WHO: DAV and RecruitMilitary are joining forces to attract, hire and retain military veterans and military spouses in the Houston area. WHAT: This is a free hiring event for all transitioning members of the military, veterans, military spouses and dependents. WHEN: Thursday, June 12th from 11am […]
General News
More Than 150 Species of Greatest Conservation Need Documented in Texas During the 10th Annual City Nature Challenge
AUSTIN — For the fourth year in a row, several Texas cities ranked in the top ten globally during the City Nature Challenge (CNC), one of the world’s largest community science events. This year, fourteen Texas metropolitan areas participated in […]
How Punitive Damages Help Bring Down Accident Rates
Unlike the usual compensation that helps cover medical bills, lost wages, or the emotional toll of an injury, punitive damages do something else entirely. They punish the wrongdoer hard and in more ways than one. And by doing that, they […]
Judge Lina Hidalgo Puts Harris County on the Global Stage
(Harris County, TX, June 10, 2025) – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo kicked off her first international trade mission this week with a reception for delegation members and key stakeholders at Rice University’s Global Paris Center, its first international campus. This […]
DPS Arrests Five During Capitol Protests
AUSTIN – On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a planned and well-publicized protest within the Texas State Capitol Complex, and working alongside our partners at the Austin Police Department (APD), made numerous […]
Classic Games Reimagined
From smoke-choked corridors of long-standing gaming halls to high-tech mobile screens, card and table games have found their new lease of life in the digital age. The latest update combines nostalgia with convenience, offering seasoned players and curious newcomers new […]
Now Hiring: The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Career Event for Detention Officers and Communication Officers
Houston — The Harris County Sheriff’s Office will be interviewing job seekers interested in becoming detention officers and communication officers at a public safety hiring event on Saturday. This event is designed to fast-track the hiring process for those interested in […]
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Increases in May
Taxes are now small business owners’ single most important problem AUSTIN (June 10, 2025) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by three points in May to 98.8, slightly above the 51-year average of 98. Expected business conditions and sales expectations contributed the most […]
Sen. Cruz, Rosen Introduce Bill Expanding Fellowship Opportunities for Servicemembers Leaving Active Duty
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Jacky Rosen (D- Nev.) introduced the SkillBridge Congressional Fellowship Act of 2025. This legislation allows servicemembers transitioning out of active duty to complete congressional fellowships through the Department of Defense’s (DoD) SkillBridge program, […]
Wellness on Wheels Rolls into Summer! Free Health Services, Family Fun, & More on June 13
Harris County Public Health’s mobile event will offer health screenings, pet services, raffles, and more HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health (HCPH), in collaboration with Harris County Precinct 1, invites you to a community celebration of health and wellness at the Wellness on […]
