In today’s fast-paced world, concerns about air quality have become increasingly significant. With the rise of indoor pollutants, allergens, and airborne particles, ensuring that the air we breathe is clean and healthy has become a top priority. One crucial aspect of maintaining indoor air quality is understanding MERV filter ratings. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the world of MERV filter ratings, exploring their significance, how they work, and how they contribute to creating […]
August, 2023
Texas Game Wardens Emphasize Water, Boating Safety This Labor Day Weekend
AUSTIN—With the summer boating season winding down, many Texans are making plans to escape the unrelenting heat by hitting the water one last time. This holiday weekend, Texas Game Wardens are joining local law enforcement to patrol Texas lakes and rivers and remind everyone spending time around the water to follow basic safety precautions. “Life jackets are one of the easiest, most accessible tools to prevent fatalities,” said Cody Jones, Texas Game Warden Assistant Commander […]
380 Harmony Public Schools Teachers Across Houston to Receive More Than $3 Million in Bonuses Through TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment
[HOUSTON] — 380 teachers in Harmony Public Schools‘ Houston Districts will receive bonuses this week equaling $3.2 million as part of the Texas Educations Agency’s Teacher Incentive Allotment, a special fund created to reward the state’s highest-performing teachers. The recognition means that these Harmony teachers are receiving up to $18,760 in additional salary. “Nothing we do in education can be achieved without the dedicated hard work of our teachers, said Ramazan Coskuner, Harmony Public Schools Houston South/West District […]
U.S. News & World Report ranks Harmony School of Advancement and Discovery among America’s top high schools
Houston, TX – U.S. News & World Report today named Harmony School of Advancement and Harmony School of Discovery among its top high schools in America in its highly-anticipated annual rankings of U.S. public schools. In determining its top schools, U.S. News & World Report looks at a variety of factors, including college readiness (30%), math and reading proficiency (20%), math and reading performance (20%), underserved student performance (10%), and college curriculum breadth (10%). Harmony […]
The Periwinkle Foundation presents Making A Mark® art exhibit highlighting art and creative writing from children and teens at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center
Guest artist Chelsea Clarke worked with patients to create a large, collaborative piece focused on their drawings of plants and flowers HOUSTON, August 31, 2023 – The Periwinkle Foundation, through the Periwinkle Arts In Medicine (PAIM) program, presents the 2023 Making A Mark® art exhibit highlighting art and creative writing from children and teens at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center and featuring special guest artist Chelsea Clarke. The annual exhibition of more than 250 original […]
Cinnaholic – Richmond Opening Friday, September 1
Plant-based cinnamon rolls and sweet treats hosting grand opening RICHMOND, TX (August 28, 2023) – Cinnaholic, one of the fastest growing plant-based concepts in the country, will open on Friday, September 1 in Richmond, a suburb of the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land area. Opening near the intersection of Waterview Meadow Drive and West Bellfort Avenue, Cinnaholic – Richmond will offer the brand’s famous plant-based, allergen-friendly cinnamon rolls and other delicious desserts seven days a week. To kick things off, […]
Don’t Miss the Upcoming Row Crops Seminar!
A Row Crops Seminar will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, from 8:30am – 1:30 pm. The event, hosted by Fort Bend ANR-CEA John L. Few IV and Fort Bend/Brazoria CEP ANR-EA, Dr. Abdul Hakeem, can be attended either virtually or in person at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension-Fort Bend County office at 1402 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX. Cost is $30.00 per person, provides three CEUs, and pre-registration is required. Topics will include Managing […]
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn on Nomination of John Kazen for U.S. Southern District of Texas
LUBBOCK, Texas – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) released the following statements on the nomination of John Kazen to fill a judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Laredo: Sen. Cruz said, “Judge Kazen was recommended to me and Senator Cornyn though our bipartisan Federal Judicial Evaluation Committee. Based on that assessment, my own review, and Judge Kazen’s experience in private practice and on the bench, I […]
Sens. Cruz, Boozman, Hear From Texas Agricultural Leaders From the Coast to Panhandle
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Yesterday, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and John Boozman (R-Texas) ), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, met with Coastal Bend area agricultural leaders about what needs to be included in the next Farm Bill. Later in the day, the lawmakers participated in a Panhandle Agriculture Roundtable with community and industry leaders in Amarillo. About the visits, Sen. Cruz […]
Igloo Coolers Celebrates Expansion With Local Community
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Texas Distribution Center Celebrated with Elected Officials August 31, 2023 (Brookshire, Texas) – This week, Igloo Coolers opened its doors and celebrated its new distribution center in Brookshire, Texas with a ribbon cutting ceremony. From members of the Economic Development Council (EDC), dignitaries, executives from neighboring companies and elected officials like Congresswoman Liz Fletcher to the respective Mayors of Brookshire and Katy, the event brought the local communities together. Pictured from […]