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Change Happens in Collaboration with Jason T. Hyman and Third Ward Super Neighborhood Hosts State of Third Ward Address for $750,000 Implementation Plan

Change Happens is hosting an open house to present its State of Third Ward address. In collaboration with urban planning specialist Jason T. Hyman, the organization is bringing together members of the Third Ward, real estate, private, public and nonprofit …

Governor Abbott Attends Grand Opening Of New Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights Museum

Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the grand opening of the new Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum. The Governor spoke on the importance of holocaust education and remembrance, and urged all Texans to pursue human dignity …

Teriyaki Madness to Celebrate Opening in The Woodlands, Texas on September 23

Houston-area resident Kevin Jennings is growing the presence of the Seattle-style teriyaki restaurant with a new location in The Woodlands.

Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth Introduces Resolution To Designate September as National Kinship Care Month

Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth introduced a resolution to designate September 2019 as “National Kinship Care Month”. Congressmembers Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Don Bacon (R-Neb.), Brenda Lawrence (D-Mich.), Paul Mitchell (R-Mich.), and Jim Langevin (D-Rhode Island) …

Downtown District announces 2019 Heartmade Harvest Market lineup

On Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Houston Downtown Management District (Downtown District) partners with Tracy Carlson Photography and Crush Design Co. to present the annual Heartmade Harvest Market at Main Street Square, located at …

Houston Symphony to receive $250,000 grant

The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) has awarded the Houston Symphony a grant of $250,000 to support its world-class holiday programming and attract visitors to the Houston Theater District through an exciting 2019 line up, including an All-Strauss Thanksgiving, …

5G Will Revolutionize Our Lives -- and Unleash Security Threats

What once seemed like science fiction will soon become reality. Doctors will perform surgery from thousands of miles away using remote-controlled robots. Self-driving cars will zip through traffic.

September is the New January: Get a Jump Start on Healthy Eating Goals with SweetLeaf Stevia

As the year winds down, thoughts turn to the holiday season, replete with its many food and drink temptations, as well as New Year's resolutions to erase the inevitable weight gain. For many Americans, setting goals for the new year …

Cokie Roberts, broadcast journalism legend, dies at 75

Veteran journalist Cokie Roberts, winner of three Emmys and a legend and trailblazer in broadcasting, has died at the age of 75, ABC News announced.

Hyatt Regency Denver Opens New Bar and Marketplace Steps from the Colorado Convention Center and Denver Theater District

Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center announces the completion of its new bar and market in downtown Denver, Assembly Hall Bar + Market, a modern marketplace and social lounge where Colorado art and culinary offerings come together for a …

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Eddie Jessie and reappointed Jennifer Clark and Todd Novosad to the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners for terms set to expire February 1, 2025. The board licenses and regulates occupational therapy services in the …

Seafood Expo Global /Seafood Processing Global Moving to Barcelona in 2021

Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, the world's largest seafood trade event, announced it is moving the global expo to Barcelona, Spain, starting with the 2021 edition.

Austin Poised to Become First Texas City to Fund Abortion Support

During her first campaign for a southeastern Austin City Council district, Delia Garza knew she faced challenges. “It’s 70 percent Hispanic and families live on half the income as the rest of the city,” Garza who is now mayor pro …

Lawmakers Renew Fights Over Trump's Border Wall, Abortion

U.S. lawmakers clashed on Tuesday over funding for President Donald Trump’s border wall and women’s reproductive health programs, flashpoints that could threaten funding to keep the federal government operating beyond this month.

In NFL, Equality Needed On the Field and Off

The National Football League season opened last weekend with a full slate of games. On the field, extraordinary athletes of all races and backgrounds competed with the same set of rules. Yet it is worth noting that this has not …