Story map informs and educates on the importance of riparian corridors and the need to protect them in our region. Bayou Land Conservancy, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Galveston Bay Foundation, Houston Audubon, and Katy Prairie Conservancy announce Headwaters to Baywaters: A Story of […]
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Igloo Releases New Nascar-Licensed Playmate Coolers For Throwback Weekend At Darlington Raceway
Today, Igloo released three new NASCAR-licensed Playmate coolers that expand upon their previously released special-edition Playmate series. Featuring custom artwork inspired by driver Martin Truex Jr., a limited-edition Chase Elliott Hooters design honoring Alan Kulwicki and a retro NASCAR design, these […]
Nine Harmony Public Schools students receive Congressional Gold Medal – the highest award Congress can bestow upon a student
Nine students from Harmony Public Schools have received Congressional Gold Medals – the highest award the U.S. Congress can bestow upon a U.S. high school student. A tenth earned a bronze medal. The Congressional Award is a non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive initiative that requires […]
Two Weeks Remain to Apply for Federal Assistance
Time is running short. Texas residents and businesses recovering from uninsured or underinsured losses and damage caused by February’s severe winter storms have two weeks left to register for disaster assistance with FEMA and apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan. The deadline to register with FEMA and apply with the SBA is May 20, 2021. The fastest and easiest way […]
FEMA Recovery Checklist Following the Severe Winter Storms in Texas
Texans in the 126 counties* designated for disaster assistance who were affected by February’s severe winter storms and still need help have many resources to support their recovery efforts. Review FEMA’s recovery checklist to ensure you’ve taken all the steps […]
Libraries Offer Online Support Group For Job Hunters
Searching for a job can be difficult and stressful, but doing it in the middle of a pandemic can be even worse. Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will host an online Job-Search Support Group on Tuesday, May 25, at 2:00 pm. This program […]
Kendra Scott Donates Sales To Harmony Public Schools In Unique New Fundraiser To Benefit Students Struggling With COVID-19 Learning Gaps
Kendra Scott, the Texas-based designer of one of America’s most popular jewelry brands, has announced it will donate 20 percent of its in-store and online sales to Harmony Public Schools during a two-day “Shop for Good” charity event this week. The donation […]
Protest Deadline Is May 17 For Property In Harris County
Harris County property owners who believe there is an error in the market value set by the appraisal district have until Monday, May 17 to protest the value of their property. While the usual protest deadline is May 15, if […]
Cane Island’s May 15 Farmers Market to Feature Dozens of Local Vendors
The Katy community of Cane Island will host a Farmers Market featuring local artisans and vendors on Saturday, May 15 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the community’s Cane Quarter amenity village, 2100 Cane Island Parkway. The market promises […]
Joseph Receives Tom Landry Award from Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
By George Slaughter Katy Tigers football coach Gary Joseph has received the Tom Landry Award from the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame. The award, according to the hall, “acknowledges outstanding contributions to the game by a Texas high […]
