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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.

Platinum Singer Ginuwine Hosts Men Against Domestic Violence Concert This Saturday

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 94-99% of domestic violence survivors experience economic abuse. This is when an abuser controls or limits the access to shared or individual assets. By isolating the victim financially, this creates a forced …

President Trump to Visit Benedict College for The Conservative Case for Criminal Justice Reform

The President of the United States of America will be speaking on Friday, October 25 during a one-day symposium on "The Conservative Case for Criminal Justice Reform” at Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Benedict College. He is speaking in …

Texas Constitutional Amendments Election

Today is the first day of early voting on 10 proposed constitutional amendments that passed the legislature earlier this year.

Houston Mayor Turner Endorsed by Fort Bend Elected Officials

Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George, Fort Bend Democratic Party Chair Cynthia Ginyard and other elected officials from the county will be announcing their endorsement of Houston Mayor Turner for re-election on November 5th.

Early Voting Schedule November 2019

Early voting has begun

May It Ring Out Again for Freedom for Those Innocent Who Are Imprisoned Like Lamar Burks in Houston

What does Savannah, a Lake Charles casino and a prisoner in Houston serving 70 years for a murder new evidence is showing he didn’t commit have in common?

Primanti Bros. Restaurant And Bar Strikes Deal With Pittsburgh-Tech Startup GiftYa To Launch $5 eGift Offer For Fans

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar today announces it is rolling out a new way for its fans to give and receive personalized egifts within seconds by using a digital platform created by Pittsburgh-based fintech startup GiftYa. Beginning October 22, 2019, …

San Antonio police officer accused of doctoring traffic tickets to get overtime

Allegations that an officer changed dates and times on traffic tickets has led to suspension of a federal grant that helps police enforce traffic laws in San Antonio.