The Texas Coastal Prairie Initiative, made up of 25 conservation organizations, is proud to bring landowners and conservation partners together to discuss the preservation of wide-open spaces in Texas at the Texas Coastal Prairie Conference: Preserving Lands and Legacies this fall! The conference […]
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HHSC Urges Long-Term Care Facilities to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans Before Hurricane Season
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging all long-term care facilities to make sure their emergency preparedness plans are updated ahead of the start of an active hurricane season forecasted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Providers […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Hosts National Webinar at Galveston’s Reedy Chapel AME to Celebrate Historical Significance of Juneteenth Holiday
HOUSTON, May 26, 2022 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH), in conjunction with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, will host a national livestreamed webinar at Galveston’s Reedy Chapel AME Church on Thursday, June 16 from noon to 2 […]
Prepare Now Before Disaster Strikes
Emergencies, such as natural disasters or health crises, are potentially dangerous. Be sure you’re prepared to keep yourself and your family safe. Unfortunately, statistics show that not everyone is as prepared as they could be. According to Federal Emergency […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Awards $4.8 Million in Recreational Trail Grants to Texas Communities
AUSTIN— During Thursday’s meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $4.8 million dollars in grants funding 17 motorized and non-motorized recreational trail-related projects across the state. One million dollars of the amount allocated today came directly from […]
U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Louis V. Girard Killed During World War II, was Accounted for March 28, 2022.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Louis V. Girard, 20, of West, Texas, killed during World War II, was accounted for March 28, 2022. In the summer of 1943, Girard was assigned […]
Boaters Urged to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” to Stop the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
AUSTIN – With Memorial Day and summertime quickly approaching, and Texans will be getting out on the water. Now more than ever, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers who enjoy water recreation this summer to do […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Uvalde Shooting
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), released the following statement in response to the absolute act of evil that took place today in Uvalde, Texas: “Today is a dark day. We’re all completely sickened and heartbroken. As […]
Texas School Shooting Aftermath With Texas-Based Grief Expert Richard Battle
Terror struck in Texas Tuesday as 19 elementary school students and two adults were killed when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in the small town of Uvalde, about 90 minutes west of San Antonio. The 18-year-old gunman, […]
Catch the Wave of Change at This Year’s 15th Annual Oceans of Opportunities Job Fair
WHAT: Workforce Solutions 15th Annual Oceans of Opportunities Waves of Change Job Fair WHEN: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Galveston Island Convention Center at the Saint Luis Resort 5600 Seawall Blvd., Galveston Island […]
