Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori by Dr. Lori Verderame Technology and more specifically, Artificial intelligence (AI) impacts many aspects of contemporary life. While we don’t think about AI within the art world often, it is certainly alive and well […]
Sen. Bettencourt’s SB 571 Heads to Gov.’s Desk to Stop “Passing the Trash” in Texas Schools
SB 571 Closes Dangerous Loopholes in Statewide ISD’s by Strengthening the Do Not Hire Registry AUSTIN, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) announced Senate Bill 571 (SB 571), his “Educator Misconduct” bill, has officially passed both chambers of the Texas […]
No Smoke, Just Strength—Be Tobacco-Free Harris County May 31 is World No Tobacco Day
HOUSTON – Today is World No Tobacco Day, and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and the ongoing impact of deceptive marketing tactics aimed at youth. This year’s focus, “You Don’t Want the Smoke,” targets young people by […]
HHSC Reminds Regulated Providers to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans for Hurricane Season
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is urging health care facilities, child care operators and other providers to update their safety procedures and emergency response plans as the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1. The National […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Major Victory Against Border NGO Allegedly Harboring Illegal Aliens
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a major victory at the Supreme Court of Texas, enabling a lawsuit against Annunciation House, a nongovernmental organization (“NGO”) accused of unlawfully harboring illegal aliens, to proceed. “Today is a great victory for […]
Elementary Students Who Earned ‘A’ Grades Are Free, June 4, at Typhoon Texas
HOUSTON, TX (May 30, 2025) – Attention stellar elementary students! Your outstanding grades from the past school year will earn you free admission – and discounted admission for your friends – to Typhoon Texas Waterpark! On Wednesday, June 4, elementary […]
Bettencourt’s SB 4 & SB 23 Head to Gov’s Desk, Part of $10 Billion in Property Tax Cuts & Relief
Record Homestead Exemptions Provide Relief for 5.7M Texas Homeowners & 2.08M Seniors! AUSTIN, TX – With the final passage of Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) and Senate Bill 23 (SB 23), authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), Senator Bettencourt, […]
Texas’ Brightest, Bravest, And Best
By: U.S. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas As the son of a career Air Force officer who flew B-17s during World War II, I hold the men and women of the United States Armed Forces in the highest regard. That’s why […]
Regents Approve Major Campus Construction Projects Across The Texas A&M University System
BRYAN, COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved plans for 10 capital projects that reflect the System’s commitment to academic excellence, student life, economic development and environmental stewardship. “The Texas A&M University System is doing […]
Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Crime Stoppers Seek Public’s Help in Unsolved 2023 Murder $20,000 Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest in Austin Kanuch Homicide
HOUSTON, TX – Nearly two years after the brutal murder of 39-year-old Austin Kanuch in his West Harris County home, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is renewing its plea to the public for information, supported by a significant $20,000 reward from Crime […]
