Join us at First Metropolitan Church on Sunday, September 28 from 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM in partnership with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center 8870 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N., Houston, TX 77040All donors will receive a FREE pair of exclusive socks! Scan the QR code on the flyer to registerFor details, contact Denice Moyer at 281-896-0313 Let’s come together to give the gift of life!
September, 2025
Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas Returns to the Houston Area with an All-New Alpine Adventure
The beloved immersive holiday experience is back—bigger, brighter, and more magical than ever – at a new location! HOUSTON, TX, (September 11, 2025) — The countdown to holiday magic begins!! Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas, the wildly popular immersive holiday light and adventure experience, is returning to the Houston area this November—this time with a brand-new Alpine Adventure theme AND a new location. Presented by Coca-Cola and produced by Social House Entertainment, Classic Christmas will transport guests to […]
Velcro’s Secret Life Beyond Fastening
When most people think of Velcro, they picture kids’ shoes, winter jackets, or the flap of a bag snapping neatly shut. While those are the everyday uses, Velcro’s story doesn’t stop there. In fact, it plays a bigger role in our lives than we might realize. From helping astronauts in space to keeping hospitals organized, Velcro’s versatility stretches far beyond its reputation as just a convenient fastener. Even small tools like cable management straps show how […]
Katy’s Young Champions: U10 Girls Team Conquers the Nation
A group of talented young athletes from Katy, Texas, recently made their mark on the national stage, competing in the U10 National Championships in Kansas City. The team, comprised entirely of local girls from Katy, showcased their skills and determination against some of the top teams in the country. The girls traveled to Kansas City, ready to take on the best of the best. Despite being up against stiff competition, they demonstrated exceptional teamwork, skill, […]
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock Distributes $1.2 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments
(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for September, 5.3 percent more than in September 2024. These allocations are based on sales made in July by businesses that report tax monthly. Local Sales Tax Allocations – Sept. 2025 Recipient Sept. 2025 Allocation Change from Sept. 2024 Year-to-Date Change Cities $755.2M ↑3.4% ↑4.2% Transit Systems $253.6M ↑6.3% […]
Texas A&M University Caves to Political Pressure, Violating Faculty Rights to Academic Freedom and Due Process
This week’s events are the clearest example yet: We are bargaining away Texas’s future so politicians can have material for fundraising emails and viral social media content. AUSTIN, Texas – This week, Texas A&M University has presented the most startling example yet of the consequences of our state and federal governments’ quest to undermine higher education and weaken academic freedom and freedom of expression on our campuses. It is appalling that a university professor, her dean, […]
University of Houston Energy Students Embark on First-ever Study Abroad Trip
HOUSTON – Food. Culture. People. These are all things University of Houston College of Education Professor Virginia Snodgrass Rangel fell in love with over the two years she lived in and worked remotely from Argentina. Snodgrass Rangel moved to the South American country in 2023 with her husband, who works for Aberdeen, Scotland-based Wood PLC, which has a major presence in Houston as well as in Buenos Aires and other Argentinian cities. After about a […]
Fort Bend County Commissioner Dexter L. McCoy, District Attorney Brian Middleton, & Child Advocates of Fort Bend to Host Press Conference Announcing Child Abuse Prevention Collaborative on Friday, Sep. 12, 2025
WHO: Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Commissioner Dexter L. McCoy, Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton, Child Advocates of Fort Bend President and CEO Ruthanne Mefford, Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan (invited). WHAT: Press Conference Announcing the launch of CAP-C (Child Abuse Prevention Collaborative), a bold, community-driven initiative that brings together local leaders, educators, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and families to make child abuse prevention not just a priority, but a shared responsibility. WHEN: 10:00 […]
Residents Invited to Region-Wide Public Meetings for Houston-Galveston Regional Clean Air Action Plan
Community Feedback Will Shape Air Quality and Climate Action Strategies HOUSTON – The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) invites residents from across the 13-county region to participate in upcoming public meetings for the Regional Clean Air Action Plan. These meetings are an opportunity for community members to share their input on strategies to improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote healthy, resilient communities. H-GAC has already hosted local meetings in communities throughout the region to hear directly […]
Katy ISD Board Work Study Meeting Agenda for Monday, September 15, 2025
OPEN MEETING: 5:00 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Katy Independent School District will hold a Board Work Study Meeting on Monday, September 15, 2025 in the Board Room of the Katy ISD Education Support Complex, 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy, Texas, 77494. The Open Meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. and the public may view the meeting through a free Board Meeting Livestream link at the Katy ISD […]