Researching African-American family histories may present special challenges for the genealogical researcher. Fort Bend County Libraries’ Genealogy and Local History Department will present a special program, “Family-History Research: Beginning African-American Genealogy,” on Tuesday, February 25, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, in […]
Katy News
Katy ISD Honors Nelson Family for Decades of Service, Dedicates Junior High on Land Once Owned by Nelson Family
KATY, TX [February 3, 2025] – In a poignant ceremony, hundreds of Katy ISD leaders, teachers, staff, students and community members gathered to dedicate Nelson Junior High School (NJH) and pay homage to the Nelson family for their service to the […]
Four Houston-Area Harmony Campuses Named ‘State School of Character’
In total, Harmony now has 54 State School of Character campuses and 20 National School of Character campuses. [HOUSTON] — Four more schools from Harmony Public Schools Houston Districts have been named official Texas “State Schools of Character” this week for their outstanding efforts […]
Boots, Bluebonnets, and Bravado for Katy-Area Community Band
February 2nd, 2025. Katy, Texas. The Lone Star Symphonic Band continues its 32nd Concert Season with a concert this March. All performances this season will take place at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, located at 22111 Morton Road, Katy, Texas […]
Pocket Prairies for Faith Communities
Della Barbato, Director of Education, Native Prairies Association of Texas Beth Clark Landscape Architect, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP Sunday, March 2, 3 p.m. central, online What is a pocket prairie and why would you want one at your faith community? If your […]
Guided Prayer Walks in the Park
Japanese Garden at Hermann Park, photo by Patrick Talley Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m. & Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m. Hermann Park 6001 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77030 Connect with God as revealed through creation at Hermann Park in this […]
Drawdown Roadmap
Mondays, March 17 – April 7, 6 p.m. central, online You may know that there are many possible solutions to combat climate change. But, how do we focus our efforts, create the most effective plan and really make a difference […]
The Earth and the Fullness Thereof book discussion group
Tuesdays, March 11 – April 15, 6 p.m. central, online The Earth and the Fullness Thereof is H. Paul Santmire’s latest book, published in 2024. In it, the eminent Christian ecojustice activist and ecological theologian has created a first-person engagement […]
The Path of Hope: A Study on Climate Action for Faith Communities
Thursdays, March 20 – April 10, 6 p.m. central, online You are invited to join an online discussion series built around 15-minute videos featuring interviews with US faith leaders, representatives of climate-impacted communities from the global South, and presentations by […]
Beach Clean-Up
Sunday, March 23, 2 – 4 p.m. Surfside Beach Highway 332 at Surf Drive Village of Surfside Beach, Texas 77541 Calling people of all faiths, or no faith at all, to care for our common home in a beach clean-up […]


