Funds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston (HOUSTON – January XX, 2025) Next month, local McDonald’s restaurants will hold a fundraiser to support Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Greater Houston in their mission of keeping families close while […]
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IRS reminder: Eligible taxpayers in Texas file for free with IRS Direct File
TX-2025-03, Feb.11, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers in Texas that they can file their taxes quickly, easily and for free directly with the agency using IRS Direct File. The web-based service, available in English and Spanish, offers guided help for preparing […]
Committed to Collegiate Excellence, Katy ISD Student-Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
KATY, TX [February 11, 2025] – In a testament to the award-winning Katy ISD Athletics department, 49 Katy ISD student-athletes have inked agreements with collegiate programs across the country with letters of intent to continue their playing careers on a larger […]
A Perennial Favorite, Katy ISD’s FFA Best Buddies Special Rodeo Continues Spirit of Community
KATY, TX [February 11, 2025] – The dark clouds and rain outside didn’t dampen the joyous spirit inside, as Katy ISD held its Best Buddies Special Rodeo, as part of this year’s FFA Livestock Show. A yearly favorite, the Special Rodeo […]
Girl Scout Cookies Now on Sale: Cookie Creations Take Center Stage at Just Desserts HOUSTON, Texas (Feb. 11, 2025)—The wait is over; it’s time to stock up on your favorite Girl
Scout Cookies! The Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) has launched the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program, bringing delicious treats and an entrepreneurial spirit to the greater Houston area. The cookie season, which started on Feb. 8, kicked off […]
14 Harmony Public Schools campuses named official Texas ‘State Schools of Character’
In total, Harmony now has 54 State School of Character campuses and 20 National School of Character campuses. [TEXAS] – Fourteen campuses from Harmony Public Schools were named official Texas “State Schools of Character” Tuesday for their outstanding efforts in promoting […]
Home for the Holidays Gift Market Begins 18th Year with Record-Setting Season
Production Team Prepares for Spring Market and Innovative ImagineNation Kids Expo Houston, TX (February 10, 2025) – Home for the Holidays Gift Market, operated by Henry-Bowles, Inc., recently completed its 17th season, marking 17 successful shows across Texas in 2024. With over 150,000 attendees and more than […]
Can the Master Gardeners have one more quick plug for our fruit tree sale on Feb. 15?
Fort Bend County Master Gardeners are hosting their 25th Annual Fruit Tree Sale on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 9 a.m. until noon (or until sold out) in Barn H at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 Texas 36 S. in […]
Back-to-Back Champs, Katy ISD Students Best Spelling Bee—Again
KATY, TX [February 7, 2025] – Repeating their skillfulness at spelling , Beckendorff Junior High sixth-grader Arnav Vijay and Beck Junior High sixth-grader Sahith Iyer will represent Katy ISD at the upcoming 2025 Scripps Regional Spelling Bee. As fifth graders, the […]
FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES HONORED WITH ACHIEVEMENT OF LIBRARY EXCELLENCE AWARD
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) has been recognized by the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association (TMLDA) — an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League — with the 2024 Achievement of Library Excellence Award for its distinguished work in providing innovative programs and services to […]


