Retirement planning is complicated, beginning with the decision about when to begin taking your Social Security benefits. On one hand, if you need the money and don’t expect to live into your 80s, it is tempting to take Social Security as early as possible — at age 62 — to benefit from the income stream. […]
At least 13 schools in Houston ISD received suspicious envelopes on Friday with a white powdery substance that initial inspectors have determined is cornstarch. The Houston Independent School District has sent the substance to the city health department for follow-up testing to make sure it is the basic cooking material and is not, in fact, […]
According to Us Magazine, Brandy’s little brother, Ray-J has signed on to become a one-time Extra correspondent for “Dancing With the Stars.” “He’s doing it because he loves the show and wants to support Brandy’s effort to win,” his rep, Courtney Barnes, told Us. The VH1 reality star, 29, will make his appearance on “DWTS” […]
Several of the candidates in this year’s gubernatorial race will debate in Houston on Sunday. The Harris County Department of Education is hosting the event at its conference center. Participants scheduled to take part in the debate are Democrat Bill White, Libertarian Kathie Glass and Green Pary candidate Deb Shafto. Read more
Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington will host this year’s Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, organizers said Thursday. Artists including British pop band Florence and the Machine, U.S. pop singer Colbie Caillat, pianist Herbie Hancock and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello will also perform at the show on Dec. 11, a day after the award ceremony in […]
A production of “Sisterella,” a pop-rock update of the Cinderella fable that had been backed by Michael Jackson, is being planned for Los Angeles next spring. Jerry Greenberg and Frank Dileo will produce the Larry Hart-written musical, which first debuted in Los Angeles at the Pasadena Playhouse in 1996. Jackson was the executive producer. Greenberg […]
As the Texans wrapped up preparations Friday for their game Sunday against the Raiders, many of their fans were focused on Tailgate-gate, the name coined by a radio talk host to describe the plans that will limit access to Reliant Stadium’s parking lots. One Texans official said phone calls were running about 2-to-1 in favor […]
Walt Disney on Thursday announced a multimedia healthy lifestyle initiative aimed at kids featuring public-service announcements by first lady Michelle Obama and young Disney stars. Disney said The Disney Magic of Healthy Living program builds on its commitment begun in 2006 to inspire healthy choices by showing fun, easy ways to weave healthy practices into […]
Ill will toward President Barack Obama and a voter belief that Republican Gov. Rick Perry has helped save the Texas economy are giving Perry a re-election lead over Democrat and former Houston Mayor Bill White, according to a new poll done for the Houston Chronicle and four other state newspapers. Perry leads with 46 percent […]
When it comes to getting healthy — and staying that way — there’s no better place to start than your plate. All of the foods here are great for you at any age, but eat the right ones at the right times, and you’ll have a natural defense against any problems facing your body through […]
Anxious parents are calling clinics and heading to grocery stores to replace recalled baby formula. Similac has voluntarily recalled 5 million canisters of their powdered formula. Liquid formulas are unaffected. For customers who use grocery store loyalty cards and recently purchased Similac, they should expect an automated call or an alert on the next grocery […]