GRAMMY Award to be on display at event WHAT: Houston Chamber Choir presents the 2020 gala themed ?Take Flight! ? An Evening of Wanderlust Awaits? to celebrate and honor the remarkable accomplishments of the Choir?s founder and artistic director Robert Simpson. Serving the Houston music and arts community for more than 25 years, Robert Simpson has changed the landscape of choral music locally while receiving national and international recognition. Party-goers will enjoy a New Zealand travel-inspired evening, complete […]
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Academic Equity Advocates Gives You Tools & Advice to Become Effective Academic Advocates for Your Children; We Will Help You Level the Playing Field
By George Scott * 281-818-7872 Project Director, Academic Equity Advocates * ghscott2050@aol.com http://www.academicequityadvocates.com Let’s take the YES part of the answer because the State’s and the Texas Education Agency’s three decades of compromising the integrity of its student testing and accountability systems means this: The State’s failure to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about its ethically deprived and historical academic deception and grade-level-corruption in performance standards affects most parents […]
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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
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
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 […]
How Guys Can Improve the Quality of Their Lives
No matter where you currently are in life, it’s never a bad idea to strive to be better. Improving the quality of your life can help in reducing stress while improving your confidence, self-esteem and relationships. Luckily, there are many things you can work on to begin improving how you live and getting rid of daily challenges that you continue to face. Take Control of Your Finances Financial difficulties are common among guys, especially those […]
How is an Auto Glass Made?
Glass was introduced to the market more than 7000 years ago in Egypt, yet it was found in its natural state back in 3000 B.C. Nowadays, glass is manufactured from different ceramic materials all over North America. The main components that go into forming and shaping glass are oxides. Glass is a very versatile material that is used in hundreds of applications. It is also an important contributor to a lot of industries. The manufacturing […]
5 Good Reasons Why You Should Play Bingo Online
You may have been a bingo hall player for years, but have you tried online bingo yet? Online bingo has some distinct advantages over playing in a hall. If you’ve been on the fence about giving a try, here are some things to think about. Play anywhere and anytime The primary benefit of online bingo is convenience. As long as you have your computer or smartphone near you, you can play bingo with people from […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Issues Statement on the Texas Economy
“The fundamentals of the Texas economy remain strong. The agency is monitoring weakness in financial markets, including commodities and energy markets. We have been tracking revenues carefully since markets began to soften. “Certainly, Texas has exposure if oil prices remain depressed for a sustained period of time, and slowdowns in economic activity related to the COVID-19 outbreak could also be a headwind. We are still only six months into the current budget cycle, however, and it […]
City to Participate in Great Texas Warrant Roundup
By George Slaughter Katy will be a participant in the 2020 Texas Great Warrant Roundup. The program is a statewide warrant enforcement effort to find and arrest citizens with outstanding warrants for not paying or resolving overdue their traffic tickets with any Texas state court. To encourage case resolution, the Katy Municipal Court has arranged a safe harbor court date to enable all individuals with outstanding warrants to clear their cases without fear of being […]
Diagnostic Imaging Devices Market to Record CAGR 5.2% Increase in Revenue By 2020
According to a new market report published by Persistence Market Research “Global Market Study on Diagnostic Imaging Devices: Asia-Pacific to Witness Highest Growth by 2020,” the global diagnostic imaging devices market was valued at USD 26,477.1 million in 2014 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2014 to 2020, to reach an estimated value of USD 35,793.4 million in 2020. The global diagnostic imaging devices market is growing at a moderate rate owing to the increasing prevalence of […]
Soccer Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo Earned More from Instagram than For Playing in 2019
Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese soccer star and a household name all over the world earned a staggering $47.8 million in 2019. With fabulous earnings being common to top of the line sportspersons, nobody would have blinked at this figure had it not been for the fact that it was more than what CR7 got paid to play for his team, Juventus. According to a Hopper study, the Portugal national captain earned a whopping $975,000 per […]
Cirque du Soleil Commissions Colorful Alegría-inspired Mural in Midtown
Photo Credit: Ama by Aisha Houston, TX (March 6, 2020) – Cirque du Soleil has partnered with Mr. D 1987 and Midtown to add a new public mural on the wall next to the Little Woodrow’s off Brazos Street in Midtown. Local artist Mr. D 1987 has created the colorful mural which was funded in part by the City Initiative Grant through the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs and Houston Arts Alliance and was commissioned by Cirque du Soleil. Inspired by […]
Get Help Creating A Resumé At Library Program
Individuals creating a resumé for the first time or updating an existing one can get hands-on help at a special “Resumé Workshop” at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library on Monday, March 23, from 12:15 to 1:30 pm, in the Computer Lab of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Learn the basics of putting together a resumé. Those attending this informal program will receive one-one-one help formatting a resumé and will receive […]