You’re invited to join the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN), the Houston Humane Society and the South Texas College of Law Animal Law Clinic for our first-ever Houston Animal Lobby Day!

The Texas legislature's 85th regular and special sessions have ended and, with the elections approaching, state lawmakers are back in their home districts and focused on constituent matters. Now is the time to educate your legislators on humane legislation! 2018 is also a critical year to use your voice for animals as there is urgent animal protection legislation pending in Congress.

Register for our Houston Animal Lobby Day today! Advocates will be trained on effective interim lobbying and on current state and federal legislative issues. Finally local state representatives and elected officials will be stopping by to meet you and hear your concerns for a more humane Texas. Lunch is provided. 

Don’t miss this great opportunity to network with other animal lovers, speak directly with legislators about passing stronger laws for animals and learn how you can make a big difference for animals in 2018!

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Thank you for being their voice and helping us #LegislateToChangeTheirFate!

Thousands of Texas Democrats will converge in Ft. Worth for the 2018 Texas Democratic Convention where they will hear from our next U.S. Senator from Texas, our next Texas Governor, our next Texas Lt. Governor, and pass our 2018 Texas Democratic Party Platform.

MHC's Hot Dog Run 5K & 1 Mile has been held since 2015 at Midland College.  Thanks to the support of our local community, our 3rd Annual Hot Dog Run was a huge success with over 200 runners & walkers registered.  We plan on our 4th Annual Hot Dog Run on Saturday June 16, 2018 to be a big success!

We will be offering many fun activities on this day of fun for the Midland Community including:
- Every participant signed up for the 5K & 1 Mile will receive a T-Shirt
- First 300 entries receive a Finisher Medal
- First 200 entries receive a Gift Bag & branded dog bandanna
- Chip Timed 5K
- Complimentary breakfast provided by Texas Roadhouse (for paid participants & volunteers only)
- Free Bounce Houses & Inflatables
- Free Face Painting
- Vendor Booths (for approved/paid vendors only)
- Public Microchip Clinic from 10-1
- Trophies provided to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place men & women, as well as 1st place dog
- Contests
    - Best Costume
    - Best Trick
    - Best Owner/Dog Matching Costume
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SCHEDULE:
6:00 AM - Vendor Booth & Race set up begins
7:00 AM - Registration Opens
8:00 AM - 1 Mile Starts
8:15 AM - 5K Starts
8:45 AM - Breakfast is served compliments of Texas Roadhouse (for paid participants & volunteers only)
9:30 AM - Contests begin
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Public Microchip Clinic (open to dogs & cats) INFO ON CLINICS HERE

Delegates to the state convention create and ratify the Party rules and platform and cast ballots to elect the State Chairman, State Vice Chairman, and State Republican Executive Committee members (2 per Senate District).

Help THLN advances its mission and experience the workout of a lifetime! SoulCycle (at their location in the Domain Northside) is generously donating 15 bikes for a charity ride! 

SoulCycle is a 45-minute indoor cycling class that features high-intensity cardio, muscle-sculpting strength training, and rhythm-based choreography. But it’s so much more than just a workout — it’s a powerful mind-body experience. We'll ride together as a pack in candlelit studio to the rhythm of one-of-a-kind playlist, coached by a magnetic instructor, who will push us to reach our personal best. Riders come to SoulCycle to experience breakthroughs and unlock their full potential — on and off the bike.

Grab your seat now as space is limited! The cost is $30 a person and can be paid via cash or check at the event. Shoes and towels are provided at the venue, just bring water for the ride!

WHEN: Saturday, June 9th, 10:45am

WHERE: SoulCycle - Domain Northside

Come and join us for our monthly get-together to hear what THLN is currently doing, hear about our legislative priorities going into the 2019 session, and find out how you can help!

Join more than 3,000 pups and their people for Strut Your Mutt 2018, the Race to End Animal Cruelty on Saturday, May 12th. The 5K timed run or 3K fun run/walk starts at the base of the Margaret Hunt-Hill Bridge in West Dallas in the Trinity Groves area. The route goes over the Ronald Kirk Bridge and winds through the Design District before heading back for a fabulous after party complete with mimosas and plenty of wonderful vendors to visit.

For more information, contact: Jan Scoggins - [email protected]

Or you can register here.

You are invited to join The Dog Alliance at the Hounds and Heroes 5K and Paws Festival. Proceeds help provide Bow Wow Reading Dogs in local schools for struggling readers and Hounds for Heroes service dogs for our Veterans and First Responders challenged by the mental and physical effects of their service. 

The dog and family-friendly event will include:

• A 5K starting kicking off the event at 9:00 a.m.
• Dog costume contest at 10:00am
• A “Central Texas Dogs Got Talent” contest at 11:00am
• Dog Sport demonstrations and Carnival Games throughout the day
• A showcase of booths from Austin area dog and community businesses

Texas VegFest is a free public education event that celebrates the health, environmental, and animal welfare benefits of a plant­-based diet. The sixth annual Texas VegFest is scheduled for Saturday, April 7th, 2018 at Fiesta Gardens in Austin, Texas ​between 11am and 6pm. Texas VegFest is orchestrated by​ T​exas Veg Foundation, ​a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate individuals on the health, environmental, and animal welfare benefits of a plant-based diet using public events as a tool.

To find out about our speaker time slots, where to park, what vendors and sponsors are serving food, and which nonprofit to get involved with, please click the links below to get all the details on all of the activities we have to offer!

You can also follow us on our Facebook, our 2018 Facebook Event Page, Instagram, or Twitter to get all of the latest information on our vendors, activities, and speakers!

Sponsors, Vendors, and Nonprofits – Wondering who’s participating at Texas VegFest 2016? Find out all of the details, here!

Music Stage – We have some fantastic bands playing to help celebrate our 6th year! Music starts at 1130am, so don’t be late!

Youth Activities – Free! Ages 3 and up! Face-painting, yoga, cooking demos, seed ball making, and SO much more!

Lectures and Demonstrations - Free public education seminars discussing the health, environmental, and animal welfare benefits of a plant-based diet.

Parking and additional event information – Find important details, such as are no pets except for service pet rule, at this link.