Delivers opening remarks in Judiciary hearing on toxic conservatorships U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, today delivered opening remarks in a bipartisan hearing entitled “Toxic Conservatorships: The Need for Reform.” Sen. Cruz discussed how Britney Spears’ ongoing conservatorship highlights the need for states to ensure their conservatorship process protects the fundamental rights of their citizens. Read his opening remarks below. “Let me start by thanking you for holding this hearing. […]
September, 2021
Texas State Library and Archives Commission and Texas State Historical Association Seeking Applications for 2022 Research Fellowship in Texas History
The Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) is now accepting applications for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Research Fellowship in Texas History. The fellowship includes a $2,000 stipend and is awarded for the best research proposal utilizing the collections of the State Archives in Austin. The TSLAC Research Fellowship in Texas History is administered in partnership with TSHA and made possible by the Texas Library and Archives Foundation through a generous donation from […]
Katy Prairie Conservancy: Putting Down Roots 2021
Join the Katy Prairie Conservancy for Putting Down Roots 2021 on November 13th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Indiangrass Preserve! This annual planting event brings the KPC community together with native prairie planting, interactive displays from regional partners, and educational activities for the whole family. As always, new volunteers and participants of all ages are welcome to join. Snacks and water will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have dietary restrictions. Don’t forget […]
Man in Hospital Following Family Violence Disturbance in Fort Bend County
By George Slaughter A man is in unknown condition at an area hospital following a shooting incident in Sugar Land. Deputies responded to a family violence disturbance involving weapons around 9 p.m. Tuesday. The incident occurred in the 15300 block of Griggs Point in Sugar Land. Upon arrival, deputies encountered a suspect who displayed a gun before barricading himself within the home. Deputies said the suspect fired several shots. Meanwhile, the deputies made […]
There are 100 Rea$ons for Harris County Residents to Get Vaccinated by Thursday
Harris County’s $100 Cash Card Incentive Ends Thursday, September 30th If you’re a Harris County resident and you’ve been thinking about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, there are 100 rea$ons to do it by Thursday. Thursday, September 30th is the last day Harris County is offering a $100 cash card to residents receiving their first vaccine dose. If you’ve been procrastinating…don’t put it off any longer and lose out on a $100 cash card. The incentive program […]
Texas Comptroller’s Office Announces Changes to the Texas ABLE Program
Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today enhancements to the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Texas ABLE®) Program. Effective Oct. 1, the account maintenance fee is being reduced from $4 per month to $3.50 per month for existing and new participants, and the program will add a Conservative Allocation Option to its current investment lineup. Texas ABLE offers program participants five investment options designed to meet different savings goals. Four are Managed Allocation Options — Aggressive, Moderate, Moderately Conservative […]
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Urge President Biden to Grant Gov. Abbott’s Federal Emergency Declaration for Border Communities as Crisis Worsens
‘We strongly support the Governor’s request and urge you to provide any and all emergency measures afforded by the approval of an emergency declaration’ U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today sent a letter to President Biden supporting Governor Abbott’s request for a federal emergency declaration as a result of the crisis on the southern border. Last week, Governor Abbott requested federal assistance to help state authorities deal […]
Md Anderson And BostonGene Announce Strategic Alliance To Advance Personalized Cancer Diagnostics And Treatments
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and BostonGene Corporation today announced a strategic alliance to advance the development and clinical integration of multiplatform biomarker signatures. The alliance brings together BostonGene’s innovative computational platform and CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited high complexity molecular laboratory with the clinical and translational research expertise of MD Anderson, leveraging scientific discovery, analytical advancement and powerful computing to develop clinically applicable solutions for patients with cancer. BostonGene’s computational platform evaluates myriad molecular and immune-based parameters […]
The Puranik Foundation Hosts “Yoga, Artz and Brunch for Educator’s Empowerment”
A Mindfulness Event for Educators on Saturday, October 16, 2021 The Puranik Foundation, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Houston and operating a private residential school in India, will host “Yoga, Artz and Brunch for Educator’s Empowerment”. The mindfulness event for educators will take place on Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rise Rooftop in Houston. The Foundation will provide all levels of yoga practice, a three-course plant-based organic brunch, booths […]
Niche rankings of Fort Bend County’s Best Charter Schools for 2022 dominated by Harmony Public Schools campuses
The rankings are in and once again Harmony Public Schools has dominated Niche’s annual rankings of the Best Charter Schools in Fort Bend County. The STEM-focused public charter school system had all five schools in Fort Bend County rank #1 or #2 of their respective categories by Niche for 2022. Each of these schools received an “A” Grade from Niche, which lauded the schools for their low student-to-staff ratio, academic achievement, college preparation and student body diversity. Harmony […]