Community service is a key element of the Scouts BSA program and allows members of the troop to keep their promise to “help other people.” This commitment was on full display on March 7 when Troops 584 and 1584 conducted […]
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Katy ISD Schools Extend Closure
KATY [March 31, 2020] – In line with today’s Executive Order from Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Katy Independent School District will remain closed through Monday, May 4. The temporary closure will help slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and will promote […]
Child Advocates of Fort Bend To Hold Virtual Light Of Hope Ceremony
Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) is asking the community to wear blue and tune into their Facebook page at 11am on Friday, April 3rd to kick off April Child Abuse Prevention Month. “Now more than ever, we need to bring […]
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Extends Stay at Home, Work Safe Order to April 30
Harris County, Texas – March 31, 2020, As the region continues to see growth in COVID-19 cases, County Judge Lina Hidalgo today announced she will extend the county’s Stay Home-Work Safe order to 11:59 p.m. on April 30. The order […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston launches ON DEMAND Club Experience to fill in the gap for at-home learning
HOUSTON, March 31, 2020 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) has launched ON DEMAND Club Experience, a virtual platform providing innovative, at-home learning for Club members to help fill the educational gap and associated learning loss during the […]
New therapeutic strategies proposed for some lung and kidney cancers
Study shows cancers with high levels of the SLC7A11 gene may respond to glucose transporter inhibitor treatment HOUSTON ― New findings from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center about how some cancer cells become “addicted” to glucose could […]
The Overdue Intersection between Education and Entertainment
For a long time, education and entertainment have been considered opposites. One has always been thought to be counterproductive of the other. If you look at the traditional notions behind both, the disconnect seems reasonable. Education is meant to be […]
Parenting Children During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Tips for Parents
By Stephanie C. Nash, LICSW President & CEO, Episcopal Center for Children This is an unprecedented time in our world and, understandably, there are many questions and concerns due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The shut down of schools, business establishments, […]
7 Effective Ways to Expand Your Small Business
Almost all businessmen want to expand their small businesses. And learning how to grow your business is always a wise decision. Your business growth is often necessary for its survival and your economic well-being. In this modern and fast era, […]
Study sheds light on fatty acid’s role in “chemobrain” and multiple sclerosis
Researchers find lipids responsible for neural function are highly active and not inert as traditionally believed HOUSTON ― Medical experts have always known myelin, the protective coating of nerve cells, to be metabolically inert. A study led by The University of Texas […]
