Missing Person — Debbie Pratt—Harris County Sheriff’s Office 2507-03788 The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 68-year-old missing female, Debbie Pratt. Please share her information through your social media and help bring Ms. Pratt home. The missing person’s flyer for Ms. Pratt is attached. Anyone with information regarding Ms. Pratt’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Missing Person’s Unit, at 713-274-9270, Crime Stoppers at 713-222 […]
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Royal ISD Officially Welcomes Dr. Megan Pape as RISD Superintendent
BROOKSHIRE, TX — In a unanimous 6-0 vote during a special board meeting held on Wednesday, July 9th, the Royal ISD Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Dr. Megan C. Pape as the next Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Pape will become the first Hispanic female to serve as Superintendent in the history of Royal ISD. Dr. Pape succeeds outgoing Superintendent Mr. Rick Kershner, who expressed confidence in the district’s future under her leadership. “Dr. […]
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Ben Rosado: A Handyman Whose Clients Trust Him to Get The Job Done Right
For well over a decade, Katy homeowners have discovered that Ben Rosado is an outstanding example of a high-quality handyman who can help them plan and implement from simple repairs to more complex remodeling projects that allow them to restore quality of life in their homes within a range of budgets and a long history of customer satisfaction. A native of New York, Rosado pursued community college training in the carpentry profession right out of high school. […]
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Sue West Personal Journey to Elite Personal Injury Attorney
The West Law Office 738 S. Highway 6, Suite 180, Houston, TX 77079 281-347-3247 www.houstonpersonalinjury.law Sue West Personal Journey to Elite Personal Injury Attorney Sue West owner of the West Law Office, PLLC. did not follow a traditional, straight-line path on her journey to becoming a recognized and successful personal injury attorney. She has helped her clients obtain significant awards for financial damages imposed upon them wrongfully by others ranging from individuals to corporations. With […]
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Katy ISD Collects 11 Boxes of Prescription Medication on DEA Take Back Day
KATY, TX [April 30, 2024] – On Saturday, April 27, the Katy ISD Police Department hosted the biannual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event at the district’s Law Enforcement Center. Community members were encouraged to actively participate in drug prevention by taking advantage of a convenient service to safely dispose of prescription medications that were potentially dangerous, expired, unused, or unwanted. With the support of the community, the Katy ISD Police Department collected a total […]
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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 […]
Harris County Constable Precinct One Alan Rosen warns of Hill County flood scams; criminal investigation underway of schemers
HOUSTON – Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen warned donors who step up for good causes to be wary of scams in the wake of tragedy like the recent flooding in the Texas Hill Country. A Houston family has yet to have a service for their loved one, and many other flood victims have not been recovered, but scammers are at work, Rosen said. “We have launched an investigation into a case in which […]
Houston Police Department Missing Person Alert!
The Houston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 78-year-old missing male, Donald Snider. Please share his information through your social media and help bring Mr. Snider home. The missing person’s flyer for Mr. Snider is attached. Anyone with information regarding Mr. Snider’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Houston Police Department at 832-394-1840 and refer to incident number 904864-25.
BBMA Cinco Ranch Students Selling Lemonade to Support Childhood Cancer Research
Big Blue Marble Academy Cinco Ranch’s students will be hosting a fundraiser for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation on Friday, July 11 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. The community is invited to enjoy refreshing lemonade, purchase handmade bracelets and other fun goodies – all while helping young learners make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer. The event is entirely student led — with young learners making the promotional posters and bracelets to sell. At the event, […]
TRA Launches Restaurants Respond to Help Flood Victims, Federal Advocacy Wins, and More
Hello, friends. It’s hard to imagine it’s been less than a week since devastating floods hit communities from Kerrville to San Angelo, with many in between. Our hearts are broken for every family who has been impacted. There are simply no words to heal the hurt that’s hit so many of our fellow Texans. I want to assure you that the Texas Restaurant Association and the Texas Restaurant Foundation are going to do all we […]
Crash Games Are Bringing a Fresh Wave to Katy’s Online Casino Scene
Online gaming in Katy and Fort Bend County is changing. And no game represents this shift better than the rising popularity of crash games. So let’s take a closer look at what crash games are and why they are taking off in communities like Katy. These high-speed and adrenaline-pumping games are gaining the attention of both casual and seasoned players. They offer a different kind of risk-reward thrill than traditional experiences. With their simple design […]
Commissioner Lesley Briones Partners with Harris County Public Library to Host Free STEM Event
Commissioner Lesley Briones, in partnership with the Harris County Public Library and the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, invites families to visit the Curiosity Cruiser as it tours Harris County Precinct 4. The Curiosity Cruiser is a state-of-the-art mobile library fleet that provides children with access to books and exciting educational programs. As a former teacher and mother of three young daughters, Commissioner Briones understands the importance of access to free and engaging educational opportunities. […]
FAA Issues Temporary Flight Restriction Over Hill Country Search Area
AUSTIN – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) for counties in the Texas hill country where search operations are taking place following recent flooding. This TFR restricts aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, from operating without permission. UAS pilots must coordinate with the controlling agency listed. Since the search efforts in Kerr County and beyond create an ongoing operation with a high volume of aircraft operating in […]
Secretary Rollins Continues to Expedite Federal Disaster Assistance for Central Texas Flood Victims
(Washington, D.C., July 10, 2025) – In response to the catastrophic flooding across Central Texas, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins continues to direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) activation of comprehensive disaster response and recovery resources. USDA personnel across regional, state, and county offices are working to support impacted residents, agricultural producers, and communities with emergency response efforts, recovery resources and guidance, and long-term recovery assistance. “As a native Texan, this disaster […]
Secretary Rollins Terminates Biden’s Racial and Gender Discrimination in USDA Programs
Washington, D.C., July 10, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published a final rule removing requirements for the use of discriminatory racial and gender preferences in USDA programs when these requirements are not required by an act of Congress. The Biden Administration weaponized USDA programs to willfully discriminate on the basis of race and gender. This was found to be unconstitutional by a Federal District Court and no appeal was filed, clearly […]