Personal loans are a nifty way to finance almost anything you want because they are flexible loans. If you want to finance a new car, a wedding, or a vacation, personal loans can help you finance it. However, just because they are flexible, convenient, and easy to get doesn’t mean that they are always the best choice. Also, they are not necessarily the cheapest option out there. This is even worse if you have bad […]
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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 […]
How to Open a Marijuana Dispensary in the USA?
If you are looking to open a marijuana dispensary in the USA, then you need to be aware of the financial and legal requirements. You also need to consider the social and security implications of opening such a business. In this blog post, we will provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision about whether or not opening a marijuana dispensary is right for you! Marijuana in the USA The […]
How To Recognize Financial Hardship in Life
Financial hardships can happen to anyone without warning. It’s safe to say millions of people all around the world have learned this simple but harsh lesson, especially after COVID-19 tested the global economy over the last two years. Some of the most common signs of financial hardship include accruing debt, not being able to afford what one was able to before, falling behind in rent, to name a few. If you find yourself facing a […]
Danielle Wright Joins the Katy Area Economic Development Council Board of Governors
Woman-owned Construction Company President Proudly Serves the Tri-County Area KATY, Texas, April 7, 2022 — The Katy Area Economic Development Council has welcomed Danielle Wright and her unique perspective as the president of a woman-owned construction company to its board of governors. Wright founded Right Choice Development and Construction in 2016, located in Katy, Texas, and is also a member of the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council, the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), […]
Friends Of Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library Host Spring Book Sale
The Friends of the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library will host a Spring Book Sale on Saturday, April 30, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, in the Annex next door to the library, which is located at 8100 FM 359 South in Fulshear. People who love books, people who love bargains, and people who need to get rid of some spare change will find a lot in common at the book sale, where they will discover adult and children’s books, […]
BlueSprig Pediatrics Provides Tips on How to Support Siblings of a Child with Autism
April is Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month, the ideal time to raise awareness of all aspects of the condition, including how to support siblings of a child who has autism. “When a child has autism, it may require a great deal of a parent’s energy, time, and focus. As a result, siblings may feel as though they are overlooked and develop other negative feelings. If these feelings are not addressed, they have the potential to […]
April is State Parks Month at Whole Earth Provision Co.
For the 11th year, Whole Earth Provision Co. will celebrate April is Texas State Park Month by hosting a fund drive supporting Texas State Parks. The Texas-based travel, adventure and nature store will give all funds gathered at its seven Texas store locations to help finance day-to-day operational expenses, including enhanced visitor programs, park trail maps and facilities maintenance. “For the past two years, our Texas State Parks have been more important than ever to […]
A.D. Players To Perform “The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe” At George Memorial Library Outdoor Amphitheater
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will present a performance by the A.D. Players of “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” on Saturday, April 23, beginning at 10:30 am, at the Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater at George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond. This theatrical adaptation is based on the book of the same title in C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia children’s book series. In the story, an old house in rural England becomes the home […]
Igloo Continues Its Sustainability Mission With The Release Of An ECOCOOL® Edition Of The Bestselling Trailmate Cooler
Today, Igloo — in another big step in its mission to become the most environmentally friendly cooler company on Earth — released the all-new ECOCOOL® Trailmate, an eco-friendly edition of the bestselling, all-terrain wheeled cooler now made with post-consumer recycled plastic. The ECOCOOL Trailmate expands upon a collection of previously released ECOCOOL styles and can be purchased now at igloocoolers.com/ecocool. “We’re charging full speed ahead in our mission to become the most environmentally friendly cooler company […]
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $867 Million in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $866.5 million in local sales tax allocations for April, 27.9 percent more than in April 2021. These allocations are based on sales made in February by businesses that report tax monthly. LOCAL SALES TAX ALLOCATIONS (April 2022) Recipient April 2022 Allocations Change from April 2021 Year-to-date Change Cities $551.5M ↑26.5% ↑20.8% Transit Systems $186.4M ↑27.9% ↑22.0% Counties $52.3M […]