August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month. Organizations like Cure SMA work diligently to educate the public about this genetically passed disease that is the leading cause of death of infants up to 2 years of age. One in 50 Americans, regardless of gender or race, can be a carrier of this recessive gene.…

The month of August is Medic Alert Awareness Month. For over 60 years, the MedicAlert Foundation International (MAFI) has customized jewelry for people who suffer from life-threatening medical conditions. Dr. Marion Collins established MAFI after his daughter, Linda, nearly died of a severe allergic reaction during a simple, non-life-threatening medical procedure. Soon after, the Collins…

Back-to-school is right around the corner, which means the arrival of Texas’s annual Sales Tax Holiday, an annual event since 1999. This year’s sales tax holiday begins Friday, August 8th, and goes through midnight Sunday, August 10th. Shoppers will pay no state or local sales tax on many school supplies, most clothing, and shoes priced…

As one of the nation’s leading disaster relief organizations, the American Red Cross responds to thousands of disasters each year. While many might associate the organization’s outreach efforts with major catastrophic events such as hurricanes and wildfires, the American Red Cross reports that home fires represent more than 93 percent of its disaster response efforts.…