WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Don Davis (D-NC-01) introduced the De-escalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2025, legislation that would establish a pilot program within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review the potential use of non-lethal de-escalation drones for local, […]
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Maud Marks Branch Library—July Programs
The following free programs will take place at the Maud Marks Library during July. We will be closing at 5 PM on Thursday, July 3, and closed Friday, July 4, to Sunday, July 6, for Independence Day. Book Sale The […]
Texas A&M Inventor Turns Breakthrough Cell Therapy Into Hope for Patients with ALS and other Devastating Diseases
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Dr. Simrit Parmar, an associate professor in the College of Medicine at Texas A&M University and founder of the clinical-stage biotech company Cellenkos Inc. in Houston, has invented a new cell therapy that shows strong promise […]
First West Nile Virus Mosquito Sample of 2025 Found in Harris County
Harris County Public Health’s Mosquito and Vector Control Division is Activating Evening Spray Operations HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Mosquito and Vector Control Division (MVCD) has confirmed that a Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) […]
Unveiling The Realities Of Alzheimer’s Blood Test Approval
As if cognitive risks like Alzhermier’s weren’t already worrying enough, experts now predict that dementia risk is on the rise, with cases projected to double by 2060. Considering that recent studies have revealed around 42% of people over the age […]
The Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter Presents Free Caregiver Symposium
Opportunity to hear from experts on Alzheimer’s disease and connect with other caregivers both in person or virtually HOUSTON, (May 22, 2025) – The Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter invites you to attend Courage to Care, a free caregiver symposium designed […]
How different online slot features can affect gameplay
(Stock Photo ID: 1945786675) Online Slots have quickly become a mainstay of digital casino gaming, giving players a broad range of mechanics and features that can significantly affect how each game operates. These many features not only determine how payouts […]
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Launches Multi-Agency Partnership for DWI Initiative Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
HOUSTON, TX – In a united front to keep roads safe this Memorial Day weekend, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office has joined forces with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Harris County Constables, Houston Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Awards $6.8 Million in Recreational Trails Grants to Texas Communities
AUSTIN— During Thursday’s meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $6.8 million in grants, funding 24 trail construction and maintenance projects across the state. The National Recreational Trails Fund (NRTF) supports recreational trail construction, renovation and acquisition […]
NFIB Launches New State-Specific Tools to Highlight Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in Texas
AUSTIN (May 22, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, has released two new digital tools to help small business owners, policymakers, and the public in Texas understand the significant economic impact of […]
