Making Time to Make a Difference
There are few, if any, college sophomores who have a resume as impressive and crowded as that of Mielad Ziaee. It reflects his deep personal commitment to helping the community he loves. Yet, one can’t help but wonder where he gets the time to do all that he does. The 19-year-old University of Houston […]
When Studying a Hero Makes You a Hero
When six-year-old Claire Stewart was given the task of learning and writing about a hero, she chose Clara Barton. Little did the Corpus Christi kindergartener know that she, in turn, would become a Red Cross hero, herself. Claire, the oldest of the three daughters of Elizabeth and David Stewart, attends St. James Episcopal School. […]
Unsung Hero
At 2:30 a.m. on February 12, a strong smoke smell awakened Moris Guardado Zetino in the two-story condominium he owns in southwest Houston. “I suddenly I woke up and felt like I was choking,” said Moris. He then noticed smoke coming from the second-floor bathroom. As he opened the door, a plum of dark smoke […]
Daylight Saving Time: Turn your clocks forward and test your smoke alarms
Daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 12, and the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region reminds everyone to TURN your clocks forward one hour and TEST your smoke alarms. Did you know working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by half? That’s why it’s critical to “Turn […]
Volunteers install over 300 free smoke alarms for local families during Sound the Alarm event
Volunteers, members of The Texas Gulf Coast Region and partners installed more than 300 free smoke alarms for families during our Sound the Alarm home fire safety event in the 5th Ward and Denver Harbor neighborhood. “We are grateful to everyone who supported today’s Sound the Alarm event to help keep over 300 of our […]
