AUSTIN ⎯ Texas’ seasonally adjusted civilian labor force achieved a new record-high of 15,353,700 after adding 41,900 people over the month in July. This marks a seventh consecutive month of growth for Texas’ civilian labor force. Over the year, Texas’ […]
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Harris County Passes New Family Financial Assistance Program
Harris County, TX, August 15, 2024, Today Harris County Commissioners Court approved a new family financial assistance program. Under the new program, the approximately 1,600 families who were selected for Uplift Harris back in March will receive $500 monthly payments on […]
Harris County Commissioners Pass Major Vote To Invest In Flood Control Maintenance, Pending Voter Approval
Harris County, TX, August 15, 2024 – Today Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to adopt a new tax rate for the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), in order to fund deferred maintenance for existing flood control projects. Harris County residents […]
Cullinan Park Conservancy Invites All to Participate in 2024 Cullinan Park Photo Contest
Photos must be taken at Cullinan Park and entries must be received by September 27th Photographers of every age and skill level are invited to participate in Cullinan Park Conservancy’s annual photo contest. We are sad that the Park is […]
Trees For Houston Expands Education Efforts to Help Houstonians Plant the Right Trees in the Right Place thanks to generous grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation
HOUSTON—August 15, 2024 – Trees For Houston (TFH) announced today that thanks to a grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation, it is able to expand education efforts to help Houstonians and CenterPoint Energy customers learn about the importance of native species […]
Master Gardeners offer free online class about trees
Between droughts and freezes, Mother Nature has been tough on trees in Fort Bend County. Learn more about “Tree Care Basics” in a free online class Aug. 23 offered by Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. The class is the sixth […]
Harmony Public Schools Parent Wins Heroes for Children Award
[SUGAR LAND] — A Harmony Science Academy – Sugar Land parent has been named a recipient of the 2024 Heroes for Children Award. Batool Hassan is one of only 15 awardees statewide who will receive this recognition. Hassan is the recipient for State Board […]
Katy ISD Kicks Off Year of “Unparalleled Learning,” Welcoming More Than 96,000 Students
KATY, TX [August 14, 2024] – Today, Katy ISD kicked off its 2024-25 school year, a year that will be filled with “unparalleled learning” for the District’s more than 96,000 students. Students, teachers and staff at the District’s 78 campuses […]
Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15
AUSTIN – Fall is drawing near and that means the beginning of new hunting and fishing seasons. Prior to venturing to the water or hitting the field, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters and anglers to purchase […]
Stories about Slavery in Texas Are Uncovered in a New Exhibit by MOUTH
Get Inspired to Discover Your Family Tree and How They Settled in Texas On Tuesday, August 13, explore the journey from slavery to freedom in an exhibit about the discoveries exploring one’s family tree at The Heritage Society’s The Albert […]
