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Reps. Troy E. Nehls and Don Davis Introduce the De-escalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Don Davis (D-NC-01) introduced the De-escalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2025, legislation that would establish a pilot program within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review the potential use of non-lethal de-escalation drones for local, […]

Texas A&M Inventor Turns Breakthrough Cell Therapy Into Hope for Patients with ALS and other Devastating Diseases

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Dr. Simrit Parmar, an associate professor in the College of Medicine at Texas A&M University and founder of the clinical-stage biotech company Cellenkos Inc. in Houston, has invented a new cell therapy that shows strong promise […]

First West Nile Virus Mosquito Sample of 2025 Found in Harris County

Harris County Public Health’s Mosquito and Vector Control Division is Activating Evening Spray Operations HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Mosquito and Vector Control Division (MVCD) has confirmed that a Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) […]

The Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter Presents Free Caregiver Symposium

Opportunity to hear from experts on Alzheimer’s disease and connect with other caregivers both in person or virtually  HOUSTON, (May 22, 2025) – The Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter invites you to attend Courage to Care, a free caregiver symposium designed […]

12 Harmony Public Schools campuses named official ‘National School of Character’

In total, Harmony now has 32 National School of Character campuses and 51 State School of Character campuses. [HOUSTON] – Twelve Harmony Public Schools campuses located across the state of Texas were recognized as National Schools of Character on Thursday, May 22. The awards […]

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Launches Multi-Agency Partnership for DWI Initiative Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

Harris County Sheriff’s Office

HOUSTON, TX – In a united front to keep roads safe this Memorial Day weekend, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office has joined forces with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Harris County Constables, Houston Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, […]