November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month HOUSTON – Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 209,500 new lung cancer cases were reported in 2021, and in […]
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Houston Defense Attorney Charged with Delivering Drug-laced Papers in the Jail
Houston, TX — The Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) arrested 39-year-old defense attorney Hunter Simmons this morning for smuggling drug-laced papers into the jail facility. The HCSO Human Trafficking Unit initiated an investigation into suspected drug smuggling activities within the Harris […]
Ironroot Republic Distillery Celebrates 10th Anniversary Milestone
Distillery to host an event with special tasting opportunities, live music, barbecue and more at the distillery on November 16, 2024 DENISON, TEXAS. (Nov. 13, 2024) – Ironroot Republic Distillery will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with a special event on […]
Houston Mother Sentenced to 50 Years for Death of 8-Year-Old Son in 2020
A Houston mother was sentenced Tuesday to 50 years in prison for her role in the death of her 8-year-old son in 2020, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced. “We expect parents to protect their children, not hurt them, […]
Building a Healthier Harris County: New Plan to Strengthen Health Access and Equity
HCPH Releases 2024-2029 Community Health Improvement Plan HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is pleased to announce the release of the 2024-2029 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). This comprehensive plan is designed to guide public health efforts over the next five […]
ICYMI: Cruz, Colleagues Demand Answers from VA Secretary about Unauthorized Records Access of Political Candidates
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough raising concerns over reports that numerous VA employees improperly accessed the medical records of then-vice-presidential candidates […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Proposed Oyster Mariculture Rule Revisions, Temporary Closures of Oyster Restoration Areas in Galveston Bay
CORPUS CHRISTI- At its Nov. 7 meeting in Corpus Christi, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPW) adopted Cultivated Oyster Mariculture (COM) rule changes to clarify and refine current program rules. The commission also voted to temporarily close two oyster […]
Texas General Land Office Recognized For Participating in ‘We Hire Vets’ Program by Texas Workforce Commission
AUSTIN— Today, the The Texas General Land Office is being recognized by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) for hiring Veterans and participating in the “We Hire Vets” program, an employer recognition program which recognizes Texas employers […]
DPS Trooper Recognized at the North American Human Trafficking Conference
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) congratulates Trooper Kyle Bradley (Capitol) for earning the prestigious “Be the One” Award at this year’s North American Human Trafficking Conference in Las Vegas, Nev. The three-day conference took place Oct. 23-25, and […]
Documented Gang Member Sentenced to 55 Years in Prison for 2020 Murder
A documented member of the Black Disciples, a nationally recognized street gang, was sentenced Monday to 55 years in prison for murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced. “This was a brazen ambush in broad daylight by a gang […]
