Thursdays, October 23 – November 13, 6 p.m. central, online You may know that there are many possible solutions to combat climate change. But, how do we focus our efforts, create the most effective plan and really make a difference on climate before it’s too late? The Drawdown Roadmap is a science-based strategy for accelerating climate solutions, pointing to which climate actions governments, businesses, investors, philanthropists, community organizations, and others should prioritize to make the most […]
August, 2025
William A. Strutz Library Rare Books Auction Trilogy Concludes Sept. 10-11 With Broad Selection of Literary Treasures
Spanning five centuries, lots include 266-volume Modern Library collection, James Agee manuscript materials, Henry David Thoreau-designed pencil, numerous signed first editions and more DALLAS, Texas (Aug. 29, 2025) — Bibliophiles aspiring to create or add to their own personal libraries have one last opportunity to bid on hundreds of rare items from a legendary collection at the Sept. 10-11 Important English and American Literature: The William A. Strutz Library, Part III, Rare Books Signature® Auction. This third and final […]
Cornyn Op-Ed: We Can’t Let China Win the New Space Race
AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Houston Chronicle highlighting the importance of continued American involvement in the space race and investment in aerospace infrastructure at NASA facilities like Johnson Space Center to equip our nation for human missions to the moon and Mars: We can’t let China win the new Space Race Senator John Cornyn The Houston Chronicle August 29, 2025 https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/space-race-china-us-cornyn-21015299.php The architect of modern China, Deng Xiaoping, famously said, “Hide your strength […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $720 Million from Drug Manufacturers for their Role in the Catastrophic Opioid Epidemic
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a new opioid settlement worth $720 million with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis. In partnership with State Attorneys General across the country, this settlement will allow all local governments to participate through a sign-on period. The State of Texas and its political subdivisions could receive up to $45.5 million. “These manufacturers played a role in creating one of the most […]
Texas Game Wardens Emphasize Safety Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
AUSTIN – With Labor Day weekend marking the unofficial end of summer, Texas Game Wardens will patrol waterways across the state to enforce laws and regulations while doing all they can to keep the public safe on and around the water. Last year during Labor Day weekend, wardens reported nine boating accidents, one boating-related fatality and one open-water drowning. They arrested five individuals for boating while intoxicated (BWI) and one minor for boating under the influence. Over […]
The Path of Hope: A Study on Climate Action for Faith Communities
You are invited to join an online discussion series built around 15-minute videos featuring interviews with US faith leaders, representatives of climate-impacted communities from the global South, and presentations by UN officials and other experts. The videos walk viewers through four key climate policy issues that intersect with universal faith concerns for vulnerable and marginalized people. The series focuses on how climate change is impacting the core outreach programs of faith communities around the world, […]
Fall 2025 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
Sunday, October 12, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Willow Waterhole Greenspace 11350 Ricecrest, Houston, TX 77035 Calling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment! We will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve, with a variety of hands-on tasks suitable for all ages & skill levels. Meet at 11350 Ricecrest by the Oak tree in the park to sign in. Metro bus line 7 stops right […]
Save the Date for One of Houston’s Most Colorful Cultural Celebrations!
Houston Polish Harvest Festival – Dożynki September 19–21, 2025 Our Lady of Czestochowa Roman Catholic Church – 1731 Blalock Rd, Houston, TX Free Admission! Houston, TX – Get ready to polka, pierogi, and party! The beloved Houston Polish Harvest Festival – Dożynki returns this September with three full days of music, food, dancing, and rich cultural celebration that will transport you straight to the heart of Poland! This vibrant fall tradition offers something for everyone – from authentic […]
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts Announces Houston is Inspired 2025-2026 Residency Recipients
(Houston, TX) – The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts swung the doors wide open for artists and arts organizations across Houston to apply for participation in the Houston is Inspired initiative. Applications for the 2025-2026 season took place this summer with The Ensemble Theatre, [Jk] Creativ, and Silambam Houston chosen as the season recipients. Launched in 2023-2024, Houston is Inspired is a signature Hobby Center program that celebrates and amplifies the work of local artists and organizations through week-long residencies, offering access to the […]
Constable Alan Rosen Details Annual Holiday Weekend Crackdown on Drivers Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
HOUSTON — Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen today announced the start of an inter-agency crackdown on driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs in the Houston area during the extended Labor Day weekend. Constable Precinct One deputies and officers from other law-enforcement agencies — some working additional hours thanks to funding from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) — will fan out across Harris County to find and arrest “DUI” (driving under the […]