Fifth Ward native Sheletta Brundidge returned to her hometown to raise awareness about the importance of interior door locks for families who have children with special needs.

Brandon Brown wanted a way to change the narrative behind the “Let’s go, Brandon” message after his first career NASCAR victory inadvertently fostered a chant that has been used to insult President Joe Biden.

A Fifth Ward native is driving to Uvalde with over a thousand children’s books in her RV.

Brundidge is a children’s book author who has written books about her three children who have autism. She has made it her life’s work to help all children with special needs.

HOUSTON – Sheletta Brundidge and her family are driving from Minnesota to Lake Charles, Louisiana to try and put smiles on the faces of children impacted by the recent hurricanes. But like many Houstonians, she has strong family ties to Lake Charles. That’s Kimberly’s mother, along with my uncle Charles. She said she expects to be in Lake Charles by Friday morning. The book and toy giveaway will take place at the Central Library located at 301 Claude Street at 9 am.

HOUSTON – A Houston native tragically lost four members of her family to carbon monoxide poisoning after Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The people who died were all members of a large, tight-knit, Lake Charles family. Sheletta Brundidge said four of her family members were found dead and one was seriously hurt from carbon monoxide poisoning after the storm. After the family survived the monster hurricane that was Laura without any issues, far-flung family members thought the worst was over. Rosa’s husband Charles was found in critical condition and rushed to the hospital.

HOUSTON The death of Houston native George Floyd affected people of all races, all backgrounds and ages. Children are dealing with their own feelings as a result of the tragedy and the conversation it sparked, especially the little girl who witnessed his death. In the aftermath, Judeah was comforted by a book written by Houston-native author Sheletta Brundidge. She too has a story to tell and Brundidges book made her want to share hers. Publisher Lily Coyle, illustrator Darcy Bell-Myers, and Brundidge are now helping Judeah write a book of her own.