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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) […]

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 […]

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Launches Multi-Agency Partnership for DWI Initiative Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

Harris County Sheriff’s Office

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

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department,

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

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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 […]