(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is joining other unclaimed property administrators to celebrate the fourth annual national Unclaimed Property Day tomorrow, Feb. 1. “I am proud to have returned more than $3 billion to Texans since becoming Comptroller, including a record $422 million last fiscal year,” Hegar said. “These achievements are a testament to the hardworking folks in our Unclaimed Property Division. We are committed to finding new and innovative ways to improve efficiency and […]
January, 2025
Nutrition and Food Services Dept. Harvests Texas’ Top Award Highlighting Locally-Sourced Food
KATY, TX [January 31, 2025] – Katy ISD’s Nutrition and Food Services Department reaped the Texas Department of Agriculture’s “Cream of the Crop” award for the state’s 2024 Farm Fresh Challenge. This represents a “best of the best” award and continues Katy ISD’s legacy of supporting and promoting the region’s agricultural heritage. Held each October, the Farm Fresh Challenge encourages school districts to celebrate locally-grown foods, share their value with students through educational activities and promote […]
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Kicks Off Cookie Season with Cookie Mega Drops in Houston Area
HOUSTON, Texas (Jan. 21, 2025)—Witness the teamwork and excitement as volunteers unload 18-wheelers full of more than 3.7 million boxes of delicious cookies and load hundreds of troop vehicles during the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) Cookie Mega Drop events held across the Houston area beginning Jan. 29 through Feb. 5. These structured events are crucial in helping thousands of Girl Scouts prepare for the first day of this year’s highly anticipated cookie […]
Fort Bend Leadership Forum Class of 2026
The Premier Leadership Program in Fort Bend County The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s, Fort Bend Leadership Forum (FBLF), is excited to announce we are accepting applicants for the Class of 2026. Our Title Sponsor for the Class of 2026 is Audi Sugar Land – A Sewell Company. As the premier leadership development program in the region, FBLF was designed to prepare for the community needs that demand the involvement of informed citizens. The FBLF […]
Flavor Packed Duo. Double The Fun. Two Must-Attend Katy Culinary Events: Brunch After Dark and Katy Taste Fest
Katy, TX – January 27, 2025 – Since its inception, Haute Tastings has envisioned Katy Taste Fest to bring together food lovers to experience the diverse flavors that Katy has to offer. This year, attendees can again look forward to 30+ restaurants, live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, a large Kids’ Zone, and get ready for not one, but two incredible foodie events. Brunch After Dark and Katy Taste Fest are set to showcase the best of […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Fights to Stop Taxpayer Funded “Gender Transition” Operations for Incarcerated Criminals
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton joined an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit to prevent a District Judge from mandating that taxpayers fund “gender transition” surgeries for inmates in a state prison. “Taxpayers should not be forced to fund dangerous and experimental procedures for prisoners based on radical gender theory. On his first day in office, President Trump signed an Executive Order to end this kind of nonsense,” […]
Tips Assist Authorities in Capture of Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the arrest of two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Jrdon Joe—who is also this month’s featured fugitive—on January 28, and Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Marcos Alonzo on January 18. Crime Stoppers rewards will be paid in both arrests. Jrdon Mykel Joe, 23, was taken into custody in Houston. Following up on tip information, DPS Criminal Investigation Division […]
Lifelong Safety For Your Dog: Registering And Maintaining Your Pet’s Microchip
Ensuring the lifelong safety of your dog involves more than just daily care and training—it extends into thoughtful measures like proper identification and consistent monitoring. One of the most effective ways to secure your pet’s safety is through registering and maintaining their microchip, a process that can be supported by modern technology like a gps collar for dogs. Proper registration of your dog’s microchip and understanding its benefits will give you peace of mind and […]
Texas Center for the Book Launches New Lone Star Libraries Series
Austin, TX – Lone Star Libraries is a new quarterly series of articles and videos from the Texas Center of the Book at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission that showcases and celebrates exceptional libraries across Texas. The first feature spotlights The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University in San Marcos. The Wittliff Collections are both an archive and a museum. The Collections celebrate the cultural heritage of Texas, the Southwest and Mexico, in […]
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones, Houston Parks Board Start Construction on First of Three New Trail Projects
Projects will add or enhance 4.4 miles of trails along the Brays Bayou Greenway HOUSTON – January 30, 2025 – On Tuesday, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones and Houston Parks Board (HPB) were joined by Mayor John Whitmire and community members to celebrate the start of the construction of new trails and amenities along the Brays Bayou Greenway near Meyerland. Over the next three years, HPB will construct three connected projects along the Brays […]