By Ashley Craig, Navy Office of Community Outreach MAYPORT, Fla. – Petty Officer 1st Class Nia Henderson, a native of Missouri City, Texas, serves aboard USS John Basilone, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Mayport, Florida. Henderson graduated from Thurgood Marshall High School in 2017 and is working toward a bachelor’s degree in business administration at American Military University. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found […]
August, 2025
Local Businesses Invited to Katy ISD Unparalleled Advantage Meeting
Local Businesses Invited to Katy ISD Unparalleled Advantage Meeting Katy, Texas – August 26, 2025 — Katy ISD Partners in Education, in collaboration with the district’s Internal Communications & Marketing Department, will host its second Unparalleled Advantage (UAD) Meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The session will give business owners and community organizations concrete ways to grow their presence in Katy while supporting local students. The Unparalleled Advantage Meeting will showcase how local partners […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation and Demands Documents from Plano ISD Following Antisemitic Incidents
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Plano Independent School District (“PISD”) for permitting and facilitating antisemitic behavior. Reports have indicated that students in PISD have been subjected to biased materials that advance a pro-Palestinian worldview and that school officials have provided “excused” absences to students participating in pro-Palestinian walkouts—effectively making it a school-sponsored anti-Israel activity. “The reports regarding antisemitic activity in Plano ISD schools are alarming and must be swiftly […]
How Automotive Dealerships Can Use Content Marketing to Build Trust and Drive Sales in 2025
In 2025, the car-buying journey has become increasingly digital, with consumers spending more time researching vehicles online before stepping foot in a showroom. This shift has made content marketing one of the most powerful tools available to automotive dealerships. By producing valuable, engaging, and educational content, dealerships can build trust, capture qualified leads, and nurture buyers throughout their purchasing journey. This article explores why content marketing matters for dealerships, the types of content that work best, […]
Statement from Commissioner Lesley Briones on the Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting
“My heart is with the families who lost children and whose children were injured in the horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. As a mother of three, I cannot fathom the intense pain these families are experiencing. As a lifelong Catholic, I am devastated that someone would target children during a back-to-school mass—a sacred time of prayer and community. I pray for these families, and I pray for action from our lawmakers. These […]
Katy Retirees Choosing Houston for Retirement Living
Photo by Centre for Ageing Better Retirement has a way of reshaping how people see geography. A suburb that was once the ideal place to raise a family can start to feel a little too quiet when the kids are gone and the commute no longer matters. That’s what’s happening in Katy, where more and more retirees are deciding Houston is the better place to settle into their next chapter. They’re not turning their backs […]
Libraries Plan Special Celebrations for Network Re-Launch Week
Fort Bend County Libraries is excited to announce the launch of a new, state-of-the-art online network, catalog, and computer/Internet access for library users starting September 2. Library users will once again have access to computers, Internet, and printing, as well as digital collections and traditional services and materials they have come to enjoy over the years – and much more! Special activities and giveaways celebrating the re-launch of the new network are planned at the […]
Coverage for School-Visiting Dogs
Table of Contents Introduction The Role of School-Visiting Dogs Benefits of Having Dogs in Schools Understanding Insurance Needs Types of Coverage for School-Visiting Dogs Risks and Liabilities Involved How to Choose the Right Insurance Provider Case Studies and Examples Resources and Support for Schools The Future of Therapy Dogs in Education Introduction The integration of therapy dogs into educational environments has become increasingly popular, with many schools recognizing their ability to foster emotional well-being and […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Urges Texas Supreme Court to Reverse Flawed, Unprecedented Ruling Protecting Beto O’Rourke
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has made an emergency filing with the Texas Supreme Court following a deeply flawed and unprecedented decision by the newly formed Fifteenth Court of Appeals that puts a hold on a series of thoughtful orders from a trial court that restrained the fraudulent activities of repeat loser, Beto O’Rourke, and protects him from discovery and an upcoming temporary-injunction hearing. “The Fifteenth Court of Appeals has put its finger on […]
CenterPoint Energy celebrates National Dog Day with its gas leak-detecting K9 team
Leak detection K9s find natural gas leaks reported by customers across the Greater Houston area Houston – In honor of National Dog Day, CenterPoint Energy showcased the lifesaving work of its elite gas-detecting K9 team. Holly, Sunday and Gunner are specially trained to identify natural gas leaks and help protect communities across the Greater Houston area. This K9 team detects approximately 60 leaks each week, making them an essential part of the company’s safety operations. […]