HOUSTON – Dinah Powers exploded across Houston’s airwaves when she won a competition to co-host the Rod Ryan Show on The Buzz in 2012. However, Powers was much more than a radio personality in Houston. This summer, Powers was diagnosed with uterine cancer, Rockface said. Powers fought cancer and there were glimmers of hope, but she passed away after cancer reached her lungs. Whether she was making you smile through the radio or helping with charities, Powers was here for Houston.

HOUSTON – Dinah Powers, the former co-host of a Houston morning-drive radio show, has died after battling cancer. Rod Ryan, of “The Rod Ryan Show” on KTBZ-FM, announced her death Thursday with a touching post on the radio station’s website. https://t.co/nFNrMx7at7 pic.twitter.com/jcaE4ZQBal — Rod Ryan Show (@rodryanshow) November 19, 2020Powers had been diagnosed with stage four uterine cancer that had spread to her lungs. Powers appeared on KPRC 2′s Houston Life show several times alongside host Derrick Shore. “We truly loved every time she would come see us at Houston Life and we hope she knows just how much we miss her already.”Shore shared this video on his Facebook page in September upon learning of Powers’ cancer diagnosis.

Here are things to know for Friday, Nov. 20:1. Klein ISD teacher dies after being found unresponsive by students on campusA Wunderlich Intermediate School teacher has died after being found unresponsive by students on campus Thursday afternoon, according to Klein ISD. Now, he is suing Katy ISD to be reinstated. Google launches program in Houston for Black, LatinX small business ownersIn an effort to assist Black and Latinx small businesses, Grow with Google is introducing its Digital Coaches Program in Houston. According to Google, the Digital Coaches Program provides free digital skills training and coaching to help Black and Latinx small businesses reach new customers, thrive online, and grow.