Organ donations rise during major motorcycle rallies due to crashes, study says
Organ donations and transplantations increase during major US motorcycle rallies due to crashes, according to a new study, signaling a need for increased safety measures.
America may dodge a crippling rail strike. Here's how we got here
A crippling freight railroad strike that threatened to upend the US economy now looks unlikely, as Congress votes on bills that would impose a contract on freight railroads and the unions that represent their workers.
The Houston Health Department observes World AIDS Day to remember lives lost
The Houston Health Department (HHD) joins the world on December 1 in remembering the millions of lives lost to AIDS. The department urges awareness, education and testing to help prevent the spread of HIV in Houston communities.
First Saturday Arts Market December 3
Houston’s original monthly outdoor art market finishes the year with the annual Holiday Market, Saturday, December 3, 2022, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at 540 W. 19th St. Over 40 artists from the greater Houston area and Austin are featured …
Closing Out the Season with Unprecedented Dispute Resolution Success
As the world of law school academia nears the end of the Fall ’22 season, Thurgood Law students continue to soar with unceasing success! This month, third-year law students, Chandra Dade, Rachel Fayas, Alexander Hu, Daniel Franco, and Justin Hardin …
Congressman Al Green Addresses How Democrats and Republicans Can Work Together During MSNBC Interview with Yasmin Vossoughian
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
People For Congratulates Hakeem Jeffries on Historic Election as Incoming House Leader
Following Representative Hakeem Jeffries’s selection to succeed Nancy Pelosi as Democratic House Leader, People For the American Way incoming President and CEO Svante Myrick released the following statement:
Greater Houston Area Municipal Animal Shelters Combine Holiday Cheer and Saving Lives
A loving home is on holiday wish lists for thousands of animals in the greater Houston area –even a short stay with a holiday foster family can mean so much for dogs and cats while they await adoption. As animal …
Chris Hollins launches new website, shares vision for Houston in first campaign ad
With eleven months to Election Day, Chris Hollins released his first campaign ad today, titled Hometown.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Offering Medicare Advantage Plans in 38 New Counties for 2023
Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) will now offer health care coverage options for Medicare-eligible individuals in 38 new counties, as well as add multiple lower-cost plans in 2023.
Democrats must respond to young voters
"Dance with the one that brung you," goes the old saw. Democrats would be wise to absorb its wisdom. In the last election, pundits expected a "red wave," with inflation high, Biden unpopular, and the history of midterm elections. Instead, …
The Time is Now for Increasing Diversity in American Media Ownership
Several months ago, I co-wrote an op-ed with my long-term friend and national media colleague, Jim Winston. Our commentary emphasized why "Diversifying American Media Ownership Must Become a National Priority."
Houston Is the 14th Worst City to Move to if You Want to Fall in Love
For people in the dating market, the years since the COVID-19 pandemic hit have been tough.
Twitter is less safe due to Elon Musk's management style, says former top official
Twitter owner Elon Musk's dictatorial management style risks driving the company headlong into unforced business blunders, content moderation disasters and the degradation of core platform features that help keep vulnerable users safe, according to a former top Twitter official who …
‘Tis the season to prevent holiday decoration fires
This holiday season, the Texas Gulf Coast Region encourages everyone to follow simple steps to prevent home fires from holiday decorations. Most home fires involving candles happen in December, when one in five home decoration fires also occur.
