HOUSTON, TX, April 17, 2025 – Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS), a leading educational nonprofit, proudly joins the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month this May. This year’s national campaign, “In Every Story, There’s Strength,” highlights the power of personal stories to foster connection, understanding, and hope. NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI’s campaign […]
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MEET THE CAST OF IN THE HEIGHTS
Images Available Here HOUSTON – Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is taking you to Washington Heights in the last production of the 2024/25 Season, Lin Manuel Miranda’s first Broadway smash hit, In the Heights. “In the Heights is the final show in our season and what a perfect way to end it,” said Dan Knechtges, TUTS Artistic Director. “Lin Manuel Miranda’s first Broadway hit is a vibrant celebration of community, identity and the ties that bind us together. It’s […]
TPWD Completes Phase Two Property Purchase of 1,100 Acres Near Colorado Bend State Park
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) finalized the purchase of 1,100 acres in Lampasas and Burnet Counties, completing the second phase of an acquisition to create a new state park. The property is located across the river from Colorado Bend State Park and includes 1.5 miles of Yancey Creek, limestone bluffs and several natural springs. Combined with the recent acquisition of 2,020 acres in Burnet County, the new state park will comprise more […]
Fort Bend Christian Academy Names Ben Hoffmeier as New Head Football Coach
SUGAR LAND, Texas — Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) has announced the hiring of Ben Hoffmeier as the school’s new Head Football Coach, Assistant Athletic Director, and Strength & Conditioning Coordinator. Hoffmeier brings more than 17 years of coaching experience at the collegiate, UIL and TAPPS levels. His coaching résumé includes roles at Houston Baptist University, Wheaton College, and most recently, Jacksonville High School, where he served as defensive coordinator. From 2018 to 2022, Hoffmeier […]
Toledo Bend, O.H. Ivie Power 2025 ShareLunker Collection Season Across the Finish Line
ATHENS – In the waning days of the 2025 Toyota ShareLunker collection season, Toledo Bend and O.H. Ivie put an exclamation point on the season with a combined four Legacy Class ShareLunkers. These massive largemouth bass capped off an extraordinary run of six over a 10-day stretch, including a double-lunker day March 22. O.H. Ivie, the reigning waterbody champion for the past five seasons, finished 2025 with six of the 14 total Legacy Class entries and remains […]
Liana Saenz Takes Home the Gold at the PAN AM Championships in Acapulco
One of our Katy residents, Liana Saenz, had the honor of competing with the USA Softball U-15 Junior Women’s National Team at the PAN AM Championships in Acapulco, Mexico last week. The USA took home the gold outscoring their opponents 90-2 over 8 games. Liana was chosen as top talent here in Texas to be able to compete with hundreds of athletes from across the country for a spot on the US Women’s Junior National […]
WIDESPREAD SCAM BASED ON SOARING DEMAND FOR BACKUP GENERATORS LEADS TO ARREST OF HOUSTON MAN
HOUSTON – A Houston man is charged with engaging in organized criminal activity for stealing nearly $500,000 worth of backup-power generators by scamming 30 distributors across Texas, Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen announced Tuesday. “He preyed on businesses that provide emergency supplies and on people trying to protect their homes and families when they face times of disaster,” Rosen said. “As our investigation continues, we anticipate more suspects will be charged.” The scam […]
TiE Houston and Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce Partner to Invest
$100,000 in Veteran-Owned Business at Rice University Veterans Business Battle Houston, TX – (March 25, 2025) – TiE Houston and the Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce (HRVCC) proudly announce their collaboration in the 2025 Rice University Veterans Business Battle, culminating in a joint investment award of $100,000 in On Guard, a veteran-owned business specializing in on-demand security services. The Rice University Veterans Business Battle is a prestigious annual event that provides veteran entrepreneurs with […]
Communities In Schools of Houston hosts Soaring to New Heights gala on Wednesday, April 9th honoring Jan Redford, Ph.D.
Event at the Post Oak Hotel raises funds to support students in the greater Houston area WHAT: Soaring to New Heights—Communities In Schools of Houston’s (CIS) annual gala—takes place Wednesday, April 9, at The Post Oak Hotel. Chaired by philanthropists Caroline & Will Brown and Virginia & Cramer Williams, the event honors longtime board member Jan Redford, Ph.D., for 30 years of dedication to CIS. The evening kicks off at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception, […]
Texas Game Wardens Uncover Illegal White-Tailed Deer Smuggling Operation
AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens have concluded an investigation that led to the arrest and conviction of two individuals involved in illegally moving captive white-tailed deer. A South Texas deer breeder and his business partner were caught attempting to smuggle seven deer from a licensed deer breeding facility in East Texas through Montgomery County to Brazoria and Duval counties, where they intended to illegally release the deer into the wild on private property. The case unfolded when […]