The month of November is a time to recognize the sacrifices of the people that served in the armed forces. U.S. veterans have made major sacrifices for The United States, so it is important to honor them for their service. In Texas, there are several programs that seek to help and assist our current and…

Every year the month of November is recognized as Diabetes Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness regarding the disease since millions of Americans live with diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, 37.3 million Americans have diabetes. Additionally, ninety-six million people are categorized as pre-diabetic which is a condition where…

Every year the month of October is recognized as National Fire Prevention Month. The purpose of this month is to increase the awareness of home fire prevention. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, local fire departments responded to an estimated 1.35 million fires in 2021. Along with this, the property damage that resulted from…

October is recognized as Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals designated this month to bring awareness of dogs who need a home and to encourage people to adopt who may not have otherwise been considering it. The Humane Society of the United States estimates that animal shelters care for…

Each year, the month of October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Spearheaded by the National Breast Cancer Foundation, this annual initiative serves to raise awareness about breast cancer and offer support to those impacted by the disease. The National Cancer Institute estimates that there will be 287,850 new cases of breast cancer in…