AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas labor market once again set record-high levels for jobs, employed Texans, and the civilian labor force. April marks the 37th consecutive month of positive annual job growth. Texas’ seasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment increased to 14,159,000 […]
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DPS Dedicates Fallen Officers Memorial, Display in Austin
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today dedicated the new DPS Fallen Officers Memorial and display during the department’s annual Peace Officers Memorial Service in Austin. Both the new memorial and display, which are open to the […]
Katy ISD Campuses Listed Closed Friday, May 17
KATY, TX [May 16, 2024] – Due to power outages caused by the weather, the following Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD) campuses will be closed tomorrow, Friday, May 17. Students, staff, and families assigned to these schools or student support […]
Royal ISD Closed on Friday due to Power Outages
Due to widespread power outages and potential safety issues in the Royal community, all Royal ISD schools and facilities will be CLOSED on Friday, May 17. Stay safe, Falcons. Royal ISD
All HCC campuses will be closed Friday, May 17.
Spring commencement ceremonies at NRG Arena have been canceled. HOUSTON (May 16, 2024)—Due to widespread damage and power outages across the region, all HCC campuses will be closed Friday, May 17. Classes will resume Monday, May 20. Spring commencement ceremonies […]
UHD Closed on Friday, May 17 Due to Recent Storms
HOUSTON (May 17, 2024) – Due to the severe weather event last night and subsequent widespread power outages, UHD will be closed on Friday, May 17. All classes and campus activities are temporarily suspended, including both in-person and online. Only essential […]
Sales Tax Holidays for Water-Efficient and ENERGY STAR® Products Set for May 25-27
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays. Created by the Texas Legislature, both holidays take place Saturday, May […]
Harmony Public Schools Celebrates Houston’s Community Heroes
[HOUSTON]—Harmony Public Schools celebrates its community partners with a special luncheon award ceremony. Each partner is dedicated to the vision of Harmony Public Schools to lead students from the classroom into the world as productive and responsible citizens. Together we work towards a […]
MT7 Ranch Receives Texas Leopold Conservation Award
AUSTIN — Mike and Mary Terry, owners of the MT7 Ranch near Breckenridge, are this year’s recipients of the state’s highest honor for private land conservation, the Leopold Conservation Award. The prestigious award, given in honor of renowned conservationist […]
Dear Katy ISD Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Community,
This evening will mark our first graduation ceremony of the season! As a reminder, there will be a brief 45 second firework display at the conclusion of the event. Graduation ceremonies historically end between 9:30 p.m. and 9:55 p.m., depending […]



