Chinese New Year Chinese years: history, when the year starts and ends, and why In everyday life, China (like most of the world) uses the Gregorian calendar (January–December). But when people talk about “Chinese years” in a traditional sense especially […]
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New Year, New Skills: Katy ISD Offers Community Education Courses for Spring 2025
KATY, TX (January 13, 2025) – Looking for a class to learn something new in the new year? Katy ISD’s Community Education Spring 2025 courses may be just the thing. Community members can choose from art, business, culinary, finance, and music courses, along […]
Christmas and New Year’s drivers urged to move over or slow down for tow trucks and other emergency vehicles
As they travel Texas roadways during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, motorists are urged to slow down or move over for stopped emergency vehicles including tow trucks, police cars and fire trucks. Texas law requires drivers to slow down at least […]
Harris County Fire Marshal Encourages Fireworks Safety
Fireworks are beautiful but are very dangerous if not used properly. The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office encourages anyone who chooses to use consumer fireworks to practice fireworks safety or find alternative ways to celebrate. “Fireworks safety is paramount as we continue to […]
Cinco Ranch Branch Library’S Curbside Service Unavailable On Holidays In December
CHRISTMAS Services at all branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, will be unavailable Thursday through Sunday, December 24-27, for the Christmas holiday. Books & More! Curbside Pick-up service hours will resume on Monday, December 28, […]
Houston Symphony Rings In The New Year With Big Band Pops From Frank Sinatra To Ray Charles
Under the direction of Houston Symphony Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke, the Symphony toasts the New Year and the second half of its 2020–21 Season with the electrifying program, In the Mood: A Big Band New Year, part of the […]



