(AUSTIN) — On his Good for Texas Tour: Presidential Libraries Edition, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today visited the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library and Museum (LBJ Library), which is dedicated to the legacy of the 36th president and sits on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. “The LBJ Library offers artifacts showcasing President Johnson’s domestic policy initiatives related to the Great Society and historic events such as the Vietnam War, and the passage of the Civil […]
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Former Katy ISD Board Member’s Academic Equity Advocates Website Re-Launches Aggressive Agenda
By George Scott This story constitutes paid advertising on The Katy News Website https://academicequityadvocates.com Here’s the first week’s story agenda and brief description for the relaunch of Academic Equity Advocates (AEA). THE STORY LINE UP: Monday, April 15 through Friday April 19 AEA Mission Described Explaining the Reform Objectives & Specific Support That We Can Give Parents in Becoming More Effective Advocates for Their Children The relaunch begins by supporting the notion that the […]
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Former Katy ISD Board Member Advocates Judicial Takeover of Texas Education Agency
By George Scott This story constitutes paid advertising on The Katy News Website https://academicequityadvocates.com With the relaunch of the Academic Equity Advocates website, our new focus is ‘laser guided’ on five specific objectives: Issue a direct plea to civil rights attorneys and groups to organize and launch a federal lawsuit seeking at least a two-year judicial takeover of the Texas Education Agency regarding the TEA’s student testing and accountability systems. Abolish the STAAR testing […]
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CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH FREE ACTIVITIES AT LACENTERRA AT CINCO RANCH
Guests to enjoy live music, crafts, giveaways and more during the celebration KATY, Texas., (April. 10, 2024)—LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, an outdoor lifestyle shopping center, is gearing up to host an Earth Day celebration, free and open to the public, on Friday, April 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Heritage Square. “We are incredibly fortunate to have LaCenterra tenants, local businesses, and municipalities participating in our Earth Day celebration this year, helping spread awareness […]
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Miller Career & Technology Center SkillsUSA Teams Advance to National Competition
KATY, TX [April 10, 2024] – Following a rigorous four-day state tournament held in Corpus Christi last weekend, the outstanding efforts of six Katy ISD students were rewarded with first place honors, securing their participation in the 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. These exceptional students have dedicated themselves since the start of the school year to refine their skills, and they are excited to proudly represent Katy ISD on a national stage at the upcoming […]
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Katy ISD Robotics Teams Display Ingenuity and Spirit at State Competition
KATY, TX [April 9, 2024] – The atmosphere was buzzing at the UIL State Robotics Competition held over the weekend, where 86 teams from across the state converged to showcase their ingenuity, technical ability, and teamwork. The competition, consisting of two FIRST Robotics Tournaments – the Apollo Tournament and the Mercury Tournament, witnessed extraordinary displays of innovation from all who participated. Cinco Ranch High School emerged triumphant in the Apollo Tournament, demonstrating exceptional engineering and teamwork […]
National Coalition of Attorneys General Files Amicus Brief Condemning Texas State Bar for Baseless Lawfare Weaponized Against Texas OAG Leadership
AUSTIN – A national coalition of state attorneys general filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of Texas in support of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s top deputy, First Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster, in a blatant case of politically motivated lawfare launched by the State Bar of Texas. The case originated in response to complaints against First Assistant Webster and Attorney General Paxton for their decision to file landmark litigation known as Texas v. Pennsylvania regarding […]
Mosquito Season is Back – Beat the Bite!
Harris County Public Health Kicks Off Mosquito Season with News Conference, Presents Ways to Defend Residents from Mosquito-Borne Diseases HOUSTON – Summer is typically the time of year when families enjoy numerous outdoor activities, like swimming, cookouts, outings at an event, and other seasonal pastimes. However, along with these activities come the heat, humidity, and … those pesky mosquitoes! Harris County Public Health (HCPH) will announce the start of the 2024 mosquito season during a press […]
Daniel Lee “Dan” Ruley 1938 to 2024
Daniel Lee “Dan” Ruley Daniel Lee “Dan” Ruley was born on May 15, 1938 in Houston, Texas to Harley Rilo Ruley and Pauline Wendling Ruley. Dan grew up in the Barker area, but has lived most of his life in Katy. On October 9, 1965, he married Doris Elaine Williams in Houston, Texas. He worked for many years as a delivery driver for Brookshire Bros. Pharmacy, in Katy. Dan was a longtime member of the […]
Sen. Cruz Condemns Iran Attack on Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement today after Iran escalated its attacks on Israel by launching munitions from Iranian territory. Sen. Cruz said, “Iran has encircled Israel and has been attacking our Israeli allies from almost every front for months. They have launched attacks from Syria, Iraq, Yemen, the West Bank, Hezbollah-controlled Lebanon, and of course the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. Now they have escalated […]
Master Gardeners offer free flowering plants class
Learn how to grow flowering plants all year long in a free April 26 class offered online by Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. Part of the Landscape Success series, the 90-minute class “Flowering Plants for 4 Seasons” will be taught by Suma Mudan starting at 1 p.m. Visit https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vduuhpj0qEtd6lepO00RLib1T3p2ORLP4#/ to register. Registration is required. All registered attendees will receive a link to the class recording. Mudan is a Sugar Land resident who has been a Master Gardener […]
Master Gardeners offer free class on vegetable pests, diseases
Learn how to identify and manage common vegetable garden pests and diseases using integrated pest management techniques in the April 20 Grow Your Own class offered by Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. The free, 90-minute class “Vegetable Pest and Disease Management” will begin at 9 a.m. at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Road in Rosenberg. Visit Grow Your Own Registration – Fort Bend (agrilife.org) to register. All registered attendees will receive a link to […]
See What is Happening at Royal ISD
Greetings, Falcons! We hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend! Please visit the Events section of royal-isd.net to see what’s happening this week! Class of 2024: CLICK HERE to view the senior schedule of events for the remainder of the school year. HAPPENING THIS WEEK! Monday, April 15: o Tax Day o PreK/Kindergarten Roundup, Royal ECC, 12:30pm-2pm o Regular School Board Meeting, Royal Administration Building, 6:30pm Tuesday, April 16 o ECC: Wear Attire with Numbers o RHS: English II EOC Testing o PreK/Kindergarten Roundup, […]
The Most Crucial Features to Look for in Call Center Software Solutions
Selecting the right call center software is pivotal for any business aiming to enhance its customer service experience. In today’s fast-paced environment, having software that not only streamlines operations but also provides comprehensive support to agents and customers alike is essential. For businesses seeking to upgrade their customer service, identifying software with the right features is crucial, and more information can be found here about what to prioritize. Intuitive User Interface The user interface (UI) […]
YMCA of Greater Houston Hosts Healthy Kids Day Saturday, April 20 to Inspire Families to Stay Active
Free fun-filled interactive activities, demonstrations and more aimed at improving the health and well-being of Houston’s kids and families WHAT: The YMCA of Greater Houston is welcoming youth and families across Houston to explore health and wellness programs aimed at improving the lives of youth and families at Healthy Kids Day®, a free community event hosted at 19 YMCA locations across the Greater Houston area. Healthy Kids Day will take place on April 20 beginning at 10 a.m. Exact […]