Link to testimony

Please join the WICT Greater Texas Chapter for a reception immediately following TEXCam:

• 5 to 7 p.m.
• Omni Austin Hotel Downtown
• Capital Ballroom & Foyer

Special guest Connie Wharton will be on hand to sign her new book, “Liberty and Justice for … Her? A New Paradigm for Ambitious Women.”

Based on her own experience as a Fortune 500 executive, as well as that of other female executives, Connie provides a unique look at the problems women still face in the corporate world.  “Liberty and Justice for…Her?” provides solid evidence of the challenges and provides a clear path for women to start breaking down the barriers that block them from achieving success at the highest levels.

Please register for this free reception on the TEXCam registration page. If you have any questions please contact Diane Naishtat at dnaishtat@txcable.com or 512-474-2082.

WASHINGTON (February 7, 2012) –Mount Pleasant residents will join the thousands who have toured the C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Bus when it stops in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, February 11^th on its “Road to the White House” tour, named after C-SPAN’s signature political program.

The Campaign 2012 Bus travels the country to promote and enhance C-SPAN’s extensive resources and political coverage by stopping at major political events such as candidate debates and speeches in early primary states and meeting with voters on the campaign trail.  Additionally, the Bus will tour state capitals, visit community events, and host students and teachers around the nation, giving them an inside look at C-SPAN’s comprehensive educational and political resources.

“With the presidential campaign heating up, this is a great time for C-SPAN to hit the road with the Campaign 2012 Bus,” said Jenny Marland.  “C-SPAN offers a variety of public affairs programming and resources for educators, students, first-time voters, and the general public.  We hope they come on board and check out our interactive, Campaign 2012 Bus.”

Visitors will learn about the following programming and resources via HD TVs, touch screen computers, laptops, and mobile devices:

• C-SPAN’s Campaign 2012 website, including video of candidates and campaign events, information on key state races and the electoral college and ways to follow the social media related to the campaign

·         C-SPAN’s in-depth public affairs event coverage

·         C-SPAN’s web offerings, including archived video going back to 1987 through C-SPAN’s vast Video Library and Congressional Chronicle

• Many ways to connect with C-SPAN on the go including Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, YouTube, XM Radio, and iPhone and Blackberry apps

These Mount Pleasant events are in partnership with Suddenlink.

Events for February 11, 2012:

8:30 AM – 10 AM                             Open Bus downtown Mt. Pleasant

Titus Country Courthouse 100 W. 1^st St, Mount Pleasant, TX

Follow the Road to the White House with C-SPAN’s political coverage on the C-SPAN networks, C-SPAN Radio, and www.c-span.org.

In Mount Pleasant, C-SPAN can be seen on channel 8 and C-SPAN2 on 69.

About Road to the White House

Launched in 1988, C-SPAN’s signature political program, “Road to the White House,” features regular coverage of the candidates, issues and events that shape presidential politics.  C-SPAN’s 2012 election Web site, www.c-span.org/Campaign2012, is a one-stop resource of presidential election coverage and includes streaming video of announcement speeches and candidate events, schedule information and related resources.

About C-SPAN

Created by the cable TV industry and now in over 100 million TV households, C-SPAN programs three public affairs television networks in both SD and HD; C- SPAN Radio, heard in Washington DC and nationwide via XM Satellite Radio; and a video- rich website which hosts the C-SPAN Video Library. Visit http://www.c-span.org/.

About Suddenlink

Suddenlink Communications (www.suddenlink.com) is among the 10 largest cable broadband companies in the United States, supporting the information, communication and entertainment demands of approximately 1.4 million residential customers and thousands of commercial customers in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, West Virginia, and elsewhere. Suddenlink simplifies its customers’ lives through one call for support, one connection, and one bill for TV, Internet, phone, and other services.

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WASHINGTON (February 6, 2012) – Fort Worth residents will join the thousands who have toured the C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Bus when it stops in Fort Worth on Thursday, February 16, on its “Road to the White House” tour, named after C-SPAN’s signature political program.

The Campaign 2012 Bus travels the country to promote and enhance C-SPAN’s extensive resources and political coverage by stopping at major political events such as candidate debates and speeches in early primary states and meeting with voters on the campaign trail.  Additionally, the Bus will tour state capitals, visit community events, and host students and teachers around the nation, giving them an inside look at C-SPAN’s comprehensive educational and political resources.

“With the presidential campaign heating up, this is a great time for C-SPAN to hit the road with the Campaign 2012 Bus,” said Doug Hemmig. “C-SPAN offers a variety of public affairs programming and resources for educators, students, first-time voters, and the general public.  We hope they come on board and check out our interactive, Campaign 2012 Bus.”

Visitors will learn about the following programming and resources via HD TVs, touch screen computers, laptops, and mobile devices:

• C-SPAN’s Campaign 2012 website, including video of candidates and campaign events, information on key state races and the electoral college and ways to follow the social media related to the campaign
• C-SPAN’s in-depth public affairs event coverage
• C-SPAN’s web offerings, including archived video going back to 1987 through C-SPAN’s vast Video Library and Congressional Chronicle
• Many ways to connect with C-SPAN on the go including Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, YouTube, XM Radio, and iPhone and Blackberry apps

The Fort Worth events are in partnership with Charter Communications.

EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 16, 2012:

8 AM – 11 AM,

12:30 PM – 3 PM Birdville High School

9100 Mid Cities Boulevard, North Richland Hills, TX

Follow the Road to the White House with C-SPAN’s political coverage on the C-SPAN networks, C-SPAN Radio, and www.c-span.org.

In Fort Worth, C-SPAN can be seen on channel 25, and C-SPAN 2 can be seen on channel 255.

About Road to the White House

Launched in 1988, C-SPAN’s signature political program, “Road to the White House,” features regular coverage of the candidates, issues and events that shape presidential politics.  C-SPAN’s 2012 election Web site, www.c-span.org/Campaign2012, is a one-stop resource of presidential election coverage and includes streaming video of announcement speeches and candidate events, schedule information and related resources.

About C-SPAN

Created by the cable TV industry and now in over 100 million TV households, C-SPAN programs three public affairs television networks in both SD and HD; C- SPAN Radio, heard in Washington DC and nationwide via XM Satellite Radio; and a video- rich website which hosts the C-SPAN Video Library. Visit http://www.c-span.org/.

WASHINGTON (February 6, 2012) – Fort Worth residents will join the thousands who have toured the C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Bus when it stops in Fort Worth on Wednesday, February 15, on its “Road to the White House” tour, named after C-SPAN’s signature political program.

The Campaign 2012 Bus travels the country to promote and enhance C-SPAN’s extensive resources and political coverage by stopping at major political events such as candidate debates and speeches in early primary states and meeting with voters on the campaign trail.  Additionally, the Bus will tour state capitals, visit community events, and host students and teachers around the nation, giving them an inside look at C-SPAN’s comprehensive educational and political resources.

“With the presidential campaign heating up, this is a great time for C-SPAN to hit the road with the Campaign 2012 Bus,” said Doug Hemmig. “C-SPAN offers a variety of public affairs programming and resources for educators, students, first-time voters, and the general public.  We hope they come on board and check out our interactive, Campaign 2012 Bus.”

Visitors will learn about the following programming and resources via HD TVs, touch screen computers, laptops, and mobile devices:

• C-SPAN’s Campaign 2012 website, including video of candidates and campaign events, information on key state races and the electoral college and ways to follow the social media related to the campaign
• C-SPAN’s in-depth public affairs event coverage
• C-SPAN’s web offerings, including archived video going back to 1987 through C-SPAN’s vast Video Library and Congressional Chronicle
• Many ways to connect with C-SPAN on the go including Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, YouTube, XM Radio, and iPhone and Blackberry apps

The Fort Worth events are in partnership with Charter Communications.

EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 15, 2012:

9 AM – 11 AM

Metro Opportunity High School

2720 Cullen Street, Ft. Worth TX

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Watauga Middle School

6300 Maurie Drive, Watauga TX

4 PM – 6 PM

Boys and Girls Club of Fort Worth

3123 Avenue G, Ft. Worth, TX

Follow the Road to the White House with C-SPAN’s political coverage on the C-SPAN networks, C-SPAN Radio, and www.c-span.org.

In Fort Worth, C-SPAN can be seen on channel 25, and C-SPAN 2 can be seen on channel 255.

About Road to the White House

Launched in 1988, C-SPAN’s signature political program, “Road to the White House,” features regular coverage of the candidates, issues and events that shape presidential politics.  C-SPAN’s 2012 election Web site, www.c-span.org/Campaign2012, is a one-stop resource of presidential election coverage and includes streaming video of announcement speeches and candidate events, schedule information and related resources.

About C-SPAN

Created by the cable TV industry and now in over 100 million TV households, C-SPAN programs three public affairs television networks in both SD and HD; C- SPAN Radio, heard in Washington DC and nationwide via XM Satellite Radio; and a video- rich website which hosts the C-SPAN Video Library. Visit http://www.c-span.org/.

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WASHINGTON (February 6, 2012) – Dallas residents will join the thousands who have toured the C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Bus when it stops in Dallas on Tuesday, February 14, on its “Road to the White House” tour, named after C-SPAN’s signature political program.

The Campaign 2012 Bus travels the country to promote and enhance C-SPAN’s extensive resources and political coverage by stopping at major political events such as candidate debates and speeches in early primary states and meeting with voters on the campaign trail.  Additionally, the Bus will tour state capitals, visit community events, and host students and teachers around the nation, giving them an inside look at C-SPAN’s comprehensive educational and political resources.

“With the presidential campaign heating up, this is a great time for C-SPAN to hit the road with the Campaign 2012 Bus,” said Doug Hemmig. “C-SPAN offers a variety of public affairs programming and resources for educators, students, first-time voters, and the general public.  We hope they come on board and check out our interactive, Campaign 2012 Bus.”

Visitors will learn about the following programming and resources via HD TVs, touch screen computers, laptops, and mobile devices:

• C-SPAN’s Campaign 2012 website, including video of candidates and campaign events, information on key state races and the electoral college and ways to follow the social media related to the campaign
• C-SPAN’s in-depth public affairs event coverage
• C-SPAN’s web offerings, including archived video going back to 1987 through C-SPAN’s vast Video Library and Congressional Chronicle
• Many ways to connect with C-SPAN on the go including Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, YouTube, XM Radio, and iPhone and Blackberry apps

The Dallas events are in partnership with Time Warner Cable.

EVENT:

10 AM -12 PM

J. Erik Jonsson Community School

106 East 10^th Street, Dallas, TX 75203

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas

2907 Linfield Road, Dallas, TX 75216

Follow the Road to the White House with C-SPAN’s political coverage on the C-SPAN networks, C-SPAN Radio, and www.c-span.org.

In Dallas, C-SPAN can be seen on channel 2, C-SPAN 2 on 28, and C-SPAN 3 on channel 6.

About Road to the White House

Launched in 1988, C-SPAN’s signature political program, “Road to the White House,” features regular coverage of the candidates, issues and events that shape presidential politics.  C-SPAN’s 2012 election Web site, www.c-span.org/Campaign2012, is a one-stop resource of presidential election coverage and includes streaming video of announcement speeches and candidate events, schedule information and related resources.

About C-SPAN

Created by the cable TV industry and now in over 100 million TV households, C-SPAN programs three public affairs television networks in both SD and HD; C- SPAN Radio, heard in Washington DC and nationwide via XM Satellite Radio; and a video- rich website which hosts the C-SPAN Video Library. Visit http://www.c-span.org/.

HOUSTON (January 31, 2012) – Comcast today announced the grand opening of its new XFINITY™ Store in Houston.  The 3,200 square foot center is designed entirely around the needs of customers and provides Comcast customers with an opportunity to explore, learn about and interact directly with the latest XFINITY products and services.

The new XFINITY Store in Katy at 517 South Mason Rd is conveniently located and features 55” flat screen TVs and a comfortable seating area.  Customers also can try out some of Comcast’s converged services and popular apps on iPad’s, like the XFINITY TV app.  Kiosks around the store also provide customers with the opportunity to experience XFINITY TV, test drive XFINITY Internet’s speeds, connect with XFINITY Voice service, and try out next generation XFINITY Home Security.

In addition, customers receive personalized service from trained and knowledgeable Comcast Service Consultants and more time-saving offerings, including a self-service kiosk for quick bill pay and a queue system that allows customers to explore and be entertained instead of waiting in line for service.

“We’re proud to provide our customers with a place where they can experience our XFINITY products and services firsthand and check out the latest technology in an interactive environment,” said Doug Guthrie, senior vice president of Comcast’s Houston Region.  “This new model has a more welcoming design, and most important a new attitude as we apply the same mindset of innovation, speed and utility that our customers love about our products to our customer service.”

The XFINITY Store is open Monday through Friday from 9 am – 6 pm and Saturday from 8 am – 5 pm and located at 517 South Mason Rd in Katy.  This store replaces the former Comcast Service Center located at 595 South Mason Rd.

The new store in Katy is the first of four new XFINITY Stores planned for 2012.  Comcast currently has 13 service centers located throughout the Greater Houston area.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq:CMCSA – News) (www.comcast.com) is one of the nation’s leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services. Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nation’s largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers. Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.

Media Contact:

Michael Bybee

O: 713-895-2585

C: 281-605-9658

Movies, Documentaries, Features, Bios, News, Music and Specials Available

PHILADELPHIA – January 31, 2012 – Comcast’s Xfinity is celebrating Black History Month on Xfinity On Demand, XfinityTV.com, Xfinity.com and through the Xfinity TV app available on the iPad^®, iPhone^® and iPod touch^® with special programming to recognize African-American culture and contributions. This February also marks the second anniversary of the launch of Black Cinema on Xfinity On Demand, a year-round offering that features themed movie collections that highlight African-American films, filmmakers and actors.

“We are proud to celebrate Black History Month with a variety of entertaining and educational programs that highlight historic events, timely perspectives and cultural contributions by African-Americans,” said Marcien Jenckes, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Video Services, Comcast.  “This offering is available all month long and we encourage customers to take part in the celebration by watching.  In 2012, we will continue to bring more African-American lifestyle and educational programming designed to entertain, inform and inspire.”

Xfinity’s Black History Month offering is available on Xfinity On Demand, XfinityTV.com, Xfinity.com and through the Xfinity TV app.  Programming features historically-themed movies, TV series, documentaries, biographies of African-American entertainers and artists, news, slideshows and trivia.  Highlights include: The Color Purple; Ray; The Help; Amistad; Roots: The Mini Series, Part 1-6; The Black List: Volume 1-3; MLK: The Assassination Tapes; biographies of Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner; a slideshow featuring the 20 Most Influential African-American Women; and historic trivia.