Harris County, TX, October 9, 2026 – Harris County Commissioners Court will receive an update on the status of Flock cameras in the county at the next meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Judge Lina Hidalgo called for the update […]
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$3M Federal Grant Expands University of Houston Opioid Overdose Response Training
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 […]
Essential Plumbing Maintenance Tips for a Safer and More Efficient Home
Plumbing’s one of the most important systems in a home. Still, it mostly gets noticed when something breaks. A dripping faucet. A slow drain. A toilet that won’t stop running. Water pressure suddenly dropping. Feels minor at first. Sometimes it […]
‘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 […]
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Statement On Passing of Rep. Garnet Coleman
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
“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
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. […]
Anonymous Donors Make $1.2 Million Investment in Houston Youth Symphony, Inspiring New Opportunities and Call for Broader Community Support
HOUSTON, September 18, 2026 – Houston Youth Symphony (HYS) proudly announces two transformational anonymous gifts totaling $1.2 million, representing a powerful investment in music education and youth development throughout the Greater Houston community. With three Full Orchestras and two String […]
Supplemental Insurance: Helping Families Prepare for the Expenses Health Insurance May Not Cover
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 […]
