Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) continues to serve neighbors in need at nearly the same level as during the height of the pandemic. Inflation is hitting families still struggling to recover from the pandemic hard, and they are turning to NAM for help. Eviction rates are now at their highest since the pandemic. Data from a tracking project by Eviction Lab shows the top eviction hotspots in the Houston-Galveston region are within NAM’s service area. Families are […]
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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 […]
Harris Health Ben Taub, LBJ Hospitals Receive National Heart, Stroke Recognition
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital received national recognition for its heart and stroke care from the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. Additionally, Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital also received national recognition for its heart resuscitation program. The recognitions reflect Harris Health System’s elite status for providing life-saving treatment and care to heart and stroke patients. “Receiving these national recognitions for our outstanding heart and stroke care are clear indications of the […]
DPS Increases Enforcement to Keep Roads Safe on July Fourth
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will be initiating two traffic safety campaigns during the holiday weekend looking for people violating traffic laws from Friday, July 1, through Monday, July 4. “Our nation’s freedom is something worth celebrating, and I encourage everyone to do it in a responsible way,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “This includes being mindful of our state’s traffic laws and being courteous of other drivers on […]
AG Paxton Proud of His Agency’s Work in Support of Religious Liberty Win at the U.S. Supreme Court
Attorney General Ken Paxton celebrated a major win for religious liberty as the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of Coach Joseph Kennedy’s claim against a school district that fired him for engaging in public prayer after football games at Bremerton High School in Washington state — sometimes including athletes who wished to participate. The school district claimed that Coach Kennedy’s on-field prayers violated the First Amendment. In October 2021, Attorney General Paxton and […]
AG Paxton Launches Investigation Into Walmart for Potentially Deceiving Texans About Opioids
Today Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) to Walmart for potential violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) relating to the promotion, sale, dispensing, and distribution of prescription opioids. Walmart is required to report documentation of orders from January 2006 to the present to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and all Texas state agencies in Texas. OAG is investigating whether Walmart improperly filled prescriptions for controlled substances and whether Walmart failed […]
Why Now May Be A Good Time To Invest In Insurance
It’s no secret that the insurance industry has been through a lot in recent years. Hurricanes, floods, and wildfires have all taken their toll, both on the industry and on consumers. But despite these challenges, now may be a good time to invest in insurance. Here are six reasons why: 1) Medicare Even as the insurance industry faces challenges, there are good reasons to invest in medical insurance. One of the biggest reasons is Medicare. […]
Reasons Why Aluminum is the Best Metal for Your DIY Projects
The two commonly used options for DIY projects are steel and aluminum. However, when it comes to the most preferred option, aluminum beats steel owing to its advantages for DIY projects under the sun. In addition, aluminum is versatile, making it more famous in DIY business, home repairs, and improvements. Whether you are using aluminum sheets, planks or tubes, this choice is one of the most effective ones you would make while purchasing metal for […]
7 Things to Know Before Choosing an Online Course
Online courses have become increasingly popular since the 2020 pandemic, and many students now prefer these online courses over on-premise classes. Whether or not you should opt for online education as a college student depends on many factors. To understand whether online courses will add to your knowledge or not, you should critically compare their pros and cons in comparison to your learning approaches. If you don’t want to miss the learning advantages of online […]
Why hasn’t VR taken off?
Not many people are regularly strapping on a headset and plunging themselves into a virtual world. VR use remains niche, despite countless predictions that the technology would be mainstream by now and many are scratching their heads, wondering why we’re not all living in a Ready Player One scenario. Betting on progress Many people have experienced VR and there are several venues for Katy residents to try out the technology, with Zero Latency Houston just […]
What are Summer Fridays and are they Good for your Business?
Improving productivity is something that all business owners should be concerned with. The traditional thinking here is that the more hours we work, the more wealth we’ll generate. But there are considerable flaws in this approach, since long hours tend to correlate with poor productivity. Do the summer months affect productivity? These flaws are especially prevalent during summer, when you might find yourself staring longingly out of the window when you’re really supposed to be […]