Houston, TX – Earlier today, a Constable Precinct 1 Deputy who provides security to the County Attorney’s Office building was shot as she bravely responded to reports of a man with gun walking near the courthouse complex in downtown Houston. Harris County […]
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Victor Simms, MD, MPH, MACP, Medical Director of Clinical Operations, named Master by the American College of Physicians
We are proud to share that Dr. Victor Simms, Medical Director of Clinical Operations and a board-certified Internal Medicine physician at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, was honored by the American College of Physicians (ACP) with advancement to Mastership. The ACP is the […]
NFIB Leadership Council Member to Testify Tuesday in Support of Cybersecurity Bill
AUSTIN (April 21, 2025) – Eduardo Contreras, a member of the NFIB Texas Leadership Council and Governor Abbott’s Small Business Advisory Task Force, will testify Tuesday, April 22, before the Senate Business & Commerce Committee in support of Senate Bill 2610, legislation aimed at protecting small businesses from […]
Statement from Commissioner Lesley Briones on Officer-Involved Shooting in Downtown Houston
“Harris County Precinct 1 Deputy Sheila Jones was shot today outside the Harris County Family Law Center. Our hearts and prayers are with Deputy Jones, her loved ones, and our entire law enforcement community. Violence is always tragic, and when […]
TPWD Completes Phase Two Property Purchase of 1,100 Acres Near Colorado Bend State Park
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) finalized the purchase of 1,100 acres in Lampasas and Burnet Counties, completing the second phase of an acquisition to create a new state park. The property is located across the river from […]
Asia Society Texas Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Daily calendar features live events, on-demand content for all ages, and staff recommendations! HOUSTON, April 21, 2025 — This May, Asia Society Texas invites the entire community to participate in the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) with 31 days of activities […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Defends Texans’ Privacy Amid 23andMe Bankruptcy and Provides Information on How Consumers Can Protect Their Data
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion to appoint a Consumer Privacy Ombudsman in the 23andMe bankruptcy case to ensure that the highly sensitive personal and genetic information of Texans is safeguarded throughout the bankruptcy proceedings. “The […]
Coastal Prairie Conservancy Announces Trailblazing for Tomorrow 2025 Bash to Support Conservation Efforts
April 21, 2025 – Houston, Texas – The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) is pleased to announce the Trailblazing for Tomorrow 2025 Bash, set to take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the Houston Country Club. This special evening will highlight […]
SBA Disaster News Release – SBA Relief Still Available to Texas Private Nonprofits Affected by Hurricane Beryl Deadline to apply for economic injury loans approaching
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas of the May 21, deadline to apply for a low interest federal disaster loan to offset economic injury caused by Hurricane Beryl occurring July […]
Lone Star Flight Museum Celebrated the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Class of 2025, Now Boasting 100 Members, with Induction Ceremony and Luncheon on April 11.
(HOUSTON, Texas) April 11, 2025 – 300 guests celebrated the newest members into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame at the induction ceremony and luncheon held on Friday April 11 at the Lone Star Flight Museum located at Ellington Airport. The Class of […]
