Thanksgiving Food Safety Tips With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) would like to remind residents of safe food preparation practices. Some families may be thinking about rinsing our turkeys and putting stuffing in them, but […]
Thanksgiving
Traveling with Children for the Holidays? Avoid the 5 Most Common Car Seat Mistakes!
Thanksgiving is almost here and Christmas is just around the corner. With the pandemic slowing down, families will be traveling by car and airplane to visit with relatives and friends. Sadly, the risk of being in a crash is even […]
David Weekley Homes Collects Thousands Of Meals, Donations During Annual Food Drive
Nearly 214,000 people nationwide walked away from the Thanksgiving table with a full belly and a happy heart this year, thanks to the partnership of David Weekley Homes and 17 charities across the U.S. Throughout November, the company hosted its […]
Thanksgiving: Food For Thought
An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller As the holiday season rapidly approaches, we are once again reminded of the abundant blessings in our lives. However, this year’s turn of events has added a newfound sense of gratitude. I […]
DPS Increases Enforcement for Thanksgiving Holiday
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging drivers to make safety a top priority this holiday, as increased travel can present additional challenges for drivers. As part of the nationwide Operation CARE […]
Safely Make Your Holidays Merry and Bright at a Texas State Park, THC Historic Site
Texas State Parks and the Texas Historical Commission host self-guided and social distanced events celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas Although holiday celebrations look a little different this year, Texas State Parks and the Texas Historical Commission State Historic Sites are hosting more […]
Texas A&M System Leaders Ask Students to Take a COVID Test Before Thanksgiving Dinner
System officials strive for healthier period between semesters The top official at The Texas A&M University System has a plan to minimize the spread of COVID-19 as students head home for the holidays. Chancellor John Sharp is asking the presidents […]
HCPH Recommends Getting Tested As COVID-19 Cases And Hospitalizations Are Increasing In Our Community
Thanksgiving will be here in a few days, as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are increasing in our community. Health officials warn against large indoor gatherings. If you do insist on seeing people, HCPH recommends your group have 10 people or […]
HCC’s Community Learning Classes offer great holiday food and craft options
Ready to make a perfect apple pie for Thanksgiving? Craving a big slice of focaccia bread as part of a mid-week meal? Dreaming of baking gingerbread men as a new holiday tradition? You can do them all through low-cost, personal […]
A COTA Family is Grateful for Their Daughter’s Cutting-Edge Islet Cell Transplant Allowing Her to Fully Enjoy This Year’s Thanksgiving Meal
November is American Diabetes Month As the chill of November sets in many thoughts turn to holiday planning, Thanksgiving preparations and gratitude. November is also recognized as American Diabetes Month with World Diabetes Day being celebrated each year on November […]