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AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) regarding the New Jersey Chapter of the Council on American- Islamic Relations’ (CAIR NJ) sponsorship of the 2026 Houston Islamic Games taking place at taxpayer-funded facilities.

AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business announced a $13 million commitment to its Houston constituents over the next decade, as its highly ranked Working Professional MBA Program in Houston relocates from the Texas Medical Center to state-of-the-art facilities near Memorial City.

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer as part of National Cervical Health Awareness Month this January. “Screening is important in the prevention and early detection of cervical cancer,” said Marissa Acosta, associate commissioner for HHSC Family Clinical Services.

SCHERTZ — Governor Greg Abbott launched the Task Force on Early Childhood Education and Care to improve the quality, access, and affordability of childcare for Texas families. “The real reason why we passed this bill, the real reason why we’re having this announcement today, is because of the importance of helping parents across the entire state be able to access quality and affordable early childcare and child education for their children,” said Governor Abbott.

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott congratulated CesiumAstro on the announcement of their new, high-tech advanced manufacturing facility and global headquarters in Bee Cave, Texas. The company’s investment in Texas represents an investment over more than $500 million and the creation of more than 500 new jobs in the next five years.

DR.JAMES L.SNYDER The greatest joy I have every morning is not only getting up but also stepping in my office. I step inside, pause for a moment, and look around at all the books on my shelves.

From time to time, the articles in this column have referred to the philosophical works of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900), and many of you rightly have questioned my interest in such a polarizing anti-Christian figure. After all, the title of this column, “Is God Dead,” directly engages Nietzsche’s assertion that, indeed, God is dead. Nonetheless, Nietzsche represents an influential philosopher whose work has significantly impacted Western society for well over a hundred years.

When you’re stuck at home, traveling with work, on vacation, or quarantining, it isn’t always easy to stick to an exercise routine or maintain your fitness goals. You may only have limited access to fitness facilities or find it difficult to adjust to a new routine. Perhaps you miss the camaraderie of your gym, the familiarity of swimming laps in your local pool, or the social connection from walking or hiking with your usual group of workout buddies. If you’re used to attending a fitness class with a motivating instructor, you might also be disappointed in the intensity of workouts on your own.

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