Texas Association

Council Names Former Dallas Schools Superintendent Michael Hinojosa as Superintendent-in-Residence

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Hinojosa, the former superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District, has joined the Council of the Great City Schools as a Superintendent-in-Residence.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Hinojosa, the former superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District, has joined the Council of the Great City Schools as a Superintendent-in-Residence.
  • In this position, Hinojosa will direct the Council's leadership development work and support and advise superintendents across the Council's member districts.
  • "Michael is an extraordinary leader, and we are thrilled to have someone with his knowledge and expertise joining us," said Council Executive Director Ray Hart.
  • A graduate of Dallas ISD, Hinojosa holds a doctorate in education from the University of Texas at Austin.

Caring Senior Service founder slated to speak at home care conferences

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caring Senior Service, a non-medical home care franchise, announced today that CEO and founder Jeff Salter is scheduled to discuss how innovation can improve the home care industry at the Texas Association for Home Care and Hospice's (TAHCH) 53rd Annual Meeting later this month and at the National Association for Home Care and Hospice's (NAHC) Annual Conference and Expo in October.

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  • Salter is slated to share key methods on how Caring Senior Service has evolved to meet today's challenges and what the industry will need to be competitive in the future.
  • Caring Senior Service already uses a proprietary tablet-based software called Tendio to assist franchisees in operating their locations.
  • Caring Senior Service is a non-medical home care services company based in San Antonio, Texas.
  • For more information on Caring Senior Service, please visit their website at https://www.caringseniorservice.com/ .

The COVID-19 battle is far from over

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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BUDA, Texas, Aug. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Our battle with COVID-19 is not over.

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  • BUDA, Texas, Aug. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Our battle with COVID-19 is not over.
  • In the Tyler and Longview areas, just east of Dallas, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported 104 hospitalizations in mid-July.
  • If anyone can help us get closer to a 100% vaccination rate, it is our madres and hermanas who can do it.
  • Over the summer, TAMACC will continue to raise awareness and work with our partners to increase vaccinations in Texas.

Texas Association of Sports Officials (TASO) Announces New Abuse Policy for Middle and High School Sports in Texas

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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The Texas Association of Sports Officials (TASO) has announced a bold new policy to address the growing incidents of excessive verbal and physical abuse directed towards sports officials during middle school and high school games in the state of Texas.

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  • The Texas Association of Sports Officials (TASO) has announced a bold new policy to address the growing incidents of excessive verbal and physical abuse directed towards sports officials during middle school and high school games in the state of Texas.
  • Thought to be a first in the country, TASOs Officials Abuse Policy could suspend the assignments of sports officials to schools that demonstrate a repeated culture of abuse.
  • TASO is an independent organization, providing support, resources and training for Texas middle school and high school sports officials.
  • TASO works closely with the University Interscholastic League (UIL), the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA), other Coaches Associations, the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association (THSADA), and many other organizations to ensure fair, challenging, and safe athletic competition for Texas middle school and high school student athletes.

USBC has Record Breaking National Conference with U.S. Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Ice Cube, Sheila Jackson Lee, Doug E. Fresh, and More

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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WASHINGTON,  July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Last week, the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) brought together 300+ Chamber leaders and Black business owners from across the country to Washington DC for their first in-person conference in over three years. The 2022 USBC National Conference "Learning, Connecting & Leading" was powered by Google, and held at the Marriott Marquis.

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  • The 2022 USBC National Conference "Learning, Connecting & Leading" was powered by Google, and held at the Marriott Marquis.
  • In addition to bringing Chamber leaders together and highlighting USBC's key programs, it was also a time to make big announcements.
  • Friday, kicked off Advocacy Day with an Armchair Conversation with U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, moderated by USBC President Ron Busby Sr.
  • The U.S. Black Chambers (USBC) is the voice of Black business owners and a top advocate for resources and policies that impact Black business owners.

2022 TAB Star Awards Winners Announced

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Saturday, July 16, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) announced the 2022 Annual Star Awards winners in conjunction with the Sunbelt Builders Show™ at Hilton Anatole Dallas. This 29-year program brought over 600 entries that resulted in five Grand Awards and 172 elite trophies handed out by co-emcees Jenny Anchondo, TV news journalist/Second Shot Podcast host and Media Personality Amy Vanderoef.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, July 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) announced the 2022 Annual Star Awards winners in conjunction with the Sunbelt Builders Show at Hilton Anatole Dallas.
  • This 29-year program brought over 600 entries that resulted in five Grand Awards and 172 elite trophies handed out by co-emcees JennyAnchondo, TV news journalist/Second Shot Podcast hostand Media Personality Amy Vanderoef.
  • The Star Awards have been given annually since 1992 as the only statewide tribute to excellence in the homebuilding industry recognizing excellence in all areas of the residential construction industry.
  • Click PDF to view 2022 Star Awards Winners.

Global Home Finance Offering No-Closing Cost Subsidy Program

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Monday, June 20, 2022
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LEWISVILLE, Texas, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Home Finance, a leading mortgage loan originator serving consumers in Texas and Georgia, is pleased to announce that it has secured rights to provide no-closing cost loans on a first come first serve basis until program funds are depleted.

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  • Global Home Finance is Authorized to Provide No-Closing Cost Mortgage Loans Under FHA, VA, and USDA Lending Programs for Limited Time.
  • The Consumer Closing Costs Subsidy Program (CCCSP) has set aside $22 million in funding this year to pay mortgage applicants' closing costs in Texas and Georgia.
  • The program is only available for Global Home Finance customers pursuing US-government-funded loans through FHA, VA, or USDA programs.
  • To learn more about the CCCSP and other affordable mortgage solutions offered by Global Home Finance, please visit: https://GlobalHomeFinance.com .

TAB Announces Excellence under 45 Award Winners

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) is honored to announce Ericka Hill and Eason Maykus as the 2022 Excellence under 45 Award winners. These individuals have committed themselves to their careers and to advancing the residential construction industry. They are primed to be future leaders in the industry. The duo will be honored during the Star Awards reception on Thursday, July 14. The evening event will take place on the second day of this year's Sunbelt Builders Show™ at the Dallas Hilton Anatole.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) is honored to announce Ericka Hill and Eason Maykus as the 2022 Excellence under 45 Award winners.
  • The evening event will take place on the second day of this year's Sunbelt Builders Show at the Dallas Hilton Anatole.
  • YP's focus is to highlight and reward young professionals that have committed their time, efforts, and careers to the Texas residential homebuilding industry.
  • ABOUT TAB: The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) is a trade association serving the needs of homebuilders, remodelers and land developers throughout Texas, as well as the companies that service them.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes New Leader in Texas Region

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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DALLAS, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country's fastest-growing real estate brokerages with over 2,000 agents and $8 billion in annual sales, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marvin Jolly as the company's Senior Vice President of Sales and Agent Development for Texas. In his new role, Jolly will be responsible for the growth and development of the company's Texas region.

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  • Prior to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Texas, Jolly held leadership positions as a Real Estate Broker and a Team Leader.
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty ( http://www.weknowtx.com ) is a full-service real estate company with an annual sales volume of over $8 billion.
  • PenFed Realty is a wholly owned subsidiary of PenFed Credit Union and is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brokerage network, operated by HSF Affiliates LLC.
  • Nathan Brainard, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Texas, 469.250.2269, [email protected]

Texas State University releases new findings on COVID vaccine hesitancy

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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This becomes increasingly important as the COVID-19 numbers spike again nationwide and healthcare experts worry about a new wave of infections.

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  • This becomes increasingly important as the COVID-19 numbers spike again nationwide and healthcare experts worry about a new wave of infections.
  • The Texas Department of Health reports 1.75 million confirmed cases of COVID in the state just since the beginning of 2022.
  • According to the latest figures as of the beginning of April , 65% of Latinos in Texas have been vaccinated.
  • There will also be webinars scheduled to share the information and coordinate efforts in rural Texas cities.