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Lightning Protection Institute to host Houston lightning safety conference
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The Lightning Protection Institute is using Lightning Safety Awareness Week to push communities, businesses and homeowners to assess lightning risk before storms hit. The group will co-host a no-fee International Lightning Safety Day Conference on…
Novingers launch 2,000-mile ride to spotlight tax relief for fraud victims
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Aaron and Rebecca Novinger have started their third annual Pedaling Against Ponzis ride, a 2,000-mile trip from the Dallas-Fort Worth area to Washington, D.C. The campaign aims to raise awareness of IRS Form 4684 Section C and gather support for…
ArtWorks Foundation opens applications for 2026 Festival Artist Incubator
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ArtWorks Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 Festival Artist Incubator, a one-year program tied to Fort Worth’s Art Worth Festival.
Texas educator Kathy L. Scherler leads statewide mentorship effort
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Kathy L. Scherler, Ph.D., a Wichita Falls educator and leadership coach, is helping lead a Texas Education Agency-funded mentorship initiative at Region 9 ESC. Her work centers on improving teacher development, retention, and support for…
Baumgartner Law Firm launches free Houston car crash guide
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Baumgartner Law Firm has published a free online guide for Houston and Texas crash victims that explains what to do after a collision, how insurance claims work and when legal help may be needed.
Former NFL player joins Congo’s 2028 presidential race amid minerals, security concerns
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Patrice Majondo Mwamba, a former NFL player and 2023 presidential candidate, has entered the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 2028 race.
Austin mom turns surgery savings into free concierge directory
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Kasey Laurent, an Austin mother of three, built Mommy Makeover Packages after saving more than $19,000 by getting her procedure abroad instead of in Texas.
BOLDIFI opens Fall 2026 founding class for women entrepreneurs
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BOLDIFI is launching its Fall 2026 founding class on July 29 as new survey data highlights a wide gap between women’s interest in entrepreneurship and their access to capital and training.
Michael Caven memoir traces Texas gay bar empire and LGBTQ history
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Michael Caven has released Spilling the Tea, a memoir that spans a Texas gay bar empire, chosen family, and the rise of America’s first LGBTQ-themed restaurant.
ZeroMax says more NYC residents are moving to Florida, Texas and the Carolinas
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ZeroMax Moving and Storage says requests for out-of-state moves from New York City residents have climbed over the past two years, with Florida, Texas and the Carolinas leading the way. The Brooklyn mover says the trend reflects rising housing…
ASW Distillery and John Deere launch permanent whiskey partnership
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ASW Distillery and John Deere have teamed up on two permanent American whiskeys, Fiddler Combine Bourbon and Fiddler Steel Plow Rye, set to launch June 24, 2026 in Atlanta and 13 states.
PBIOS to sponsor National Petroleum Day event and set 2027 show dates
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The Permian Basin International Oil Show will serve as presenting sponsor of the 2026 National Petroleum Day Wall Street Tailgate in Midland on Aug. 27, while also announcing its 2027 show dates in Odessa.
Karen Gray expands CHOSEN movement for high-achieving women
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Identity strategist Karen Gray is formalizing the CHOSEN Evolution, a multi-channel coaching and speaking platform aimed at helping high-achieving women stop performing and reconnect with their identity.
Footsteps2Brilliance names 2Q 2026 Brilliant Minds model classroom educators
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Footsteps2Brilliance has named a new group of teachers to its Brilliant Minds Model Classroom Honor Roll for the second quarter of 2026, recognizing educators who kept students engaged on the literacy platform and met full program fidelity.
California Ocean Science Trust adds two trustees for science-policy work
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California Ocean Science Trust has named Dr. Eric Riggs and Dr. Mike Beck to its Board of Trustees, with the California State University and University of California systems each gaining a representative on the science-policy bridge organization….
Influential Women spotlights Chick-fil-A leadership executive Amy Mashaw Foskey
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Influential Women is highlighting Amy Mashaw Foskey, the Executive Director of Human Resources and Leadership Development at Chick-fil-A, for her work building leadership programs and shaping team culture across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex….
Sunny Glen Children's Home plans third annual Fatherhood Festival
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Sunny Glen Children’s Home will host its Third Annual Fatherhood Festival on June 27 at the Poenisch Counseling Center in San Benito.
Resurrection MCC plans Pride revival in Houston June 12-14
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Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church in Houston will hold a three-day Pride revival June 12-14, 2026, with worship services centered on grace, hope and love.
West Village ER opens 24/7 emergency care in Houston's 77041
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West Village ER is now open at 6380 N. Eldridge Parkway in Houston, adding round-the-clock emergency care for adults and children in the 77041 area and nearby Northwest Houston communities.
Dreams Experience Academy expands creative and tech workforce training in Texas
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The D.O.C.’s Dreams Experience Academy is moving its hands-on media and tech training model into new Dallas-area schools after a pilot showed strong student engagement and re-enrollment intent.
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