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First Lady: Childhood Obesity Fight is About Fitness, Not Looks
Thursday, 11 Feb, 2010 – 23:16 | Comments Off
First Lady: Childhood Obesity Fight is About Fitness, Not Looks

Michelle Obama says her call for the country to fight childhood obesity isn’t about physical appearances, but rather quality of life.

Remarks by the President following Intergenerational Reflection on the Civil Rights Movement
Monday, 18 Jan, 2010 – 23:39 | Comments Off
Remarks by the President following Intergenerational Reflection on the Civil Rights Movement

Hello, everybody. We have just had a wonderful conversation. I want to just tell you a little bit about why we did this. I think sometimes in celebration of Dr. King’s birthday we act as if this history was so long ago.

Save Money on Healthcare Costs
Friday, 8 Jan, 2010 – 1:51 | Comments Off
Save Money on Healthcare Costs

Health care costs keep rising and many people are paying more out of the family budget for medical care than in the past. In 2007, people spent nearly $268.6 billion in out-of-pocket expenses, according to the American Hospital Association.

University of Houston’s Moores School of Music – International Piano Festival Updated Release (Feb. 12 – 14, 2010)
Thursday, 7 Jan, 2010 – 22:37 | Comments Off
University of Houston’s Moores School of Music – International Piano Festival Updated Release (Feb. 12 – 14, 2010)

The University of Houston Moores School of Music presents its 27th annual International Piano Festival, February 12-14, 2010. Founded by legendary pianist and UH Cullen Professor, Abbey Simon, each festival presents Mr. Simon and two guest artists.

National Society of Accountants Statement on Proposed IRS Tax Preparer Regulations
Tuesday, 5 Jan, 2010 – 23:13 | One Comment
National Society of Accountants Statement on Proposed IRS Tax Preparer Regulations

The National Society of Accountants (NSA) has issued the following statement in response to the Internal Revenue Service proposed regulations regarding registration, testing, and continuing education for tax return preparers:

Houston Chamber Choir Showcases School Choirs In Hear The Future
Tuesday, 29 Dec, 2009 – 4:33 | Comments Off
Houston Chamber Choir Showcases School Choirs In Hear The Future

The Houston Chamber Choir gives the Houston community an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of music while showing support for arts education in our schools. The 11th Annual Invitational School Choral Festival co-sponsored by AMC Music entitled, “Hear the Future”.

Census Bureau: Texas Gains the Most in Population
Thursday, 24 Dec, 2009 – 3:43 | Comments Off
Census Bureau: Texas Gains the Most in Population

Texas gained more people than any other state between July 1, 2008, and July 1, 2009 (478,000), followed by California (381,000), North Carolina (134,000), Georgia (131,000) and Florida (114,000), according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates.

H-E-B Customer Wins $10,000 Through Company’s ‘Best Place To Shop’ Survey Program
Wednesday, 23 Dec, 2009 – 3:00 | Comments Off
H-E-B Customer Wins $10,000 Through Company’s ‘Best Place To Shop’ Survey Program

One lucky H-E-B shopper is starting the New Year right with a check for $10,000! Woodlands resident and H-E-B shopper Elizabeth Thompson is the quarterly grand prize winner of H-E-B’s Best Place to Shop.

Winter Park Resort and Amtrak Offer Snowball Express Vacation Package Now Through April
Wednesday, 9 Dec, 2009 – 23:24 | Comments Off
Winter Park Resort and Amtrak Offer Snowball Express Vacation Package Now Through April

Winter Park Resort and Amtrak have teamed up to offer winter travelers an affordable, stress-free vacation package. Available now through April, the Snowball Express package includes round trip coach seats aboard the scenic California Zephyr long distance superliner train, offering daily service to Winter Park, four nights lodging and four days of lift tickets.

Appreciation Breakfast To Honor Mayor Bill White- 12/16/09
Wednesday, 9 Dec, 2009 – 0:30 | Comments Off
Appreciation Breakfast To Honor Mayor Bill White- 12/16/09

The Houston Wellness Association (HWA) will be hosting the Third Annual Appreciation Breakfast Honoring Mayor Bill White. This send-off for Mayor White will be bittersweet since the Houston Wellness Association grew from the Mayor’s Wellness Council in 2005.

So Far So Good for Texan Mom Working with Dr. Oz to Get Fit and Improve her Health By Super Bowl Sunday
Wednesday, 25 Nov, 2009 – 0:42 | Comments Off
So Far So Good for Texan Mom Working with Dr. Oz to Get Fit and Improve her Health By Super Bowl Sunday

“The Dr. Oz Show,” hosted by cardiac surgeon and health expert Dr. Mehmet Oz, joined forces with the National Football League (NFL) to help 20 moms of NFL players face off to get fit in “Dr. Oz’s Ultimate Health Challenge.”

Jolanda Jones: Will the Survivor Survive This One?
Saturday, 17 Oct, 2009 – 3:49 | Comments Off
Jolanda Jones: Will the Survivor Survive This One?

Council Member Jones was elected to At Large position 5 in 2007. She’s passionate about issues, such as criminal justice and civil rights, which are near and dear to many.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Now Accepting 2010 International Wine Competition Entries
Thursday, 24 Sep, 2009 – 23:23 | Comments Off
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Now Accepting 2010 International Wine Competition Entries

To enter the 2010 International Wine Competition, visit www.rodeohouston.com , click on the orange Exhibitor/Competitor Access button in the top right corner of the Web site, and choose Rodeo Uncorked! Wine Show. All entries are accepted online and must be completed by Oct. 30, 2009.

12th Annual Kemah Boardwalk Jazz Festival – Sept 25-27
Tuesday, 22 Sep, 2009 – 0:01 | Comments Off
12th Annual Kemah Boardwalk Jazz Festival – Sept 25-27

Kemah Boardwalk is tuning up for a harmoniously good time at the Twelfth Annual Jazz Festival, Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27. The Kemah Boardwalk and Robert Wilson, festival founder and director, have teamed up this year to create an exciting free weekend of jazz music that will satisfy everyone from the amateur jazz listener to the long-time aficionado.

Rep. Coleman Meets with Members of Congress in Washington To Push For Health Care Reform
Wednesday, 16 Sep, 2009 – 3:21 | Comments Off
Rep. Coleman Meets with Members of Congress in Washington To Push For Health Care Reform

State Representative Garnet F. Coleman is currently in Washington, D.C., meeting with friends in Congress on the best way to work together and move forward with real health reform. He has met with various members including Congressmen Al Green (D-Houston) and Chet Edwards (D-Waco), who have done extraordinary work on behalf of Texans, to lend his support to swiftly pass a health care reform bill that ends the status quo.

Statement by the President on the 11th Anniversary of the Embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania
Friday, 7 Aug, 2009 – 22:57 | Comments Off
Statement by the President on the 11th Anniversary of the Embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania

Today marks the eleventh Anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the U.S. Embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In Kenya, 218 people lost their lives and over 5,000 were injured; the blast in Dar es Salaam killed 11 people and wounded more than 85 others. Our thoughts are with those who were injured and the families and loved ones of those who were lost in these tragic events.

President Obama Nominates Steven O’Donnell as U.S. Marshal for the District of Rhode Island
Friday, 7 Aug, 2009 – 1:06 | Comments Off
President Obama Nominates Steven O’Donnell as U.S. Marshal for the District of Rhode Island

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced that he has nominated Steven O’Donnell to serve as United States Marshal for the District of Rhode Island.

President Obama Nominates Three More U.S. Attorneys
Friday, 7 Aug, 2009 – 0:49 | Comments Off
President Obama Nominates Three More U.S. Attorneys

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced that he has nominated the following individuals as United States Attorneys:

Nominations Sent To The Senate:
Tuesday, 4 Aug, 2009 – 2:18 | Comments Off
Nominations Sent To The Senate:

Marcia K. McNutt, of California, to be Director of the United States Geological Survey, vice Mark Myers, resigned.

Statement from the President on House Energy and Commerce Committee Passage of Health Insurance Reform
Saturday, 1 Aug, 2009 – 23:11 | Comments Off
Statement from the President on House Energy and Commerce Committee Passage of Health Insurance Reform

“I’m pleased that the third and final House committee working on health reform legislation has successfully passed a bill that would provide quality, affordable health insurance for all Americans. This historic step by the House Energy and Commerce Committee moves us closer to health insurance reform than we have ever been before. The bill that they have passed will strengthen consumer protections and choice, while lowering costs and improving care, underscoring the broad consensus among all of the bills that have emerged in Congress.