DPS Graduates New Trooper-Canine Teams
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today graduated three Troopers and three canines from an eight-week training program. These canine teams will join 44 other DPS teams stationed...
View ArticleGive An Invaluable Gift This Mother’s Day
Rosalie Alviar By Rosalie Alviar Social Security Regional Public Affairs Specialist in Dallas, TX Are you struggling to find that perfect gift for Mom this Mother’s Day? Like most Americans, her...
View ArticlePresident Declares Disaster for Texas
(Harris County, TX) — President Barack Obama and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have approved federal disaster relief funding for Harris County as well as other Texas counties impacted...
View ArticleStatement from Mike Schofield
House District 132 – Katy & Cy-Fair April 22, 2016 Dear Friend, As you know, the Gulf Coast has been hit with devastating weather in the past week. I pray that you and your family and loved ones...
View ArticleHouston Symphony Launches Magazine With Fresh New Look
HOUSTON (April 25, 2016) – The Houston Symphony will officially launch In Tune magazine in June 2016, a new publication to better engage and inform audiences. Designed and produced by Houston Symphony...
View ArticleHouston Wilderness
Past week, over $50 million in environmental grant applications in Greater Houston Region were submitted to TCEQ to fund projects that will reduce flooding and improve habitat, quality of life and...
View ArticleKVPAC hosts special benefit to help local flood victims
KVPAC has organized a special benefit next Friday night, April 29th at 7:00 PM, to help local victims of the recent flooding. It’s a musical variety show!! Tickets are $20 and are available on-line in...
View ArticleLocal Agencies Unite in Effort to Locate Missing Persons
Missing in Harris County Day 2016 aims to help bring the missing home Local agencies and missing person’s advocates will host the second annual Missing in Harris County Day at the University of...
View ArticleMore Than 2,500 Residents Attended Katy Area Safety Fest
Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition Awarded to Two Heroic Community Residents April 25, 2016 — Harris County Emergency Services District 48’s (ESD 48) first annual Katy Area Safety Fest...
View ArticleWild Life After the Storm
Houston, Texas (April 22, 2016) – The recent storm(s) have displaced local wildlife and left them searching for new homes and sources of food and clean water. Harris County Public Health &...
View ArticleKaty ISD Board of Trustees Selects Namesakes for Three New Campuses
Namesakes represent a legacy of educational excellence in Katy ISD April 26, 2016 – Last night during their monthly meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees selected the namesakes for Elementary School...
View ArticleTWC’s Early Detection Reduces Improper Claims
State of Texas New Hire Program Results in Substantial Savings AUSTIN –Thanks to the prompt action of Texas employers and the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) new-hire cross match early detection...
View ArticleFederal Aid Programs for the State of Texas
April 26, 2016 From the Federal Emergency Management Agency Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s...
View ArticleApril Storms and Flooding: Texans In Four Counties Can Now Register for FEMA...
AUSTIN, Texas – Texans who sustained damage or losses from the storms and flooding that occurred April 17-24 can now register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The...
View ArticleH-E-B Provides Clean Up Kits To Bear Creek
Residents Impacted By Floods Thousands of Disaster Relief Cleanup Kits to be distributed to impacted residents WHO/WHAT: In the aftermath of the floods affecting the Houston community, H-E-B...
View ArticleThe Life and Legacy of Prince
GreenStreet will honor the life and legacy of Prince with a special screening of Purple Rain this Friday, April 29 at 8PM. Blankets and chairs are welcome! Below is a picture courtesy of GreenStreet.
View ArticleHCC Foundation Scholarship Gala celebrates golden ticket to education
HOUSTON [April 26, 2016] – What do an island vacation getaway, a ceremonial first pitch at an Astros game, and an American Kennel Club (AKC) Silver Lab puppy have in common? They were among the many...
View ArticleLowe’s Raises Over $7.5 Million to Help Fight Muscular Dystrophy
Funds raised by MDA’s largest Shamrocks retailer, Lowe’s, Help Families With Muscular Dystrophy and Related Muscle-Debilitating Diseases Live Longer and Grow Stronger CHICAGO, April 26, 2016— Lowe’s...
View ArticleBen Taub Hospital Newborn ICU Garners National Award for Patient Care
Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats(Photo Courtesy Baylor College of Medicine) HOUSTON (April 26, 2016)—The neonatal intensive care unit for sickest of newborns at Harris Health System’s Ben Taub Hospital is the...
View ArticleDisaster Unemployment Aid Available for April Storms
Workers affected in four Texas counties may now apply for assistance AUSTIN – Victims affected by the April 17-24 storms of severe weather, including destructive flooding, may now apply for Disaster...
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