WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, sent a letter to Patricia de Stacy Harrison, the President and CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), questioning her about taxpayer-funded National Public Radio’s (NPR) reporting, which has become increasingly liberal and partisan in recent years. NPR receives taxpayer funding through CPB. CPB falls under the jurisdiction of the Senate Commerce Committee. Sen. Cruz demanded to […]
April, 2024
Teach For America Houston Offers Tips for Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week and Supporting Educator Well-Being
Houston, Texas (April 30, 2024) – As Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6 through May 10) approaches, Teach For America (TFA) Houston, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring every child receives an excellent education, provides ideas on how parents and students can express their appreciation for their hardworking and dedicated educators. Through an informal survey conducted on social media, TFA asked teachers what gifts or gestures educators would most appreciate. Here is what they found: Massage/spa […]
Celebrate Lone Star Día! New Bilingual Storytime Videos Available from Texas Center for the Book
Austin, TX – Celebrate Lone Star Día with three new bilingual story time videos, which the Texas Center for the Book has released today via its website (www.tsl.texas.gov/lonestardia) and on YouTube (www.youtube.com/tslac). The videos of these wonderful English/Spanish picture books are great to share with little ones, from toddlers to second grade students, and can build word comprehension in both languages. I’m Hungry!/¡Tengo Hambre!, written and illustrated by Angela Dominguez (Macmillan, 2022). In this fun […]
DAV, RecruitMilitary® host Military Spouse Virtual Career Fair
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the Military Spouse Virtual Career Fair, May 7 from 11:00am – 3:00pm EST. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More than 35 employers actively seeking the unique talents of America’s veterans will be on-site representing a range of industries, from construction to medical to administrative and logistics, with career opportunities from entry level […]
Houston’s Art Bike Parade and Festival Returns for its Third Year Celebrating Creativity and Community
Free event on Mother’s Day weekend at historic MacGregor Park HOUSTON – April 29, 2024 – Houston Parks Board (HPB) and the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art (OSCVA) join forces again to present the third annual Houston Art Bike Parade and Festival on May 11 during Mother’s Day weekend. This free, family-friendly event is open to all with a range of activities at the culturally historic MacGregor Park, which has served as a significant gathering and recreational space for Houstonians […]
Sunday Evening Conversations on Creation Continue…
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2024 is Restoration, Renewal & Regeneration. Brian Herod, Project Manager for Japhet Creek Restoration Project Creek, Community, and Self Restoration Sunday, June 30, 6 p.m. central, online For over a decade, a Houston community worked to restore a local creek. Join Brian Herod, Project Manager for the Japhet Creek Restoration Project, to hear the […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Partner with American Canoe Association for ‘Kayaking 101’ Instruction to Kick Off National Safe Boating Week
AUSTIN – To launch National Safe Boater Week, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCG Auxiliary) are joining the Texas chapter of the American Canoe Association (ACA Texas) May 18 to offer low-cost kayaking instruction at Texas State Parks. “Texas Parks and Wildlife is excited to partner with USCG Auxiliary and ACA Texas to bring Kayaking 101 to our fellow Texans,” said Kimberly Sorensen, boating education manager. “It is important to […]
Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop
Sunday, June 2, 2 – 3:30 pm CT, online June 2024 is the perfect time to refresh your advocacy knowledge and set goals for engaging your faith community around issues that impact the planet and its peoples. Why is it such a perfect time? With the 2024 elections looming, it’s time to get ready. Faith communities typically don’t want to be seen as “political,” but, as we’ll cover in this workshop, faith communities can—and should—provide […]
What Type of Injuries Can Occur in A Slip and Fall Accident?
Slip and fall accidents can happen in Las Vegas if your owner is busy partying and negligent towards the property or you were negligent while walking. There are multiple possibilities of why these accidents can happen, but the more important thing is the amount of damage they cause. Consulting the right attorney and getting the correct information from highstakesinjurylaw.com is very crucial. Soft-Tissue Damage: Although the term may refer to soft tissue, I do not […]
Finkea Review: How do you use Finkea for Forex trading? [finkea.com]
Forex traders wishing to use innovative technology and analytics to make smart judgments in the volatile foreign exchange market may use Finkea. It uses cutting-edge algorithms and real-time data analysis to reveal currency patterns. This article will show you how to use the platform for Forex trading to improve your strategy and profits. Finkea comprehension Before using the company for Forex trading, you must grasp what it is and how it works. Finkea uses AI […]