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Austin nonprofit Interfaith Action of Central Texas presents 'Courage to Hope,' a virtual fundraiser and celebration of community, May 12

‘Courage to Hope’ to be live streamed via Zoom; the uplifting evening will honor Cookie Ruiz (Executive Director of Ballet Austin), The City of Austin and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, and will feature a live performance by Jimmie Dale Gilmo

Judge KP George Announces Program for PPE Donations for COVID-19

County Judge KP George announced Monday guidelines for a program to coordinate donations of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) with the most needed recipients to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. The purpose of the Fort Bend program is streamline …

CAIR-Houston Trump’s ‘Divisive and Insulting’ Attempt to Target American Muslims During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, condemned President Trump’s promotion of a notorious anti-Muslim bigot’s tweet questioning whether U.S. mosques will be treated differently during the upcoming …

Governor Abbott, Texas National Guard Announce COVID-19 Mobile Testing Sites

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas National Guard will be mobilizing more than 1,200 personnel as part of COVID-19 mobile testing teams (MTT). The 45 member teams will be mobilized in various parts of the state providing greater …

Fifth Circuit allows Texas to once again enforce ban on elective procedures against chemical abortions

As part of an ongoing legal battle, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has once again rebuked a lower federal district court, allowing Texas to enforce a ban on elective medical procedures against chemical abortions as …

FIREDISC® Donates Cookers in Support of Katy, Texas, Fire Departments

During the difficult times our country is currently facing, firefighters continue to risk their lives and health in order to provide the communities they serve with primary fire and emergency medical services. From Thursday, April 16 through Monday, April 20, …

Burrell Communications Group Launches New "Black is Human" Campaign to Address the Disparity of COVID-19 Impact on the African American Community

In response to the devastating impact COVID-19 continues to have on the African American community, Burrell Communications Group will release a video PSA entitled "For Jason" as part of its "Black is Human" initiative. The PSA pays tribute to Detroit …

Beyond Walls Gospel Radio (BWGR) Station Launches New Interactive Website for Listeners to Connect with Christian Music and Sermons During the COVID-19 Pandemic

In this scary and uncertain time, people are trapped at home practicing social distancing due to the new COVID-19 aka coronavirus pandemic. In most parts of the world, citizens are not able to attend their church services in a physical …

'Mind-blowing carnage in US oil prices makes little sense,' says Baker Institute expert

Prices for U.S. crude oil for May delivery turned negative Monday — something that has never happened since oil futures began trading in 1983.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Deploys “Strike Force” To Restart And Revitalize The Lone Star State

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is bringing public and private sector experts together to get the Lone Star State up and running again in a carefully calculated manner. He issued three executive orders on Friday to put Texas on track for …

Atlanta Public Schools Partners with I’m a Father F1rst to Deliver Free “Meals of Love” to Families in Need During COVID-19 Pandemic

Even though school is not in session, the lessons and love continue with an impactful collaboration between the Atlanta Public Schools and local nonprofit I’m a Father F1rst: The organizations are partnering to ensure families have access to nutritious chef-prepared …

Ahead of Ramadan, Muslim Advocates Calls for Mosques to Protect Themselves from Digital Hate

In advance of Ramadan and after an epidemic of digital attacks on Muslim gatherings, Muslim Advocates is calling on mosques and American Muslim organizations around the country to enact protocols to protect their constituents. The organization has released a fact …

Texas Democratic Party Launches RegisterTexas.com, Allows Texans the Ease and Access to Register to Vote During the Time of Coronavirus

Today, the Texas Democratic Party unveiled RegisterTexas.com -- a new, expansive online platform to help Texans register to vote in the safety of their own home during the time of coronavirus.

Rep. Coleman on Health Coverage for Unemployed Texans

Today, Representative Garnet F. Coleman released the following statement regarding the health insurance coverage for a million recently unemployed Texans:

Discover Tried and True Practices Focused On Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Adolescent Health

The Texas Campaign are taking our 2020 Symposium programming online! Each month, from May through December, The Texas Campaign will be presenting content related to a specific theme. The Texas Campaign hope you will join us on this virtual learning …