WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) introduced the Border Airport Fairness Act, legislation that would designate user fee airports within […]
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LIBRARIES SUPPORT aspiring WRITERS WITH monthly workshops
Fort Bend County Libraries will present several workshops in March that encourage fledgling writers, or anyone who has ever wanted to write a novel, to take the plunge and pursue their dreams in a helpful, supportive environment. Throughout the month, […]
Libraries Plan Special Children’s Activities for Spring Break
Families with children of all ages are invited to celebrate their Spring Break with special activities that are planned at Fort Bend County Libraries throughout the week of March 7-15. In addition to the regular weekly children’s programs, these free […]
Libraries Host Teen Financial-Literacy Workshop on Credit Cards in March
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens in grades 9 through 12. This spring, FBCL will host a free series of Financial Literacy workshops designed to give teens a better understanding of personal finances, credit cards, […]
Newe Krewe Honoree Tutu Live Krewe to Perform in 2025 Mardi Gras! Galveston Parades
On Feb. 21, Feb. 22, Feb. 28, March 1, and March 4 GALVESTON, Texas (Feb. 20, 2025) –The award-winning Tutu Live Krewe will be sparkling, shining, shimmying, shaking and strutting in five Mardi Gras! Galveston parades starting on Friday, Feb. 21, and ending on […]
National Invasive Species Awareness Week Feb. 24-28, Supports Initiatives to Prevent Harmful, Non-Native Plants and Wildlife
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages Texans to take steps to prevent the introduction and spread of harmful invasive species that negatively impact the state’s natural resources and economy. National Invasive Species Awareness Week, scheduled for Feb. […]
DPS Deploys New Executive Protection K-9
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce its newly certified Executive Protection Bureau (EPB) K-9 Magnum, a one-year-old Belgian Malinois. Magnum came to DPS from Poland and is trained to detect threats, identify explosives […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands NCAA Stop Allowing Biological Males to Compete in Women’s Sports After Intentionally Deceptive Policy Change
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton asked for a temporary injunction against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) to protect women’s sports after an intentionally deceptive rule change falsely claimed to have prevented biological males from participating in female-specific competitions. […]
Actor and director Sean Astin to serve as guest speaker at CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare’s Spring Luncheon
(HOUSTON) – CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare announces actor and director Sean Astin as guest speaker for its 21st annual Spring Luncheon on Friday, March 28 at River Oaks Country Club,1600 River Oaks Blvd. The Spring Luncheon honors community leaders and raises funds […]
Sen. Cruz, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, Meets with African Ambassadors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, held a roundtable with ambassadors and representatives from Africa this week. The countries […]
