October 10th is World Mental Health Day HOUSTON – October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, an international campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of mental health, reducing stigma, and providing support to those affected by mental health challenges. This year’s theme, […]
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2024 Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week
Ford Motor Company and your Texas Ford Dealers are proud to announce the six winners of the 2024 Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week trophy for week six! These outstanding Built Ford Tough gridiron heroes […]
Disaster Recovery Centers in Fort Bend County Closing Permanently Thursday
AUSTIN – Disaster Recovery Centers in Arcola and Orchard (both in Fort Bend County) will close permanently at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10. Locations: Arcola City Hall 13222 Highway 6 Arcola, TX 77583 Orchard City Hall 9714 Kibler St. Orchard, TX […]
Harris County Commissioners Court enacted a burn ban in response to prolonged dry and hot weather
Harris County, Texas — Today, the Harris County Commissioners Court enacted a burn ban in response to prolonged dry and hot weather, which has heightened the risk of grass fires across unincorporated Harris County. Currently, 120 counties in Texas are under burn […]
Sport Clips Haircuts Launches Annual ‘Help A Hero’ Campaign to Raise $1.5 Million for Veteran Scholarships through Nov. 16
Now the largest scholarship program of its kind, Help A Hero supports service members pursuing education needed for civilian careers GEORGETOWN, Texas (Oct. 9, 2024) – Sport Clips Haircuts has launched its annual “Help A Hero” campaign to raise $1.5 million through […]
Katy ISD Names Faldyn Elementary Principal
KATY, TX [October 8, 2024] – Katy ISD Superintendent Dr. Ken Gregorski has named Kathryn Leeper as the new principal of Faldyn Elementary. She will officially assume the role on Tuesday, October 15. Leeper has nearly 20 years of experience in […]
Juan Castillo appointed Acting President of Texas A&M International University
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp has appointed Juan J. Castillo as the Acting President of Texas A&M International University in Laredo, effective immediately. Castillo, who has served as the Vice President for Finance and […]
DPS Captures Tren de Aragua Gang Member in Houston
AUSTIN – A confirmed Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang member is now in custody following his arrest on Monday, Oct. 7, by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Special Agents in Houston. Working in collaboration with the Houston Police Department […]
Statement of Commissioner Andy Meyers Concerning Fort Bend County Judge KP George
“Today, dozens of protesters gathered peacefully to demand KP George’s resignation, echoing what I called for three weeks ago. Judge George knows if he is guilty or not. If he knows he is, he should apologize and resign. But instead […]
Three Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris County will Close Permanently this Week
AUSTIN – Three Disaster Recovery Centers in Houston (Harris County) will close permanently this week. Locations and closing dates follow. Closing 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9: Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center 16600 Pine Forest Lane Houston, TX 77084 BakerRipley East […]
