Houston News

Communities In Schools of Houston encourages parents and guardians to prepare for a healthy and productive school year for students of all ages

Houston, August 6, 2024 – Communities In Schools (CIS) of Houston, an educational nonprofit that serves campuses across Houston-area school districts, encourages students and parents to start the 2024-2025 school year with a good game plan to maximize success. To empower […]

11-Year-Old Houston Boy Set to Host Second Annual “Melodies of Gratitude” Concert Benefitting Local Animal Shelters

What:          Wild Tunes, a nonprofit organization founded by 11-year-old Yuvi Agarwal, dedicated to soothing shelter animals through music, will host its second annual “Melodies of Gratitude” concert. The free event is open to all and will feature some of Houston’s most […]

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 121 Texas Counties due to Hurricane Beryl

  FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 121 Texas counties may receive emergency prescription refills through Aug. 15, 2024, due to Hurricane Beryl. The counties impacted are Anderson, Angelina, Aransas, Atascosa, Austin, Bastrop, Bee, […]

Vaccines Save Lives: Keep Yourself, Your Loved Ones, and Your Pets Up to Date on Immunizations

August is National Immunization Awareness Month HOUSTON – In celebration of National Immunization Awareness Month in August, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) joins the global community in highlighting the importance of vaccination to protect our community against vaccine-preventable diseases. According to the […]

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Now Available in Five Additional Counties Impacted by Hurricane Beryl

Affected workers in Austin, Bowie, Shelby, Trinity, and Waller Counties may now also be eligible for unemployment benefitsAUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in five additional counties as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Beryl. Under the Presidential Disaster Declaration (DR-4798-TX) dated July 9, […]