Drug Safety: If the Date Is Late, It’s Not Safe
Coming into a new year we all get this sense to throw out the old and welcome in the new. We rumble through our closets tossing out anything we didn’t wear in the past year and/or those items we wondered why we purchased them in the first place.
Mayor’s Press Secretary Suspended for Hiding Emails
Mayor Sylvester Turner's press secretary was suspended for two weeks without pay after she failed to turn over thousands of documents required to be released under Texas law. Darian Ward was asked to turn over emails relating to her work on non-city related projects, including a private side business called "Joy in Motion Productions."
Let Us Remember, and Rekindle the Spirit of, the Emancipation Proclamation
One hundred forty-five years ago on January 1, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, helping to transform this country from a union of states into a nation, from a country stained by slavery into one moving at great cost closer to "liberty and justice for all."
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Announces 2018 RodeoHouston® Lineup
Individual Tickets on Sale Thursday, Jan. 11 at 10am
The 2018 RODEOHOUSTON entertainment lineup features a mix of country, rock, R&B and Spanish pop artists. Several RODEOHOUSTON favorites, plus six entertainers new to RODEOHOUSTON, will be the first to perform on the new state-of-the-art RODEOHOUSTON stage in 2018.
Jenny Craig Introduces New "Rapid Results™" Weight-Loss Program
Innovative Program Leverages Revolutionary Science Involving the Body's Circadian Rhythm, Allowing Members to Lose Up to 16 Pounds in the First Four Weeks†
Today, Jenny Craig, a leader in the weight loss industry, announced Rapid Results, an innovative science-based program that leverages the body clock's natural circadian rhythm to help optimize metabolism and accelerate weight loss.1 The new program is now available at all Jenny Craig centers and Jenny Craig Anywhere.
PGA, Masters, USGA Event Will Return to Club at Carlton Woods in September
The PGA of America, The Masters organization and the United States Golf Association have together tapped The Club at Carlton Woods to serve as host of a second consecutive Drive, Chip & Putt regional qualifier in 2018, adding to the Texas club’s national reputation as a major facilitator of amateur golf.
A Georgia Transplant Family Will Celebrate BIG This Month
A New Heart and Their Little Boy’s 6th Birthday
For years to come, January will be a month full of celebration and joy for the Gray family of Atlanta, Georgia. But when their son, Everett, was born six years ago they were not certain his January birthday celebrations would be a reality for their family.
3 Ways To Avoid Toxic Financial Advice And Rash Decisions
Investors hear so much conflicting information and advice in the media these days that it’s perhaps easier than ever to become confused and make decisions based on emotion rather than on sound financial advice with a well-structured financial plan.
Governor Abbott Names Andrew Oldham General Counsel
Governor Greg Abbott today named Andrew Oldham as General Counsel to the Governor following the appointment of Jimmy Blacklock to the Texas Supreme Court. Oldham previously served as Deputy Solicitor General in the Texas Attorney General's office and most recently served as Deputy General Counsel in the Governor’s office.
#PoweringGood: The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry Helps Others Give Back
Digging out after a winter snow storm can be a lot of hard work. But thanks to many people who use their snow throwers to clear not only their own driveway, but also their neighbors’, the job is made easier.
Court Ruling Slashes More Than $40 Million in Medicare Prescription Drug Payments to Hospitals
Congressional action needed to ensure continued drug affordability and access to care
Judge Rudolph Contreras of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia today ruled in favor of the federal government to dismiss hospitals’ case against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to stop scheduled Medicare reimbursement cuts for outpatient prescription drugs. The case, American Hospital Association v. Hargan, was filed by the AHA, Association of American Medical Colleges and America’s Essential Hospitals. The Texas Hospital Association and approximately 30 other state and regional hospital associations joined in an amicus brief.
Urgent Fight to Save Health Clinic That Services Thousands of Low-Income Houstonians in 3rd Ward Region
The health care for thousands of vulnerable families including seniors and children is under assault, and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is helping to lead the fight that can literally save lives.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is FIGHTING to save Central Care Integrated Health Services (CCIHS), which operates six clinics that provide primary and preventive health care to close to a MILLION Houstonians in the 3rd Ward region.
UPDATE: Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 731 Fawn Drive
The fatal shooting of a man at 731 Fawn Drive about 5 a.m. on Monday (Jan. 1) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.
4 Ways Parents Should Comfort Their Kids After A Tragedy
In an ever-dangerous world reported on by round-the-clock media, the emotional effects of major tragic events transcend local boundaries. They trouble the national psyche, bringing sadness, anger, fear and anxiety throughout the country, and they can make a particularly heavy impact on children and teens.
Black Owned Tech Start-Up Company Shakes the App Store with Innovative Game
The holiday season has just gotten brighter with the newest free addition to the Apple App Store. The new app, Sasha Says, turns simple phone gestures into an engaging game. The app features Sasha, a young Black girl in a colorful outfit, who gives you creative instructions to follow in a simple game that delivers a familiar but unique experience to the iPhone and iPad. Splash House Studios LLC, a Black owned tech start-up company in Atlanta that specializes in creating mobile apps, recently released Sasha Says, its first app.
Governor Abbott Appoints Jimmy Blacklock To The Texas Supreme Court
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed and swore in Jimmy Blacklock to the Texas Supreme Court following Justice Don Willett’s confirmation to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Blacklock has served as general counsel for Governor Abbott since 2015.
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Kicks Off Next Century of Female Entrepreneurs with 2018 Girl Scout Cookie Season
Council launches Cookies4Heroes campaign to donate 10,000 cases of Girl Scout Cookies to first responders and military
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) enters the next century of Girl Scouts learning how to be future CEOs. The Girl Scout Cookie Program® not only teaches girls essential entrepreneurial skills but also powers amazing experiences for girls across the United States, including outdoor and travel opportunities, exposure to STEM and ways to improve their communities through service projects. This year, GSSJC is rallying the community to donate more than 10,000 cases, or 120,000 packages, of Girl Scout Cookies to first responders who provided relief during Hurricane Harvey across our 26-county jurisdiction as part of Cookies4Heroes.
ACLU of Texas Comment on Court Ruling in Houston Homelessness Suit
A federal court issued a ruling yesterday that will allow a City of Houston ordinance that criminalizes homelessness to go into effect. Specifically, yesterday's decision permits the police to ticket or arrest homeless people who live in a tent on public property.
Chevron Continues Commitment to Houston’s Harvey Relief with Additional Donation to Houston Food Bank
Gift Will Provide Two Mobile Pantry Trucks to Supply Non-Perishable Food Directly into Neighborhoods
Christmas is coming early for Houston Food Bank with a gift of $226,000 from Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) that will provide two new, temperature-controlled mobile food pantries. These trucks will facilitate increased distribution of perishable items like meat, milk and produce to 19,000 people per month, especially to areas that continue to be the most impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
HFD Encourages a Safe New Year Celebration
The Houston Fire Department hopes everyone has a safe and happy New Year celebration by reminding citizens about firework use.
