Isobella Harkrider
Isobella Harkrider is a writer who covers healthcare, education, wellness and other lifestyle news. She's the author of several books and has written for The New York Times, SELF, Parents, SheKnows, Houston Press and others.
Looking to Donate Over the Holiday? Here Are Some Options
If you are able to donate during this time and give back this holiday season, consider these organizations that could use your...
March of Dimes Report Shows Texas Ranked at the Bottom for Infant Mortality
Texas has an infant mortality problem. The March of Dimes 2020 report card, a review of the health of moms and babies...
How Are You Spending Your Thanksgiving? Texas Experts and Innovators Share Their Plans
Some of Texas’ top experts and innovators share how they are spending Thanksgiving by adapting traditions and finding new ways to celebrate.
Harris County’s Top Health Official Has a New Gig
After seven years Dr. Umair Shah, Harris County's top health official, is bound for the Pacific Northwest to be the next Secretary...
What Are Health Officials Advising for Thanksgiving?
For many families, making plans for Thanksgiving can provide a sense of comfort and relief during a year full of hardship, grief,...
Texas Students Are Failing Classes, Can They Catch Up?
Report cards are not looking good from the COVID-virtual classroom, and show that thousands of students are failing at least one subject,...
Houston and Other Texas Cities Vie to be Home of U.S. Space Command
This story was updated on Nov. 20, 2020.
The Department of the Air Force announced that Joint Base San...
Do You Need an Air Purifier To Fight COVID-19? Experts Say Not Really.
Concern over COVID-19 has led to worries about indoor air quality and if an air purifier can make sharing spaces a safer...
Gov. Abbott Announces Distribution of New Antibody Drug to Fight COVID-19
LUBBOCK — On Thursday, Governor Greg Abbott held the first coronavirus news conference since September and discussed the distribution of Bamlanivimab in...
How to Keep Good Credit During a Pandemic
Keeping good credit during the pandemic may feel near impossible and especially for those out of work or anyone who is trying...
