Is THCO Better Than Delta 9 THC? What exactly is THCO? THCO is another name for tetrahydrocannabinol acetate or THC-OA. It is a synthetic analog to delta-9 THC. It means that it does not naturally occur in cannabis plants. THCO is produced by acetylation of THC (delta 8, or delta 9) and THCA. Is THCO Better Than Delta 9 THC? Yes. It’s about three times more powerful than THC. It requires a small amount of […]
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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 […]
Fort Bend County Fair Talent Contest Entries OPEN
Do you have talent? The 2022 Fort Bend County Fair is seeking entries for the Talent Contest. Earn yourself some cash and bragging rights if you have the most talent. Entries of all kinds are being accepted. The competition is open to anyone who has musical, vocal, dance, or any other skill set. Musical instrument or an accompanist is allowed. Contestants can be from all over, including surrounding counties. It is your chance to shine […]
Fort Bend County Fair Jr Royalty Registration Begins
Royalty is back! The Fort Bend County Fair’s Jr Royalty Pageant will return to our Fair on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Entries are being accepted now as part of the Fair’s Jr. royalty tradition. The Fort Bend County Fair will crown the Fair Prince & Princess, Fair Duke & Duchess, and Jr. Fair Queen. The 2022 Fair Prince & Princess contests are open to boys & girls ages 4-6 years old. The Fair Duke & […]
Katy Independent School District Announces Its Policy For Providing Free and Reduced-Priced Meals
Katy Independent School District announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. A copy of the policy may be viewed at www.squaremeals.com. Children living in households whose income are at or below the federally approved levels, based on household size, may be eligible for meal benefits. Transfer students approved for the program from another school district may either complete a Katy ISD application or […]
AG Paxton Supports SCOTUS Petition to Protect Jurors, Defend Federal Death Penalty Statute
Attorney General Paxton joined a Kentucky-led amicus brief to support Ohio’s petition for certiorari with the Supreme Court in the capital case Shoop v. Cunningham, No. 21-1587. The Cincinnati-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit adopted a view of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA) that encourages harassment of jurors sitting in judgment on capital punishment cases because it invites evidence that impeaches the jury’s deliberations, which is both vague and inadmissible. The amicus brief argues that courts have long acknowledged the need to protect jurors from […]
Houston-area teachers receive pay increase from Harmony Public Schools
Harmony Public Schools teachers in Houston, Cypress, Katy and Sugar Land will receive an increase in base salary next year. The Harmony Executive Board earlier this summer voted unanimously to provide a a $1,000 pay increase for all Houston-area employees currently on the teacher pay scale, as well as an additional $500 increase for those with an existing teacher certification. The move increases the minimum salary for certified Harmony teachers in Greater Houston to $59,000. […]
Fighting The Affordable Housing Crisis In Houston
NACA Houston Event Next Week Bringing Help For Low- To Moderate-Income Home Buyers Across Texas The nation’s largest HUD approved non-profit homeownership and advocacy organization, NACA, will bring help for thousands of potential homeowners in the Houston area and across Texas next week who have been shut out by the affordable housing crisis. NACA’s Achieve the Dream event will take place for four days, August 4-7, at Green House International Church (200 W. Greens Rd, Houston, TX 77067). The […]
DAV, RecruitMilitary® host San Antonio All Veteran Job Fair at San Antonio Shrine Auditorium
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the San Antonio All Veterans Job Fair at San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, July 28th from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. EDT. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More than 55 employers actively seeking the unique talents of America’s veterans will be on-site representing a range of industries, from construction to medical to administrative and logistics, with career […]
Cruz, Scott, Lummis Introduce Resolution Affirming the Historic Definition of a Recession
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), have introduced a resolution to cement the historic definition of an economic recession. Historically, an economic recession has been defined as two consecutive negative quarters of GDP growth. About the resolution Sen. Cruz said: “The Biden White House is undertaking an Orwellian effort that ignores history in order to try to redefine the actual definition of the term ‘recession’ in […]
Cruz Co-sponsors Texas Coastal Spine Authorization Act
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is co-sponsoring legislation to authorize the construction of the coastal barrier protection system, which would mitigate the impact of major hurricanes and other significant water events in and around the Texas coast—and the vast petrochemical industry that surrounds it. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced the Senate companion to U.S. Rep. Randy Weber’s (R-Texas) legislation. About the bills Senator Cruz said: “In Texas, we know how destructive storms and natural disasters […]