Tag: Texas

Human Rights Campaign Foundation Releases Business Guide for Supporting Employees in Texas and Beyond

Stuart Mitchell

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization launched a guide for businesses in Texas and around the country on how to support transgender and other LGBTQ+ employees during recent waves of anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-transgender legislative attacks. The new resource is called “An Employer Guide to Supporting Employees in Texas and Beyond.” The resource shares best practices that companies can implement to foster a safe and affirming workplace environment for employees living in states currently considering,…

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Digital Billboard Campaign in Texas Seeks to Bring Missing Children Home

Stuart Mitchell

Texas Center for the Missing, Houston’s Amber Alert Provider,The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Clear Channel Outdoor Americas (CCOA) launched a new month-long effort across Texas to generate leads in four individual missing childrens’ cases in Houston, San Antonio, the Dallas region and El Paso. Coinciding with National Missing Kids Day, the campaign in each city will feature a different missing child’s case across Clear Channel Outdoor’s digital out of home (DOOH) displays. The child’s photo is included in each message, and in some cases, the child’s age…

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Duke Energy Renewables’ Largest Solar Project Now Online in Texas

Stuart Mitchell

Duke Energy Renewables, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), announced that its 200-megawatt alternating current (MWac) Holstein Solar project in Nolan County, Texas, has begun commercial operation. It is the largest solar project in Duke Energy Renewables’ fleet. “Texas is one of the fastest growing solar energy markets in the country. Holstein Solar supports the state’s growth and is a great addition to our growing Texas solar energy portfolio,” said Chris Fallon, president of Duke Energy Renewables. “We’re pleased to support the state’s expanding renewable energy industry by providing…

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Advocates to Be the Voice for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health in Austin

Stuart Mitchell

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the eleventh leading cause of death in Texas.  On Monday, March 4, 2019, advocates from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the largest suicide prevention organization in the United States, will arrive at the state capitol to meet with lawmakers to encourage them to prioritize suicide prevention initiatives for all Texans, including support of HB 471 requiring suicide prevention training for licensed health professionals; SB 633/HB 1598 increasing access to mental health resources for Texans in rural…

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