The Cullinan Park Conservancy (CPC) raised $119,000 for park improvements at its 6th Annual Picnic for the Park presented by Memorial Hermann. Supporters of the park gathered on October 7th at River Pointe Church to raise funds for the expansion and improvement […]
Sugar Land
Trick-or-Treat, do you know the difference? One Pill Can Kill
This Halloween holiday, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is teaming up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Watch UR BAC program to spread awareness on the fentanyl epidemic spreading across our state. The […]
SBA is Taking Action to Increase Access to Capital for Smallest Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is taking measures to increase access to capital among the smallest of businesses. Effective October 1, 2022 thru September 30, 2023, there will be zero SBA guaranty fees on 7(a) loans of $500,000 or less. […]
Harmony To Offer Free And Reduced-Price Meals To Eligible Students
Harmony Public Schools announced its policy today for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by […]
Houston-area teachers receive pay increase from Harmony Public Schools
Harmony Public Schools teachers in Houston, Cypress, Katy and Sugar Land will receive an increase in base salary next year. The Harmony Executive Board earlier this summer voted unanimously to provide a a $1,000 pay increase for all Houston-area employees […]
Texas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 5-7
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-7. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as […]
First Community Credit Union Partners with NYDIG to Launch Cryptocurrency
Rapidly-growing credit union enhances the member experience by offering Bitcoin services. First Community Credit Union (FCCU), located in Houston, TX, has partnered with NYDIG, a leading Bitcoin company, to provide members a trusted, safe and secure solution to buy, sell and […]
Don’t Forget to Give Your Child a Boost!
Booster seats help children fit adult seat belts With so many more stresses added to daily life it is important not to forget that children who are too small to fit the vehicle seat belt are at risk and need […]
Texas Game Wardens Advise Texans to “Stay Dry” While Boating This Fourth
Alcohol, Drug Abuse Contributes to Fatal Boating Accidents in Texas The slips and boat ramps of Texas will soon buzz with activity as Fourth of July weekend approaches. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds boaters to follow basic safety […]
Houston-Area Teachers Receive Pay Increase From Harmony Public Schools
Harmony Public Schools teachers in Houston, Cypress, Katy and Sugar Land will receive an increase in base salary next year, following a weekend vote by the Harmony Public Schools Executive Board. The board on Saturday voted unanimously to provide a […]
