September is the New January: Get a Jump Start on Healthy Eating Goals with SweetLeaf Stevia
As the year winds down, thoughts turn to the holiday season, replete with its many food and drink temptations, as well as New Year's resolutions to erase the inevitable weight gain. For many Americans, setting goals for the new year …
Cokie Roberts, broadcast journalism legend, dies at 75
Veteran journalist Cokie Roberts, winner of three Emmys and a legend and trailblazer in broadcasting, has died at the age of 75, ABC News announced.
Hyatt Regency Denver Opens New Bar and Marketplace Steps from the Colorado Convention Center and Denver Theater District
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center announces the completion of its new bar and market in downtown Denver, Assembly Hall Bar + Market, a modern marketplace and social lounge where Colorado art and culinary offerings come together for a …
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Eddie Jessie and reappointed Jennifer Clark and Todd Novosad to the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners for terms set to expire February 1, 2025. The board licenses and regulates occupational therapy services in the …
Seafood Expo Global /Seafood Processing Global Moving to Barcelona in 2021
Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, the world's largest seafood trade event, announced it is moving the global expo to Barcelona, Spain, starting with the 2021 edition.
Austin Poised to Become First Texas City to Fund Abortion Support
During her first campaign for a southeastern Austin City Council district, Delia Garza knew she faced challenges. “It’s 70 percent Hispanic and families live on half the income as the rest of the city,” Garza who is now mayor pro …
Lawmakers Renew Fights Over Trump's Border Wall, Abortion
U.S. lawmakers clashed on Tuesday over funding for President Donald Trump’s border wall and women’s reproductive health programs, flashpoints that could threaten funding to keep the federal government operating beyond this month.
In NFL, Equality Needed On the Field and Off
The National Football League season opened last weekend with a full slate of games. On the field, extraordinary athletes of all races and backgrounds competed with the same set of rules. Yet it is worth noting that this has not …
When disaster strikes, every minute counts
FEMA promotes National Preparedness Month each September because preparation saves lives and prevents loss. Taking a few minutes now can make a life-changing difference when disaster strikes.
Additional Mission Modification for Mouth-Bar Requested
Council Member Dave Martin would like to make District E residents aware the Federal Emergency Management Administration's (FEMA) mission assignment modification to address partial removal of the mouth-bar has concluded. The mission assignment modification provided the United States Army Corps …
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement Following Reports from the Census Bureau Indicating that Healthcare Enrollment Has Declined
Jackson Lee— “The numbers outlined in today’s Census Report are not a win for any political party, and Republicans celebrate these statistics at their own peril. In countless opinion polls, Americans list access to affordable, quality healthcare as the number …
Commissioner Adrian Garcia Initiates Planning and Design of the First Texas Roadway Project to Seek Envision® Verification
The Office of Commissioner Garcia and Harris County Engineering Department affirms their commitment to deliver sustainable infrastructure that enhances the economic, social, and environmental conditions in Precinct 2
Commission Ellis Statement on Commissioners' Court Vote to Approve a Proposal for a Modest Property Tax Season
Facing a revenue cap passed by the State Legislature that goes into effect next year and significantly undermines Harris County’s ability to fund essential services and ongoing operations for years to come, Commissioners Court today, in a 3-2 vote, approved …
The Caucus Ensures Equality Wins & History was made in Fort Bend County Today!
The Houston GLBT Political Caucus would like to celebrate the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court on making history by unanimously passing an amendment to the County Policy on Equal Opportunity for County employees that adds Employee Non-Discrimination protections for Fort …
NexusLA to Host Series of Apprenti Employer Informational Sessions
Following on the success of the 2018 cohort, NexusLA is preparing for its newest class of Apprenti Louisiana employers by hosting a series of informational sessions in late September at the Louisiana Technology Park. The sessions, which will be from …
