WHAT: Houston Methodist West Hospital is hosting “A Night of Positively Pink,” a breast cancer awareness celebration. Women and their families are invited to meet women’s health specialists, receive breast health information. Houston Methodist West is committed to bringing awareness to our community on the importance of breast care. The goal is to remind every woman to be proactive about their health and to schedule their mammogram screenings. WHERE: LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, located at 23501 […]
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Sen. Cruz: The Progress We’ve Made is a Testament to Texas’ Can-Do Spirit
Discusses recovery priorities at Greater Houston Partnership State of the Senate; surveys flood damage in Katy KATY, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today participated in a Q&A with Marc Watts at the Greater Houston Partnership State of the Senate 2017. There, Sen. Cruz discussed his priorities for storm recovery, fundamental tax reform, and health care reform, among other topics. When asked about his priorities for recovery, Sen. Cruz highlighted the bipartisan support for […]
Harris County Fire Marshal Announces Fire Prevention Week Theme
Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out! Harris County – The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office, in coordination with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), announces this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” This year’s message works to better educate the public about the critical importance of developing a home escape plan and practicing it. Fire Prevention Week is October 8-14, 2017. “Developing and practicing a home escape plan […]
Local Student Enrolls at Earlham College
RICHMOND, Ind. – Gyasi Anglade, an Earlham College first-year and son of Dionne and Donald Anglade of Katy, TX, enrolled at Earlham College. Earlham is a selective, liberal arts college in Richmond, Indiana. Engaging students with a changing world, Earlham is dedicated to the development of effective ways to integrate international perspectives in education. The College offers 40 majors in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Earlham graduates are well prepared for further study; nearly half of Earlham alumni graduating in the last 10 years enrolled […]
Cinco Ranch FBLA Takes on Nationals
By: Shreya Budhiraja This past summer, sixteen members of the Cinco Ranch High School FBLA chapter competed at the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California. To qualify for this prestigious competition, members had to participate and place in their respective competitions at the district and state levels. These hardworking students prepared and practiced for numerous competitions and presentations including E-Business and Business Plan. Cinco Ranch FBLA members had the opportunity to hear keynote speakers, national […]
First Service Credit Union Hosting Donation Drive for Houston Food Bank
HOUSTON, October 12, 2017 – First Service Credit Union is hosting a donation drive collecting food and supplies to help replenish the Houston Food Bank and assist with their disaster relief efforts. The Houston Food Bank has been overwhelmed as Houston residents struggle to recover from Hurricane Harvey. The massive storm struck the Texas coast on August 25 and brought with it record rainfall and flooding that displaced an estimated 32,000 people in southeast Texas and directly impacted thousands more. More […]
DPS Highlights School Bus Safety Efforts
AUSTIN – In conjunction with National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 16-20), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging Texans to comply with laws prohibiting drivers from passing school buses. During this period, DPS Highway Patrol Troopers will be looking for drivers who violate the law. It is illegal to pass any school bus that is stopped and operating a visual signal – either flashing red lights or a stop sign. “Motorists should […]
Katy-Based Northwest Petroleum Holds Second Annual Charity Classic Golf Tournament
Proceeds Benefit Blind and Visually Impaired Clients of The Lighthouse of Houston HOUSTON, TX, Oct. 11, 2017 – Nearly 150 golfers participated in Katy-based Northwest Petroleum’s (NWP) second annual Charity Classic Golf Tournament October 6 at the BlackHorse Country Club in Cypress, raising $131,000 to benefit The Lighthouse of Houston, a nonprofit education and service center dedicated to assisting blind and visually impaired people to live independently. The Lighthouse – the largest private agency of its kind […]
Katy Area Retired Educators (KARE)
On October 4, 2017, Katy Area Retired Educators (KARE) held their first meeting, after Hurricane Harvey, at Midway Barbeque with Aaron Alejandro as their guest speaker. Mr. Alejandro is the Executive Director of the Texas FFA Foundation who shared with the retirees “You may be Retired, but your Voice is Not”. Many thanks to Midway Barbeque who has graciously agreed to host KARE meetings until the Merrell Center is restored. KARE’s next meeting will be […]
Hello KBA Members and Friends!
Hard to believe that the 4th quarter of 2017 is already here and the Holiday Season is almost upon us once again. It’s been a challenging year for many individuals and businesses in our community but let’s work together to finish the year strong and make this a year to remember the good things, count our blessings, and not dwell on the bad! Please Save the Date for our next Katy Business Association lunch on Wednesday October 25th at […]