Please join us for the Katy Chapter of AARP meeting Tuesday, April 8th, at Midway BBQ, 6191Highway Blvd., in Katy. The meeting will begin at 6:30 P.M. with a short meeting and announcements. Entertainment will be provided by The Two Man Band (Byron Hunter and Shang Shepard). They specialize in old school Rock,Pop, R&B and Motown. Visitors are welcome. Please allow time to purchase any food prior to the meeting. Hope to see you there.
Education
Young Scientists Recognized Among City’s Best at Regional Science Fair
KATY, TX [March 25, 2025] – Ten of Katy ISD’s budding scientists were recognized for their research and achievement at this year’s Science & Engineering Fair of Houston (SEFH), held last month at the Fort Bend Epicenter. The event celebrates the scientific research of secondary students in life sciences, physical sciences and engineering. SEFH is the regional science fair for Harris County and the surrounding 22 counties, and first and second place winners will advance to […]
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Breaks All-Time Records: 2.7 million Attendees and 10 Record-Breaking Auctions
Record-Shattering Celebration Deepens Commitment to Agricultural Education and Texas Youth MARCH 23, 2025 — HOUSTON — The 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo welcomed 2.7 million guests over the 23-day event, setting an all-time attendance record. This year’s event included nine first-time entertainers, 10 auction records, the induction of Luke Bryan into the Star Trail of Fame, Leon Coffee into the RODEOHOUSTON® Hall of Fame, and was gifted with incredible weather throughout the event. […]
TAROKO USA SWINGS INTO THE HOUSTON AREA WITH TAROKO SPORTS – AN ENTERTAINMENT-FORWARD, ANALYTICS-BASED BATTING CAGE CONCEPT PLANNED FOR KATY THAT WILL HELP TO ESTABLISH THE INTERNATIONAL BRAND’S AMERICAN FOOTHOLD
WHILE BASEBALL IS AT ITS CORE, TAROKO SPORTS WILL ALSO FEATURE ARCADE GAMES, RACING SIMULATORS, MINI BOWLING, ELECTRONIC DARTS, AND ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS ACROSS A MASSIVE INDOOR COMPLEX KATY, TX – March 18, 2025 – Taroko Sports, a brand component of Taroko USA – a wholly-owned subsidiary of TRK Corporation, the largest entertainment group in Taiwan – has announced that it will open the first of a number of planned American entertainment concepts in Katy, TX […]
Baylor University’s Family CARE Project Offers Free Autism Training for Caregivers
“Routine Ready” Program Provides Practical Strategies for Managing Daily Life with Children with Autism; $40 Incentive for Participants Katy, Texas – 12th April 2025 – The Family CARE Project at Baylor University will host “Routine Ready: Practical Strategies for Families of Children with Autism,” a free training session designed for caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The program aims to equip parents and guardians with effective techniques for managing daily routines. Caregivers of […]
Communities In Schools of Houston hosts Soaring to New Heights gala on Wednesday, April 9th honoring Jan Redford, Ph.D.
Event at the Post Oak Hotel raises funds to support students in the greater Houston area WHAT: Soaring to New Heights—Communities In Schools of Houston’s (CIS) annual gala—takes place Wednesday, April 9, at The Post Oak Hotel. Chaired by philanthropists Caroline & Will Brown and Virginia & Cramer Williams, the event honors longtime board member Jan Redford, Ph.D., for 30 years of dedication to CIS. The evening kicks off at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception, […]
Petal To The Metal – Art Car Build Day
Please join Harmony Public Schools Houston North, Texas Childrens Hospital and City Place for our Art Car Build Day. Please see the details below. We hope to see you there! Harmony Public Schools is a Texas-born, Texas-wide public charter school system with more than 60 campuses serving PreK-Grade 12 students in 23 cities across the state, including Greater Houston, DFW, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Waco, Lubbock, Midland-Odessa, Bryan, Beaumont, and the Rio Grande Valley. Harmony’s […]
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AWARDED TEA INTERACTIVE ONLINE LEARNING GRANT
HOUSTON – Harmony Public Schools has been awarded the TEA Interactive Online Learning Grant. This grant will support the implementation of effective interactive online learning models in middle school and high school instruction in United States History, Texas History and English Language Arts. This year out of the 21 school districts granted, Harmony districts comprised of four: Harmony Public Schools Houston West District Harmony Public Schools Houston South District Harmony Public Schools Houston North District Harmony Public Schools […]
Katy ISD Joins Top Districts in Texas (Again) for Shrinking Achievement Gaps
District named to 2024 state honor roll for narrowing achievement gaps KATY, TX [March 21, 2025] – Among just 63 school districts in the state, Katy ISD has once again been named a Texas Honor Roll District, by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP), for its commitment to narrowing achievement gaps. In addition to the district-wide honor, 25 District schools were also named to the 2024 Honor Roll, placing in the elite top 12 percent of eligible […]
COOLEY LAW SCHOOL TO HOST MEET & GREET INFORMATION SESSION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS IN HOUSTON
Register online for the March 24 event for a chance to receive a scholarship over $14,000 WHAT: Cooley Law School will host a Meet & Greet Information Session for prospective students in Houston on March 24 at Houston Marriott Energy Corridor, 16011 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094. Those who pre-register online and attend the Meet & Greet and are later accepted to Cooley will receive a scholarship of over $14,000, and all entrance fees will be waived. The law […]