Typically, the Texas is Ready newsletter is distributed on the first Thursday of each month. Unfortunately, we experienced a disruption this week due to Hurricane Beryl. One of our team members, Ana Belén, a native Houstonian, faced a prolonged power outage that lasted several days. While Ana's power has now been restored (allowing us to send this newsletter), her parents and older sister are still without electricity. Fortunately, they have been able to stay cool by visiting a cooling center and staying with family members, a luxury not all affected individuals have.

To our readers in the communities impacted by Hurricane Beryl—Matagorda, Galveston, the Greater Houston area, and beyond—please know that the Texas Is Ready team is keeping you all in our thoughts. We hope that you and your loved ones are safe and that your communities experience a swift and smooth recovery.

Now, as the Senior Director of Training and Technical Assistance, J.R. will oversee Healthy Futures of Texas' Training and Technical Assistance Department, which includes curriculum development and dissemination, internal and external training, and the two aforementioned programs. 

Congratulations, J.R.!

We are thrilled to invite you to participate in our upcoming virtual focus groups aimed at shaping the future of sexual health education in public schools. If you are passionate about enhancing the training for teachers who educate middle and high school students on critical health topics, we want to hear from you! Your insights and perspectives are invaluable in developing a comprehensive and effective training program.

To join the conversation and make a meaningful impact on the education of young people, please complete our interest form by clicking on the button below. Your contribution will help create a better future for sexual health education.

Healthy Futures of Texas will be hosting the 2024 Dallas Healthy Teen Conference on Friday, August 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The conference will take place at Dallas College's Mountain View Campus. This event is free for all participants, and complimentary snacks, lunch, and door prizes will be provided.

There will also be FREE mobile clinic testing by Dallas County Health and Human Services from 11:30am to 4:00 pm.  

Scan the QR codes to register or click the links below:

Did you know that Texas is Ready provides direct, one-on-one support to school districts, charters, SHACs, and communities?

Submit this form and let us know how we can support you in implementing high-quality sexual health education .

For questions, email [email protected].