Artist Residency Program Ucross Announces Inaugural Founder's Dinner to Honor Legacy of Raymond Plank
Ucross, a prestigious artist residency program and creative laboratory for the arts, today announced their inaugural Founder’s Dinner & Benefit, to be held on November 2, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The event will honor the legacy of Raymond Plank – …
Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Texas Oil & Gas Association Lone Star Energy Forum In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) Lone Star Energy Forum in Austin. The Governor thanked oil and gas industry leaders for their contributions to Texas' economic success and congratulated TXOGA on its …
This Holiday Shopping Card Offers 20 Percent Discount at Over 550 Participating Greater Houston Retailers
Shop, save money and save lives through the purchase of The Holiday Shopping Card, which takes place, October 24 – November 3, 2019. With the purchase of The Card for $75, shoppers receive a 20 percent discount at more than …
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed himself proud today to receive endorsements from Fort Bend County elected officials
At a news conference in Chasewood, part of Fort Bend County in the City of Houston, elected officials lined up to praise the Mayor for his work in their community. Endorsers included County Judge K.P. George, Commissioner Ken DeMerchant, Precinct …
Judge Maria T. Jackson kicks off campaign for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 1
Standing on the steps of the Harris County Courthouse and surrounded by more than 60 friends, family and supporters, Judge Maria T. Jackson today kicked off her campaign to be the next commissioner for Harris County Precinct 1.
Beto Describes How His Work on Veterans Affairs and Arms Services Committees Shaped His Foreign Policy View, on 1A
Today, Beto was interviewed on NPR’s “1A.” Beto discussed a variety of topics over the nearly 30 minute interview, including the President’s recent actions in Syria. Beto detailed how his time on the House Veterans Affairs and House Arms Services …
Commissioner Goodell Joins Houston Texans Whitney Mercilus to Dine WithMerci for Down Syndrome
Houston Texans' Whitney Mercilus, a champion for community empowerment, known for showing NO MERCI on the field, but off the field, he is known for utilizing his platform to give hope and touch lives. Founder of the WithMerci Foundation, Mercilus …
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Achieves Milestone of Successfully Withstanding Launch Stresses
At Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) in Redondo Beach, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope successfully validated its ability to perform key deployments for the first time since its post environmental testing of the Spacecraft Element (SCE) and integration of the …
The Salt Yard to Sponsor New Mexico United Pro Soccer Team
Representatives with The Salt Yard announced today that it will sponsor the New Mexico United pro soccer team.
American College of Lifestyle Medicine Announces Addition of Plant-Based Formula Leader Kate Farms to its Corporate Roundtable
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine has announced the addition of plant-based formula company Kate Farms to its Lifestyle Medicine Corporate Roundtable. Made with organic pea protein and providing 24 vitamins and minerals and a phytonutrient blend, Kate Farms formulas …
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration Following Severe Weather Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for 16 Texas counties as a result of severe weather sustained across Texas last night. In addition to providing any and all state resources to local officials, this declaration will waive certain …
2019 ACCT Association Award Winners Announced
2019 ACCT Awards Recognize Outstanding Community College Trustee, Equity Program, CEO, Faculty and Professional Board Staff
Hou Lit Awards, Honorees and Winners in Literary Arts
Over the weekend, the winner of the 2019 Readers’ Choice Award was announced at the inaugural Houston Literary Awards Gala. The contest began in August with a field of over 200 nominated local authors. The top five who garnered the …
Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Grand Opening Of New Sterling Manufacturing Facility In Lufkin
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the grand opening of Sterling's TerraLam® Cross-Laminated Timber mat manufacturing facility in Lufkin. Governor Abbott thanked Sterling for investing in the East Texas community, and reaffirmed his commitment to growing the manufacturing industry …
Dear Corporate America, It's Time to Walk the Walk on Sustainability
There's a sea change underway in corporate America. For decades, top executives preached the gospel of Gordon Gekko, proudly declaring "greed is good." They happily outsourced jobs, price gouged customers, and despoiled the environment -- anything to maximize shareholder value.
