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The Prelude Network® Celebrates PRIDE Month with Educational Campaign and Free Webinars on LGBTQ+ Fertility Care

Houston, TX (June 7, 2024) - The Prelude Network® (Prelude), the largest and fastest-growing network of fertility clinics in North America, is celebrating American and Canadian PRIDE Month with Fertility Care for Everyone™, an educational campaign highlighting reproductive care available to the LGBTQ+ community. This initiative reinforces Prelude's commitment to inclusive and compassionate care for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation and gender. Fertility Care for Everyone To support the community in their family-building journeys, Fertility Care for Everyone™ is hosting two free webinars throughout June. LGBTQ+ Family Planning, scheduled for Tuesday, June 18 at 7:00 pm ET | 6:00 pm CT, will guide LGBTQ+ individuals and couples considering or currently navigating their fe...

FaceFreddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Expands in Houston with 20-Unit Deal

HOUSTON, June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® is expanding its footprint in Texas with a 20-unit development deal in Houston. The agreement comes from franchise group Lone Star Custard, comprised of John, Nick, and Joe DePinto – three brothers who were raised just outside of Dallas. In addition to the 20 restaurants in development, the DePinto brothers also acquired 18 existing restaurant locations in the Houston market as part of the deal. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is expanding its footprint in Texas with a 20-unit development deal in Houston. For information about franchising opportunities with Freddy's please visit: www.freddysfranchising.com. Lone Star Custard is well-versed in the Freddy's busin...

Houston Ranks #2 in U.S. Postal Service Dog Bite National Rankings

HOUSTON, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service has released its annual dog bite national rankings, with Houston placing second in the country. In 2023, there were 56 reported dog attacks on Postal Service employees in the city, highlighting the ongoing need for increased awareness and preventive measures. The release of these rankings coincides with the USPS 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, which runs from June 2 to June 9. This year’s theme, "Don't let your dog bite the hand that serves you," aims to educate dog owners on responsible pet ownership and ensure the safety of mail carriers. "Letter carriers are exposed to potential hazards every day, none more prevalent than a canine encounter. All it takes is one interaction for a letter carrier to possibl...