• Katy ISD Participates in DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27  

    Katy ISD Participates in DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27   

    KATY, TX [April 19, 2024] – The Katy ISD Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for the biannual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Scheduled for Saturday, April 27, this event offers the community a safe and convenient opportunity to dispose hazardous, expired, unused, or unwanted medications. We kindly remind participants not to include needles or sharp objects, and to ensure that liquids are presented in their original prescribed containers. “We extend […]

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  • American Furniture Warehouse Funds Katy ISD Teacher Grants

    American Furniture Warehouse Funds Katy ISD Teacher Grants

    Annual $chool Rewards Program supports Katy ISD Education Foundation   (Katy, TX) – American Furniture Warehouse recently signaled its support of Katy ISD teachers by contributing significantly to the Katy ISD Education Foundation’s Inspiring Imagination teacher grant program. This year’s donation of $28,120 brings AFW’s three-year total contribution to more than $100,000, making them a leading Katy ISD Education Foundation supporter. “Our vision for The Katy ISD Education Foundation has always been to unite our […]

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  • Katy ISD School Board Election Voting Information

    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

    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

    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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5 Ways and Sources for Startups and SMEs to raise debts

For most of the organizations, its bloodline is its wealth and its funding power. The need for both depends on the situation and the essence of the business because it can either be short- or long-term. A lot also depends on your business structure as to whether you registered a private company or opted for LLP registration in India. For instance, a one-person company cannot raise funds via equity option. Therefore, it is only possible […]

Understanding Four of the Most Common Types of Football Bets

Football fans are getting ready for the upcoming season, and those hoping to bet on games are consulting their favorite Super Bowl betting websites to learn about their wagering options. There are several ways one can bet on football games. Here are four of the most common types of football bets. Betting straight-up remains popular. In this type of bet, only one question counts: Did your team win the game? For example, if you bet […]

First-of-its-Kind Magazine for Champions to Launch in October

Bo Porter, CORE Magazine Founding President and CEO

Former MLB player, coach and manager, acclaimed author and philanthropist at the helm HOUSTON, TEXAS, July 15, 2020 – Bo Porter Enterprises today announced the approaching launch in October 2020 of its newest venture, CORE Magazine. The announcement was made by Marquis “Bo” Porter, founding president and chief executive officer. CORE, an acronym for Champions Of Real Excellence, will premiere as a quarterly digital publication with print-on-demand capabilities and is expected to reach millions of […]

Participate In Libraries’ Book Clubs From Home

Book lovers don’t need to let COVID-19 social distancing keep them from sharing their opinions and feelings about books with other readers. Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will offer a different format for book-club meetings this summer – all book-club meetings will take place online through Zoom so that readers can interact with others in real time and participate from the comfort and safety of home! Fort Bend County Libraries’ book clubs represent a wide […]

Texas White-tailed Deer Hunters Can Look Forward to a Favorable 2020-21 Season

AUSTIN – Well distributed and timely precipitation across much of Texas in the spring, along with positive long-term growth among the state’s white-tailed deer population, has set the stage for a favorable 2020-21 hunting season. Spring rains allowed many regions of the state, including South Texas, Edwards Plateau and areas west to recover from last year’s very dry fall and winter, leading to an abundance of quality forbs and shrubs, both of which are critical […]

Sen. Cruz Applauds Trump Administration Action To Counter Putin’s Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

Vows to move forward with bipartisan legislation to provide administration broadest possible authorities to counter Russia’s attempts to evade U.S. sanctions HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement today in response to the announcement by Secretary of State Pompeo that the United States considers Russian energy export pipelines in Europe, including the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, subject to sanctions under the Countering America’s […]

Sen. Cruz in Washington Examiner: Biden’s Plan Would Undermine US Energy Independence

‘If you need more evidence that Democrats have abandoned the hard working men and women of this country, look no further than Biden’s out of touch energy plan’ HOUSTON, Texas – Following the rollout of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s “clean energy” proposal, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today slammed the $2 trillion plan to “transform” the American blue-collar economy into a “green” economy at the expense of hundreds of thousands of good paying jobs. WATCH: Democrats […]

Sen. Cruz in Washington Examiner: Biden’s Plan Would Undermine US Energy Independence

‘If you need more evidence that Democrats have abandoned the hard working men and women of this country, look no further than Biden’s out of touch energy plan’ HOUSTON, Texas – Following the rollout of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s “clean energy” proposal, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today slammed the $2 trillion plan to “transform” the American blue-collar economy into a “green” economy at the expense of hundreds of thousands of good paying jobs. WATCH: Democrats […]

Houston Chamber Choir enhances popular podcast, “With One Accord,” with new episodes and hosts  

The Choir brings beautiful choral music to the public twice a week Houston, July 15, 2020 – The GRAMMY® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir continues to air its popular podcast, “With One Accord,” which brings beautiful choral music to the public as people still navigate the “new normal” of the COVID-19 pandemic. Begun in March, the podcast, which the Choir considers a “one-stop show for choral joy,” now airs weekly at noon CDT on Monday and Friday. […]

DPS Reminds Texans to Take Extra Safety Precautions as Summer Heat Continues to Blaze Across the State

AUSTIN – As the dog days of summer continue and temperatures across the state top triple digits, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind all Texans to take extra safety precautions, as the heat can pose an increased danger for at-risk populations — including children and the elderly — particularly in vehicles. “We know extreme temperatures place children at a greater risk for injury, and even death, when they are left unattended […]