June 23, 2025 — Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is asking residents to do their part to keep Harris County safe in light of a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The Bulletin warns that the ongoing conflict with Iran is causing a heightened threat environment across the nation. “The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is actively coordinating with public safety partners at all levels of government to identify, assess, and […]
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Katy ISD’s Lisa Kassman Named Fellow by Acclaimed International Organization
KATY, TX [June 23, 2025] – Lisa Kassman, Katy ISD’s executive director of Facilities, Planning and Construction, has been named a Fellow by the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), a prestigious recognition for the most experienced professionals in school design and construction. Regarded as a leader among her peers, Kassman was selected through a scrupulous process involving nomination, interviewing and jury deliberation. Fellows are regarded as the most respected members of the organization, and selection is […]
Katy ISD Board Approves 2025-26 Compensation Plan
Plan Reflects Increases for Teachers and Staff KATY, TX [June 24, 2025] – The Katy ISD Board of Trustees has approved the compensation plan for the 2025 – 2026 school year, reinforcing the district’s commitment to attracting and retaining top-tier educators and staff. The plan reflects funding made available through House Bill 2, signed into law by the Texas Governor during the 89th Legislative Session, as well as additional local investments. Together, these resources will support pay […]
2nd Annual State of Criminal Justice Summit
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Relations Division is pleased to host the 2nd Annual State of Criminal Justice Summit. This event will take place at Safari Texas Ranch, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77407, on Friday, July 18th, from 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM. The Second Annual State of Criminal Justice Summit offers an in-depth look at the evolving landscape of criminal justice in Fort Bend County. Why it matters: This summit provides a platform for community leaders […]
HOUSTON SYMPHONY SCREENS SEMINAL VAMPIRE MOVIE, 1922’S CLASSIC NOSFERATU, WITH THEATER ORGANIST BRETT MILLER
PHOTOS HOUSTON (June 23, 2025) – The Houston Symphony turns back the clock on the 2024 hit remake, to the remarkable silent-era classic that started it all. Called the original vampire movie, Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) is one of the most chilling and influential horror movies of all time. For one performance only, Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 3 p.m. at Jones Hall, experience this creepy classic on a giant screen exactly as […]
MISSION BEND BRANCH LIBRARY HOSTS SUMMER FAMILY MOVIE SERIES
The Youth Services department at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Branch Library will feature a free “Summer Blockbuster Bash” movie series for families with kids of all ages on Fridays in July. The movies will begin at 2:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road. The July schedule of film showings is as follows: July 11 – Released in 2014, this animated, action-packed, comedy-adventure film was adapted from a popular Marvel Comics […]
Typhoon Texas to Host Free Swim Lessons Thursday, June 26;
Part of Global Event to Teach Kids Lifesaving Water Safety Skills KATY, TX (June 23, 2025) – Typhoon Texas will take part in a worldwide effort to raise awareness about water safety by hosting free swim lessons for kids, part of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, on Thursday, June 26, from 9 – 10 a.m. This one-day event, launched by the World Waterpark Association in 2010, brings together swim instructors and aquatic facilities around the globe to emphasize the importance of […]
Commissioner Meyers celebrates his 3rd Annual International Yoga Day with residents
Sugar Land, Texas (June 21, 2025) - Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers hosted dozens of people celebrating International Yoga Day on Saturday in Sugar Land. Meyers took part in the session as professional certified yoga instructors led participants through a workout that began at 8 a.m. at the Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Annex, at 151 Stadium Drive. “My office organizes this event each year because I’ve seen firsthand how yoga brings […]
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Concludes Trade Mission in Historic Republic of Texas Embassy in Paris
(Harris County, TX, June 20, 2025) — Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo concluded a high-impact trade and diplomacy mission to Paris this week, leading a regional delegation alongside the Greater Houston Partnership and Rice University focused on unlocking international investment, expanding innovation partnerships, and positioning Harris County as a global leader in energy, climate tech, aerospace, and medical technology. The mission culminated with a reception at one of the city’s most storied addresses: 1 Place Vendôme, the […]
EMPLOYERS ADDED A PALTRY 3,600 JOBS IN MAY
(HOUSTON, Texas, June 20, 2025) — Houston-area employers added just 3,600 jobs across all industries in May, a figure that falls substantially below the long-term trend, according to data released Friday by Workforce Solutions – Gulf Coast. The leisure and hospitality sector, staffing up ahead of summer, added 7,600 jobs, primarily in restaurants and bars, well above the long-term average of 4,400 for May. The trade, transportation and utilities sector contributed another 3,000 jobs, mostly in […]