Statement from Senator Miles on Fort Bend ISD Sugar Land 95 Memorial
"Fort Bend Independent School District needs to restore community faith and stop disrespecting the community's desire for the Sugarland 95. All parties, including the community, thought the matter was settled when the school district publicly committed to transferring the property …
Fall/winter medicine cabinet essentials
Have you ever noticed that when there’s a bug around your office, not everyone gets sick? Somebody is out for 10 days, someone else for a half day and some people don’t even get sidelined at all? Think about it. …
Science Channel to Premiere Two-Hour Special 'Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaoh's December 1
A late dynasty of Ancient Egypt that ruled for 100 years beginning in 744 B.C was led by pharaohs including Piye, Shabaqo, and Taharqa, who won battles, powered the last great pyramid building boom, and gave the Egyptian empire its …
New Maker Hub to Create Jobs and Provide High-Tech Training in East End Houston
On November 13, Houston City Council approved $24 million in federal funding to develop a new high-tech maker hub in East End Houston. The long-awaited project will be a hub for education, job training and manufacturing opportunities aimed at supporting …
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Welcomes H-E-B and Commends H-E-B For its Job Fair in Cuney Homes
For over a hundred years, the H-E-B Grocery Company has been a mainstay of Texas and Houston. This business—which began as a family business—has helped feed Houston. It has been constantly recognized as one of the best places to work. …
Governor Abbott Names Cigarroa Chair of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Francisco Cigarroa, M.D. to the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force for a term at the pleasure of the Governor. Additionally, the Governor named him chair of the task force. The task force coordinates implementation of …
Congressman Al Green Denounces Fort Bend Independent School District’s Sugar Land 95 Reburial
On Friday, November 15, 2019, Congressman Al Green released the following statement, condemning the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) memorial event for the Sugar Land 95:
U.S. Senate Candidate Royce West on Rodney Reed’s Delayed Execution Recommendation by the Texas Parole Board
Texas Senator Royce West released the following statement today regarding the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles decision to recommend delaying Rodney Reed’s scheduled execution for 120 days:
Easy ways to stop holiday temptations from sinking your healthy lifestyle
The average person can gain 5-10 pounds over the holidays! Most will lose some but not all of that weight after the new year. But a few pounds stick around. And over time, that certainly adds up. I’ve coached thousands …
Macy's Partners with Dress For Success Houston for In-Store Shopping Experience
Macy’s Galleria Houston, in partnership with Dress for Success Houston, will host an in-store styling experience for 25 graduates from Dress for Success Houston’s financial literacy program on Thursday, November 21. As part of the $5,000 donated by Macy’s, each …
Peace and Strength
My daughter's name is Alamni. It means "the one who brings peace." She is in her second year at the United States Military Academy, the first in our family to join the ranks of the Long Gray Line.
New Report Highlights Innovative Ways Charter School Leaders of Color Engage Families to Support Students
Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools in partnership with Public Impact released "Identity and Charter School Leadership: Profiles of Leaders of Color Engaging Families," addressing how the experiences of three leaders of color influence how they interact with …
Local businesses on Small Business Saturday
I’m thankful for small business. It’s what keeps our economy humming. Small businesses account for over 99 percent of all employers in the state, and they employ about 45 percent of the Texas workforce — over 4.7 million workers in …
Tristan Walker Named To TIME 100 Next -- TIME'S List Of The Next 100 Most Influential People In The World
TIME named Tristan Walker, founder and CEO of Walker & Company Brands (makers of Bevel and Form Beauty), a Procter & Gamble company, to the first-ever TIME 100 Next, a new expansion of the TIME 100 list of the most …
Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To Texas School Safety Center Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Craig Bessent, Kerri Ranney, and Alan Trevino and reappointed Andrew Kim to the Texas School Safety Center Board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2020. Additionally, the Governor appointed Terry Deaver and Edwin …
