Who: 2nd Division Department of Texas American Legion (approximately 22,000 members)/22nd District Department of Texas American Legion (12 posts/4,500 members) American Legion Baseball is a variety of amateur baseball played by 13-to-19-year-olds in fifty states in the U.S. and Canada. More than 3,500 teams participate each year. The American Legion Department of South Dakota established the program in 1925 at Milbank, South Dakota. https://www.legion.org/baseball What: American Legion Baseball Tournament (double elimination) Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj8fQ8I4MLs Where: Lutheran South Academy […]
June, 2022
A Guide to The Myrtle
Myrtle is one of the most well known plants in the world and is available from TheTreeCentre. It is widely used for its essential oil which is well known for its many health benefits. Some of the health benefits associated with this essential oil may include: Providing relief from respiratory issues Protection against intestinal conditions Regulation of endocrine system Reducing risk of particular cancers Treatment of various skin diseases Lowering levels of blood sugar Improvement […]
3 Tips To Be A Successful Esthetician
Being an esthetician will take dedication and hard work, just like any other beauty career. It requires you to put in long and unpaid hours to build a clientele list and loyal clients. Even if you are working at a salon providing tools and space for you to work, you still need to find clients. You have to find something that makes you stick out so clients can choose you over the rest. We are […]
Car Repairs That Will Improve the Value of Your Car
If you own a car, you know that repairs and maintenance are inevitable. But do you understand that some repairs can improve the value of your vehicle? Some repairs and upgrades can cause a profound blow to your wallet. However, researching options and reading endurance warranty reviews can help you find a path forward without financial burden. Most people are familiar with the standard warranty that comes with a new car. But an endurance warranty […]
How Has GPS Technology Transformed Our Lives?
GPS was invented by the Department of Defense in the early 1970s, after being inspired by Navy Scientists. In 1973, they launched the first satellite in space. Today, almost 50 years later, there are 34 GPS satellites in space. Today, the GPS is multi-use and accessible to all. Is it not fascinating that the technology you use to choose which road to take is the same one scientists use to launch missiles in space? People […]
Ways to Get Media Coverage for your Business
Media coverage is one of the most effective means of promoting your business. Getting media coverage, however, is not easy. It requires strategy, creativity, and luck. This article outlines the key things you should do to increase your chances of getting media coverage. Ways to Get Media Coverage for Your Business Getting media coverage for your business is usually a long, arduous process, yet it is effective in helping you promote your business. Below is […]
Village Middle School Band Achieves Sweepstakes During the Houston Symphonic Band Contest
The middle school band at The Village School, a pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade private day and boarding school located in Houston, recently achieved sweepstakes at the Houston Symphonic Band Contest. This contest offers private school music groups the opportunity to receive ratings and detailed feedback from a professional panel of judges. To garner this honor, the participating bands had to receive a perfect score from the judges as well as a perfect score on their sight-reading. The […]
Texas Game Wardens Advise Texans to “Stay Dry” While Boating This Fourth
Alcohol, Drug Abuse Contributes to Fatal Boating Accidents in Texas The slips and boat ramps of Texas will soon buzz with activity as Fourth of July weekend approaches. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds boaters to follow basic safety precautions while on the water. Game wardens will join the United States Coast Guard and thousands of law enforcement officers on heightened alert for violations as part of Operation Dry Water, a nationally coordinated enforcement campaign […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Expresses Concerns to Congress About New Federal Broadband Grant Rules
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has alerted the Texas Congressional Delegation about his concerns regarding the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program issued on May 13 by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Hegar is calling on the Texas Delegation to contact NTIA and request it reconsider the technology restrictions it has placed on the program. “Texas is excited to work on closing the digital divide […]
NAM Still Serving At Near Pandemic-High Level
Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) continues to serve neighbors in need at nearly the same level as during the height of the pandemic. Inflation is hitting families still struggling to recover from the pandemic hard, and they are turning to NAM for help. Eviction rates are now at their highest since the pandemic. Data from a tracking project by Eviction Lab shows the top eviction hotspots in the Houston-Galveston region are within NAM’s service area. Families are […]