HOUSTON – The kNOw Poverty summit, scheduled January 16, 2020, will explore innovative ways faith communities can and do assist individuals and families in moving from poverty to greater economic sustainability. Presented by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on the University of St. Thomas (UST) campus, the engaging workshop will feature keynote speaker Dr. Donna M. Beegle, president and founder of Communication Across Barriers. The poverty expert, life-changing speaker and recognized author inspires […]
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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 […]
Veterans services organizations sought to apply for grants
AUSTIN, TX – Grants supporting veteran services are available to eligible non-profit organizations and government agencies from the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC). The application deadline for 2020 FVA grants is October 25, 2019. For detailed instructions on how to apply, click https://www.tvc.texas.gov/grants/apply/. Additionally, a webinar on how to apply may be viewed at https://www.tvc.texas.gov/grants/ . Past grants to organizations ranged from $15,000 to $500,000. Hear grant recipients explain how FVA grants help their missions at https://bit.ly/2mbbOEn . […]
Katy ISD Celebrates Grant Recipients
2019-2020 Inspiring Imagination Teacher Grant Recipients Honored by Katy ISD Board of Trustees (Katy, Tx) – The Katy ISD Board of Trustees recently honored the more than 350 Katy ISD teacher recipients of the Katy ISD Education Foundation’s Inspiring Imagination teacher grant program. Grants for the 2019-2020 school year were awarded to teachers at forty-two Katy ISD campuses. Grant activities range from weather station tools to 3D printers, drums to virtual reality goggles – all […]
Sen. Cruz: By Coming Together We Can Reform the Air Traffic Control System and Ensure Americans Can Always Be Flying
Delivers introductory remarks as chairman of hearing to examine modernizing the Air Traffic Control System WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, today is chairing a hearing on “Improving Air Traffic Control for the American People: Examining the Current System.” Today’s hearing is the first in a series of hearings Sen. Cruz will be chairing to examine the current state of the United States’ Air Traffic […]
Dr. Enrique García Peña Now Offering Services In Wharton
Richmond, TX…OakBend Medical Group’s Dr. Enrique García Peña, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, will be seeing patients in Wharton on Tuesdays. He will be located in the offices of Dr. Marc Marconi, 10119 US 59 Hwy. Dr. García Peña was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He received a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Chicago and a master’s degree in Medical Sciences and Research from Boston University after which he returned to Puerto […]
Texas Comptroller Continues Good for Texas Tour: Cybersecurity Edition
(SAN ANTONIO) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is highlighting the impact of Texas colleges and universities in the fight against cybercriminals as he continues his Good for Texas Tour. Today, Hegar is touting the cybersecurity programs at The University of Texas at San Antonio as well as the university’s National Security Collaboration Center (NSCC), a national leader in cybersecurity education and research. “Texas ranked third among states in the number of cybercrime victims and second in the […]
Taking the Mystery Out of Diabetes
A Diabetes Conference will be presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fort Bend County, Mamie George Community Center, UT Physicians and Oak Bend Medical Center. The Conference will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2019 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Mamie George Community Center, 1111Collins Road, Richmond. Topics include Diabetes 101, New Diabetes Medications and Diabetes and Heart Disease. The conference will conclude with a demonstration of healthy recipes. Dianne Gertson, County Family […]
One Day Only! 56th Annual Houston Slavic Heritage Festival September 29, 2019
The 56th Annual Houston – One-Day – Slavic Heritage Festival is only days away. This is an amazing opportunity to get together with the Czech, Croatians, Polish and Ukrainians for one day, in one place and be enveloped by the rich traditions of the Slavs! This unique indoor festival brings the Slavic community together in a celebration rich in heritage, traditions, food, music, dance and accomplishments through their cuisines, custom beers, music and displays. Walk into […]
Oakbend Medical Center Holds Fall Prevention Lunch ‘N Learn
Richmond, TX…OakBend Medical will hold a Fall Prevention Lunch ‘n Learn on Thursday, September 26, 2019. The program will be held from 12:00pm-1:00pm in the OakBend Medical Center Conference Center, 1705 Jackson Street, Richmond. Included in the event will be:: Recognizing risk factors for falls Identifying Strategies/resources to reduce risk of falls Learning how physical therapy practitioners can help reduce risks To attend this event, please RSVP to Kelley Drabek at 281-341-2874 or email […]
Olson Statement on Nancy Pelosi Support of Impeachment Inquiry
Washington, DC—Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today issued the following statement in response to the announcement by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) that she supports initiating an impeachment inquiry of President Trump regarding a phone conversation he had with the President of Ukraine: “In their tireless zeal to reverse the outcome of the 2016 election, Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats have renewed their chorus of calls to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Trump. With their talk […]