Announcements

State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $3.7 Billion in May

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.69 billion in May, 8.6 percent more than in May 2021. Annual revenue growth of 8.6 percent suggests modest growth in underlying taxable economic activity, in view of the current inflationary environment with Consumer Price Index inflation at 8.3 percent in April.  The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the agency in May.  “Strong, […]

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Welcomes National Association of State Treasurers to San Antonio for Annual Conference

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is welcoming the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) to San Antonio for its annual Treasury Management Training Symposium (TMTS), set for June 6-9 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.  The symposium is the organization’s largest annual conference and its first in-person TMTS conference in two years.  “I am excited to welcome symposium attendees to San Antonio,” Hegar said. “Events over the last two years have shown me just what my […]

Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center Crushes Summer with Immersive Experiences for Families Ready to Vacay

SUGAR LAND (May 27, 2022) – Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center (FBCDC) – A Very Special Project of Children’s Museum Houston – invites you to be the action hero of your very own blockbuster.  Be in on the action during “Action Packed Summer,” happening June 4 to Aug. 6, 2022.  The Discovery Center has been transformed into the “FBCDC Studios” to encourage you to live a great story with a dash of movie magic.  Choose […]

YMCA of Greater Houston Gears Up for a Summer of Fun

HOUSTON (June 3, 2022) – The YMCA of Greater Houston is ready to be the go-to spot of summer fun for local families. Through a variety of exciting programs, classes and services, the organization remains focused on positive and impactful ways to the unite the community. Whether it be making new friends through classes, events and clubs or gathering at the pool to cool off, there is a place for everyone at the YMCA this summer.  As a purpose-driven […]

Plastic Free EcoChallenge

July 1 – 31, online  Plastic pollution now contaminates the deepest trenches in the ocean, high mountain peaks, and even the air we breathe – plus recently being found in our blood.  Plastic has entered the food chain, killing wildlife, and causing the average person to eat one credit card’s worth of plastic each week. To learn more about this issue & take action to affect change, join the Lutherans Restoring Creation – Gulf Coast team […]

3 Ways to Get Relief from Knee Pain

Knee pain is common among all age groups; however, there are different types of knee pains. For instance, the pain might be caused because of physical injury. Or it may be a long-term problem. Regardless of the knee pain is caused because of injury or is a long-term problem, you will find three effective ways to deal with knee pain in this guide. However, the thing to remember, most short-term knee pain problems don’t need […]

How To Properly Deal With Pain And Inflammation

Inflammation is the body’s response to injury, irritation, or infection. The symptoms of inflammation include redness, heat, swelling, and pain. Inflammation is a natural process that helps the body heal and protects itself from further damage. However, sometimes inflammation can become chronic, lasting for weeks, months, or even years. Chronic inflammation can lead to several health problems like heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes. It is essential to know how to deal with pain and inflammation […]

Jeff Lerner and 5 Reasons to Hire a Business Attorney

Business attorneys can help you start your new company on the right foot, file contracts, negotiate sales, and leases. You can even file lawsuits or represent you in court, depending on your particular situation. Here are some of the most common reasons to hire a business attorney according to gurus like Jeff Lerner. Read on for more information. Also, don’t forget to get them involved if you’re planning to open a branch of your existing […]

NFL Legacies: Barry Sanders

The legacies of the greats in American football change the game for us, not because they give us great memories, but they remind us of what we should be looking out for when we think about the NFL lines for upcoming seasons. When we consider the players who changed the game, we cannot help but apply what they did to players on the field now, and that is a good thing, being able to apply […]

Places to Get the Best Child Doctor in Singapore

Every child needs access to quality health care, and in Singapore, choosing a reliable doctor can be difficult. Many clinics offer child care services, but most are not the best doctors. It’s essential to do your research before settling on a doctor with deep knowledge in childhood health when you have a child. The following are some of the places to get the best doctors in Singapore: Osler Health International Osler Health is an integrated […]