The eight-year campaign will run through August 2028 with the goal of raising more than $1 billion to enhance scholarships, research, campus and athletics. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Summary: Texas Tech University has launched the public phase of its “On & On” campaign, aiming […]
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Fallen Leaves – A Valuable Natural Resource
By Peggy d’Hemecourt Advanced Master Gardener: Earth-Kind® Landscaping Nature is about to provide us with a valuable resource for soil improvement and plant health: Leaves. The autumn or fall season of the year brings cooler nighttime temperatures triggering deciduous trees […]
What You Need to Know About DUI Laws, Their Penalties, and the Consequences of Convictions
Understanding DUI laws is more important than ever because they help keep roads safe. Driving under the influence is dangerous, not just for the driver but also for passengers, pedestrians, and other road users. Many countries have strict DUI rules, […]
Cornyn: Houston Area to Receive $1.5M to Support Justice-Involved Youth
AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that Greater Houston area nonprofit organizations and the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department were awarded a total of more than $1.5M to support youth who have been involved in court-ordered juvenile justice […]
YMCA of Greater Houston Hosts Annual “Be a Kid Again” ForeverWell Senior Adult Trip at Camp Cullen
More than 400 attendees relived childhood joys, embraced new experiences and built a sense of community HOUSTON (Oct. 18, 2024) — The YMCA of Greater Houston held its annual “Be a Kid Again” ForeverWell trip to YMCA Camp Cullen in Trinity, Texas on Wednesday, […]
Tyler State Park Opens New Headquarters Facility
TYLER – Visitors to Tyler State Park will now be able to enjoy a new park headquarters while checking in for their outdoor adventure. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Tyler State Park announced the opening of a new […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement Following Senate’s Passage of Bipartisan Bill Cracking Down on Contraband and Organized Crime in Federal Prisons
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a statement following the Senate passage of the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act to crack down on the smuggling of contraband cellphones into federal prisons by […]
Public Assistance needed for Identification for Deceased
UNIDENTIFIED DECEDENT FLIER Announcement Date: 10/15/2024 Date of Death/Recovery: 8/31/2024 IFS Case Number: ML24-3573 Law Enforcement Agency and Case Number: HPD 123826824 NamUs.gov: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/129619 Recovery Location: 2626 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77009 […]
Scott Sipes: TTA’s President Looks to the Future of Turfgrass in the Lone Star State
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 9, 2024 – Scott Sipes, 2024 President of the Texas Turfgrass Association (TTA), has been in the turfgrass industry for 14 years as project manager at All Seasons Turf Grass. His love for the business made […]
Veterans benefits seminar coming to Cedar Hill
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families, helping more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways each year. One of the various services DAV […]
