H&W Day Shines Spotlight on Local Health & Wellness Businesses, Highlights Career Opportunities (SUGAR LAND, TEXAS) April 16, 2024 – The Central Fort Bend Chamber’s Workforce Development Division hosted their 2nd annual Health and Wellness Day presented by Wharton County Junior College at the University of Houston Gessner College of Nursing in Sugar Land on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. More than 350 students from Lamar Consolidated ISD and 20 local businesses participated in the event. […]
Education
Harmony School of Excellence Sugar Land Middle to Compete in Largest Student Rocket Contest in the World
[SUGAR LAND] – Harmony School of Excellence Sugar Land Middle has qualified to compete in the annual American Rocketry Challenge (TARC) national finals. The middle school team is one of 100 teams from across the country, and the only team from Sugar Land, competing to claim the title of National Champion on Saturday, May 18 at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia. More than 5,000 students from 922 teams from across the country participated in this year’s competition and […]
Girl Scouts learn about bees, birds to earn badge
After spending a recent Saturday morning learning about birds and bees, the girls in kindergarten through third grade talked of going home to do their homework. For the Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts, that homework meant hanging the bird feeder and the home they made for bees and then recording what the birds eat over the next six days. They recycled plastic bottles for both projects in the session taught by Fort Bend County Master […]
DAV, RecruitMilitary® host San Antonio Veterans Job Fair
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the San Antonio Veterans Job Fair, April 25 from 11:00am – 3:00pm at Sam Houston Community Center. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More than 40 employers actively seeking the unique talents of America’s veterans will be on-site representing a range of industries, from construction to medical to administrative and logistics, with career […]
Harmony Public Schools Hosts Job Fair
Harmony Public Schools, the largest STEM-focused charter public school network in Texas, is hosting a job fair in Sugar Land. The career fair will be held 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Harmony School of Innovation – Sugar Land, located at 13738 Old Richmond Rd. Sugar Land, Texas 77498. Applicants are encouraged to bring copies of their resume. Pre-screening/interviews will take place on-site. Walk-ins are also welcomed. Candidates may preview current […]
Poultry 101 Workshop
Thought of having backyard chickens to get your very own eggs, or do you have youth perhaps in 4-H or FFA interested in learning all about poultry? Register now for Part 2 of our 6-Part Landowner Series: Poultry 101 This workshop is a valuable learning opportunity for both adults and youth thinking about raising poultry or for anyone looking to brush up on basics! You can learn how to get started, network with others and […]
HCC Foundation to Honor Trailblazing Leader Dr. Ruth Simmons at 2024 Gala
HOUSTON, TX (April 17, 2024)—The Houston Community College (HCC) Foundation will honor Dr. Ruth Simmons, former educator and New York Times best-selling author, at the Foundation’s 2024 Gala on Saturday, April 20, at the Hilton Americas. Proceeds raised at the gala, “Where Dreams Take Flight,” will be dedicated to supporting areas of greatest need and furthering the success of HCC students. Along with Dr. Simmons, attendees will hear from HCC Chancellor Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D., and […]
Royal Teacher of the Year
Greetings, Falcons! Royal ISD celebrates instructional excellence each May at the annual Royal Teacher of the Year & Special Awards Banquet. Pictured are a few of the recipients finding out about their awards. Congratulations to each award recipient and thank you to each of them for their dedication and commitment to “Investing in our Tomorrow”! This year’s honorees are: Kenadi Jackson Teacher of The Year (ECC) Laura Ruggless Teacher of The Year (RES) Dorian Pineiro Rivera Teacher […]
Birthing a Brighter Future: Introducing the Harris County Maternal Health Bill of Rights
Empowering Harris County Families through Maternal Health Rights HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is excited to announce the launch of the Harris County Maternal Health Bill of Rights (MHBoR), an essential resource for community members and healthcare providers. Every family deserves a safe and joyful experience during their journey of parenthood. However, this is not always the case, as some birthing persons face the most devastating outcomes. The 2023 Maternal and Infant Health Report reveals that […]
Seven Lakes High School Boys Soccer Clinches State Championship
KATY, TX [April 16, 2024] –Seven Lakes High School etched their name into the history books over the weekend, winning the boys’ soccer 6A State Championship, solidifying their status as a dominant force in Texas high school sports with a second consecutive state title. The thrilling victory showcased the talent, dedication, and teamwork of the Spartans’ soccer program, filling their school community with immense pride. In an electrifying match on Saturday, the Seven Lakes High School […]