PHOTOS of the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and guided it through the pandemic, we have completed four of five summers of the Jones Hall renovation, significantly improving both the acoustics in the auditorium and on stage and the experience for our patrons, and we secured a world-class Music Director in Juraj Valcuha to follow our now Conductor Laureate Andres Orozco-Estrada. Financially, the Symphony is the strongest it has been in years. We have had balanced […]
July, 2024
TPWD Releases 1 Billionth Fish into Texas Waters
LAKE JACKSON—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division released the billionth hatchery-produced fingerling into Texas coastal waters. The fish was raised by TPWD’s Coastal Fisheries Enhancement Program as part of a decades-long effort by the department to ensure coastal fisheries are sustainable and abundant for generations to come. Billie the Billionth, a name suggested and voted on by the public in anticipation of this incredible achievement, was released along with thousands of other […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces Resolution to Nullify the Biden-Harris Gas Car Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a disapproval resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn a new Biden-Harris administration regulation that would effectively ban gas-powered automobiles and force American consumers to buy electric vehicles. This final rule from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), when combined with the administration’s massive increase in Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) civil penalties and the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) vehicle […]
FEMA Assistance Available to Renters after Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN – FEMA assistance is available to renters, including students, as well as homeowners with uninsured losses from Hurricane Beryl. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs. Texans in Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jasper, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Wharton counties can apply for FEMA assistance for uninsured losses caused by Hurricane Beryl. […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Wins Major Victory Against Biden Administration’s Attempt to Remove Rio Grande Border Buoys
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a major victory at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which vacated an injunction that wrongfully ordered Texas to remove buoys that the State placed in the Rio Grande to prevent aliens from entering America unlawfully. In 2023, Texas deployed the buoys to address the historic levels of aliens attempting illegal, dangerous—and in some cases, deadly—river crossings. The Biden Administration then sued and demanded […]
Prefabricated Metal Structures on the Rise in Texas Commercial Real Estate
Trends come and go quickly in the commercial real estate sector. Businesses must stay a step ahead in an ever-evolving landscape. If their facility is not helping turn a profit, it must be renovated or replaced with one that will. With this in mind, prefabricated metal buildings are rising in popularity in Texas commercial real estate. They offer many advantages that can help businesses cut ongoing costs while boosting long-term profits. Most importantly, their elite […]
Communities In Schools of Houston presents Houston Bar Association graduation for externship students on Monday, August 5 at South Texas College of Law
WHAT: Communities In Schools of Houston, in partnership with the Houston Bar Association (HBA), presents its annual graduation ceremony for CIS students who participate in HBA’s intensive externship program which provides an eight-week learning experience for CIS of Houston high school juniors and seniors to intern at Houston-area law firms, corporate legal departments, and public interest agencies. The essence of the HBA/CIS partnership is to provide enriching environments in which underserved students can work, learn, […]
COMMISSIONER MILLER ANNOUNCES HOME-DELIVERED MEAL GRANT APPLICATION
Applications are open from September 1, 2024, to November 1, 2024 AUSTIN – Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced that applications for the Texans Feeding Texans: Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program will open September 1, 2024, on the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Home-Delivered Meal Program webpage. The program provides financial support to qualifying at-home meal service providers, ensuring that homebound Texans receive high-quality and nutritious meals. “These programs are more than just food,” said Commissioner Miller. “A […]
Cinco Ranch High School’s Outstanding FBLA Students Advance to the FBLA 2024 National Leadership Conference
From left to right, top row: Ayan Das, Gavin Zheng, Janice Zhang, Alyssa Jiang, Rebecca Jung, Grace Powell, Ella Ng, Susmita Pasala, Eddie Guo, Leo Seo From left to right, bottom row: Kayla Eshelman, Heather Tan, Vivian Zhang, Erica Novosad, Tiffany Kim, Justin Silva On June 28, 2024, 16 remarkable students ventured out to Orlando, Florida for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference. These students underwent a rigorous state […]
Harmony Public Schools Announces Start of 2024-25 School Year
[HOUSTON] — Harmony Public Schools is pleased to announce that the first day of the 2024-2025 academic school year is Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Since 2000, Harmony Public Schools has combined high standards with a rigorous STEM-centered curriculum and dedicated teachers to prepare students for success in college, careers, and life. We believe every child can succeed and are committed to helping them reach their full potential. Harmony Public Schools – Houston districts are part of a network of […]