Addressing the Texas teacher shortage
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There?s no curriculum for dealing with the teacher shortage affecting schools across Texas, but the governor is asking a task force to investigate staffing concerns and recommend change. FOX 26?s Sally MacDonald takes a closer look. To share your input and recommendations with the task force, you can fill out a form at https://bit.ly/3uTe5Ut

Preventing catalytic converter thefts
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How much money do stolen catalytic converters fetch? Does insurance cover this theft? Adam Abutair is the owner of Meyerland Collision. He explains why these thefts are happening and what can be done to prevent them.

Is the latest COVID variant a concern?
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What is the XE variant? Dr. Amesh Adalja shares his thoughts on this variant and future COVID strains.

Walmart employee goes viral after photo promoting ice cream
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A Corpus Christi Walmart employee is going viral after taking a photo promoting Little Debbie's ice cream. Jose De Leon stopped by Houston's Morning Show to talk about all the attention he's received.

Langham Creek High School student is "Making the Grade"
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She's a star student and a star wrestler at Langham Creek High School. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Annika Gotlieb is Making the Grade.

Autism Awareness Month: How to respond to meltdowns
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Michelle Rice explains how people can assist a parent of an autistic child if they have a public meltdown. Also, Rainbow of Hope is expanding its programming through a partnership with Harvest for the Hungry, a non-profit tackling food insecurity across Texas. For more information or to support ROHTX programs visit https://rainbowofhopetexas.org/.

Autism Awareness Month: Rainbow of Hope teaches life skills
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Rainbow of Hope Texas offers a variety of activities for young adults with autism through their "Rainbow Day" program. The creative activities and life skills program has helped prepare students for jobs. For more information or to support ROHTX programs visit https://rainbowofhopetexas.org/.

Autism Awareness Month: Rainbow of Hope
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Adults with autism often age out of social and educational programs at 22 years of age. Rainbow of Hope Texas provides a nature-filled environment where young adults with autism can learn how to care for horses and participate in creative activities while developing friendships with their peers. For more information or to support ROHTX programs visit https://rainbowofhopetexas.org/.

Live stream event honors life of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Today marks the day that Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 54 years ago. The National Civil Rights Museum is honoring Dr. King with a live-streaming event remembering his life and accomplishments. "Remembering MLK: The Man. The Movement." will include the changing of the balcony wreath with a moment of silence at 6:01 p.m., at the moment King was killed. For more information, visit https://conta.cc/378pMhP

Houston Black Restaurant Week: The World Famous Foodie Barr
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The World Famous Foodie Barr brings the cajun/creole flavors of Bunkie, Louisiana to H-Town through its trademark beignet Monte Cristo sandwiches, gourmet waffles, wings, hearty soups, and more! The restaurant is offering $20 combo specials during BRW. Houston Black Restaurant Week runs through April 10th. For a full list of participating restaurants, visit https://blackrestaurantweeks.com/houston-directory/.

Houston Black Restaurant Week: Kale Me Crazy (Heights)
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Kale Me Crazy in the Heights offers fresh juices, toasts, acai bowls, and more to support your healthy lifestyle. The superfood cafe is offering 15% off toasts and breakfast wraps 8-11 a.m. and 50% off smoothies with a $15 purchase. Houston Black Restaurant Week runs through April 10th. For a full list of participating restaurants, visit https://blackrestaurantweeks.com/houston-directory/.

Houston Black Restaurant Week: Bloom Foods joins lineup
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A new plant-based food truck is joining the Black Restaurant Week lineup to offer patrons a "feel good" option for dining. BRW specials include the Deluxe Smash burger for $9.95 and the Buffalo Not a Chicken Sandwich for $10.95. Houston Black Restaurant Week runs through April 10th. For a full list of participating restaurants, visit https://blackrestaurantweeks.com/houston-directory/.

Great Resignation leads to shift shock for many
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Many people are expressing remorse after getting new jobs during the Great Resignation. Kathryn Minshew is the founder and CEO of The Muse. She explains why a lot of employees are dealing with shift shock.

Social media helps mom get diagnosis for her son's rare disease
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A Houston-area mother is thankful for social media after it helped lead to an important diagnosis for her baby boy. She was able to get him prompt medical care and the right treatment to stop the symptoms of his debilitating disease.

What is aphasia? Understanding Bruce Willis' diagnosis
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Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting. His family shared that he has aphasia. Dr. Swathi Kiran a neurorehabilitation researcher at Boston University explains the diagnosis.

Vaping banned in public spaces in Houston
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Houston City Council voted to include vaping and e-cigarettes in the city's public smoking ban. Council Member Abbie Kamin discusses the decision.

Hubble telescope discovers farthest star ever seen
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NASA?s Hubble Space Telescope has discovered the farthest individual star yet. It is nicknamed ?Earendel?. Astronomer Dr. Dan Coe with the Space Telescope Science Institute explains how the discovery was made.