SUGAR LAND (Aug. 6, 2024) – The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – A Very Special Project of Children’s Museum Houston, celebrated an extraordinary success at its 5th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament. Chaired by Derek Goff, Will Leaman, George Millas, […]
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Delivers Major Win Against Google’s Internet Search Monopoly and Anticompetitive Business Practices
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a major victory against Google, with a U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruling that the company’s anticompetitive business practices and monopoly represent violations of the Sherman Act, a […]
11-Year-Old Houston Boy Set to Host Second Annual “Melodies of Gratitude” Concert Benefitting Local Animal Shelters
What: Wild Tunes, a nonprofit organization founded by 11-year-old Yuvi Agarwal, dedicated to soothing shelter animals through music, will host its second annual “Melodies of Gratitude” concert. The free event is open to all and will feature some of Houston’s most […]
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 121 Texas Counties due to Hurricane Beryl
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 121 Texas counties may receive emergency prescription refills through Aug. 15, 2024, due to Hurricane Beryl. The counties impacted are Anderson, Angelina, Aransas, Atascosa, Austin, Bastrop, Bee, […]
Vaccines Save Lives: Keep Yourself, Your Loved Ones, and Your Pets Up to Date on Immunizations
August is National Immunization Awareness Month HOUSTON – In celebration of National Immunization Awareness Month in August, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) joins the global community in highlighting the importance of vaccination to protect our community against vaccine-preventable diseases. According to the […]
ANNOUNCING THE NEW KATY HOME IMPROVEMENT EXPO
September 7-8 at the Merrell Center in Katy, Texas with FREE admission. Katy, Texas (August 6, 2024) … RJC Productions, producers of the popular Spring Katy Home & Garden Show recently announced an addition to its annual line-up—the new 2024 Katy Home […]
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Now Available in Five Additional Counties Impacted by Hurricane Beryl
Affected workers in Austin, Bowie, Shelby, Trinity, and Waller Counties may now also be eligible for unemployment benefitsAUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in five additional counties as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Beryl. Under the Presidential Disaster Declaration (DR-4798-TX) dated July 9, […]
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Fort Bend County August 6
AUSTIN — FEMA is opening two Disaster Recovery Centers in Fort Bend County August 6 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Center locations: Mustang Community Center 4521 FM-521 Fresno, TX 77545 Katy Mills Mall 5000 Katy Mills […]
Nourish to Flourish: Empowering Harris County Families through Breastfeeding
August is National Breastfeeding Month HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) proudly joins communities across the nation in celebrating August as National Breastfeeding Month, declared on August 6, 2011, by the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee (USBC). This year’s theme, “Nourish, Sustain, Thrive,” shines a light on […]
DPS Issues Safety Reminders Ahead of New School Year
AUSTIN – As students begin heading back to school, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year. This […]
