(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.01 billion in May, 4.5 percent more than in May 2023. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the […]
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Sen. Cruz: ‘Immensely Proud of Bipartisan Push to Secure Presidential Permits’ for Texas Bridges
WASHINGTON, DC –Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today issued the following statement after President Biden issued presidential permits for new and expanded bridges in Eagle Pass, Laredo, and Brownsville, as a […]
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Recognizes Gold Award Achievements During Mental Health Awareness Month
HOUSTON, Texas (June 3, 2024) – Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) announced the remarkable achievements of Gold Award recipients who promoted mental health awareness within their communities. New research by the Girl Scouts of USA reveals that most girls ages 5 to 13 experience […]
Record Number of Katy ISD Teams Represent District at Global Finals
KATY, TX [June 3, 2024] – Katy ISD is proud to share that a record number of teams – 16 in total – represented the District at the Destination Imagination 2024 Global Finals, held May 22-25 in Kansas City, Missouri. Teams […]
15 Houston-area bars/restaurants offer special “Periwinkle Cocktail” from June 4th – July 4th with $1 going to The Periwinkle Foundation in support of Iron Bartender competition/fundraiser in September
HOUSTON, TX (June 3, 2024) – The Periwinkle Foundation announces Iron Bartender 2024, a two-fold premier bartender competition that raises funds for the nonprofit organization. From June 4 – July 4, 15 bartenders across the city of Houston will create and feature […]
Unlocking the Power of Coupons: Your Ultimate Guide to Saving Big
Coupons are a great way to save money on your everyday purchases. Whether you’re shopping for groceries, clothing, or household items, using coupons can help you stretch your budget and get more for your money. But if you’re new to […]
Shop Like a Pro: Insider Tips for Stress-Free Shopping
When it comes to shopping like a pro, planning is key. Before you head out to the store or start browsing online, take some time to plan your shopping trip. Your plan should start with making a list of items […]
Plastic Free EcoChallenge
July 1 – 31, online Plastic pollution now contaminates the deepest trenches in the ocean, the highest mountain peaks, and even the air we breathe. Microplastics have been found in human blood, lungs, breast milk and placentas. Plastic has entered […]
ENTRIES SOUGHT FOR LIBRARIES’ PHOTO CONTEST
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) is seeking entries for its “We Are Fort Bend” Photography Contest. Amateur photographers of all skill levels are invited to enter original, photographs that portray the culture, nature, people, and places of Fort Bend […]
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church to hold ribbon cutting ceremony for The Garden, a youth community center at Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Thursday, June 6 at 11 a.m.
WHAT: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Garden at Gethsemane United Methodist Church in the Sharpstown/Gulfton area of Southwest Houston. This new community center will holistically serve youth and young adults ages 11-24 […]
