Most children look forward all year to Halloween, and even with COVID-19, it can still be special and safe for them with some creativity and pre-planning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say traditional trick or treating, where […]
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Dine Out and Help Out Galveston Non-Profits
Encore! Dine Out for Charity event is extended through Oct. 11 GALVESTON, Texas (Sept. 25, 2020) – Thanks to Tropical Storm Beta, Dine Out for Charity got a slow start. However, in recent days, participating restaurants report wide community support for the event […]
Giant Salvinia Rebounds on Lake Athens and Lake Gilmer
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) confirmed the resurgence of giant salvinia on Lake Athens and Lake Gilmer following surveys on each waterbody. “The return of giant salvinia to these lakes is disappointing but not surprising,” said John Findeisen, leader for […]
The Houston Symphony announces October concert programs
The Houston Symphony announces October concert programs for its Classical, Bank of America POPS, and BBVA Family Series as in-person performances for subscribers and weekly livestreaming to ticketed home audiences continue. The lineup offers such audience favorites as Haydn’s Piano […]
Cross Creek Ranch Plans October Home Tour
(Fulshear, TX – Sept. 24, 2020) — Cross Creek Ranch is opening to the public in October during the Cross Creek Ranch Cruisin’ Home Tour. Visitors are invited on a home tour designed with social distancing in mind. Tour maps […]
Participate In Libraries’ Online Book Clubs From Home
Book lovers don’t need to let COVID-19 social distancing keep them from sharing their opinions and feelings about books with other readers. Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will offer an online option for book-club meetings this fall – all book-club […]
Texas to Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 26
AUSTIN – This Saturday, Sept. 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF), and Texas hunters and anglers are encouraged to invite others to join them in their outdoor adventures. Whether it is a child or grandchild, friend, co-worker, neighbor or […]
Libraries Host Online Activities For Young Adults, Teens in October
This fall, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will offer fun, online programs specifically designed for high school-age teens in grades 9 through 12. The programs will be either live-streamed via Zoom/WebEx or pre-recorded videos. Registration is required for the live-streamed […]
TPWD Asks for Public Input on Monarch Butterfly Conservation License Plate Design
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will be launching a new conservation license plate to raise money to help conserve monarch butterflies and other native Texas, non-game, at-risk species. The public is invited to vote for their […]
Essentials You Need to Have When Camping
There is nothing more relaxing than sitting around a campfire, burning marshmallows with family, friends, or with your special someone before closing the night by snuggling into your comfy blanket. Whether you’re feeling to spend some time with nature or […]
