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During the 87th Regular Legislative Session, I introduced House Concurrent Resolution 46 which designates April as Beach Safety & Rip Current Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to…

April is National Donate Life Month. This month is dedicated to educating and encouraging Americans to register as donors of organs, tissue, marrow, and blood. Donating is a generous act…

April is National Autism Awareness Month. Awareness months are helpful because they bring public attention to issues facing many of our friends and families and autism is no different. According…

March is National Nutrition Month which is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. I would like to discuss the importance of making informed food choices…

March is American Red Cross Month which is a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness for the humanitarian programs and services provided by this organization. As such, I would like…

As Spring Break begins, I would like to show the importance of the Texas Coast. Texas has over 360 miles of coastline that line the Gulf of Mexico, also known…

The month of February is proclaimed as National Cancer Prevention Month. According to the American Association for Cancer Research, two million Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year. Additionally, The…

Texas is holding about $8 billion in cash and other valuables waiting for their rightful owners to claim. The Texas Comptroller estimates that one in four residents of the State…

In this week’s article, I want to discuss the importance of donating food to your local food bank. It is important to note that it is not just during the…

February is recognized as Black History Month. This is a nationwide celebration of the achievements of African Americans and a time to recognize their role in U.S. history. Since 1976,…