Houston, June 10: On Saturday, June 15, join The Heritage Society’s annual Juneteenth program experience “From Plantation to Emancipation” with an emphasis on Black Cowboys who shaped our City and livestock industry. Special guest speakers include a descendant of Reverend Jack […]
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DPS Reminds Texans to Plan Now for Hurricane Season
AUSTIN – In support of hurricane preparedness efforts across the state, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans to make an emergency plan as hurricane season gets underway. The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs June 1 through November […]
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in Eight Additional Counties Due to Impacts of Recent Severe Weather
Affected workers in Coryell, Ellis, Falls, Leon, Navarro, Smith, Terrell, and Van Zandt Counties may now also be eligible for unemployment benefits AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in eight additional counties impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on […]
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Henderson County
AUSTIN — FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Henderson County June 11 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and straight-line winds April 26-June 5. The center is located at: Henderson County Henderson Senior […]
Beckendorff Junior High, Seven Lakes High School Represent District and State at National Science Competition
KATY, TX [June 10, 2024] – Katy ISD is pleased to share that Beckendorff Junior High placed third in the middle school division of the 2024 Science Olympiad, held May 24-25 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. The District […]
(Founding) Fathers of Texas
By: U.S. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas As we leave the flowers of May behind, summer fun and Father’s Day lie ahead. In the Lone Star State, this day gives us an opportunity to honor our fathers and the legacy […]
New National Survey: More Than Half of Veterans Are Unaware of Their Housing Benefits and a Quarter Need Financial Help for Home Modifications
New AARP resource connects Texas’s veterans to adapted housing grants from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS—Texas’s 1.5 million U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members might be missing free financial aid to modify their homes. According […]
Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County Closes June 10
AUSTIN – A Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County will close permanently at 5 p.m. June 10. Center location: Harris County Vera B. May Community Center 2100 Wolf Rd. Huffman TX 77336 Operating schedule until closing is 7 a.m. to 7 […]
Sens. Cruz, Kaine Introduce Bipartisan Bill Ensuring Military Officers Receive Training on Constitution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Constitutional Orientation Military Mandate Amplifying National Duty (COMMAND) Act, which ensures newly commissioned U.S. military officers receive training on […]
HOUSTON SYMPHONY CELEBRATES THE MUSIC OF ABBA WITH SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FEATURING RAJATON
High-resolution photos and audio HERE HOUSTON, TX (June 7, 2024) — Get ready to dance the night away! On June 15, the Houston Symphony joins forces with world-renowned a cappella sensation Rajaton and guest conductor Lucas Waldin for a […]
