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 holiday season that people are in need of food. I ask that we try and give back by helping those who are less fortunate and…

Texas is currently holding about $6 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 of Texas have unclaimed property. Examples of unclaimed property include dividend, payroll, or cashier’s checks; stocks, bonds, and mutual fund accounts; utility deposits and…

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, each U.S. president has designated the month of February as Black History Month. This month is an important time for all of us to reflect…

The month of February is designated as Heart Month. This month strives to educate the public about the importance of improving heart health. This endeavor aims to help people identify and understand helpful adjustments that can be made to increase heart health. The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. In the…

The month of January is recognized as National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Currently, more than three million people in the United States have been diagnosed with glaucoma. Furthermore, The National Eye Institute projects that this number will increase to 4.2 million by 2030. Glaucoma is sometimes referred to as “the sneak thief of sight” since there…