The uplifting rally about Houston’s past and future is August 24 is open to the public Houston, August 20: On Saturday, August 24, grab your party hats and venture out to downtown, because Houston is celebrating its 188th birthday with our City’s leaders and Youth leaders! Mister McKinney, the chairperson of the annual City’s Happy Birthday Houston, invites Houstonians and tourists for a late afternoon of free and fun quality time, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 1100 Bagby […]
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Communities In Schools of Houston encourages parents and guardians to prepare for a healthy and productive school year for students of all ages
Houston, August 6, 2024 – Communities In Schools (CIS) of Houston, an educational nonprofit that serves campuses across Houston-area school districts, encourages students and parents to start the 2024-2025 school year with a good game plan to maximize success. To empower students to realize their potential in school and beyond, regardless of race or socioeconomic background, CIS provides a range of services benefiting both kids and families, starting in Pre-K. At least one full-time Student Support […]
Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land Hosts Clifford-Themed Safety Event at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center To Launch New Clifford Book
Sugar Land, Texas – August 1, 2024 – Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land, in partnership with the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center (FBCDC), successfully concluded its Summer Educational Series with a fun-filled, complimentary event for members and community participants. Families from around the Greater Houston area, including Katy, gathered July 30 to celebrate the launch of the new book, Clifford Takes a Drive, and to discuss driving safety through engaging activities and demonstrations. “The Summer Education Series is a […]
Rotary Club of Katy Grants $25,000 to Local Charities
Katy, Texas – In a heartwarming luncheon at The Club at Falcon Point, the Rotary Club of Katy demonstrated its unwavering commitment to community service by distributing $25,000 in grant money to six local charities. This generous act of giving is part of the club’s ongoing efforts to support organizations that are making a positive impact in the Katy area, and these funds continue to come from the Wild West Brewfest and The Katy Rice […]
Become a Fort Bend Master Gardener
Get ready to cultivate your passion for gardening with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Fort Bend County! Applications are now open for the fall 2024 Extension Master Gardener training class. The 12-week training program kicks off with Orientation on Thursday, Aug. 29, followed by weekly sessions every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., concluding just in time for Thanksgiving. Featuring remote instruction by esteemed professors and Extension specialists from across Texas, supplemented by […]
HCC launches alumni association
Goal is to help support Eagle alums in studies and careers HOUSTON (July 2, 2024) – Houston Community College (HCC) has launched an Alumni Association and opened an Alumni Affairs Office with the goal of better serving graduates. The association is committed to developing strong connections with alumni through initiatives that include access to HCC’s Career and Transfer Services and others. Alumni can take advantage of career and transfer events, receive assistance with resume writing […]
Fort Bend County Fair 2024 Entertainment Lineup Announced
The Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo has announced its 2024 entertainment lineup. Ten musical artists will perform and bring their diverse talents to our Fair during the BBQ cookoff weekend and the Fair’s 10-day run. From September 20 to October 6, artists representing the Texas Music scene, Traditional Country, and the Tejano genre will take the stage. “Our entertainment lineup is packed with talent. We have artists making their debuts and a few returning […]
Sugar Land gardener to talk about shade plants
Suma Mudan, a Sugar Land Master Gardener, will present the June 28 Landscape Success class “Shade Gardening-Ideas and Tips.” The Fort Bend County Master Gardener class is free and will be offered on Zoom starting at 1 p.m. Registration is required. Register at Meeting Registration – Zoom. All registered attendees will receive a link to the class recording. A Master Gardener since 2014, Mudan will be including several shade plants she has in her front-yard shade garden. […]
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, Inc., which has headlined the Foundation’s corps of investors every year for the past eleven years. This year’s grant awards included five grants selected by the company for the Foundation’s new bp Aiming for #NetZero grant initiative. […]
Three Texas Students Garner National Fish Art Contest Honors
WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. – Three Texas students were recently honored with awards in Wildlife Forever’s National Fish Art Contest. Mia Macias of Pasadena, Caroline Sullivan of Spring and Luke Zhang of Katy each placed first in the Texas division and showcased their artwork on the national stage. Macias’ painting of a black crappie not only earned a first-place national award in the 10-12 grade category, but was also selected as the Best of Show Award winner. […]