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Good news has delivered by the Harris County Constable’s Precinct 4’s Office along with Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the message is the crime in the Houston Northwest area has been decreasing this year. In the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce’s area, the number of aggravated assaults, burglary of motor vehicles, burglary of businesses and

Are you starting with your own business and looking for a good company to buy a print copier, scanner, or any other essential service? Or do you already run a commercial business and need to replace your print copier, printer etc? We, at Office Systems of Texas, can help. We are a one-stop solution for a

Recently a customer greeted me by saying “Are you guys trying to beat Jimmy Johns?” and I asked politely, “how is that?” and she responded: “well, when we order sandwiches from Jimmy Johns those guys deliver them super-fast”. In another occasion I was talking to an IT person while he was taking me to the

Competition Dance Season 2018 This past weekend was my Daughter’s last dance competition for the year. I am so Proud of my little dancer and how much she has grown over the years and especially this year. She did great on her Solos and All the girls did great on the group dances. This season

VENEZUELAN AREPAS RECIPE DIRECTIONS Pre heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease and heat flat griddle or frying pan on medium high. Add water to a medium bowl. Dissolve sugar and salt in water. You want a mild flavor, not too salty but enough to taste it. Add the Harina P.A.N little by little

Southern girl   I am reading all the time and came upon 8 Things that defines “Southern Hospitality”.   Making your guest feel like family – we aren’t all from Mississippi, Alabama, Texas or Louisiana so why not invite your co-workers, poker group, etc. over for a good meal Good conversation Fun outdoors – BBQ

It is a widely accepted adage that, “The older you get, the faster time seems to go.” But why should aging have this effect? After all, there is the parallel adage that, “Time flies when you are having fun.” But as we age, time flies whether we are having fun or not. So what’s going

One of the most important machines that have been invented by mankind is a copier. Earlier people had to manually copy documents which was time-consuming and quite cumbersome too. So, a copier is definitely a boon to this world, especially for students as well as those who work in offices. This is the reason why

I’m super excited to see that the Astros are off to a good start and it’s awesome to see the Rockets in the playoffs again! Let’s all hope for the best and both these teams bring home another World Championship.

Well thank goodness flu season has passed.  I seriously got sick (no pun intended) of people asking me if I had gotten my flu shot or, had the boys had their flu shot.  Fortunately, none of us have ever had the flu and we are truly blessed for that.  Not that we are immune to

Office Systems of Texas is excited about Konica Minolta’s release of their newest Production Print copier, the AccurioPress C3070. In this latest generation media weight has been moved up to 350gsm, consistent image quality and image registration are now achieved by continuous self monitoring during a production run and the long list of finishing options

Fax machines, printers, scanners, or copiers are essential equipment in one’s office that increases productivity, more efficiency, and enables a smooth workflow. Therefore, any kind of discrepancy or error in the functioning of these machines can really hamper the work in a commercial space. In such a scenario, you should look for reliable repair companies

Earlier this morning, the moon was absolutely radiant. Soft white light reflected off it’s surface. The moon reminded me of an egg, an Easter egg, as appropriate to this Good Friday. As the moon approached the western horizon, the color changed from white to yellow and appeared to grow in size. Tomorrow, Saturday, the moon

Unwanted lines or streaks are printed out on your copies or scanned images! If these lines or streaks are missing from your print jobs and only appear on copies & scanned images then most likely the culprit is the “scan-thru” glass. The scan-thru glass is located either to the left or right of the original

If you are a business owner, you will know how necessary it is to have a copy machine within your office premises. For any kind of business requirement, it is necessary often to get the prints fast. However, if you don’t have the equipment within your office premises, you will always have to send someone

This past year, Houston got some snow, not the usual Icey stuff that falls and is gone by the time it hits the ground, nor the slush that decides to stick around, but this past year we actually got FLUFFY snow that stuck around for a while. I had about two inches of snow on

Are you a budding entrepreneur who has recently set up his/her business in any of the areas like Conroe TX, Houston, Humble TX, Katy TX, Magnolia TX, or Woodlands TX? And, are you looking for documentation of your office papers in the most convenient and cost-effective way? If yes, then you have to think about getting a copier printer for your business immediately. Are you wondering

Work is not where you are. Work is what you get done. The traditional office environment is changing and will continue to do so. We have the freedom to work on the road using our phones, in the park using our tablets or halfway around the world using our laptops. It truly is a digital

“You never get lost on a straight road” Quote on a plaque located on the Bermuda Dunes Bridge at Paradise Valley, next to John Wesley United Methodist Church. Attributed as a favorite saying of Jack Burke, Jr. of Champions Golf Club fame.

POSITIVE MIND POSITIVE LIFE: Quotes: Appreciate where you are in your journey Even if it’s not where you want to be. Every season serves a purpose. Remember that sometimes not getting What you want is a wonderful stroke Of luck. Not everyone is meant to be in your future. Some people are just passing through

Twix Cookies INGREDIENTS • 1½ cups softened butter • 1 cup powdered sugar • 3 cups flour • 1 teaspoon vanilla • ¼ teaspoon salt • 15 oz caramel **See notes • 2 cups milk choc chips • 2 tsp shortening INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees 2. Cream butter and sugar together. Add

I absolutely LOVE to dance, which is truly a passionate hobby of mine that I stumbled upon later in life. It keeps you looking good, it’s a no sweat exercise program where you can also be stylish! Now that’s my type of workout! My dance skills include Detroit Ballroom, Houston Steppers, and Chicago Stepping. I’ve

When February rolls around in Texas, it means it is time for the largest livestock exhibitions and rodeo in the world, The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Started in 1932, the event had approximately 2,000 people attend. Today, the event is visited by over 2.6 million people. The 20 day event also includes a parade,

Today, Monday February 19 is President’s Day or “Washington’s Birthday”, originally the holiday honored President George Washington’s Birthday. As a federal holiday, the Post Office, Banks, Stock Market and most Federal offices are closed today. In Texas, State agencies are closed. George Washington was born February 22, 1732 in what is now Virginia. At the

Today, Friday February 16, Chinese New Year Begins. It is the Year of the Dog. The festival officially begins today and ends March 2nd.

Some people, especially those who have stressful jobs/lives, find ’emptiness’ a necessity. They go on vacation to “Vacate”, empty themselves of stress. Others, who engage more with life in all its forms, find that ’emptiness’ to be a great waste of time/life that could be better used. These souls find being trapped in an all-inclusive

Are you thinking of starting a new business? Then, first of all, you have to purchase some essential office equipment after deciding on the venture. No matter what kind of business you have decided to invest in, there is one thing that is common to all commercial establishments, which is your office equipment. Along with