Houston Texas

$3M Federal Grant Expands University of Houston Opioid Overdose Response Training

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Expansion brings lifesaving naloxone training to first responders across Harris and Fort Bend counties Key Takeaways Expanding lifesaving training: A $3 million federal grant will expand the Houston Health Department’s FRONTLINES program, training first responders across Harris and Fort Bend […]

Graeme’s Gala Brings Community Together, Raises $450,000 for Heart Research

The 4th Annual Graeme’s Gala benefiting The Graeme McDaniel Foundation was such a great night! We had two great speakers, Dr. Tadros and Dr. Serpooshan, from our local hospitals. They shared the impact congenital heart defect research is making on the […]

‘TIS THE SEASON TO RING IN THE HOLIDAYS AT THE HOBBY CENTER

Five Performances in November and December Celebrating the Holidays (Houston, TX) – The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate the holidays with a series of seasonal performances beginning in November with Choir! Choir! Choir! Un-Silent Night: An EPIC Holiday […]

Communities In Schools of Houston and The Pit Room present Brighter Futures BBQ on Thursday, October 22 at The Pit Room Memorial

Community giveback day October 24 at The Pit Room Montrose benefits CIS of Houston WHAT: Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS), in collaboration with The Pit Room, presents the fourth annual Brighter Futures BBQ fundraiser on Thursday, October 22, from […]

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Statement On Passing of Rep. Garnet Coleman

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Harris County, TX, September 24, 2026 – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo released the following statement in response to former Texas Representative Garnet Coleman’s passing: “Representative Garnet Coleman impacted the lives of so many Texans, including my own. When I […]

The American Diabetes Association Hosts State of Diabetes: Houston 

Houston, TX (September 24, 2026) – The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) will host its annual State of Diabetes: Houston event on September 25, spotlighting the growing impact of diabetes and obesity in Houston while highlighting opportunities to improve prevention and […]

Statement From Commissioner Lesley Briones on the Passing of Former Texas Representative Garnet Coleman

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“Representative Garnet Coleman was a proud son of the Third Ward who never stopped fighting for the community that raised him. During his 31 years in the Texas House, he championed voting rights, access to healthcare, social justice, and equal […]

DPS Highlights Child Passenger Safety Week

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AUSTIN – In recognition of Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs Sept. 20-26, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to learn the best child safety seat practices to keep our state’s youngest passengers safe on the road. […]