Harris County, Texas – May 15, 2025 – On Thursday, May 15, the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office (HCFMO), in collaboration with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and Texas Adult Protective Services (APS), shut down an unlicensed boarding home operating […]
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Constable Alan Rosen: 19 canines rescued from “Dog House of Horrors.”
Investigators rescued 19 distressed dogs from a rancid home in Katy where they’d been abandoned, Harris County Constable Precinct One Alan Rosen announced today. The mixed-breed dogs were malnourished, and several appeared to have mange, according to deputies with Precinct […]
Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine Hosts Historic Inaugural Graduation
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was among the special attendees who celebrated 61 students as they received the first Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from Texas Tech. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Summary: Texas Tech University’s School of Veterinary Medicine celebrated a historic first graduation […]
Charter School Growth Fund awards $25 million grant to Harmony Public Schools
The award is the largest single grant ever awarded to a charter network by CSGF, a nationwide education-focused nonprofit. HOUSTON – Harmony Public Schools, one of Texas’ largest and most successful public charter school systems, is proud to announce it has […]
National Honors for Katy ISD’s Commitment to Music Education
KATY, TX [May 16, 2025] – Earning national acclaim—for the 23rd straight year—Katy ISD has earned the “Best Communities for Music Education” award from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. The distinction recognizes districts that nurture students’ access to […]
TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE GRADUATES CELEBRATE SPRING COMMENCEMENT
KINGSVILLE (May 15-16, 2024) — Graduates from Texas A&M University-Kingsville walked the stage Thursday and Friday, May 15-16, in four commencement ceremonies held in the Steinke Physical Education Center. Prospective master’s and doctoral graduates from the Frank H. Dotterweich College […]
Fort Bend County Master Gardeners celebrate new members
By Fort Bend County Master Gardeners Fort Bend County Master Gardeners welcomed the 18 graduates of the Class of 2024 to their ranks Thursday night in a celebration at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center. “They’ve chosen to dedicate their time […]
Commissioner Meyers Breaks Ground on Precinct 3 All-Abilities Park
SUGAR LAND, Texas (May 16, 2025) — Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers broke ground Thursday, May 15, on the Galaxy All-Abilities Park, an innovative outdoor recreational facility designed to accommodate County residents of all ages and abilities. […]
Fulshear Branch Library to Close for Building Repairs
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Fulshear Branch Library will be closed May 19-24 for building repairs. It will also be closed on Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day holiday. It will reopen on Tuesday, May 27. The online library is always open at www.fortbendlibraries.gov for downloading […]
Texas Labor Market Achieves Five Consecutive Months of Record High Jobs with More Than 37,000 Added in April
AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas labor market reached record highs in both total jobs and the size of the civilian labor force in April. Texas added 37,700 positions over the month to reach a total of 14,320,100 nonfarm jobs. The state […]
