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Houston Health Department reports more than 50 new COVID-19 cases

March 30, 2020 / By: aframnews

The Houston Health Department announced 54 new positive coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases on Sunday, bringing the city's total to 286. Houston's COIVD-19 deaths remain at two as no new deaths were reported Sunday.

First Harris County Jail inmate tests positive for COVID-19

March 30, 2020 / By: aframnews

A 39-year-old male Harris County Jail inmate received a positive test result for COVID-19 on Sunday.

Living Legend: Martha Marie Preston

March 30, 2020 / By: aframnews

Martha Marie Preston is the walking epitome of the phrase, "turn your mess into a message.” This self-made millionaire, shrewd businesswoman and successful night club owner had it all until her double life as a drug kingpin was exposed by federal DEA agents tracking her every move. Dubbed "The Texas Queen" by state and national media, law enforcement reported that at the height of her operation in the 1980´s, the former mastermind and her enterprise controlled 50% of all drug traffic in the state of Texas.

Bald, Black and Beautiful: Houston women share their stories

March 30, 2020 / By: aframnews

"I am not my hair!" is the bold statement Jo H. Golden told African-American News&Issues, and she's proving it. The gifted photographer turned the lens on herself, as she publicly chronicles one of the toughest fights of her life: battling Stage 3 breast cancer.

You Must Understand! It’s time for a wakeup call

March 20, 2020 / By: aframnews

One damn word that has the whole damn world up in arms, with people scrambling and scratching their heads over what to do next. While we curse the ground this pandemic is running across, we need to find a way to mobilize and take care of our families until the government gets this under control, but the key to survival starts with us.