Samuel Imrek, 19 years old of Missouri City, TX, is ranked the World #1 Junior Epée fencer. He is also the youngest US epée fencer in history to reach the Top 10 in the Senior World rankings. Imrek will receive an award from the FIE, the world governing body of fencing, in November as the #1 Junior Fencer in the World based on his performance in the 2023-2024 fencing season. This culminates a series of […]
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Faithful Resilience: A Study on Climate Resilience for Faith Communities
Wednesdays, October 2 – November 6, 6 p.m., online Faithful Resilience is a six-part weekly study on climate resilience for faith communities. The climate crisis has arrived. Faith communities must not only react, but also prepare. Over the last decade, hurricanes have intensified, wildfires have burnt stronger, and heat waves have baked our cities. These events can only be expected to get worse in the next decades. Most of our faith communities are not ready […]
Drawdown Roadmap
Thursdays, October 17 – November 7, 6 p.m. central, online You may know that there are many possible solutions to combat climate change. But, how do we focus our efforts, create the most effective plan and really make a difference on climate before it’s too late? The Drawdown Roadmap is a science-based strategy for accelerating climate solutions, pointing to which climate actions governments, businesses, investors, philanthropists, community organizations, and others should prioritize to make the […]
Referral Window Open for Kindergarten Students for GT Screening
KATY, TX [September 6, 2024] – Parents of kindergarten students interested in having them screened for the District’s Challenge (Gifted and Talented, GT) program have until September 19 to complete the referral. The referral checklist may be accessed on My Katy. Katy ISD uses the Challenge program for elementary GT services. Kindergarten students receive 60 minutes per week of targeted instruction aimed at building students’ creativity and productive thinking skills. “Katy ISD is a community of learners, and our […]
Visual Artworks Inspired by Houston Grand Opera’s 2024-25 Season to Be Exhibited at Harrisburg Art Museum
Three Houston artists create murals in East End art space; also on view, works by students from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston What: A selection of artworks inspired by Houston Grand Opera’s new season will be on exhibit at the Harrisburg Art Museum from October 5, 2024 through May 31, 2025. Houstonians are invited to join the HGO team at the museum’s outdoor gallery space to view the works on October 5, 2025. […]
The Bard is Back!! Libraries announce return of Shakespeare-by-the-book fFestival with “twelfth night” comedy in october
RICHMOND, TEXAS — After a 19-year hiatus, Fort Bend County Libraries is excited to announce the return of the Shakespeare-by-the-Book Festival this fall! In conjunction with The Live Oak Playhouse, Fort Bend County Libraries will present live theatrical performances of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night – an uproariously funny romantic comedy with a 1980s twist — at George Memorial Library in Richmond on Saturdays and Sundays, October 5 and 6 and October 12 and 13, beginning at 1:30 pm, in the library’s Jodie E. […]
Texas Hurricane Beryl Survivors Can Apply for an SBA Loan
Austin – FEMA partners with other agencies to help meet the needs of disaster survivors. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers low-interest disaster loans in a declared major disaster area. As a matter of fact, 80% of SBA loans are approved homeowners and renters. Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to businesses and residents impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Residents and businesses in Austin, Bowie, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, […]
Houston Parks Board Unveils Design Guidelines for Greenways and Pedestrian and Bike Trails
The guidelines establish a set of standards to support a comprehensive regional trail system that enhances community safety and connectivity HOUSTON – Sept. 6, 2024 – As Houston Parks Board (HPB) continues to build upon the more than 150-mile Bayou Greenways trail system that they helped create and now maintain on behalf of the City of Houston, the organization announces the release of Design Guidelines for Greenways and Pedestrian and Bike Trails. Funded by a generous […]
THIS OCTOBER, HEED THE CALL OF THE COSMIC HOWL: SPOOKY SPECTACLES ACROSS ALL MEOW WOLF LOCATIONS LINK TO IMAGES
Grapevine, TX (September 5, 2024) —This October, Meow Wolf invites lovers of spooky season to experience The Cosmic Howl, celebration of fall that is coming back for its second year. Across all Meow Wolf locations, the veil on the portals will be at its thinnest, inviting visitors to an immersive experience enhanced by the spirit with events of the Autumnal and Halloween variety. (Cue evil laughter!) Starting October 11, Meow Wolf Grapevine will be infused […]
Katy ISD Partners in Education Hosts KEYS Mentor Program Kickoff
Friday, September 13, 2024 All Current and Prospective mentors welcome Annual event honors district mentors (Katy, Texas) – The Katy ISD mentor program, KEYS – Keep Encouraging Youth toward Success – will kick off the 2024-2025 school year Friday, September 13, from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. in the Leonard E. Merrell Center. This year’s event theme is “Your Mentor Story Starts Here.” Honored guests include the district’s KEYS mentors who dedicate one hour per […]