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No Smoke, Just Strength—Be Tobacco-Free Harris County May 31 is World No Tobacco Day

HOUSTON – Today is World No Tobacco Day, and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and the ongoing impact of deceptive marketing tactics aimed at youth. This year’s focus, “You Don’t Want the Smoke,” targets young people by […]

HHSC Reminds Regulated Providers to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans for Hurricane Season

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is urging health care facilities, child care operators and other providers to update their safety procedures and emergency response plans as the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1. The National […]

Elementary Students Who Earned ‘A’ Grades Are Free, June 4, at Typhoon Texas

HOUSTON, TX (May 30, 2025) – Attention stellar elementary students! Your outstanding grades from the past school year will earn you free admission – and discounted admission for your friends – to Typhoon Texas Waterpark! On Wednesday, June 4, elementary […]

Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Crime Stoppers Seek Public’s Help in Unsolved 2023 Murder $20,000 Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest in Austin Kanuch Homicide

Harris County Sheriff’s Office

HOUSTON, TX – Nearly two years after the brutal murder of 39-year-old Austin Kanuch in his West Harris County home, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is renewing its plea to the public for information, supported by a significant $20,000 reward from Crime […]

CenterPoint Energy continues its resiliency efforts across the 12-county region through its Foundation’s Community Generator Donation Program; Donates backup generators to the Northeast Multi-Service Center and Tidwell Community Center

CenterPoint Energy Foundation is donating more than 20 backup generators and other support in designated locations across 12 counties to support community resiliency as part of a $5 million grant from the Foundation HOUSTON — May 29, 2025 — Today, at an announcement in […]

“ALL ABOARD!” FOR RAILFEST 2025 IN ROSENGERG ON JUNE 22

Relive the Golden Days of rail travel through Texas as the Rosenberg Railroad Museum presents its RAILFEST on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in historic downtown Rosenberg, Texas. From full sized rolling stock to multiple detailed model railroad layouts and more, […]

Lone Star Symphonic Band Celebrates Independence Day with Hearts of Gratitude

May 29th, 2025. Katy, Texas. The Lone Star Symphonic Band concludes its 32nd Concert Season with a concert this June. All performances this season will take place at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, located at 22111 Morton Road, Katy, Texas […]