BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Dr. Simrit Parmar, an associate professor in the College of Medicine at Texas A&M University and founder of the clinical-stage biotech company Cellenkos Inc. in Houston, has invented a new cell therapy that shows strong promise […]
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First West Nile Virus Mosquito Sample of 2025 Found in Harris County
Harris County Public Health’s Mosquito and Vector Control Division is Activating Evening Spray Operations HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Mosquito and Vector Control Division (MVCD) has confirmed that a Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) […]
The Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter Presents Free Caregiver Symposium
Opportunity to hear from experts on Alzheimer’s disease and connect with other caregivers both in person or virtually HOUSTON, (May 22, 2025) – The Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter invites you to attend Courage to Care, a free caregiver symposium designed […]
12 Harmony Public Schools campuses named official ‘National School of Character’
In total, Harmony now has 32 National School of Character campuses and 51 State School of Character campuses. [HOUSTON] – Twelve Harmony Public Schools campuses located across the state of Texas were recognized as National Schools of Character on Thursday, May 22. The awards […]
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Launches Multi-Agency Partnership for DWI Initiative Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
HOUSTON, TX – In a united front to keep roads safe this Memorial Day weekend, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office has joined forces with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Harris County Constables, Houston Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, […]
NFIB Launches New State-Specific Tools to Highlight Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in Texas
AUSTIN (May 22, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, has released two new digital tools to help small business owners, policymakers, and the public in Texas understand the significant economic impact of […]
2025 Hurricane Season Preparations: CenterPoint Energy holds emergency response exercise with Houston-area partners
Pre-hurricane season simulation includes state and local officials, emergency management offices, third-party evaluators and industry-leading technology providers Series of emergency preparedness activities and key resiliency improvements designed to strengthen local response and reduce impact of outages from major storms HOUSTON […]
Texas Bar Foundation Supports Trauma-informed Advocacy for Youth
With a mission that includes enhancing the rule of law and system of justice in Texas, especially for programs that relate to the administration of justice for the underserved, the Texas Bar Foundation awarded Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) […]
Sex offender caught on new charge again after recent prison release
A registered sex offender paroled in November 2024 was arrested Wednesday on a new charge for again seeking to have sex with an undercover deputy posing online as a 15-year-old girl and sending her lewd photos of himself, Harris County […]
HOUSTON SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES 2025 FREE SUMMER SYMPHONY NIGHTS
AT MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE AND THE RETURN OF A STAR-SPANGLED SALUTE ON JULY 4 Summer Symphony Nights, PRESENTED BY SPEC’S WINES, SPIRITS & FINER FOODS/SPEC’S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION: JuLY 4, 11, 12, 18, AND 19, 2025 Photos here. HOUSTON (May 21, […]
