It is no secret that modern retail stores face some challenges. The rapid shift to e-commerce, the rising cost of raw materials, and ongoing staffing shortages are just a few factors putting a strain on the traditional brick-and-mortar shopping experience. […]
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Defeats Biden-Era Rule that Attempted to Force Radical “Gender Identity” Ideology on Texas Foster Care System
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has successfully stopped a Biden Administration rule forcing foster care providers to “affirm” radical “gender identity” ideology in violation of state and federal law. In September 2024, Attorney General Paxton sued the U.S. Department of Health and […]
Why Katy’s Approach to Addiction Recovery Is Giving People a Second Chance
Katy is the kind of place where neighbors still wave at each other, where high school football games feel like major events, and where people care. It’s a strong, growing community—one that doesn’t turn a blind eye to struggles, especially […]
Katy ISD Works Alongside Parents and Community to Shape ‘24-‘26 Strategic Plan
KATY, TX [March 20, 2025] – An engaged, dedicated group of parents, students, educators and business and faith-based leaders assembled today to shape the future of Katy ISD through intensive strategic planning. The collaboration was focused on reviewing outcomes, refining […]
HHSC Highlights Available Resources During National Kidney Month
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is highlighting resources for kidney disease patients and encouraging people to consider joining the organ donor registry as part of National Kidney Month in March. More than 50,000 Texans are on kidney […]
iWatchTexas Report Prevents Targeted School Attack
Lubbock Man Arrested After Making School Shooting Threats Online AUSTIN – The man responsible for a series of online school shooting threats is behind bars thanks to a report submitted to the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) iWatchTexas program. Stephen Patrick […]
As spring begins, CenterPoint Energy continues progress toward strengthening the grid across the Greater Houston area and shares tips to help customers stay safe while saving energy and money
CenterPoint has installed 14,200+ stronger, storm-resilient poles, cleared 2,200+ miles of high-risk vegetation, installed 2,170+ automated reliability devices and undergrounded 280+ miles of power lines since launching Phase Two of the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) Company encourages customers to […]
19th Annual Texas-National Archery Championship to Draw Record Number of Student Competitors to Belton March 25-26
AUSTIN – For the 19th year, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting the state’s National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) tournament in Belton. The competition, March 25-26 at the Cadence Bank Expo Center, provides more than 5,000 […]
Master Gardeners help Scouts earn Merit Badge
The Youth Activities Committee of Fort Bend County Master Gardeners is offering a day-long camp for members of Scouting America to earn their Plant Science Merit Badge. The camp will meet from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the […]
Katy Business and Education Leaders Advocate for Workforce Development and Education Funding at the Capitol
KATY, TX [March 19, 2025] – Business and education leaders from Katy visited state policymakers today to discuss key legislative priorities, including career training, workforce development and funding to support teachers, student safety and other critical initiatives. With career training at […]
