Harris County – With temperatures across Harris County expected to fall below freezing this weekend, the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office encourages residents to practice heating safety. Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths but can be prevented by following a few fire safety precautions. “Space heaters can be dangerous if not used properly,” said Harris County Fire Marshal Laurie L. Christensen. “With winter weather approaching Harris County, we encourage everyone […]
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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 https://academicequityadvocates.com 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 […]
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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 […]
Texas General Land Office Currently Accepting Application From Fort Bend Homeowners Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
FORT BEND COUNTY- Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced that The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is currently accepting applications from Fort Bend County homeowners whose homes were impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Although the program is designed primarily for low-moderate income homeowners, all homeowners are encouraged to apply. The program provides assistance for the following: Repairing and rehabilitation homes Reconstruction Improving a damaged home so that it is stronger against natural disasters Elevating homes above flood […]
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Gov. Abbott, Texas Delegation Urges White House to Protect Hurricane Harvey Recovery Funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), Governor Greg Abbott, and Texas members of the U.S. House of Representatives today sent a letter to President Trump urging him not to use any federal funds already appropriated for Hurricane Harvey recovery for any other purpose. “We strongly support securing the border with additional federal resources including tactical infrastructure, technology, ports of entry improvements and personnel,” they wrote. “However, we are strongly opposed to […]
Sen. Cruz: The American People Have a Right to See a Department of Justice That Is Committed and Faithful to the Constitution and the Law Regardless of Political Party
Participates in confirmation hearing of William Barr to be the United States Attorney General WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned William Barr during his confirmation hearing to be United States Attorney General. There, Sen. Cruz asked about the rule of law, the First Amendment, and religious liberty, among other topics. Sen. Cruz’s full line of questioning may be viewed here. Excerpts are below. Sen. Cruz: […]
Sen. Cruz: Every Child Deserves Access to an Excellent Education
Sens. Cruz, Scott and colleagues introduce bipartisan resolution declaring January 20-26th as ‘National School Choice Week’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today introduced a bipartisan resolution declaring January 20, 2019 through January 26, 2019 as ‘National School Choice Week.’ Sen. Cruz secured the Student Opportunity Amendment as part of the historic tax reform bill passed in 2017, which expanded 529 College Savings Plans to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition for public, private, and religious school students, and is the most far-reaching federal school choice […]
New Fulshear Katy business opens – SPICK & SPAN TRASH CANS
We clean stinky bins so you don’t have to! Fulshear Katy, Tx resident Adam Gregory wants to clean your trash cans! SPICK & SPAN TRASH CANS is a new Fulshear Katy business that will come to your home and clean your trash cans, making them safe to handle, sanitized and free of bacteria, keeping insects and rodents away, deodorized and pleasant to keep in your garages. SPICK & SPAN TRASH CANS opened for business on […]
Olson Rejects White Nationalism And White Supremacy
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted 424-1 on a resolution rejecting white nationalism and white supremacyfollowing recent comments by Rep. Steve King (IA-4): “Hatred, intolerance and racism have no place in our community, our country or in the U.S. House of Representatives. Our Founding Fathers sought to create an America that is welcoming and accepting, where citizens are entitled to equal rights, are […]
Master Naturalist Program – Dark Sky: Save the Night by Debbie Moran & Steve Goldberg
Thursday, February 7 6:30 PM social, 7 PM program Rosenberg Civic Center, 3825 Texas 36 South, Rosenberg Life on Earth depends on natural darkness. Deborah Moran received the International Dark-Sky Association’s 2017 award for education of government officials about outdoor lighting issues. Her Houston neighborhood became the first inside city limits allowed to install low glare fully shielded decorative streetlights. Others nearby have followed. For several years, she has been concerned about Houston’s choice of high glare white LED […]
Katy ISD Accepting Nominations for Elementary #42
KATY [January 15, 2019] – Katy Independent School District is now accepting nominations for the naming of Elementary #42 which is located at 2602 Winchester Ranch Trail in Katy, TX. This elementary school will provide relief to neighboring campuses and communities that are experiencing fast growth. Individuals interested in submitting a name should review the Katy ISD Board Policy CW (LOCAL) for facility naming guidelines and submit a completed Elementary #42 Naming Form, found on the Katy ISD School and Facility […]
H-GAC Announces Our Great Region Award Winners
Awards Recognize Outstanding Local Community Initiatives The Houston-Galveston Area Council announces the third annual Our Great Region award winners, recognizing outstanding local projects advancing goals and strategies identified in the Our Great Region 2040 plan. Our Great Region 2040 is a high-level plan focused on making the Gulf Coast region a better place to live, work, and succeed, as defined by measurable goals, by the year 2040. Five local governments and organizations received awards across five categories, demonstrating innovative […]