Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated during a 30-day period that runs from September 15 to October 15. The theme for this year is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” To learn more about this year’s theme, visit the website of the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers.
Read moreBang the Gavel to Call the New Business Courts to Order
Get ready, Houston! New courts are coming to town. Beginning on September 1, 2024, Houston will be home to the newly established Eleventh Business Court Division. Proposed by House Bill 19 in 2023, the business courts are special trial courts designed to resolve complex commercial business disputes.
Read moreComing to the Table to Fight Food Insecurity
As the summer comes to an end, Houstonians are once again gifted with the yearly return of Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW). This annual event fosters a fun way for the community to help in the fight against food insecurity.
Read moreOverturning the Chevron Deference: How did we get here, and where do we go next?
On Friday, July 5th, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down a 6-3 decision in Loper Bright Enterprises et. al. v. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, et. al. (2024) that overturned a 40-year legal precedent known as Chevron deference. In the days that followed, headlines were filled with the sentiment that administrative law had met its demise.
Read moreResolve to Love Pecan Pie
It’s not too difficult a nut to crack, but Texans are nuts about pecans. And who can blame them? A slice of pecan pie with a scoop of Blue Bell’s Homemade Vanilla on top is just about as Texan as one can get. We all know it and so does the Texas Legislature. Through the action of the legislature, the pecan has gained a place of honor in the long list of state symbols. It is represented by the state tree, the state health nut, and, of course, the state pie. So, how does something become a state symbol here in the Lone Star State?
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