Public Affairs

Students across Texas presented computer science projects to members of the state legislature last week at Code @ the Capitol, presented by Computer Science for Texas (CS4TX).

In the Lone Star State, the 88th Legislature’s regular session commenced Jan.

Even with technology at our fingertips, we still rely on the postal system to deliver letters and packages to our doorsteps.

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to announce its partnership with CITGO as the most recent organization to join the Alliance’s Gulf Star Program.

As President Joe Biden’s popularity continues sinking, Democrats are losing ground in 47 battleground districts with large Hispanic populations, a new National Republican Congressional Committee survey shows.

Governors of all five Gulf Coast states – Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida – signed their support behind a new strategic plan put forth by the Gulf of Mexico Alliance (GOMA), and in 2022 that proposal gets underway.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a new guide on elder financial abuse this week.

Since 2000, Entergy has been engaged in advocating for increased funding and support for early care and education — recognizing the sector as essential infrastructure and economic engine to fuel the future of communities we serve.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been busy on and off the football field.

Educate yourself. I’ve seen this advice across my social feed countless times in the past few weeks and I agree, educating yourself about racism is key to stopping it.

Drafting an effective email use policy may be more complicated than a company might think. Here are some of the chief priorities:

If you have a son or daughter going through the college search process and looking for a major, then take a look at the 10 top tech jobs for 2019. These are going to be in more demand in the coming years due to our tech-heavy society, according to recruiters and career counselors.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has estimated it will receive more applications than there are available H-1B visas this year.

Networking is important to successful business dealings. Whether it is making an impression on your CEO or reaching out to an acquaintance to explore mutual business opportunities, it matters who you know and who knows you.

Name-calling, spreading false rumors, receiving unwanted images or threats: These behaviors and more are the types of bullying a majority of teens are subjected to online. Cyberbullying isn’t a new aspect to social media culture, and it’s hardly something that disappears, even among adults.

Chip Gaines joined Houston Baptist University (HBU) for the Spirit of Excellence Gala at The Post Oak Hotel. The event featured Kiza the Husky, incredible performances by HBU alumni, the presentation of awards to notable Houstonians and unique advice from Chip Gaines. The evening began with a silent auction, featuring prizes like A Night at the Museum, HBU Cheerleader for a Day and more.

Emotional support animals can bring calm to people who need them – and legal confusion to employers.

FEMA will not extend the National Flood Insurance Program Proof of Loss deadline to Dec. 31, despite a formal request from the Commissioner of the Texas Department of Insurance, Kent Sullivan, and a letter from U.S. Representatives John Culberson and Gene Green. The extension would allow more time for hundreds of people who remain in the appeal stage to resolve their cases.

CBS’ Steve Hartman goes On the Road with Kayla McKeon, Manager of Grassroots Advocacy for the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and the first registered lobbyist with Down syndrome. Kayla lobbies U.S. Congress advocating for the passage of laws that would give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to earn fair and equal wages.

What do blue crabs, phosphorus and oyster reefs have in common? They’re all critical findings from this year’s Galveston Bay Report Card that was just released.

Drone usage is flying ever higher in the U.S. The Federal Aviation Administration estimates that combined hobbyist and commercial drone sales will rise from 2.5 million drones sold in 2016 to 7 million in 2020, adding a projected 70,000 jobs and infusing billions of dollars into the economy.

The Nancy Owens Breast Cancer Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting breast cancer research, provides funding to Houston Methodist Research Institute. As a result, Dr. Alessandro Grattoni and his research group have developed a nanotechnology-based drug delivery approach for application in breast cancer prevention.

One thing not trending this June? “Dad bods.” June is National Men’s Health Month, and because it’s never too early to be proactive about your health, here are some ways you can take charge:

According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, most employers already have social media policies in place. However, in a world where the internet evolves daily, reviewing this policy each year is the best way to ward against potential liabilities.

According to breastcancer.org, one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Because of this alarming statistic, October turns pink each year as it becomes dedicated to breast cancer awareness.

When most people think of video games, they think of millennials and younger people; they don’t think of people 50 and older. Yet one in three Americans age 50-plus play video games regularly. Most of these gamers play for fun and the opportunity to stay connected with loved ones through online game communities.

The University of St. Thomas has a new leader ready to take center stage. As of July 1, Dr. Richard Ludwick will become the ninth president in UST’s history, a period that spans 70 years dating back to 1947.

Well, the Rockets flamed out in epic fashion. Let’s move on …