Rosenberg business owners and residents are invited to join Mayor Kevin Raines at the Central Fort Bend Chamber’s annual State of the City Rosenberg on February 17, 2022. The luncheon will be held at the Rosenberg Civic Center located at 3825 TX-36 from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Mayor Raines will discuss the city’s major initiatives and how they positively impact Rosenberg businesses, residents, and city programs. Raines’ speech will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience. This year’s […]
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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 […]
TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in Aransas Bay
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-30 in Aransas Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. This closing is based on samples recently collected by TPWD showing low abundance of legal-sized oysters. TPWD has worked with the oyster industry to develop criteria for closing areas to harvest. The criteria include parameters for oysters when they fall below certain thresholds based on the abundance of […]
The Importance Of Switching To Environment-Friendly Cleaning Products
Cleaning products contain various chemicals that are not good for the environment. These chemicals can be released into the air, water, soil, and even food if they are not disposed of properly. As cleaning products are used in every home worldwide daily, this poses a significant concern for everyone. In many cases, those with allergies or chemical sensitivities may experience symptoms from exposure to cleaning products even when used in small amounts and seem to […]
7 Ways to Make Your Event More Special
Events are meant to be special occasions. If you’re going to the trouble of throwing an event, you may as well go all out and make it as memorable as possible. Chances are when you throw an event, you will want it to stand out and make an impression. In order to make your event extra special, you need to zone in on the details. Be sure to pull out all the bells and whistles […]
Stay in Touch with Your Loved Ones When Living Abroad: TOP 4 Tips
It doesn’t matter if you’re living abroad for a short while or a longer period of time. You can get affected by homesickness nevertheless. And it’s natural to wish to stay in touch with your loved ones back at home. Luckily, there are many ways to connect with your family and friends even when you’re separated by physical distance. Here are a few of them. Check them out. Find the right platform for communication Modern […]
Ashlon Jackson Of Hardin-Jefferson High School Selected To Play In 2022 Mcdonald’s All American Games In Chicago
The top 48 players will take the court this March for the Games’ 45th anniversary For some of high school basketball’s elite athletes, the McDonald’s All American Games is where aspirations are born, dreams are realized and hype becomes legacy. Becoming one of the final 48 players is an honor unlike any other and this year, a new generation of high school hoopers are set to make their mark on history. Today, McDonald’s announced the final […]
5 Harmony Public Schools campuses named official Texas ‘State Schools of Character’
In total, Harmony now has 13 State School of Character campuses and four National School of Character campuses. Five campuses from Harmony Public Schools were named official Texas “State Schools of Character” Monday for their outstanding efforts in promoting cultures of character in their schools and communities. The awards were announced this week by Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character development in schools. Each year, Character.org certifies schools and districts at the state level that demonstrate a […]
Celebrate Galveston Museum Day Jan. 29-30
Visitors to Galveston will be able to start their new year off with a glimpse into the Island’s storied past during Galveston Museum Day taking place Jan. 29-30, 2022. The event will feature discounted admission to many of Galveston’s museums. Museum Day participants can claim their Be sure to claim your Galveston Museum Day Passports at any participating museums. Collect a total of three stamps and they will receive a free historic coloring book and […]
AG Paxton Releases Border Crisis Guidance to State and Local Law Enforcement, Property Owners, Texans
As Biden’s border crisis grows worse, Attorney General Paxton continues to field inquiries from state and local law enforcement, border-area property owners, and concerned Texans throughout the state. While Attorney General Paxton fights and wins in court to stop the flood of illegal aliens, he also released a guidance packet in response to those most common inquiries, which can be found here. Attorney General Paxton made the following statement: “To my friends and allies in […]
AG Paxton Hosts Border Summit for Twelve Attorneys General
Attorney General Ken Paxton is hosting a two-day border summit for 12 state attorneys general in McAllen, Edinburg, Weslaco and Rio Grande City. Attorney General Paxton invited the attorneys general to witness first-hand accounts of the massive influx of illegal immigrants that are currently affecting, not only Texas, but our entire country. The attorneys general are meeting with top officials from Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and […]