The month of November is a time to recognize the sacrifices of the men and women 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…

The month of November is recognized as National Epilepsy Awareness Month. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. In addition to this, 3.4 million Americans currently live with epilepsy. This means that epilepsy is not rare and is more common than most people think. Since millions of…

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…

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, every 23 seconds a fire department in the United States responds to a fire somewhere in the nation. Along with this,…

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 310,720 new cases of breast cancer in…