A trip to McDonald’s is a trip to McDonaldland, starting Aug. 12 CHICAGO – In the whimsical world of McDonaldland lives a colorful cast of characters who are legendary, timeless and cherished by McDonald’s fans across generations. Now, for the first time in more than 20 years, Ronald McDonald, Grimace, Birdie, Hamburglar, Mayor McCheese and the Fry Friends are officially taking the trip out of the group chat. Fans are invited to visit the Golden Arches […]
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5th Time’s a Charm: Katy ISD Receives Statewide Award for Excellence in Visual Arts Education
KATY, TX – Katy ISD announced today that it has been selected as one of only 109 districts across Texas to receive the 2024-2025 Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) District of Distinction Award. This prestigious honor celebrates outstanding leadership in visual arts education and marks the fifth occasion the district has received the recognition. More than 1,200 districts in Texas were eligible for recognition from the Visual Arts Administrators of Texas (VAAT), a division of […]
Learn about “Plant Propagation” at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Learn about “Plant Propagation” in a free program offered by Cinco Ranch Branch Library on Saturday, Aug. 9. The hour-long program will be presented by Fort Bend County Master Gardener Shelly Beck and will begin at 10:30 a.m. She will talk about the history of propagation, its methods: seeds, air layering, division, water culture and stem cuttings. She also will do a simple demonstration of several types of propagation. The library is located at 2620 […]
Harris County Voter Registration
Sunday, Sept. 21, 9:30 – 11 a.m. and 2 – 3 p.m. Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church 2353 Rice Blvd., Houston, TX 77005 If you are not registered to vote in Harris County, or if you have moved & need to update your registration, you can do so at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston on Sept. 21. To check if you are registered, and at what address, see https://www.hctax.net/Voter/Search. Bring your TX driver’s […]
Katy ISD Students Recognized in Houston World Series of Dog Shows Art Contest
KATY, TX – Five talented student artists from Katy ISD were recently recognized for their creativity and artistic excellence in the 2025 Dr. Mari Jon Filla Student Exhibit and Contest sponsored by the Houston World Series of Dog Shows. The annual competition showcases the work of young artists across the region who creatively interpret the world of dogs through visual arts. It celebrates students’ interpretations of man’s best friend through paintings, drawings, and mixed media […]
11,493 Harris County, Texas electricity customers without power
Current outages: Counties: Harris County, Texas – 11,493 out of 2,182,016 tracked meters (0.53%) are without power in Harris County, Texas. Visit link for breakdown by utility – https://findenergy.com/tx/harris-county-electricity/power-outage/
Highway 36A Public Meetings
TxDOT is in the process of narrowing down the routes under consideration for Highway 36A. The agency will host two public meetings in August where community members and media can learn about the latest developments and provide feedback. Both meetings will present identical information, giving attendees flexibility in choosing which session to attend. Commissioner Meyers sees Route 36A as a vital transportation route that will connect Port Freeport to the nation’s largest inland port in […]
Ritter’s Frozen Custard Launches Frozen Custard Week Aug. 4-8, Serving Up Five Days of Delicious Deals
Newtown, PA. – Get ready to beat the summer heat with five days of cool and creamy custard-filled fun at a great value! Ritter’s Frozen Custard is kicking off Frozen Custard Week August 4-8, featuring daily deals and sweet somethings for the whole family. From classic flavors like refreshing Strawberry and Cookies-N-Crème to fan faves like Turtle Somethin’, Fresh Banana, and Caramel Snickers Swirl, Ritters is known for its ultra-premium frozen custard concoctions, freshly prepared inhouse daily. During Frozen Custard […]
Three Katy ISD Ensembles Selected for TMEA Conference
KATY, TX– Katy ISD will once again showcase its musical excellence at the 2026 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) conference, set to take place in San Antonio Feb. 11 – 14. The string orchestra from Beckendorff Junior High School, which was named the Junior High Honor String Orchestra of Texas, conducted by Amy Williams, has been invited to perform. Also invited is the Jordan High School Warrior Treble Choir, directed by Raegan Grantham and Audrey […]
Application Free and Reduced-Price School Meals
Aristoi Classical Academy announced its policy today for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. Starting on August 4, 2024 we will begin distributing letters to the households of the children in the district about eligibility benefits and any actions households need to take to apply for these benefits. Applications […]