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'Drive Clean Texas' Asks Drivers to Make Clean Air A Point of State Pride

Campaign offers tips for reducing vehicle emissions to keep Texas air clean

Texans have many reasons to be proud of the Lone Star state, but for nine different regions around the state, air quality is not one of them. The Texas Department of Transportation’s Drive Clean Texas campaign wants to change that.

School Safety Forum Enlists 3 Dynamic Safety Experts in Dialogue with Education Community Oct. 15

School Safety is the topic as three international and local safety experts talk about school violence and solutions at Harris County Department of Education Oct. 15, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Psychologist Scott Poland, emergency preparedness expert Michael Dorn and Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez lead the discussions.

School Safety Forum Enlists 3 Dynamic Safety Experts in Dialogue with Education Community Oct. 15

School Safety is the topic as three international and local safety experts talk about school violence and solutions at Harris County Department of Education Oct. 15, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Psychologist Scott Poland, emergency preparedness expert Michael Dorn and Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez lead the discussions.

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Appreciation: Penny Marshall left behind a 'Big' legacy

Penny Marshall crammed a lot of creativity into a relatively concentrated period, from her iconic sitcom work to her transition into directing, producing an iconic TV show and a memorable string of movies.

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Love It Or Leave It: Is This Our Nation’s New Slogan?

To be clear: I have given my share of benedictions. I have told people where they can go and how fast they can get there. My benedictions normally followed something hurtful that was done or said to me and the dismissal was for self-preservation.

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Twelve African American Men Achieve Highest Rank in Boy Scouting

Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America have operated at a level of achieving nothing less than their best to honor God, serve their country, and obey the Scout Law. In doing so millions of young men have grown to be “physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”

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Houstonian Honors Youth at 18 Under 18 Brunch

We have songs, books, speeches, and more about how the youth are our future; yet there is still a disconnect. If you were to speak to a young person they will tell you from their vantage point that communication is the disconnect. Adults seldom listen to children. Our youth go to extremes to get the attention of adults and its just sad.

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Where Beto O'Rourke's contribution bonanza came from

Democratic challenger Rep. Beto O'Rourke reported a record haul of campaign cash last quarter, with donations pouring in from people across the country, as he tries to gain momentum in the Texas US Senate race against Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.

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Corporate income tax can be revitalized, say Baker Institute experts

The tax cuts passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump last year offer a starting point offer for revitalizing the corporate income tax (CIT), according to experts at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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MD Anderson and UT Health San Antonio applaud San Antonio City Council for Increasing Tobacco Sale Age to 21

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and UT Health San Antonio applaud the actions of the San Antonio City Council today in voting to implement an ordinance that would raise the minimum legal age of sale for all tobacco products from 18 to 21. The measure is the first of its kind in Texas, and is an important step toward protecting the health of future generations and reducing the burden of tobacco in the state.

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Devine Creations 12th Annual Debutante/Cotillions Ball and Gala Was An Elegant Event To Remember

Devine Creations held their 12th Annual Debutante Ball and Gala Dinner, which took place at Spring Chateau located in Spring, Texas.

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Music Artist Spotlight: R&B Songstress Chantaul Williams Releases Hit Single "Fallen"

Atlanta-based songstress Chantaul Williams releases her hit single "Fallen" and it is a whole entire vibe.

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Miss Texas USA title goes to Asian American woman for the first time

R'Bonney Gabriel can proudly wear the crown - as soon as she was named Miss Texas USA, she had just opened doors for so many.

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Comcast Texas Commits More Than $1M to Shrink Local Digital Divide in 2023

The year-long investment will focus on supporting more than 60 local organizations and digital skills programs that will empower the lives of thousands of people.

DC Police department hit by ransomware attack

The Washington Metropolitan Police Department has been the subject of a ransomware attack, according to a source familiar with the incident.

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Kem and Babyface Coming to NRG Arena

R&B LEGENDS KEM & KENNY ‘BABYFACE’ EDMONDS ANNOUNCE “THE FULL CIRCLE TOUR” HOSTED BY SHERRI SHEPHERD

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St. Luke’s United Methodist Church presents Ukraine benefit concert featuring Christina Wells and Ken Medema on Sunday, Apr. 3

Proceeds go to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) for Ukrainian citizens and refugees impacted by the war

Governor Abbott, TDEM Launch State-Sponsored COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Center In Waco

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with local officials, will launch a new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Waco. The infusion center will begin accepting patients tomorrow and has been provided with monoclonal antibodies to treat outpatient cases of COVID-19 who have a referral from a doctor.

Governor Abbott, TDEM Launch COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Center In Texarkana Region

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with local officials, launched a new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Nash, a suburb of Texarkana. The infusion center began accepting patients today and has been provided with monoclonal antibodies to treat outpatient cases of COVID-19 with a doctor’s referral. This treatment is available at no cost to the patient. Local partners include Bowie County, the City of Nash and the City of Texarkana.

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Harris Health System Selected to Elite Network of High-Performing Healthcare Systems to Accelerate Uptake of Practice-Changing Evidence in Healthcare

Harris Health System joins 41 other health systems nationwide in an elite network named by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to pioneer initiatives aimed at achieving better patient health outcomes.