Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens in grades 9 through 12. This spring, FBCL will host a free series of Financial Literacy workshops designed to give teens a better understanding of personal finances, credit cards, and money-management skills that will help them succeed in the adult world after high-school graduation. The series of classes will be presented by Fort Bend County Extension Agent Janelle Johnson. Each month, the topic […]
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LEARN ABOUT COMPOSTING AT Fulshear BRANCH LIBRARY
Gardeners and landscapers who would like to learn more about the advantages of using compost in their lawns and gardens are invited to attend a special program, “Composting in the Home Garden,” at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Fulshear Branch Library on Saturday, April 12, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, in the Multipurpose Room of the library, located at 6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway. Fort Bend County Master Gardeners will provide an overview of composting, which […]
FREE INCOME-TAX HELP AT FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES
Fort Bend County Libraries will again host representatives from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), who will provide free income-tax-preparation assistance for low-income taxpayers at several locations in the Fort Bend County library system through April 15. Income-tax forms are not available at the libraries. The following information should be brought to the session if possible: a photo ID; Social Security card(s) for self, spouse, and all dependents; last year’s tax return; W-2, 1099s, […]
Katy ISD Joins Top Districts in Texas (Again) for Shrinking Achievement Gaps
District named to 2024 state honor roll for narrowing achievement gaps KATY, TX [March 21, 2025] – Among just 63 school districts in the state, Katy ISD has once again been named a Texas Honor Roll District, by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP), for its commitment to narrowing achievement gaps. In addition to the district-wide honor, 25 District schools were also named to the 2024 Honor Roll, placing in the elite top 12 percent of eligible […]
March 29: Come Teach @ the Region’s Top District
Katy ISD to Hold Certified Teacher Job Fair KATY, TX [March 21, 2025] – Looking to join one of Texas’ best school districts? According to Niche, Katy ISD holds the coveted #1 position for school districts in the greater Houston area (for the fourth consecutive year) and an A+ rating. The District will hold its 2025 Teacher Job Fair on Saturday, March 29, at the Leonard Merrell Center (6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy, TX 77494). Secondary teachers […]
Why Katy’s Approach to Addiction Recovery Is Giving People a Second Chance
Katy is the kind of place where neighbors still wave at each other, where high school football games feel like major events, and where people care. It’s a strong, growing community—one that doesn’t turn a blind eye to struggles, especially when it comes to addiction. There’s a real effort here to help people get back on their feet, to remind them that their lives aren’t defined by their worst moments. The way Katy approaches addiction […]
Katy ISD Works Alongside Parents and Community to Shape ‘24-‘26 Strategic Plan
KATY, TX [March 20, 2025] – An engaged, dedicated group of parents, students, educators and business and faith-based leaders assembled today to shape the future of Katy ISD through intensive strategic planning. The collaboration was focused on reviewing outcomes, refining goals and objectives and ensuring a shared vision for the success of more than 96,000 students at 100 campuses and student support facilities served by Katy ISD. “Our community-driven strategic planning is crucial in shaping […]
HHSC Highlights Available Resources During National Kidney Month
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is highlighting resources for kidney disease patients and encouraging people to consider joining the organ donor registry as part of National Kidney Month in March. More than 50,000 Texans are on kidney dialysis, and more than 8,000 are awaiting a kidney transplant. “After living more than 30 years with a rare genetic kidney disease, I received a kidney donated by a living donor, my son-in-law,” said State […]
Student Artists Among the Rodeo’s Best as Auction Sets New Record
KATY, TX [March 20, 2025] – Bringing in more than $125,000 combined at auction, four Katy ISD students’ art was among this year’s 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) School Art Auction. This year’s Grand Champion piece earned a record-breaking $276,000. Two of the Katy ISD works were named Class Premium Champion in their respective media category. “The Rodeo Art Auction is a major showcase for student artwork in Houston, and we are so proud […]
Master Gardeners help Scouts earn Merit Badge
The Youth Activities Committee of Fort Bend County Master Gardeners is offering a day-long camp for members of Scouting America to earn their Plant Science Merit Badge. The camp will meet from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Fort Bend Office Educational Center, 1440 Band Road in Rosenberg. Register at https://fbmg.org/events/plant-science-merit-badge-for-bsa-scouts/ Registration is $20, which includes lunch, for the third annual event. Scouts will explore three plant science specialties: Agronomy, horticulture, and field botany. They […]