HCPH Urges Travelers to Take Action on World Malaria Day HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is joining health organizations around the world to recognize World Malaria Day this Friday, April 25. This day helps raise awareness about malaria, a serious disease […]
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Hundreds Attend DPS Airborne Public Safety Training in Austin
DPS Aircraft Operations Division Performs Rescue Demonstration AUSTIN – This week, the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) hosted a specialized aircraft public safety training organized by the Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA) at the Texas Department […]
Application for Mixed Beverage Permit made
Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage Permit (MB) by Old Katy Patio LLP. Located at 1306 Avenue A. Katy, TX 77493, Harris County, Texas. Owners of said corporation are Oscar Blanco, Keith […]
Heading Back to Nationals, Beckendorff Junior High Tops State in Science Olympiad
KATY, TX [April 24, 2025] – Looking to top last year’s strong third-place national finish, Beckendorff Junior High was named champion in the middle school category, or Division B, at the state Science Olympiad competition this month at Texas A&M University. […]
Harris County Attorney Sues Trump Administration Over Illegal Elimination of Public Health Funds
Houston, TX – Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced today that Harris County has sued the Trump administration for illegally cutting off millions of dollars in public health funding—funding that Congress had already approved and that local governments across the country were already […]
Rent-a-Ruminant® goats are “baaack” at the Houston Arboretum to “mow” the woodland understory starting Wednesday, May 7th
Public is welcome to come and view the goats as they work HOUSTON, April 24, 2025 – Everyone’s favorite ruminants, the goats from Rent-a-Ruminant® Texas, return to Houston Arboretum & Nature Center on Wednesday, May 7th for nearly two weeks to […]
Violent Fugitives on Texas’ 10 Most Wanted List Nabbed
(Left to right: Hector Padilla Jr., Rondarrius Evans) Fugitives from Webb, Bowie Counties Back in Custody AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives are off the streets following their recent […]
Harris County Public Health Highlights the Power of Vaccines During World Immunization Week
One World, Global Immunization, Protecting All HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) joins the global community in recognizing World Immunization Week, observed annually from April 24th to 30th. This year’s observance underscores vaccines’ critical role in protecting individuals of all […]
Katy Mills Hosts Spring Job Fair and Family-Friendly Kids Safety Event on April 26
Katy, Texas – Katy Mills is kicking off spring with two community events on Saturday, April 26, 2025 – The Spring Job Fair in partnership with Workforce Solutions, and the Super Safety Event hosted by Old Navy with support from […]
The Health Museum Debuts Acclaimed “77 Minutes” Exhibit
HOUSTON – (April 23, 2025) The Health Museum, an interactive health science museum located in the Houston Museum District, recently installed “77 Minutes”, a photographic installation that honors the Robb Elementary School shooting victims and their families. The Health Museum […]
