Commission will advise Harris County to advance equality and better serve residents Harris County, TX (June 6, 2023) — In a 4-1 vote, Harris County Commissioners approved the creation of the County’s first LGBTQIA+ Commission. Commissioner Lesley Briones introduced the motion, calling it an important step toward amplifying the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community and promoting equality in Harris County. “The Human Rights Campaign has declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQIA+ people for the first time in […]
Sen. Cruz Tours UT Tyler Health Science Center
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today toured the University of Texas Tyler Health Science Center in Tyler, Texas. Sen. Cruz toured the Public Health Lab of East Texas and participated in a roundtable with UT Tyler leadership. About the tour, Sen. Cruz said, “Texas is the home of innovators, and I’m proud to see UT Tyler Health Science Center leading the way on the cutting edge of innovative healthcare, and the new medical school training […]
Popular “World Of Bubbles” Children’s Program At Cinco Ranch Branch Library
As part of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge, Fort Bend County Libraries invites children in grades 1 through 5 to a fun, interactive program, “The Wonderful World of Bubbles,” on Wednesday, June 14, beginning at 2:00 and 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Learn about simple math and science and the art of bubbles when Shelly McBubbles creates mind-blowing bubbles, including giant bubbles, […]
Katy Mills Anticipating Large Crowds of Deal-Hunters for National Outlet Shopping Day™
WHO: Thousands of motivated Houston-area bargain-hunters, looking for best-of-the-best deals at a time when most consumers are trying to stretch a dollar. WHAT: National Outlet Shopping Day™, the biggest outlet savings event of the year, with more than 65 Katy Mills retailers, including Aeropostale, Coach Outlet, kate spade new york, Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse, Polo Ralph Lauren, Reebok, Saks OFF 5TH, Under Armour, offering up to 65 percent savings on top luxury, designer, and houseware brands. […]
IDEA Public Schools, Western Governors University Announce Partnership
IDEA students, staff and alumni eligible for $2,500 scholarships IDEA Public Schools has signed a partnership agreement with Western Governors University (WGU), an accredited, online nonprofit university to provide operators the opportunity to pursue multiple paths to higher education and professional development. As part of the partnership agreement, IDEA Public Schools students, staff, and alumni are eligible to apply for the WGU K-12 Partner Scholarship, valued at $2,500. Founded in 2000, IDEA Public Schools is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school […]
AI: Risks & Opportunities
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce presents “AI: Risks & Opportunities” with panelists Dr. Raymond Brown with Houston Community College, Dr. Tony Liao with University of Houston, Pamela Singh with CaseCTRL, and Ben Williams with Velocity Technology Associates. Join us for a discussion on the complex issues about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it can impact your business. This event will take place at the Fort Bend Chamber office on Wednesday, June 28th from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM and […]
Cirque du Soleil returns to Houston with one of its most adored productions
Corteo makes its comeback in Houston from Feb. 28 to March 3, 2024, at the Toyota Center Tickets are available to Club Cirque members starting today, June 5, at 10 a.m. General on-sale starts on June 15, 2024 at 10 a.m. Corteo, the most enchanting arena show to ever be produced by internationally acclaimed Cirque du Soleil, is returning to Houston after six long awaited years. This unique production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, first graced the stage […]
State Library’s Talking Book Program Partners with Austin Public Library to Unveil Braille Enhanced StoryWalk
The Texas Talking Book Program and Austin Public Library (APL) have partnered to create an accessible, braille-enhanced StoryWalk® at APL’s Windsor Park branch. Now open to the public, the StoryWalk® is located at 5833 Westminster Dr. in Austin. A StoryWalk® is a permanent installation incorporating a children’s story that has been deconstructed, with each page displayed separately along a path for participants to read and enjoy. The APL Windsor Park StoryWalk® tells The Three Billy Goats Buenos story […]
Construction Starts on Fire Station in Cross Creek Ranch
The Fort Bend County Emergency Services District #4 has started construction of a permanent fire station within Cross Creek Ranch. Located along W. Cross Creek Bend north of Morgan Spur Road adjacent to Chrysalis Preschool, the 9,715-square-foot facility will have two bays and will house an engine company that is staffed with four firefighters/EMTs around the clock. Estimated to cost $6,746,432, the station is expected to be complete in June 2024. Johnson Development donated the […]