By Hortense Manbauman, Senior Account Executive, Combined Insurance Most people understand the importance of having health insurance. We depend on it to help pay for doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, procedures, and other medical services. But what many individuals and […]
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Statement from Commissioner Lesley Briones on the Passing of Gloria Steinem
“With the passing of Gloria Steinem, we have lost one of our most courageous truth-tellers and a fearless champion for women’s equality. From her leadership of Ms. magazine to co-founding the National Women’s Political Caucus and beyond, her life told […]
DPS Stepping Up Enforcement for Labor Day
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for Labor Day weekend. To keep everyone safe this holiday weekend, more Troopers will be out on the roads, including for the Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE), […]
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents family-friendly “Bat Fest” on Saturday, Sept. 26, free and open to the public
WHAT: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center’s popular “Bat Fest” returns for the fifth year, coming up Sept. 26. Though often misunderstood, bats are a vital part of our ecosystem. Join the Arboretum and its community partners to learn more about […]
Judge Hidalgo and HCOHSEM Monitoring Expected Heavy Rainfall from Incoming Tropical System
Harris County, TX, August 31, 2026 – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) are monitoring the development of a tropical system that could bring heavy rainfall to parts of Harris […]
How Katy Residents Can Recover From Addiction Without Putting Their Entire Lives on Hold
Life does not stop when someone decides to address a problem with drugs or alcohol. For people in Katy, work still needs attention, children still need rides to school and family responsibilities remain firmly on the calendar. That reality can […]
Cornyn: Houston to Receive Nearly $3M to Support Law Enforcement, Enhance Public Safety
AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $2,861,935 in federal grant funding to the City of Houston to enhance public safety, equip law enforcement with updated technology, and reduce the backlog of […]
$50,000 Reward Offered on Two-Year Anniversary of Cypress Triple Murder and Arson
HOUSTON, TX – Today marks two years since three people were murdered and their Cypress home was intentionally set on fire. As investigators continue working to identify those responsible, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, FBI Houston, and Crime Stoppers of Houston […]
EPA conducts inspections of illegal toxic and polluting imports at Port Houston and sale and distribution of illegal pesticides by Houston area retailers
AA Hall speaking with CBP and EPA officials and staff during Los Angeles Long Beach inspection week.
DALLAS, TEXAS (August 18, 2026)– Last week, U.S. ) joined the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to conduct inspections and train CBP agents at the Port of Houston, and in parallel EPA inspected Houston-area retailers—all in support of the […]
Việt Cultural Fest, the Largest Vietnamese Festival in Texas, Returns for Its Fifth Year September 12 at Reliant Center in Houston
Attendees will experience more than a dozen contests and hands-on workshops, from competitive phở to a six-hour robotics build, plus an expanded Artist Alley, as the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association marks 35 years of service. HOUSTON, TX (August 24, […]
