HOUSTON, December 13, 2019 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) has received a check for $10,000 from Sugar Land-based Fluor Corporation to help fund programming for the Richmond-Rosenberg Club in Fort Bend County, one of three Clubs in the area that the company supports. The others are the Stafford Boys & Girls Club and the Fort Bend Club. Presenting the check to Club director Brandon Mouton on behalf of Fluor was Barbara […]
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Church members give 4,000 hours of service in one month
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Katy recently held a ‘month of service’ and focussed their efforts on reaching out to a number of local charitable organizations in need of help. Many in the Katy area will be familiar with the yellow “Mormon Helping Hands” shirts that were often worn when Church members were mucking out homes and helping people get back on their feet after Hurricane Harvey. Reaching out […]
Santa Visits Oakbend Medical Center
Richmond, TX…Santa visited OakBend Medical Center’s Jackson Street location and took the time to visit with the employees children and grandchildren. The children enjoyed cookies and milk and arts and crafts at the event which took place in the Joe & Doris Gurecky Atrium. They were treated to story time by children’s author, Marilyn Sebesta, of Wharton who brought along Scout the Loveable Lab to help entertain the children and Santa. Each of the children […]
Katy ISD Earns AP® District Honor Roll for the 8th Time
KATY [December 5, 2019] — Today, December 5, 2019, the College Board announced Katy Independent School District as one of 250 school districts in the U.S. and Canada to be recognized by the organization on the 10th Annual AP® District Honor Roll for increasing Advanced Placement (AP) course participation and scores. Katy ISD is one of only 18 districts in Texas to earn this distinction. “It is so exciting to see our students actively engaged in […]
Katy ISD Teachers of the Year Honored at Brick Unveiling
KATY [December 4, 2019] – When walking the brick walkway located at Katy Heritage Park, you will notice names and sayings on the bricks increase each year, as they become a piece of Katy Independent School District history. Hundreds of park bricks are dedicated to campus educators and engraved with the names of those recognized by their campus as ‘Teacher of the Year.’ The annual event is a tradition that has been held for over nine […]
Central Fort Bend Chamber Hosted 2019 Gala & Awards Celebration
(ROSENBERG, TEXAS) The Central Fort Bend Chamber hosted its highly anticipated Annual Gala & Awards Ceremony on November 15, 2019 in the Infinity Ballroom of Safari Texas Ranch. The Winter Masquerade inspired evening brought together 330 business leaders and community members to help fund the Chamber’s mission of promoting growth and constructive change within central Fort Bend County. The evening kicked off at 6:30 p.m. with a champagne cocktail hour sponsored by Memorial Hermann Sugar […]
Aristoi Classical Academy earned its first State Champion title in Varsity Flag Football
Katy, TX – Aristoi Classical Academy earned its first State Champion title in Varsity Flag Football this past weekend. Saturday’s championship game was played in Austin against IDEA Public Charter from Mission, TX. The Griffins (12-0) wrapped up their undefeated season in excellent fashion with a 40-34 score over the IDEA Phoenix. Aristoi’s Varsity Football Coach, BJ Sarver stated, “We knew this was going to happen. These kids and their desire were just outstanding. Watching […]
A Chill is Coming to Sugar Land in December: Inspiration Stage Presents Disney’s Frozen JR Dec. 6-15
Then, follow Inspiration Stage “Into the Woods” Jan. 3 -5 SUGAR LAND, Texas (Nov. 18, 2019) – Inspiration Stage is excited to present Disney’s Frozen JR at the historic Sugar Land Auditorium, 226 Lakeview Dr., with ten shows over two weekends, Dec. 6-15. Disney’s Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with […]
Katy Prairie Conservancy’s “Putting Down Roots” draws 150 volunteers to plant nearly 650 native plants on Indiangrass Preserve
HOUSTON, November 12, 2019 – Katy Prairie Conservancy’s “Putting Down Roots” event this past weekend brought together 150 volunteers for this annual planting event at Indiangrass Preserve on the Katy Prairie, west of Houston. On a cool and sunny Saturday morning, people of all ages and backgrounds worked together to transplant nearly 650 native prairie plants to help restore prairie habitat. The goal of “Putting Down Roots” is to enhance and maintain the restoration of the […]
Shield Bearer Recognized by Harris County Commissioners Court
Local nonprofit Shield Bearer was recently recognized with a Resolution for its work on the front lines championing healthy relationships, strong marriages, and healthy families, and for promoting individual growth and development and strong communities. In the Resolution, Harris County Commissioners Court expressed gratitude for the many programs and services provided by Shield Bearer, including professional counseling, seminars, and workshops, and its active partnerships with community-based organizations, hospitals, universities, schools, and churches. Shield […]