AUSTIN, TX— Texans are celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month throughout May by highlighting the powerful contributions of Jewish Texans to the state’s civic, cultural, and economic life. The efforts will be coordinated by the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission (THGAAC). “From Galveston to […]
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Student Excellence Cheered at Annual Celebration
Katy ISD recognizes outstanding high school student achievement KATY, TX [May 6, 2025] – In a festive event tonight, Katy ISD held its annual Student Awards of Excellence and honored dozens of seniors’ remarkable achievements they’ve made throughout the school […]
Stars on the Field and in the Classroom
Hundreds of Katy ISD student-athletes join all-state academic list KATY, TX [May 6, 2025] – Excelling in their respective sports and also in the classroom, 475 Katy ISD senior student-athletes, trainers and managers have scored a place on the Texas High […]
Cornyn Meets with NASA Administrator Nominee Jared Isaacman
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Jared Isaacman, whom President Trump has nominated to serve as Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Please see photo attached and below. This image is in the public domain, but those […]
HOBBY CENTER TO EXPAND EXXONMOBIL DISCOVERY SERIES, DOUBLING STUDENT PARTICIPATION
Free Series Will Serve Up to 40,000 Houston-Area 5th-Grade Students (HOUSTON, TX) — The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will once again welcome thousands of Houston-area students for the 2025–26 ExxonMobil Discovery Series, a free educational initiative designed to engage […]
Texas Rangers Seek New Tips in 2013 East Texas Cold Case
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information on the 2013 murder of 51-year-old Lillian Desiree Descoteau in Harrison Co. The reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for her death is now increased to $6,000 […]
Mail Theft Fugitives Arrested in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX – Postal inspectors and the Houston Police Department Violent Offenders Squad arrested Gilbert Ochoa, Ashley Pitones, and Daniel Guasco for mail theft and other crimes on April 29, 2025. They were arrested at the Candlewood Suites Hotel located […]
Harris Central Appraisal District Mails Property Value Notices
Houston —The Harris Central Appraisal District has mailed the 2025 property value notices to many residential, commercial and industrial property owners. “The Harris County housing market maintained steady growth with moderate price increases in 2024,” said Roland Altinger, chief appraiser. […]
Get Ready for Hurricane Season!
National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 5 – 11 – Take action now! HOUSTON—In recognition of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) urges community members to stay safe and prepare for the possibility of severe storms. With hurricane […]
Congratulations to the Fort Bend Leadership Forum, Class of 2025!
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate the graduation of 55 exceptional individuals from the Leadership Forum Class of 2025, generously sponsored by Audi Sugar Land. Dr. Jay Neal of the University of Houston and Breah Campbell […]
