Kelsey-Seybold Clinic broke ground on a new, standalone, state-of-the-art clinic in Aliana, a planned community in unincorporated Fort Bend County. The 54,000-square-foot clinic is projected to open in the fall of 2025 with space for up to 27 providers. Aliana […]
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Houston Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Shooting 11-Year-Old Boy
A Houston man was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in prison for murder in the shooting death of an 11-year-old boy in 2022, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced. “Our hearts go out to the family because there is […]
COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ANNOUNCES RECORD-BREAKING SALES FOR GO TEXAN PARTNERS AT THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
Topping $1 million in sales proves the continued success of TDA’s GO TEXAN program Austin – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) proudly announce record-breaking sales at the 2024 State Fair of Texas GO TEXAN […]
Trees For Houston’s Trees For Schools Initiative Enhances Learning Environments, Community Spirit, and Sustainability
HOUSTON, Texas (November 14, 2024) – In a bid to foster environmental stewardship among students and provide much-needed greenery in urban areas, Trees For Houston (TFH) is excited to expand its Trees For Schools program. This initiative aims to plant trees around […]
Awareness is Key – Protect Your Lungs and Live a Tobacco-Free Life
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 […]
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 […]
