two young children home alone while she embarked on a cruise, has allegedly committed similar actions in the past, according to court records. Williams is charged with abandoning a child with the intent to return and is currently held on a $25,000 bond. Concerned neighbors prompted a welfare check …