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Governor Abbott has issued a severe weather disaster declaration for East Texas in April 2024, encompassing various counties affected by severe storms and flooding. The proclamation, dated April 30, 2024, highlights the widespread and severe property damage, injury, or loss of life in multiple Texas counties.The declaration states, "TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME," signaling the official recognition of the disaster. Governor Abbott, in accordance with the Texas Government Code, declares a state of disaster in the affected counties, including Baylor, Chambers,...

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For East Texas Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 29 Texas counties affected by severe storms and flooding. In a statement, Governor Abbott expressed his commitment to providing support to impacted communities, saying, "The State of Texas continues to provide support and assist communities who have been impacted by recent severe weather and flooding."The Governor highlighted the importance of the declaration in swiftly providing resources for Texans to recover from the storms and floods. He also urged residents in at-risk areas to remain vigilant and take...

Mental Health Expert Raises Alarm as Mental Health Awareness Month Arrives

As Mental Health Awareness Month begins in May, experts are raising concerns about the declining state of mental health in society. Rheeda Walker, a psychology professor at the University of Houston specializing in mental health and suicide prevention, expressed alarm at the current situation, stating, “The overall mental health of our society seems to be declining, and it’s alarming.”According to a nationwide survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Psychological Association, adults ages 18 to 34 reported the highest rate of mental illnesses at 50%...

Reps. Troy E. Nehls and Jimmy Panetta Lead FY25 CJS Appropriations Letter

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) are leading a bipartisan effort urging robust funding for the Protecting Our Lives by Initiating COPS Expansion (POLICE) Act of 2016 within the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 CJS Appropriations bill.The POLICE Act provides essential active shooter response training for local law enforcement, first responders, emergency medical service (EMS), and firefighters. Congressman Nehls emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “With the increase in crime and over 9.2 million illegal...

Crenshaw Takes on Biden Administration Efforts to Target Texas Medicaid and Texas Hospitals

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX02) has criticized the Biden administration's efforts to target Texas Medicaid and Texas hospitals through the Centers for Medicaid Services (CMS). During a House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing, Rep. Crenshaw questioned CMS Deputy Administrator Daniel Tsai about the agency's actions, which could have significant financial implications for Texas and its residents.Rep. Crenshaw highlighted the disparity in treatment between states that do not participate in the Medicaid expansion program, particularly focusing...

Rep. Troy E. Nehls Joins Rep. Greg Murphy in Reintroducing Bill to Permanently Expand Access to Telehealth Services for Medically Underserved Communities

Washington, D.C.— Congressman Troy E. Nehls expressed his commitment to extending telehealth services for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) by reintroducing legislation alongside Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., Congressman Michael Burgess, and Congressman Derrick Van Orden. Nehls emphasized the importance of telehealth in meeting the healthcare needs of Americans, particularly those in rural and medically underserved communities. He stated, “Telehealth has revolutionized our nation’s healthcare system to meet the American people’s...

Earth Day brings volunteers to HISD’s Mykawa Farm for day of service

Nutrition Services CTM Marcus Glenn expressed his gratitude towards the volunteers who participated in the Earth Day celebration at HISD’s Mykawa Farm. He noted, “It’s cool for the volunteers who’ve come out before to look and see the work they did last time. It makes them want to help out more. We’re looking forward to bringing kids out this fall and showing them the work that volunteers with The Mission Continues and CarMax did today for our Earth Day celebration.”The day of service saw more than 70 volunteers from local organizations The Mission Continues and CarMax...

In Memoriam: Former Optometry Dean and Provost Jerald W. Strickland

Former University of Houston provost, dean of the College of Optometry and assistant vice chancellor for International Studies and Programs, Jerald W. Strickland, has passed away at the age of 87. Strickland, who also served as an optometry officer in the U.S. Air Force Medical Service Corp, had a long and illustrious career at the University of Houston.For more than 35 years, Dean Strickland dedicated himself to the University of Houston, leaving a legacy of national accomplishment in optometry, vision science, and community service. As Michael Twa, the current dean of...

Under Examination: Buckling – When Structures Suddenly Collapse

In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Roberto Ballarini, a prominent figure in Civil and Environmental Engineering, has made significant strides in predicting the effects of geometric imperfections on thin-walled structures."We derived equations that allow us to predict the resistance to buckling of structures in terms of the parameters that are involved including the shapes and distribution of their imperfections," explained Ballarini. The study, coauthored by Ballarini, doctoral student Zheren Baizhikova, and Jia-Liang Le...

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program wraps up successful year of nutrition education in HISD

The USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, commonly known as FFVP, has concluded a successful year of providing fresh fruit and vegetable snacks to elementary school students in the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The program also included educational components led by chefs and certified nutritionists aimed at teaching students about the origins of their food and the possibility of growing their own healthy snacks at home.On the final day of the program at Sherman Elementary, students had the opportunity to enjoy juicy watermelon chunks, a favorite among...

Rep. Troy E. Nehls and Sen. Joni Ernst Call on President Biden to Suspend His Use of TikTok

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republican Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas and Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa have jointly urged President Joe Biden to halt his use of TikTok as long as it remains under Chinese ownership. The lawmakers expressed their concerns regarding the national security risks associated with the popular social media platform.In a statement, Congressman Nehls criticized President Biden's campaign for continuing to use TikTok despite the acknowledged dangers it poses. Nehls emphasized, "By continuing to use TikTok, Joe Biden is putting politics over the safety of...

University of Houston Hydride Research Pushes Frontiers of Practical, Accessible Superconductivity

Science is taking a significant step forward in the realm of superconductivity, thanks to the groundbreaking work led by Xiaojia Chen at the University of Houston. Chen, the M.D. Anderson Professor of Physics at UH’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, expressed the importance of easing the critical controls currently required for superconductors, stating, “It has long been superconductivity researchers’ goal to ease or even eliminate the critical controls currently required regarding temperature and pressure.”The research, conducted in collaboration with a...

McCaul Accepting Applications for Class of 2029 Service Academy Nominations

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) has opened the application process for students in Texas’ 10th district who are interested in receiving a congressional nomination to a United States Service Academy. Congressman McCaul can nominate up to 10 candidates from his district annually for consideration at the United States Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military, and Naval Academies."I am honored to nominate distinguished young men and women in Texas' 10th Congressional District to the United States service academies," said Rep. McCaul. "I applaud their dedication to our...

1134 Ravenscourt Drive, Sugar Land sold by Jay Kim

On April 26, Jacinto Valdez purchased a property at 1134 Ravenscourt Drive, Sugar Land from Jay Kim.

Gbaranen B. M. and Marissa P. Gbaanador buy 2210 Long Rock Drive, Missouri City

On April 26, Gbaranen B. M. and Marissa P. Gbaanador purchased a property at 2210 Long Rock Drive, Missouri City from Hai Duong Nquyen, Chau N. and Long Ly and Jennie Zheng.

8410 Galler Road, Fairchilds sold on April 26

On April 26, Carrera Yused De La Caridad Fernandez and Juan A. Velasquez purchased a property at 8410 Galler Road, Fairchilds from Juan Velasquez.

4407 Avery Bay Court, Fresno sold by Ping Han

On April 26, Ali Mehdi purchased a property at 4407 Avery Bay Court, Fresno from Ping Han.

23222 Sumners Creek Court, Cinco Ranch sold on April 26

On April 26, William A. Wolff and Avan D. Wolff as Co-Trustees (or THEIR SUCCESSORS) of the William and Avan Wolff Revocable 2020 (UNDER TRUST DATED MAY 19 2020) (trust) and William A. Wolff purchased a property at 23222 Sumners Creek Court, Cinco Ranch from William Wolff appraised at $354,710.

Anand Sambamoorthy and Pavithra Sivashanmugam acquire 5639 Carta Valley Lane, Richmond, appraised at $183,160

A property at 5639 Carta Valley Lane, Richmond was sold on April 26 by Yuwanghe Chen for $183,160. The buyers were Anand Sambamoorthy and Pavithra Sivashanmugam.

Purchasing Fund 2023-1 LLC unloads 5806 Grand Saline Drive, Richmond