It looks like there might be a showdown in Houston as the hometown Coogs take on the National Football League (NFL) over the colors of their alternate uniforms. At the beginning of the 2023 season, the University of Houston Cougars debuted alternate uniforms, sporting familiar shades of light blue, red, and white. The color scheme hearkened back to the halcyon days of the “Luv Ya’ Blue” era of the Houston Oilers. Ordinarily, such nostalgia would be welcome. Hometown fans embraced it, but the NFL pulled out the welcome mat from below the Coogs’ cleats.
Read moreIntroducing the LAWPod: Bridging the Justice Gap on Law Day 2024
As we commemorate Law Day 2024, dedicated to celebrating the principles of democracy and the rule of law, we are thrilled to unveil a groundbreaking initiative that embodies these values: the LAWPod. Developed through a significant collaboration between the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library and the Harris County Public Library, the LAWPod initiative is poised to revolutionize legal access and empowerment within our community.
Read moreLaw Day 2024: Voices of Democracy
Today is Law Day, an annual national observance of the effect of the rule of law on American society. Law Day is an opportunity for all citizens to celebrate the liberties offered by democracy and to encourage deeper understanding of the legal system. The American Bar Association (ABA) recognizes Law Day each year by developing programs and activities centered around a theme that reflects the importance of the rule of law in society.
Read moreDig It! Trees and the Law
This blog post was originally published on April 24, 2020, and was last updated on April 25, 2024.
Today is Arbor Day, a national event held annually on the last Friday in April, and earlier in the week, on April 22, we celebrated Earth Day. In recognition of these twin occasions, we at the Hainsworth Law Library have compiled a brief list of resources about trees and the law.
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Do you specialize in an unusual branch of the law? Or does the law leave you stumped? What exactly is the root of your legal concern? On this Arbor Day, leave it to us at the Hainsworth Law Library to answer your questions with the following resources:
Legal Disputes Concerning Trees: A Beginner’s Guide (Library of Congress)
Neighbor Law: Trees (State Law Library of Texas)
Tree Disputes with Neighbors FAQ (Nolo Legal Encyclopedia)
Tree Law is a Gnarly, Twisted Branch of the Legal System (Atlas Obscura)
From the Harris County Law Library collection:
Additional tree-related links of interest:
Civ Pro: How to e-File in Texas
We often receive questions from pro se litigants about how to file their case documents electronically. This short guide will help you get started with e-filing in Texas without an attorney.
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