The initiative aims to provide essential school supplies to 30,000 Houston area students, giving them hope for a brighter future HOUSTON (June 17, 2024)—Today, the YMCA of Greater Houston has launched its annual YMCA Operation Backpack initiative, which provides school […]
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Katy ISD Revises Schedule for Summer Food Service
Free Breakfast and Lunch Meals will be Available for all Students KATY ISD [June 13, 2024] – To continue meeting our community’s needs, Katy ISD has revised the times for several locations for summer meals, effective Monday, June 17. The revised […]
Hundreds of Katy ISD Students Commit to Collegiate Visual and Performing Arts Programs
KATY, TX [June 13, 2024] – Katy ISD is proud to announce that more than 200 fine arts students have committed to continuing their post-secondary education in visual and performing arts. Prior to the close of the school year, eight high […]
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Trinity County Deer Breeding Facility
AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of one case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a Trinity County deer breeding facility, marking the first detection in the county. A two-year-old […]
CenterPoint Energy awards nearly $230,000 in grants to communities to fund safety-related projects
Company has awarded more than $3.25 million in grants since Community Safety Grants program launched Houston – June 13, 2024 – This year, CenterPoint Energy’s Community Safety Grant program awarded more than 90 grants totaling nearly $230,000 in Indiana, Louisiana, […]
Apply Separately to FEMA if You Reported Damage to TDEM
AUSTIN – If your home sustained disaster damage, you may need to apply to FEMA to be considered for serious needs assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible expenses related to storm damage. Your FEMA application is in […]
A 16-year-old girl from Houston, Texas, will take on illiteracy as a World Literacy Foundation Youth Ambassador.
Today, the World Literacy Foundation announced that Valerie Barrero will be a Youth Ambassador for 2024. She will serve as a local advocate, aiming to increase education and community awareness about the importance of reading and writing, with the goal of lifting […]
bp Funds Katy ISD Education Foundation Teacher Grants
bp America Leads Katy ISD Education Foundation Investors (Katy, TX) – The Katy ISD Education Foundation recently awarded its twelfth year of Inspiring Imagination teacher grants offered Katy ISD teachers district-wide. Community support for the grants is anchored by the Foundation’s leading Investor, bp America, […]
At Katy’s The Dog Stop, Your Dogs Are Our Clients; You Are Our Customers
From the moment that his new owners took him home from the rescue kennel over six years ago, Mickey has lived a life full of love. He’s a genuine sweetheart with children, a warm and friendly greeter to the service […]
MONIQUE FRANKLIN APPOINTED INTERIM DIRECTOR FOR LIBRARY SYSTEM
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court announced the appointment of Monique Franklin as Interim Library Director for the Fort Bend County library system on Tuesday, June 11. As Interim Director, Franklin will oversee the daily operation of the library system until […]
