NASCAR drivers David Ragan and Jesse Little will be racing for a cause during the 2020 Shriners Hospitals for Children Race Weekend thanks to Homer's Foundation. Both drivers have special connections to Shriners Hospitals for Children and the Shriners International fraternity.
A new study by researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston uncovered new information on why the Ebola virus can live within bats without causing them harm, while the same virus wreaks deadly havoc to people. This study is now available in Cell Reports.
On Tuesday, August 18th, at approximately 5:36 pm, the Clear Lake Shores PD responded to the 100 block of Tindel, in Clear Lake Shores, regarding a possible suicide attempt.
During a special called meeting on Monday, August 10, the College of the Mainland Board of Trustees approved several cost-savings fiscal measures for the 2020-2021 budget year.
Students named to the President’s List, Vice President’s List and Dean’s List for spring 2020 at Galveston College have been announced. Combined, the group has 299 students.
A specialized research center at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston that helps older adults has received a $6.3 million renewal of its grant from the National Institute on Aging.
To inform, education and train volunteers who wish to become active in local politics, including voter registration. We do not endorse individual candidates in Democratic political contests.
The Galveston Community College District Board of Regents will convene on Monday, August 17, 2020, at 8 a.m. to hold public hearings on the FY2021 proposed budget and the 2020 tax rate.
Cristina Vetrano has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of Ronald McDonald House Houston (RMHH), effective August 17. Maj. General Rick Noriega, outgoing CEO, has retired.
July 28 was the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a day that so many patients and families – current and former – of Shriners Hospitals for Children mark with celebration.
The Grand is pleased to announce The 25th Annual Grand Kids Festival Banner contest awards! This year, The Grand had 4 districts from Galveston County participate in the annual contest.
The Clear Lake Shores Police Department, in conjunction with the US Department of Homeland Security – (HSI-Galveston) and the Houston Metro-ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force) initiated a Search Warrant today in the 900 Block of Grove, in Clear Lake Shores, Texas.
Maya Evans, M.D., and the Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California Spina Bifida Program were recently recognized as national leaders in spina bifida care by the Spina Bifida Association (SBA). Dr. Evans, who serves as medical director for the Spina Bifida Program, was recently appointed to the Spina Bifida Association’s Research Advisory Council. Under Dr. Evans’ leadership, the Spina Bifida Program was also named a Spina Bifida Association 2020 Clinic Care Partner. These two honors put Dr. Evans and the Spina Bifida Program in good company, among the best in the nation.