“As a lifelong Catholic, I join millions around the world in celebrating the historic election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. Pope Leo XIV has already demonstrated servant leadership. My prayer is that as the new […]
LIBRARIES HOST FREE SUMMER ART SERIES FOR TEENS
In conjunction with the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, Fort Bend County Libraries will present a series of free, hands-on teen art workshops exploring a variety of artistic styles and art movements from different time periods. Presented by volunteers with Unite […]
2nd Annual State of Criminal Justice Summit
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Relations Division is pleased to host the 2nd Annual State of Criminal Justice Summit. This event will take place at Safari Texas Ranch, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77407, on Friday, July 18th, from 7:30 AM […]
Expert Available to Speak About Texas Water Legislation
Amy Hardberger researches water law, both nationally and internationally. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pitch The Texas House unanimously passed Senate Bill 7 on April 2, 2025. The bill is a continuation of an initiative started in the last legislative session. In November 2023, […]
Texas Tech Professor Named International Society of Electrochemistry Fellow
Renowned electrochemist and Director of NSF Engineering Research Center CASFER, Gerardine G. Botte, is honored for her scientific achievements in electrochemistry. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Summary: Texas Tech University Whitacre Endowed Chair Gerardine (Gerri) G. Botte has been named a Fellow of the International […]
Public Assistance Needed to Identify Unidentified Decedent
UNIDENTIFIED DECEDENT FLIER Announcement Date: 5/6/2025 Date of Death/Recovery: 5/1/2025 IFS Case Number: ML25-1729 Law Enforcement Agency and Case Number: Harris County Sheriff’s Office 2505-00009 NamUs.gov: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/143053 Recovery Location: 2850 Fry Road, Houston, TX […]
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Partners with Responsibility.org and Lyft to Offer Safe Rides This Memorial Day Weekend
HOUSTON, TX— To prevent impaired driving crashes during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Responsibility.org and Lyft to offer free ride credits to residents in need of a sober ride […]
Sens. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Veterans Pursuing Aviation Careers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the Authorizing Vocational and Instructional Aviation Training for Eligible Veterans Act to allow eligible veterans to use their Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits for non-degree flight […]
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Bill Defending Troops’ Constitutional Right to Freedom of Religion
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced the Reaffirming Every Servicemember’s Trust Over Religious Exemptions (RESTORE) Act. This bill would require the Department of Defense (DoD) to establish a Special Review […]
SBA Disaster News Release – SBA Offers Relief to Texas Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought Low interest disaster loans now available
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning Feb. 25. The disaster declaration […]

