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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