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University of North Texas adds Jim Carlough leadership book to business curriculum
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The University of North Texas has formally adopted Jim Carlough’s The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership as a recommended resource in its Sales and Marketing Leadership curriculum.
PDQ wins Texas statewide K–12 cybersecurity deal
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PDQ has been selected to provide endpoint management for the Texas K–12 Cybersecurity Initiative, giving participating school districts access to the company’s Premium tier at no cost through state initiative funding.
Texas Trust Law attorney Zach Wiewel earns third straight Texas Rising Star honor
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Austin estate planning attorney Zachary B. Wiewel of Texas Trust Law was named to the 2026 Texas Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers, his third consecutive selection.
Texas State Optical At Briargrove pushes early glaucoma testing in Houston
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Texas State Optical At Briargrove is urging Houston residents to get routine eye exams that include glaucoma screening, saying early detection is critical because the disease can cause irreversible vision loss before symptoms appear.
Texas speech is shifting, but y’all and fixin’ to still dominate
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Moneypenny’s survey of 1,001 Texans finds the state’s everyday language is changing as new residents arrive, with “soda” now beating “Coke” for carbonated drinks.
Chicago niece and uncle launch children’s book series built around the city’s nicknames
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Patricia Angel Marie Rogers and her uncle Eric Z. Williams have launched The Chicago Kidz Book Series, a Chicago-based children’s project aimed at literacy, diversity and civic pride.
TEXO Foundation launches mobile construction workshop in North Texas
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The TEXO Foundation has launched the Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop in Texas to expose North Texas students to construction careers and help address the region’s labor shortage.
Avaya executive Natalie D. Romano focuses on scaling sales readiness with AI and cloud
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Natalie D. Romano, Avaya’s head of global sales readiness and acceleration, is using broad experience across technology, sales and customer experience to help teams turn complex innovation into business value.
Texas 2036 launches funding simulator for career education expansion
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Texas 2036 has released a free online tool that lets school districts and community colleges model how expanding career and college programs could increase state funding.
Women Leaders Association adds Wendy McWherter to Columbus coaching roster
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The Women Leaders Association named Wendy McWherter as a new Coaching Partner for its Columbus chapter on Aug. 25, expanding the local roster to two vetted coaches.
Women’s Foundation of the South set to release 2026 legislative recap on Women’s Equality Day
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The Women’s Foundation of the South will publish its 2026 Shift the South Legislative Recap on Aug. 26, looking at how state policy is affecting women, girls and gender-expansive people across the South.
Houston healthcare executive builds staffing and AI businesses
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Esther Moise, a Houston-based nurse, entrepreneur, and AI implementation strategist, is using healthcare staffing and automation to help organizations improve operations, compliance, and workforce stability.
Women's Health Domain shares summer pregnancy safety tips
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Women’s Health Domain published guidance for expecting mothers on staying safe and comfortable during hot weather, focusing on hydration, sun protection and warning signs that may need medical care.
Texas breeder adds AI-assisted puppy matching at ranch sanctuary
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Rhodesian Ridgebacks of Texas is expanding its puppy-placement program in 2026 with AI-assisted family matching, while keeping final approval with the breeder.
New novel revisits overlooked Japanese immigrant history in Texas
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Kristin Kagawa Bedford’s Where the Bamboo Bends opens Sept. 10 and centers on the little-documented lives of Japanese women in early 20th-century Texas.
Houston Energy & Climate Week returns Sept. 13-18 with immersive program
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Houston Energy & Climate Week is set for Sept. 13-18, 2026, bringing energy, climate, space, medicine, arts, sports and AI programming to Houston under the theme “Building & Backing the Future.” The week will lean on facility tours, partner events…
Texas State Optical warns Houston patients about untreated dry eye risks
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Texas State Optical Of Champions is urging Houston-area patients not to ignore dry, irritated eyes, saying untreated dry eye can lead to inflammation, surface damage and lasting vision problems.
Ashley Pickle is expanding Texas high school sports streaming
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Ashley Pickle, executive producer at Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, is leading the company’s push into larger digital coverage, live streaming and a new integrated platform for Texas high school sports.
AWAKE Houston to bring worship, prayer and gospel rally to Sugar Land
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AWAKE America will gather Greater Houston Christians on Sept. 19, 2026, for AWAKE Houston at the Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land. The event aims to unite believers for worship, prayer and Gospel proclamation, with Dr. Michael Youssef, Chris…
HomeLYNQ expands real estate education and networking resources
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Houston-based HomeLYNQ is widening its education, training and professional networking offerings for real estate professionals, investors, entrepreneurs and newcomers.
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