Funds provide significant upgrades to home-based child care facilities HOUSTON (August 28, 2024) – Collaborative for Children is pleased to announce that the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) recently awarded the nonprofit $90,000 from the Elevating Women Entrepreneurs in Child Care program. The funds will support significant […]
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Trinity River Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization Drawing Opens Sept. 1
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) opens its annual Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process Sept. 1. The random drawing authorizes anglers to harvest one alligator gar over 48 inches from a section of the Trinity […]
Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County Closes tomorrow Aug. 29
AUSTIN – A Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County will permanently close tomorrow Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. Center location: Baytown Community Center 2407 Market St Baytown, TX 77520 Disaster Recovery Centers operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday–Saturday, closed Sunday. […]
DPS Aircraft Rescues Stranded Hikers in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
AUSTIN – Last week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) rescued a family of stranded hikers in Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Culberson County. On Aug. 20, around 4:15 p.m., Guadalupe Mountains National Park Rangers […]
DPS Announces Leadership Changes Effective Sept. 1
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) publicly announced several changes to key leadership positions across the department during the Public Safety Commission Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22. The changes are a result of personnel retiring after many […]
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Austin and Harris Counties August 27
AUSTIN – Disaster Recovery Centers will open in Austin and Harris Counties Aug. 27 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Center locations: Wallis Community Center 6810 Guyler Street Wallis, TX 77485 San Jacinto College – Generation Park […]
Damaged Wells and Septic Systems
Texans who lost access to water through a private well or damaged septic system as a result of Hurricane Beryl may be eligible for FEMA assistance. What Assistance Is Available? For private wells and septic systems, FEMA may reimburse you […]
Harris County Public Health Releases Air Pollution Report
The report analyzes trends in common pollutants in Harris County HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) has released its latest annual report on air pollution and its significant impact on community health. Air pollution, caused by the release of harmful gases, particles, […]
Preliminary Flood Maps for Trinity County, Texas, Ready for Public View
DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and incorporated areas of Trinity County, Texas. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local […]
H-E-B PARTNERS WITH UT AUSTIN’S THREE-TIME NCAA CHAMPION, MADISEN SKINNER, FOR FIRST NIL DEAL
H-E-B Serves Up Its First NIL Deal With UT Austin’s Volleyball Star AUSTIN, TEXAS (August 28, 2024) – H-E-B is taking the court and serving an ace with its groundbreaking new partnership with University of Texas at Austin volleyball sensation Madisen “Madi” […]
