Austin, TX – Veterans reported losing more money to frauds in 2024 than in previous years according to new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data released in March. Scams and frauds frequently target veterans, servicemembers, their families, caregivers and survivors, and […]
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Cinco Ranch High School’s FBLA students venture to the 2025 State Leadership Conference
United for Success at the Conference Cinco Ranch High School FBLA Team From February 23-25, 2025, students from the Cinco Ranch H.S. chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) went to the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, Texas to […]
EMPLOYERS ADD WORKERS IN FEBRUARY AS POST-PANDEMIC HIRING SURGE COOLS
(HOUSTON, Texas, March 28, 2025) The Houston-area job market rebounded slightly in February, with employers adding 15,200 workers to their payroll, according to figures released Friday by Workforce Solutions. Only four of the eleven sectors tracked added jobs during the month. […]
Five Arrested in Houston for Wide-Ranging Fraud and Theft Scheme
HOUSTON, TX – Five people were arrested in Houston in connection with a sophisticated fraud scheme tied to criminal organizations engaged in motor vehicle theft, ATM skimming, organized retail theft, and the production of fraudulent documents used to defraud and harm […]
Cornyn Calls on FIFA to Take Steps to Prevent Human Trafficking at the World Cup
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and 16 of his Senate colleagues sent a letter to officials at the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) urging the organization to ensure they are working to prevent human trafficking before, during, and […]
Texas Workforce Commission to Investigate Potential Violations of Fair Housing Act
AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division (CRD) is responsible for investigating and enforcing state and federal laws regarding discrimination in housing and employment across the state. It is illegal discrimination to refuse to rent, sell, negotiate, or […]
Houston-area Veterans participate in National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
SNOWMASS VILLAGE, Colo. – Three Houston-area Veterans will participate in the 39th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic (NDVWSC), March 31–April 5 in Aspen-Snowmass, Colorado. Name Bib #* Age City, State Facility Service Branch Candice Caesar 150 52 Manvel, TX Houston VA […]
Houston woman charged with torturing dogs
Deputies with the Office of Harris County Constable Precinct One Alan Rosen arrested a Houston woman Friday for torturing two dogs. If convicted, Lakesha Laquesha Neal, 43, faces up to two years in state jail for each of two felony […]
