The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host the 2025 State of Higher Education on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at Safari Texas Ranch. This event is generously sponsored by our Title Sponsor, Stantec. Higher […]
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Reaches Agreement Requiring Travis County to Abide by the Texas Open Meetings Act and Other Government Transparency Laws
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached an agreed final judgment with the Travis County Commissioners Court, ensuring that they will comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act and other government transparency laws. “Government cannot be transparent if its […]
UT MD Anderson and Texas Children’s Hospital announce $150 million gift from Kinder Foundation to launch Kinder Children’s Cancer Center
Historic donation unites two renowned institutions under one new world-class center created to end childhood cancer HOUSTON, MAY 14, 2025 ― The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children’s Hospital today announced a $150 million gift from Kinder Foundation. The transformational gift creates Kinder Children’s […]
The Heat is Rising – So Is the Risk: Stay Cool, Stay Safe, Harris County!
Harris County Public Health urges community members to take simple but life-saving steps to prevent heat-related illnesses during the hottest months of the year HOUSTON – With the arrival of summer, warmer temperatures often mean more time spent outdoors—whether it’s enjoying family […]
Saving Your Roof in Katy’s Extreme Climate: A Homeowner’s Guide
If you’ve driven through Katy on a sunny afternoon or been stuck on the freeway during a sudden downpour you’ve probably noticed how much beating local roofs take. Between blistering Texas sun, sudden thunderstorms, and the odd hailstorm, it’s no […]
Gilbert & Sullivan Society Houston presents the movie musical “The Pirates of Penzance” at River Oaks Theatre on June 4
$5 for each ticket sold will benefit the organization WHAT: The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston presents the 1983 movie musical, “The Pirates of Penzance” on Wednesday, June 4 at the historic River Oaks Theatre, with $5 of every ticket […]
House Passes Nehls’ and Ezell’s Resolution Honoring Local Law Enforcement During Police Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Mike Ezell (R-MS-04), both former Sheriffs, announced that their bipartisan resolution, which recognizes the essential role that local law enforcement officers play in protecting communities, enforcing the law, and maintaining public safety across the United States passed […]
TexasWorks to Launch 20 New Campuses Across Texas in 2025, Including New Location in Sharpstown, Expanding Access to Adult Education and Career Training
Houston, TX – May 14, 2025 — TexasWorks, a tuition-free public charter school program dedicated to empowering adult learners, is proud to announce the launch of 20 new campuses across Texas in 2025, including a new location in Houston’s Sharpstown neighborhood. With […]
Texas Game Wardens Urge Safety Ahead of Safe Boating Week
AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urge boaters to make safety their top priority as they kick off National Safe Boating Week, May 17–23. With about 1.7 million surface acres of freshwater inland lakes, 4 million surface acres of […]
Houston Grand Opera Announces New Partnership with London Symphony Orchestra
Company launches its own label and will collaborate with LSO Live on new recordings of HGO performances HOUSTON—May 14, 2025—Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce a new partnership with the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), uniting the newly launched […]
