Investment in innovative technology helps enhance natural gas safety and meet sustainability goals by reducing methane emissions across the company’s natural gas service areas Picarro Advanced Mobile Leak Detection System identifies potential leaks faster, improving safety and reliability Houston – Feb. 28, 2025 – CenterPoint Energy continues to deploy advanced gas leak technology to detect methane in the air more quickly and accurately than ever before. The Picarro Advanced Mobile Leak Detection System, a state-of-the-art vehicle-mounted […]
February, 2025
Harris Health Introduces New CEO Positions for Hospitals, Ambulatory Care, Correctional Health
HOUSTON (Feb. 27, 2025) — Harris Health has named Glorimar Medina, MD, as CEO of the newly created position for Hospital Campuses, which assumes leadership and oversight of both Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. “During her Harris Heath career, Glorimar has excelled in progressive leadership roles that include medical director, Ambulatory Surgical Center at LBJ Hospital; executive vice president and administrator, Ambulatory Care Services; and most recently, executive vice […]
Texas Game Wardens Bust Illegal Deer Operations Across the State
AUSTIN – A recent investigation by Texas Game Wardens resulted in approximately 1,200 pending charges and 22 suspects from across the state involved in the deer breeding industry and black-market wildlife trade. The suspects and charges are associated with three deer breeding facilities, ten release sites, one deer management pen and three illegal facilities not registered in the Texas Wildlife Information Management Services (TWIMS) database, meaning they were operating or receiving deer in violation of registration requirements and disease […]
TDLR Closes Six Houston-Area Massage Establishments For Suspected Human Trafficking
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has issued a six-month emergency closure order effective February 18, 2025, that closes six massage establishments in the Houston area for suspected human trafficking. Kelly Xu was ordered to stop operating the following massage businesses and is prohibited from operating a different massage establishment at the following locations for six months: Perfect Massage, 3531 S. Dairy Ashford Rd., Ste. B, Houston; Sun Spa, 9223 Airport Blvd., Ste. […]
How Katy Residents Are Tackling Addiction Head-On While Staying Connected to the People They Love
Recovery isn’t just about quitting—it’s about rebuilding. For many Katy residents working toward sobriety, staying connected to loved ones is just as important as breaking free from addiction. The journey can feel isolating at times, but with the right support systems, strategies, and professional guidance, those in recovery are proving that it’s possible to heal without losing the relationships that matter most. Here’s how they’re making it work. The Best Way to Handle Cravings While […]
Katy ISD to Dedicate Freeman High School, Honor Family Legacy
KATY, TX [February 27, 2025] – On March 3, 2025, Katy ISD will officially dedicate Freeman High School, proudly honoring the Freeman family’s service to the Katy community. The event begins at 5 p.m. with a brief reception followed by a dedication program, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Since the late 19th century, the Freeman family has been part of the Katy community, with members serving as mayors, school board and city council members and part […]
SPACE CENTER HOUSTON AND PRESENTING SPONSOR WELLBY FINANCIAL ANNOUNCE MOON 2 MARS, THE BIGGEST SPACE-THEMED FESTIVAL IN TEXAS
From March 9-22, Enjoy the Hottest Ticket this Spring Break with Stellar Performances by Third Eye Blind on March 15 and a Second Headliner on March 22 HOUSTON, TX (FEB. 27, 2025) – Space Center Houston’s Moon 2 Mars Festival with presenting sponsor, Wellby Financial celebrates its fourth year this spring break. The event will take place at the Space and Science Museum from Sunday, March 9, to Saturday, March 22 with Third Eye Blind headlining […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Makes Appointments to Senior Leadership Team
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has appointed Austin Kinghorn as Deputy Attorney General for Civil Litigation, Ryan Walters as the Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy, and Billy Cole as Principal Deputy Solicitor General. “Austin Kinghorn, Ryan Walters, and Billy Cole have been indispensable members of my team for years and have spearheaded many of our important litigation matters,” said Attorney General Paxton. “They have helped deliver victory after victory for Texas and I […]
Public Input Sought on Expansion of Digital License and Tag Options for Recreational Hunting and Fishing
AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is taking public comment until March 26 on changes to digital licensing and tagging requirements. The proposed amendments would expand digital license and tag options to all recreational hunting, fishing, combo license and tag types. TPWD introduced digital licensing and tagging in 2022 for harvested deer, turkey and oversized red drum. Options have since expanded to allow resident hunters and anglers to purchase a fully digital license for […]
Master Gardeners host March 8 vegetable/herb plant sale
By FBCMG Spring vegetable gardeners in Fort Bend might be shopping for their favorite tomato plants – Better Boy, Celebrity or Juliet – at the March 8 vegetable/herb plant hosted by Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. But the sale at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Road, in Rosenberg also will offer a new variety for tomato growers to consider: Chef’s Choice. It is a large indeterminate, award-winning beefsteak tomato. The red, globe-shaped 8 oz. fruits have firm-flesh […]