HOUSTON – Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) brought together an inspiring group of supporters on April 4 for its highly anticipated Leading Ladies Luncheon at the iconic Tony’s on Richmond Avenue. Now in its sixth year of recognizing excellence in elevating the arts in Houston, the sold-out celebration honored the incredible Shelly Mulanax with the prestigious Shirley Stein Outstanding Champion in the Arts and Education Award, recognizing her unwavering dedication to arts education and advocacy. Reflecting on her […]
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Big Pharma Drug Manufacturers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers for Conspiracy That Increased Insulin Prices by 1,000%
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued major insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (“PBMs”)—including Eli Lilly, Express Scripts, CVS Pharmacy, and others—over a conspiracy to increase prices of insulin. Through this conspiracy, the manufacturers artificially and willingly raised the prices of insulin then paid a significant, undisclosed portion back to the PBMs as a quid pro quo for inclusion in the PBMs’ standard offerings. The PBMs then granted preferred status to the manufacturer whose drug […]
Texas Tech Announces 12th Day Enrollment in Excess of 41,000
Enrollment challenges are being met head on and prospects for the future are bright. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Texas Tech University has announced a 12th-class-day enrollment number of 41,045, the first time in the university’s history it has eclipsed 41,000 students. As Texas Tech continues to grow, the university also has enhanced student support resources that provide the connected and personalized support that is part of the Texas Tech experience. For the academic year just completed, this is reflected […]
TUTS LEADING LADIES LUNCHEON RAISES $110,000!
HOUSTON – Theatre Under The Stars hosted its annual Leading Ladies Luncheon on April 28 at Houston’s renowned Tony’s on Richmond Ave. The event honored Paula Harris with the Shirley Stein Outstanding Champion in the Arts and Education Award. “Our family is proud to support Theatre Under The Stars – an organization that my mother helped get off the ground, worked tirelessly for, gave of herself for,” said Brad Stein, son of Shirley Stein who attended this year’s event. “Mom, […]