AUSTIN – Effective immediately, a Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County is temporarily closed until further notice. Center location: Pasadena Convention Center 7902 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, TX 77507 To find a center location near you, go to fema.gov/drc. Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) […]
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DPS Offers Saturday Driver License Appointments in September
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is adding Saturday appointments at select driver license offices statewide through the end of September. Participating offices—located in all regions of Texas—will be open for half days each Saturday through the […]
Texas Veteran Suicide Prevention Day is September 22: How to Help Those in Crisis
AUSTIN, TX – September 22 is Texas Veteran Suicide Prevention Day. The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) wants to help inform veterans, their families, friends and communities of the risk factors, warning signs and resources available for those in crisis. “Anyone […]
GRAPEVINE’S GRAPEFEST® ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINE TASTING CLASSIC
The four-day festival took place on Historic Main Street September 12, 13, 14 and 15, 2024 GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (September 15, 2024) – The 38th Annual GrapeFest – A Texas Wine Experience presented by Bank of the West has announced the winners of the […]
Youngblood Elementary Student Holden Dunlap Named To Prestigious Math Program
KATY, TX [September 16, 2024] – Youngblood Elementary fifth-grade student Holden Dunlap has been named to the inaugural cohort of the National Math Stars, a program designed for young exceptionally gifted math students. The program provides a decade of intensive support […]
Free Disaster Legal Assistance for Texans Affected by Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN – Free legal assistance is available to Texans who were affected by Hurricane Beryl. Texans with disaster-related legal issues may receive free legal assistance by calling the State Bar of Texas Legal Hotline at 800-504-7030. Hours of operation are […]
The Children’s Assessment Center Hosts 4th Annual Spirit of Fall Sporting Clay Tournament Presented by Gordy & Sons Outfitters
Event raised critical funds to support child victims of sexual abuse HOUSTON, TX (September 16, 2024) – On Friday, September 6, The Children’s Assessment Center (The CAC) hosted its 4th Annual Spirit of Fall Sporting Clay Tournament presented by Gordy & Sons Outfitters. Supporters of […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: What’s Your Next? UHD President’s Lecture Series Kicks Off the Month
HOUSTON (Sept. 16, 2024) – Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. It begins this Sunday, […]
DPS Issues Reminders for Child Passenger Safety Week
AUSTIN – In recognition of Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs Sept. 15-20, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers to educate themselves on the best child safety seat practices in order to keep our state’s youngest […]
Upcoming #TXBookChat LIVE Features Author Dave Dalton Thomas at State Library on Oct. 7
Austin, TX – Join the Texas Center for the Book on Monday, Oct. 7 from 2 to 3 p.m. (CT) for #TXBookChat LIVE: Picnic: Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Tradition with author Dave Dalton Thomas. A conversation with Texas Center […]
