By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday night approved Texas Ranger Joel “Noe” Diaz Jr. as Katy’s fourth police chief. Diaz will be sworn in as chief Monday afternoon at City Hall. Diaz Discusses Goal to Grow Department Diaz said he hoped to make the police department “a little friendlier,” and that his top priority would be officer retention. He said he wants to see the department grow because the Katy community is growing. […]
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Old Fashioned English Language Skills – Reading & Writing – De-emphasized in Public ED; But Still the Path to Academic & Professional Success
By George Scott Project Director, Academic Equity Advocates * PAID ADVERTISING Correct grammar usage. Which is it? Old fashioned; needless waste of time; not worth the effort? A skill set that will help your child the rest of his or her life in a work environment or higher education. A key goal of Academic Equity Advocates is to help parents help their children succeed in public education, with a particular focus upon English Language skills otherwise […]
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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 […]
Safety a Top Priority During Spring Break
(Houston, TX) – The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management is urging residents to keep safety a top priority as they head out for Spring Break. Drivers need to obey all traffic laws and use extra caution as enhanced law enforcement efforts will be in effect, watching for drunk drivers, speed and seat-belt violators. If you are traveling during the Spring Break holiday: Do not drink and drive. Buckle up everyone in […]
Classic Chevrolet presents The Exchange Club of Sugar Land’s 32nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Friday, April 26, 2019 from 5:30pm to 8pm at Fluor Corporation cafeteria, 1 Fluor Daniel Drive, Sugar Land.
This fundraiser supports local non-profits including Child Advocates of Fort Bend, Fort Bend County Women’s Center, Texana Center for Autistic Children, Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, Fort Bend Council on Substance Abuse, Crime Stoppers, YMCA, ESCAPE Family Resource Center, Literacy Council of Fort Bend and many others. It also supports Exchange Cooperative Community Service Projects like Santa’s Exchange which provides thousands of gifts for underprivileged children. This year we have NINE local law enforcement agencies and firefighter teams competing […]
Inaugural Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market Spring SpectacularArriving April 2019
WHAT: Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, the most anticipated holiday shopping event of the year, will be tempting shoppers with something new and special in April 2019: Nutcracker Market Spring Spectacular. This new, three-day event will host 160 merchants from across the country – bringing with them a full assortment of unique seasonal items, apparel, accessories, gourmet food and home décor to welcome the warmer weather and celebrate the spring and summer holidays. WHEN: April […]
Post-Holiday Job Losses, Benchmark RevisionsTo Blame For Typically Weak January Hiring
(HOUSTON) The Houston area shed a little more than 44,000 jobs in January after accounting for post-holiday seasonal layoffs and annual revisions to the way employment figures are calculated, according to data released today by Workforce Solutions. Only the Financial Activities sector, which includes banks and insurance companies among others, showed growth during the month, adding a modest 300 jobs. “Typically, January will see a big drop in employment due to those two factors,” explained […]
DPS Reminds Texans of Free Tool to Keep Communities and Schools Safe
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding all Texans to do their part to keep our communities and schools safe by reporting suspicious activity or behaviors that may indicate ongoing or future criminal or terrorist activity through the iWatchTexas mobile app. To help promote the app and encourage the public to use this valuable tool, DPS has partnered with the Texas Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Texas School Safety Center, Texas Education Agency and Regional Fusion […]
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn on Nominations of Brown and Starr as U.S. District Judges in Galveston, Dallas
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today released the following statements after President Trump nominated Jeff Brown to fill a judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Galveston, and Brantley Starr to fill a judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Dallas: “I was happy to recommend Brantley and Jeff to the president,” Sen. Cruz […]
DPS Offers Safety Tips for Spring Break
Also Reminds Texans to Skip the Trip to DL Offices AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans to make safety a top priority this spring break. Increased traffic often accompanies spring break, and drivers are urged to obey all traffic laws and use extra caution when driving over the next few weeks. DPS Troopers and various local law enforcement across Texas will be enhancing enforcement efforts during spring break, watching […]
Dark chocolate, heart healthy or heightened hype?
Delicious. Delectable. Decadent. Oh, how we enjoy chocolate goodies! The sweet treat is a palatable paradise. Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween—holidays oozing with multi-colored wrappers containing the exciting elixir. Chocolate hearts. Chocolate bunnies and eggs. Chocolate candy bars. Chocolate goes to the cinema. “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory” is a popular book and movie with a chocolate theme. An eccentric chocolatier owns a magical chocolate factory and seeks an heir. Willy, a young boy with […]
It’s cheaper to live in a cave
Plumbers, electricians, carpenters, heating and cooling workers, and skilled laborers are necessary, but expensive. And so are tree-trimmers. And carpet installers. As I’ve said many times—profit is not a dirty word. But I expect you to make a fair profit when you work for me. And do not price-gauge just because you can during an emergency. While I understand that you have a life, a spouse, kids, a dog, and need to charge more when […]