Saturday July 31st, 2021 with Widely Viewed, Nationally Renowned TikTokers ‘DadWiggies,’ Prizes, Food, Backpack Giveaways & More Exclusive Furniture will also be giving away 200 high-end back packs for those in attendance, with ‘Meet & Greet,’ live entertainment, giveaways, furniture discounts, & more In an effort to keep the community engaged, Sam Zavary and Exclusive Furniture (where low prices live) are hosting ‘Part 2’ of the 3 part series of the ‘Back to School’ or […]
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Katy ISD School Board Election Voting Information
Early Voting Set for April 22 – April 30 KATY, TX [April 18, 2024] – It’s election time! This year, voters have the opportunity to elect two Katy ISD Board of Trustees for Positions 6 and 7. Early voting will be conducted each weekday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. beginning Monday, April 22, 2024 and ending on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. A special Saturday early voting will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Election […]
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Seven Lakes High School Boys Soccer Clinches State Championship
KATY, TX [April 16, 2024] –Seven Lakes High School etched their name into the history books over the weekend, winning the boys’ soccer 6A State Championship, solidifying their status as a dominant force in Texas high school sports with a second consecutive state title. The thrilling victory showcased the talent, dedication, and teamwork of the Spartans’ soccer program, filling their school community with immense pride. In an electrifying match on Saturday, the Seven Lakes High School […]
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Former Katy ISD Board Member Advocates Judicial Takeover of Texas Education Agency
By George Scott This story constitutes paid advertising on The Katy News Website https://academicequityadvocates.com With the relaunch of the Academic Equity Advocates website, our new focus is ‘laser guided’ on five specific objectives: Issue a direct plea to civil rights attorneys and groups to organize and launch a federal lawsuit seeking at least a two-year judicial takeover of the Texas Education Agency regarding the TEA’s student testing and accountability systems. Abolish the STAAR testing […]
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CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH FREE ACTIVITIES AT LACENTERRA AT CINCO RANCH
Guests to enjoy live music, crafts, giveaways and more during the celebration KATY, Texas., (April. 10, 2024)—LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, an outdoor lifestyle shopping center, is gearing up to host an Earth Day celebration, free and open to the public, on Friday, April 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Heritage Square. “We are incredibly fortunate to have LaCenterra tenants, local businesses, and municipalities participating in our Earth Day celebration this year, helping spread awareness […]
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Miller Career & Technology Center SkillsUSA Teams Advance to National Competition
KATY, TX [April 10, 2024] – Following a rigorous four-day state tournament held in Corpus Christi last weekend, the outstanding efforts of six Katy ISD students were rewarded with first place honors, securing their participation in the 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. These exceptional students have dedicated themselves since the start of the school year to refine their skills, and they are excited to proudly represent Katy ISD on a national stage at the upcoming […]
Red Snapper Season Closes in Federal Waters Aug. 5
The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters will close at 12:01 a.m. Aug. 5. State waters out to nine nautical miles will remain open with a four fish daily bag limit and a 15-inch minimum. Under an agreement between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), TPWD can establish the opening and closing of the red snapper fishery in federal waters off Texas. TPWD uses a […]
Heroes of the Coast Guard Livestream Event – You’re Invited!
The Coast Guard Foundation will honor the Coast Guard’s proud legacy of service and highlight its heroes from across the Nation with the inaugural Heroes of the Coast Guard livestream event on the 231st birthday of the Coast Guard, August 4, 2021, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT. Please share this event with fellow colleagues and your audience. Any and everybody is welcome to view the livestream event! To download the Coast Guard Foundation President, Susan […]
Geosynthetics Market projected to reach US$20.8 Bn by 2023
The competitive landscape of the global geosynthetics market is fragmented with the presence of several international and local players, says Transparency Market Research (TMR). Some of the prominent players operating in the global geosynthetics market are TenCate Geosynthetics, Officine Maccaferri S.p.A., GSE Environmental, Inc., Low & Bonar PLC and NAUE Gmbh & Co. KG. Officine Maccaferri S.p.A, GSE Environmental, Inc. and TenCate Geosynthetics accounted for the majority of share in year 2014. Significant rise in number of […]
Claiming for 179D to Get Substantial Tax Benefits
It was a joyous day for professionals in the construction and engineering field when the 179D was passed. Although the challenges of American politics have produced little bipartisan agreement, Congress recently agreed on something: if your work involves energy-efficient design and engineering, your business may qualify for a very substantial tax deduction. The United States government has recognized the AEC industry’s unmistakable driving impact on the future advancement of our local communities, energy infrastructures, and even […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston announces winners of 2021 Junior Youth of the Year
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) announces that Vivian Jimenez of the Johnny Mitchell Club in Galveston has been named Junior Youth of the Year, (YOY) with second place going to Kalub Ramirez of the Richmond Rosenberg Club and third place awarded to Mia Gomez of the Havard Club, located in the Houston Heights. All three winners received new tablets, while Jimenez also got to enjoy a special cupcake party with her fellow […]
Back-to-School Survey: 39% of Teens Feel They Are Behind Educationally Due to the Pandemic, Many Believe Permanently
Junior Achievement Survey Also Shows Teens Needing Emotional Support from Adults and Individual Attention from Teachers to Help with Learning A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research firm ENGINE Insights shows that nearly 2-in-5 (39%) feel that they are behind educationally because of the pandemic. Of those, more than a third (37%) feel they are behind permanently. The survey also found that in addition to attending school in-person and interacting […]
Toyota ShareLunker Program Produces Hundreds of Thousands of Big Bass Offspring in 2021
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Toyota ShareLunker Program is experiencing a banner year in its goal to create, bigger, better bass in Texas. After obtaining 18 successful spawns from 19 of the 23 13-pound or larger Legacy Class fish loaned to the selective-breeding program in 2021, the department’s hatchery staff produced 271,872 fingerlings to benefit Texas public waters. “We are thrilled with the number of ShareLunker offspring produced this year, and we couldn’t have […]
Renting vs. Buying Your Church Chairs
Churches have a lot of expenses, and while donations pour in, there are often expenses that are too costly to justify. One of those expenses is purchasing pew chairs for church when first building a congregation. It may be more cost effective to rent rather than buying chairs, but how can you know the right choice for your church? Downside of Renting vs Buying Renting has the benefit of having a lower upfront cost for […]
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Enrolling Patients for Project Lifesaver
By George Slaughter The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office is enrolling patients with cognitive disabilities in a program designed to help caregivers find them should they accidentally get lost. In the Project Lifesaver program, patients with cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer’s, autism or dementia wear a wrist or ankle transmitter that gives a tracking signal. If that patient goes missing, the caregiver notifies the sheriff’s office, who can then send a deputy to pick up […]