Governor Abbott Announces $14.1 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a new round of grants totaling $14.1 million from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program awarded to various military communities across the state. This program assists defense communities …
How Small Changes Can Make A Big Impact On Your Retirement Planning
Statistics related to retirement can be downright discouraging.
How Companies Can Rethink Supply Chains To Deal With Disruptions
The coronavirus has disrupted U.S. companies in many ways, and nearly three-fourths of them have seen their supply chain significantly affected.
Houston Is Investing 7th Most in New Housing Among Large U.S. Metros
New housing construction in the U.S. is slowing down, which isn’t good for families already struggling to afford their first home. Even though multi-family dwellings have accounted for the lion’s share of new home construction growth since the recession, the …
Texas Is Investing 5th Most in New Housing
New housing construction in the U.S. is slowing down, which isn’t good for families already struggling to afford their first home. Even though multi-family dwellings have accounted for the lion’s share of new home construction growth since the recession, the …
New therapeutic strategies proposed for some lung and kidney cancers
New findings from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center about how some cancer cells become “addicted” to glucose could open up fresh approaches to therapy strategies for cancers with high levels of an amino acid transporter …
Multi-Childcare Center Owner & Special Needs Advocate, Patrice McDonald, Teaches Us How to Engage Our Children At Home
Patrice McDonald specializes in working with children with special needs. During these times were schools are closed and children have to stay home Patrice can provide ways to keep your child engaged and active at home.
The Women's Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Now Offering Online Programs
The Women's Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, is launching a weekly series of online programs beginning on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, …
To Fight Pandemic, AARP Texas Asks Governor To Expand Medicaid
To help Texas combat the COVID-19 healthcare crisis and to improve health outcomes for older persons, AARP Texas has called on Governor Greg Abbott to bolster health coverage statewide by seeking a temporary expansion of Medicaid.
Reverend Doctor Joseph Echols Lowery, Age 98 October 6, 1921 - March 27, 2020
Our beloved, Rev. Dr. Joseph Echols Lowery, made his transition peacefully at home at 10 p.m., Friday, March 27, at the age of 98. He was surrounded by his daughters.
Autism Parenting Magazine Brings Special Needs Community Together During COVID-19 Pandemic
Over the past two weeks, the leading magazine for autism families rapidly responded to the changing needs of the autism community by providing sought after autism COVID-19 resources. Autism Parenting Magazine Editor-in-Chief Amy KD Tobik said coming together to develop …
U.S. Northern Command Leading Military Support to COVID-19 Response
U.S. Northern Command, in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is leading the Department of Defense’s response to COVID-19 efforts in the continental United States.
Your Community Needs a Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt
We know that self-isolation is very important at this time to help fight the spread of COVID-19 but that doesn’t mean you can’t go for a walk with your kids to get a bit of exercise and some fresh air. …
Governor Abbott Announces Expanded Health Care Capacities In Texas, Issues Executive Orders To Expand Quarantines And Protect Public Safety
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the State Capitol where he provided new information on the state’s health care capacity and issued additional Executive Orders. The Governor announced that hospital beds available for COVID-19 patients have doubled …
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Issues Statement on Passing of Rev. Joseph E. Lowery
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is deeply saddened by the passing of Rev. Joseph E. Lowery. Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued the following statement in response:
