Sugar Land, TX – January 22, 2025 – Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land (MBSL) was honored to host a select group of 10 young drivers this past Saturday for their exclusive Teen Driving Experience at MSR Houston. The complimentary program immersed the teens in a wide variety of activities, ranging from in-class learning to hands-on training in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Students were guided by professional instructors including former Pro-Indy Racer Kory Enders through critical safety maneuvers, accident-avoidance […]
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Final Winter Storm Enzo Update: More than 99 percent of CenterPoint Energy customers maintained power through extreme winter weather; Company deactivates emergency operations center
CenterPoint crews and contractors continue working to restore the remaining customers out As of noon today, CenterPoint Energy deactivated its Emergency Operations Center and returned to normal business operations Company urges customers to heed local officials’ warnings to stay off roads when possible, to help prevent potential accidents and outages Houston – Jan. 22, 2025 – Following the historic Winter Storm Enzo and an overnight hard freeze, CenterPoint Energy shared Wednesday that approximately 99 percent of […]
Attend the next Landscape Success class because it’s on Zoom and you can watch and learn from the comfort of your home
You don’t have to worry about driving in wintery weather to attend the next Landscape Success class because it’s on Zoom and you can watch and learn from the comfort of your home. The 90-minute online class “Growing a Great Lawn” will begin at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcucuCgqDsvHNfE09ehj6jBzy9hM7zuHEei All registered attendees will receive a link to the class recording. The class will address the basics of grasses suitable for our region as well as […]
CenterPoint Energy Winter Storm Enzo Update: More than 99.9 percent of customers continue to have power across Greater Houston area; Crews continuing to respond to scattered customer outages and prepare for coldest overnight temperatures of the year
As of 9 p.m. on Tuesday, CenterPoint crews have restored approximately 28,500 customers since midnight and continue safely responding to scattered customer outages To ensure public safety, CenterPoint continues to urge everyone to stay off roads to help prevent potential accidents and outages To support other states and communities, CenterPoint has released mutual aid workers to their home states Houston – Jan. 21, 2025 – With Winter Storm Enzo’s exit from CenterPoint Energy’s Texas service area, […]
Winter Storm Enzo poised to impact Gulf Coast and Greater Houston area; CenterPoint Energy crews and additional mutual aid workers mobilized and ready to respond
National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning to take effect Monday 6 at p.m. as forecasts converge on freezing precipitation and accumulation across Greater Houston Three staging sites set-up and approximately 1,200 additional mutual aid workers set to arrive today ahead of the storm to support potential restoration efforts Company activating emergency operations center this afternoon ahead of the projected arrival of precipitation CenterPoint urges customers to take public plea seriously to stay home Tuesday and […]
Master Gardeners offer free classes
By Fort Bend County Master Gardeners Seventy people spent a recent Saturday morning learning about “Edible Garden Planning,” thanks to Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. The free Grow Your Own class begins a new year of educational offerings by Master Gardeners, who also offer Landscape Success classes on different gardening topics. Master Gardeners Peggy d’Hemecourt and Dan Lawlor presented the January program and answered audience questions. d’Hemecourt told the group at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center that success depends […]
Fort Bend Christian Academy Announces Appointment of Stephen Novotny as New Head of School
Sugar Land, Texas — Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Novotny as its next Head of School, following an extensive nationwide search. Joining the school in the coming months, Stephen will bring exceptional leadership skills and decades of experience in Christian education to FBCA. Stephen Novotny is a nationally respected leader in Christian education, public policy, law, and organizational governance. His career reflects a steadfast commitment to advancing […]
Commissioner Lesley Briones to Open Three Warming Centers On January 20 & 21 in Response to Upcoming Arctic Front
In response to upcoming freezing temperatures, Commissioner Lesley Briones will open three Harris County Precinct 4 community centers as places of refuge for any resident in need on January 20 and 21. Please share this information with your audiences. The following centers will be open from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday: Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet Street, Houston Burnett Bayland Community Center, 6026 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston Radack Community Center, […]
Cornyn Meets with Sugar Land Mayor
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman to discuss the thriving city’s infrastructure needs. See photo attached and below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so may credit the Office of U.S. Senator John Cornyn. Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, is a member of the Senate Finance, Judiciary, Intelligence, Foreign Relations, and Budget Committees.
Prevent Health Risks During Cold Weather
Stay safe and warm during cold weather! HOUSTON – The temperature in our area is expected to drop to dangerously low levels on Sunday. Preparing in advance can put your mind at ease and keep you and your family safe. Extreme cold weather can be dangerous, especially for older adults, people experiencing homelessness, children, and pets. Plan for hazardous weather conditions. People Anyone exposed to extreme cold for long periods of time can get hypothermia, a […]