Protect biologic medicines in USMCA
Congress may soon vote on the "New NAFTA" -- the revamped trade deal to modernize 1980s-vintage rules that have done much to grow North American commerce. Mexico already ratified the pact. Canada is expected to do so imminently.
Is Your ‘Inner Critic’ Undermining Your Career? 5 Ways To Boost Your Confidence
The workplace, like the playing field in sports, is packed with competition — often against oneself. It demands being at your best, reaching and exceeding goals, working hard to master all aspects of a position, and proving you’re capable of …
Hogg Foundation to Award $2 Million in Grants for 2020 Census, Black Communities a Key Focus
This year, the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health is celebrating 80 years of supporting the mental health and well-being of Texans. As part of their anniversary efforts, the foundation is accepting proposals for the Texas Communities Count initiative, which will …
Scientists advance search for memory's molecular roots
A new piece of a difficult puzzle — the nature of memory — fell into place this week with a hint at how brain cells change structure when they learn something.
METRO Police Join Safe Walk Home Volunteers to Welcome Back Students
There were high-fives and cheers all around as METRO Police teamed up with other local law enforcement agencies this morning to welcome students back to school. The children were reminded the entire community is working together to keep them safe. …
Governor Abbott Announces Intent To Appoint Jane Bland to Texas Supreme Court
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his intention to appoint Jane Bland to the Texas Supreme Court upon Justice Jeff Brown’s formal resignation. This is Governor Abbott’s third appointment to the Texas Supreme Court.
Stafford MSD to Open Stem Magnet Campus in 2021-22
For the third straight year, Stafford Municipal School District received a “B” Grade from the Texas Education Agency. All of our campuses met the TEA Accountability Standard.
Don’t Talk Back to Your Teacher!
Shh! It’s against the law to talk back to your teacher in Texas. Effective September 1, 2019, Texas Legislatures’ new law will intensify the school-to-prison pipeline cycle. This vague and discretionary law, Senate Bill 2432, will allow administrators to refer …
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Hosts Gun Violence Prevention Summit and Roundtable
In this year alone, we have had over 250 mass shootings. They have been perpetrated in nightclubs, supermarkets, houses of worship, to name a few places. It is an epidemic in our nation.
Governor Abbott Commemorates Hurricane Harvey Anniversary In Fulton, TX
Governor Greg Abbott today commemorated the 2nd anniversary of Hurricane Harvey by delivering remarks at the groundbreaking of the new Fulton Pier and ceremonially signing into law Senate Bill 6 (Kolkhorst/Morrison) and House Bill 6 (Morrison/Hunter/Kolkhorst) in Fulton, TX. The …
Bobbie Wallace Wright’s exhibition opening in September at The Collective examines the effect of the environment upon memory
“Facing Pages…Bodies of Water,” opens September 5 at the Community Artists’ Collective, with the art of Bobbie Wallace Wright, whose work often intersects and connects the literary, visual and performing arts disciplines.
Four Questions to Ask Before Fueling Your Outdoor Power Equipment This Fall
Autumn is coming soon, which means fall leaves and yard work. Homeowners are opening up their garages and sheds and getting out their mowers, trimmers, blowers, power washers, and other outdoor power equipment to use for fall chores. The Outdoor …
Stay Connected During College Football Season
For many sports fans, the fall means only one thing: college football. College football is one of the most popular sports in the country, and according to a 2018 Gallup Poll, 56 percent of U.S. adults associate themselves with being …
Rethinking Menopause: Turning The Change Of Life Into Your Best Life
Menopause can be a physically challenging and emotionally trying time for a woman.
Houston Community College Partners with Texas Injection Molding LLC for $183,879 Job-Training Grant
Texas Injection Molding LLC has partnered with Houston Community College to provide job training using a $183,879 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grant will benefit workers in the Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast area.

