Please join us for the Katy Chapter of AARP meeting Tuesday, April 8th, at Midway BBQ, 6191Highway Blvd., in Katy. The meeting will begin at 6:30 P.M. with a short meeting and announcements. Entertainment will be provided by The Two Man Band (Byron Hunter and Shang Shepard). They specialize in old school Rock,Pop, R&B and Motown. Visitors are welcome. Please allow time to purchase any food prior to the meeting. Hope to see you there.
Houston News
Young Scientists Recognized Among City’s Best at Regional Science Fair
KATY, TX [March 25, 2025] – Ten of Katy ISD’s budding scientists were recognized for their research and achievement at this year’s Science & Engineering Fair of Houston (SEFH), held last month at the Fort Bend Epicenter. The event celebrates the scientific research of secondary students in life sciences, physical sciences and engineering. SEFH is the regional science fair for Harris County and the surrounding 22 counties, and first and second place winners will advance to […]
Leah Adams Pruitt, Vice President of Engagement for The Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center, Named One of 50 Most Influential Women of Houston of 2024
HOUSTON, Texas (March 25, 2025) — Leah Adams Pruitt, vice president of engagement with The Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medicine, has been named by Houston Woman Magazine as one of Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2024. Adams Pruitt joined the Institute in November 2019. She oversees internal and external communications initiatives for the Institute while also establishing strategic partnerships that advance awareness of the Institute’s mission and four centers of excellence. She is a […]
Alley Theatre Announces Full Cast of 2024 Pulitzer Prize Winner Primary Trust
Experience the beautiful tale of old friends, new beginnings, and the smallest of chances HOUSTON, TX—Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre and Artistic Director Rob Melrose announce the cast of Primary Trust. Directed by Niegel Smith (Syncing Ink), Eboni Booth’s heartwarming journey explores the intimate moments where every choice matters and every connection holds the power to change lives. “I’ve been a big fan of Primary Trust since I first read the play shortly before the pandemic,” said Melrose. “In the few years that we’ve been back […]
MEET THE CAST OF WAITRESS!
IMAGES AVAILABLE HERE HOUSTON – Get a sweet taste of a brand-new production of the hit Broadway musical, Waitress, from Theatre Under The Stars and The 5th Avenue Theatre. Experience this heartwarming musical that celebrates female friendship, love and pie all set to an unforgettable score by Sara Bareilles. “We’re absolutely thrilled to bring this co-production of Waitress to Houston in partnership with The 5th Avenue Theatre,” said Dan Knechtges, TUTS Artistic Director. “This show is full of heart, humor, and unforgettable […]
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Breaks All-Time Records: 2.7 million Attendees and 10 Record-Breaking Auctions
Record-Shattering Celebration Deepens Commitment to Agricultural Education and Texas Youth MARCH 23, 2025 — HOUSTON — The 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo welcomed 2.7 million guests over the 23-day event, setting an all-time attendance record. This year’s event included nine first-time entertainers, 10 auction records, the induction of Luke Bryan into the Star Trail of Fame, Leon Coffee into the RODEOHOUSTON® Hall of Fame, and was gifted with incredible weather throughout the event. […]
TAROKO USA SWINGS INTO THE HOUSTON AREA WITH TAROKO SPORTS – AN ENTERTAINMENT-FORWARD, ANALYTICS-BASED BATTING CAGE CONCEPT PLANNED FOR KATY THAT WILL HELP TO ESTABLISH THE INTERNATIONAL BRAND’S AMERICAN FOOTHOLD
WHILE BASEBALL IS AT ITS CORE, TAROKO SPORTS WILL ALSO FEATURE ARCADE GAMES, RACING SIMULATORS, MINI BOWLING, ELECTRONIC DARTS, AND ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS ACROSS A MASSIVE INDOOR COMPLEX KATY, TX – March 18, 2025 – Taroko Sports, a brand component of Taroko USA – a wholly-owned subsidiary of TRK Corporation, the largest entertainment group in Taiwan – has announced that it will open the first of a number of planned American entertainment concepts in Katy, TX […]
New Sites Open on Brazos, San Marcos Rivers for Fishing, Paddling Access
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has expanded public fishing and paddling opportunities on the Brazos and San Marcos rivers with the addition of two new leased river access sites through the River Access and Conservation Area (RACA) program. RACA sites are private streamside properties where TPWD leases public river access from voluntary landowners who want to support river angling and paddling. The two newest RACA sites, which opened on March 1, are on the […]
Houston National Cemetery honors Vietnam Veterans during 50th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony, March 28
WHAT: Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony to thank and honor Veterans of the Vietnam War. WHO: Veterans who served between Nov 1, 1955 and May 15, 1975, in country, in-theater, or were stationed elsewhere during this time period. All were called to serve, none could self-determine where they would be stationed, and all were seen in the same way by a country that could not separate the war from the warrior. All Vietnam Veterans and their […]
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Launches New Video Series “Sheriff’s Connection: Driven to Justice” to Raise Awareness About Hit-and-Run Crashes
HOUSTON, TX— The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is proud to present “Sheriff’s Connection: Driven to Justice,” a new video series that provides viewers with a closer look at hit-and-run crashes in Harris County and the challenges of solving them. This series aims to shed light on the tireless efforts of the Vehicular Crimes Division as they work to track down those responsible for these devastating crimes. In the opening episode, viewers will learn about the tragic […]