AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has issued a six-month emergency closure order effective Dec. 2, 2024, for a massage establishment in Austin for suspected human trafficking. Bang Kiet Tran, d/b/a JT Spa located at 11416 N. Ranch […]
General News
he Institute for Spirituality and Health to Host FREE Restorative Retreat
For Veterans, Veteran Caregivers, and Veteran Service Officers On Saturday, Dec. 7 WHO: The Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center (Institute) to host the quarterly Heroic Self-Care: Impact Your Life event on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 8:30 […]
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Pledges a Historic $28 Million to Support Student Success in 2025
DEC. 3, 2024 — HOUSTON — Today, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials proudly announce their 2025 educational commitment of $28,058,754, reaching new heights in support of Texas youth and education programs. This commitment will bring the Rodeo’s total commitment […]
World AIDS Day 2024: United for Progress, Committed to Action
HCPH Commemorates World AIDS Day 2024 HOUSTON –Harris County Public Health (HCPH) invites the community to join in commemorating World AIDS Day, which was celebrated on December 1. This year’s theme, “Collective Action: Sustain and Accelerate HIV Progress,” highlights the need for ongoing, […]
Wellness on Wheels Mobile Health Event this Saturday, December 7
Harris County Public Health to host mobile health services event on December 7 HOUSTON – The Wellness on Wheels Mobile Health Event is set to roll into Bayland Community Center, located at 6400 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX 77074, on Saturday, December 7, […]
Texas Renaissance Festival attracts a half million patrons for its 50th anniversary season
Nation’s largest Renaissance festival’s anniversary jubilee achieves record numbers in 2024 TODD MISSION, Texas (Dec. 3, 2024) – The Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF) closed out its epic 50th anniversary season this past weekend at the festival grounds in Todd Mission with its annual […]
Houston Woman Magazine Sets Dec. 6 Deadline to Nominate Candidates for Houston’s Most Influential Women of 2024
HOUSTON, Texas (Dec. 3, 2024) — Houston Woman Magazine is in the final days of accepting nominations for “Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of the Year” candidates. The deadline for submitting nominations for this annual recognition program produced by Houston Woman Magazine is Friday, Dec. […]
Beaumont Art League Hosts Darrell Troppy Retrospective Exhibition
BEAUMONT – The Beaumont Art League announces the Darrell Troppy Retrospective Exhibition Reception, Saturday, December 14, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Troppy was a graduate of Lamar University and went on to become an international renowned artist. With a studio […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Death Sentence For Murderer Who Killed a Police Officer While Carrying Drugs Across State Lines
LONGVIEW – Gregory Newson was sentenced to death for murdering a police officer in 2019. On December 31, 2019, Deputy William Christopher Dickerson was murdered by Newson during a traffic stop in Panola County around 2:00 AM while traveling through […]
Freeman F. Martin Assumes Command of DPS
Martin Becomes 14th DPS Director Following Swearing-In Ceremony AUSTIN – Today, Freeman F. Martin assumed command of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) during a special swearing-in ceremony held at DPS Headquarters in Austin. Martin, the first Texas Ranger to lead […]
