May 31 is World No Tobacco Day! HOUSTON – Today is World No Tobacco Day. Harris County Public Health (HCPH) joins the global movement led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to spotlight the tobacco industry’s harmful practices. This year’s theme, #TobaccoExposed, encourages young people around the world to fight for better protection against the tobacco industry’s sneaky advertising methods. The HCPH Tobacco/Vaping Prevention and Cessation program (TC) is dedicated to informing people about the risks of tobacco and vaping. […]
May, 2024
HHSC Reminds Regulated Providers to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans Before Hurricane Season
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is urging health care facilities, child care operators and other providers to update their emergency response plans as the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts a range of eight to 13 hurricanes in the Atlantic basin this season. Of those, four to seven are expected to be major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher. An average Atlantic hurricane […]
MEET BESTSELLING AUTHOR ROMINA GARBER AT CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will host a “Meet & Greet with Young Adult Author Romina Garber” on Friday, June 14, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. New York Times bestselling Young Adult author Romina Garber, who also writes under the pen name of Romina Russell, will talk about her road to publication, her Lobizona duology, and the upcoming summer release of […]
Lone Star Flight Museum Board of Directors Names Anna Hawley President & CEO.
Hawley will officially take office following the retirement of Lt. Gen. Doug Owens. HOUSTON, TEXAS (May 30, 2024) – The Board of Directors of the Lone Star Flight Museum has enthusiastically named Anna Hawley the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the museum. Currently serving as the museum’s Chief Operating Officer, Hawley will succeed museum CEO Lt. Gen. Doug Owens USAF, (ret.), who has led the organization for the past eight years. She will assume the leadership role beginning June 1, 2024. Owens was […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Released the Following Statement on President Trump Trial Verdict
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement regarding the President Trump trial verdict: “Today is one of the darkest days in the history of our country,” said Congressman Nehls. “I don’t know if our country can ever recover from the abuse of this government on President Donald Trump. I hope the American people will see through this and do the right thing for the future of our country, as we know Judge Merchan is […]
Sen. Cruz Responds to Trump Verdict
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after a New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty. Sen. Cruz said, “This is a dark day for America. This entire trial has been a sham, and it is nothing more than political persecution. The only reason they prosecuted Donald Trump is because Democrats are terrified that he will win reelection. This disgraceful decision is legally […]
Bell, Henderson, Tyler Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance
AUSTIN — Homeowners and renters in Bell, Henderson and Tyler counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that began April 26. Eligible applicants may qualify for serious needs assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible expenses related to storm damage. Previously, households in Calhoun, Collin, Cooke, Denton, Eastland, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Liberty, Montague, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker and Waller counties were approved for assistance. To apply, homeowners and renters can: Go online to disasterassistance.gov/ […]
Free Fishing Day in Texas Scheduled for June 1
AUSTIN – The Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day returns this Saturday, June 1, at public waterways across the state. Each year on the first Saturday in June, Texans and our visitors can pack their tackle boxes, get their fishing poles ready and go fish on any public waterway in the state without a fishing license. “Free Fishing Day is an annual event that encourages Texans to get outdoors, enjoy nature, and go fishing with […]
OAG Lawsuit Shuts Down Illicit Massage Business in Austin Area
AUSTIN – On May 15, 2024, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a nuisance abatement lawsuit asking the Williamson County Courts to stop Sun Spa, located in Austin, Texas, from operating an illicit massage business on Pond Springs Road. The lawsuit was filed after an investigation conducted by the Office of the Attorney General’s (“OAG”) Human Trafficking Unit found evidence of illicit sexual activity occurring at the business. Attorney General Paxton’s lawsuit against Sun Spa […]
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Visits Austin Airport Following FAA Victory
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In Case You Missed It: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, visited Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Tuesday to discuss the impact of the wins he secured for Texas in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. On the ground in Texas, Sen. Cruz also highlighted his new legislation, the IVF Protection Act. Read what Sen. Cruz had to say about his legislative efforts to […]