The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program is the highest honor of excellence in nursing MD Anderson achieved its first Magnet with Distinction designation, an elite rating earned only by the world’s top-tier organizations MD Anderson is one […]
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Houston’s Premiere Bridal Show Returns for 42nd Biannual Bridal Extravaganza Show
This Weekend: Saturday & Sunday, June 28 & 29, 2025 The Bridal Extravaganza Show, the largest bridal planning showcase in the U.S., will return to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Downtown Houston with the latest fashion, cakes, gowns, […]
Katy ISD’s Lisa Kassman Named Fellow by Acclaimed International Organization
KATY, TX [June 23, 2025] – Lisa Kassman, Katy ISD’s executive director of Facilities, Planning and Construction, has been named a Fellow by the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), a prestigious recognition for the most experienced professionals in school design and […]
Katy ISD Board Approves 2025-26 Compensation Plan
Plan Reflects Increases for Teachers and Staff KATY, TX [June 24, 2025] – The Katy ISD Board of Trustees has approved the compensation plan for the 2025 – 2026 school year, reinforcing the district’s commitment to attracting and retaining top-tier educators and […]
MISSION BEND BRANCH LIBRARY HOSTS SUMMER FAMILY MOVIE SERIES
The Youth Services department at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Branch Library will feature a free “Summer Blockbuster Bash” movie series for families with kids of all ages on Fridays in July. The movies will begin at 2:00 pm, in the Meeting Room […]
Typhoon Texas to Host Free Swim Lessons Thursday, June 26;
Part of Global Event to Teach Kids Lifesaving Water Safety Skills KATY, TX (June 23, 2025) – Typhoon Texas will take part in a worldwide effort to raise awareness about water safety by hosting free swim lessons for kids, part of the World’s […]
Libraries Support Aspiring Writers with Monthly Workshops
Fort Bend County Libraries presents workshops each month that encourage fledgling writers, or anyone who has ever wanted to write a novel, to take the plunge and pursue their dreams in a helpful, supportive environment. Throughout the month of July, […]
LIBRARIES TO CLOSE IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries — which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, the Fulshear Branch Library, and the Mission Bend Branch Library — will be closed Friday through Sunday, July 4-6, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Regular library hours will resume on Monday, […]
Entries Sought For Libraries’ “We are Fort Bend” Photo Contest
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) is seeking entries for its “We Are Fort Bend” Photography Contest. Amateur photographers of all skill levels are invited to enter original, photographs that portray the culture, nature, people, and places of Fort Bend County […]
Showcasing Creativity on an International Stage
Katy ISD teams demonstrate character, innovation at global competition KATY, TX [June 19, 2025] – In the yearly international celebration of creativity, 11 Katy ISD teams placed among the world’s best at the 2025 Destination Imagination Global Finals, held last month in […]
