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Funeral Arrangements Announced for Trooper Allen
AUSTIN – Services for Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Trooper Damon Allen, who died in the line of duty on Thanksgiving Day, will begin Thursday, Nov. 30, in Teague, Texas. At approximately...
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Houston Grand Opera Presents World Premiere of The House without a Christmas...
Family-friendly holiday opera November 30–December 17 at George R. Brown Convention Center Houston, November 28, 2017— Houston Grand Opera (HGO) continues its series of holiday operas with the world...
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Orphan Retires With The Same Faith-Based Organization That Raised Her
HOUSTON, November 28, 2017 – Many people will soon be gathering around the table for the holidays to share the reasons they’re thankful. For Mrs. Billie Selke, 87, she’s forever indebted to the Buckner...
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Sen. Cruz Reintroduces the Educational Freedom Accounts Act
Bill would create District-wide Educational Savings Accounts to help provide school choice programs to students and improve schools WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today reintroduced...
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“There Is No Safe Cigarette,” New TV Ads Say University of Houston Expert...
HOUSTON, Nov. 28, 2017 – The tobacco industry’s court-ordered television ads have begun airing. They are short and to the point: “All cigarettes cause cancer, lung disease, heart attacks and premature...
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Typhoon Texas Waterpark To Host Polar Plunge Dec. 9 To Support Houston-Area...
The annual Polar Plunge is a fundraising event put on by the Law Enforcement Torch Run that supports more than 9,900 SOTX athletes in the Greater Houston Area. HOUSTON – It’s once again time to form a...
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Getting Ready to Tour
Committee members making final preparations for Child Advocates of Fort Bend Christmas Home Tour and wreath raffle L to R are: Carol Holton, Charlotte Davis, Pat Somers and Susan Richardson. For more...
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J Teen Art Scene – Get Your Art On
Houston, TX – Evelyn Rubenstein JCC of Houston is calling for submissions for the J Teen Art Scene. The 9th annual J Teen Art Scene exhibit showcases art of Jewish teens ages 13-18. The theme this year...
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Houston Symphony Receives Grammy Nomination For The Recording Of Alban Berg’s...
HOUSTON (Nov. 28, 2017) –The Houston Symphony has received a nomination for the 60th Grammy Awards for the recording of Alban Berg’s Wozzeck for Best Opera Recording in the classical category. Hailed...
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Texas Tribune To Host Free Conversation On Health Care After Hurricane Harvey
On Nov. 30 In Houston The Texas Tribune will host a free, open-to-the-public lunchtime event — A Texas Tribune Conversation on Health Care after Hurricane Harvey — at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30,...
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“Touch, Smell and Hear” Event Brings the Holidays to Children with Physical...
HOUSTON, TX (Nov. 15, 2017)—More than 400 children with various physical and mental challenges will experience the joys of the holiday season when they attend the 44th annual “Touch, Smell and Hear”...
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Spec’s Charitable Foundation Announces The 21st Annual Vintage Virtuoso Gala...
Houston, Texas – On Dec. 6, 2017, Spec’s Charitable Foundation in partnership with the Houston Symphony is hosting the 21st Annual Vintage Virtuoso Gala; a fundraising wine, spirits, beer tasting and...
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Cornyn on CNN: Still Time for Democrats to Join Tax Reform Effort
‘If their whole point is to deny the President and the majority a win here on tax reform, unfortunately the American people are going to be the ones that pay the price.’ ‘We need to do this for the...
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Commissioner Ryan Sitton Talks Texas’ Role in U.S. Energy Dominance
AUSTIN – Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton spoke today to regulators and members of the energy industry about the enormous energy opportunities Texas possesses at the Oil & Gas Environmental...
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Greater Texas Foundation Grant Supports College Access And Success For Rural...
COLLEGE STATION, Nov. 29, 2017 – Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) is giving a grant of more than $3 million to the Texas A&M Foundation in support of the AgriLife Extension Rural Student Success...
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Help Remains after Disaster Recovery Center Closes in Liberty County
AUSTIN, Texas – A State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the city of Dayton will close permanently at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. However, help is just a mouse click, phone call or a tap...
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Partnerships and Progress: $10 Billion in Disaster Assistance in the Hands of...
AUSTIN, Texas – More than $10 billion in state and federal resources and plenty of hard work by resilient Texans pave the way to recovery from Hurricane Harvey. Here’s a snapshot of recovery 90 days...
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Oakbend Medical Group Doctors Hold Cardiovascular Symposium For Local Ems
Richmond, Tx– Drs. Long Cao and Vijaiganesh Nagarajan (VJ) of OakBend Medical Group held a Cardiovascular Symposium for local EMS on Friday, November 17th at the Wharton Emergency Medical Services...
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Beginner Blues Harmonica Workshop
Texas artist (and Katy Resident) Hamilton Loomis is teaching a 2-day “Beginner Blues Harmonica Workshop” this December in Katy! The workshop is open to absolute beginners (no musical experience...
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Art Colony Association Awards $28,000 in Grants to 2017 Bayou City Art...
Proceeds from the weekend’s outdoor fine art festival benefits seven Houston charities HOUSTON, November 30, 2017 –The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), awarded $28,000 in grants to the seven...
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