HOUSTON, TX — The Heritage Society will kick off a year-long salute to the United States Semiquincentennial with a special speaker event celebrating Spain’s pivotal role in America’s fight for independence. On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 6 p.m., historian […]
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Library System Seeks Entries for Library-Card Design Contest
In conjunction with the Summer Reading Challenge and National Library Card Sign-Up Month, Fort Bend County Libraries is hosting a Library-Card Design Contest! Library users can showcase their creativity by designing a unique library card for the library system. Winning […]
HOUSTON SYMPHONY holiday season now features A CAPPELLA POWERHOUSE VOCTAVE, IN CONCERT December 8
HOUSTON (July 1, 2025) – The Houston Symphony’s 2025 Holiday concert line-up gets a jolt of energy from a cappella sensation Voctave, bringing its signature sound to festive holiday favorites in Voctave: It Feels Like Christmas. The orchestra is not […]
Harris County Attorney Menefee Responds to Supreme Court Decision Rejecting ExxonMobil Appeal in Baytown Pollution Case
Houston, Texas – The United States Supreme Court has rejected ExxonMobil’s attempt to overturn a record $14.25 million judgment against the company for years of illegal air pollution at its Baytown refinery and chemical complex. The decision brings a close to […]
University of Houston Professor Named to Prestigious Fellowship
How Carlee Purdum’s Research is Changing Lives for Incarcerated People HOUSTON, Month DD, 2025 – All it took was one graduate school project to change Carlee Purdum’s research focus forever – a change that elevated her to the top of her […]
Typhoon Texas Hosts Star-Spangled July 4 Celebration;
Typhoon Texas Hosts Star-Spangled July 4 Celebration; City of Katy Fireworks Highlights “Red, White & Boom” Celebration KATY, TX (June 30, 2025) – As it celebrates ten seasons of summer fun, Typhoon Texas is inviting families to make a splash […]
Fireworks are Not for Pets
Protect your furry family members during the Fourth of July celebration HOUSTON – With the Fourth of July fast approaching, Harris County Pets (HCP), a division of Harris County Public Health, is reminding all pet owners to take extra precautions to […]
Community Park Cleanup Scheduled for July 12th
Jason Shanley, is a member of Boy Scout Troop 209. During a recent geocaching trip with his family, they visited the Fry Road Municipal District Park (near Fry and Saums roads in Katy) and were concerned by its neglected condition. […]
Katy Chapter of AARP Meets July 8th
The Katy Chapter of AARP will meet at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, July 8th, at Midway BBQ, 6191 Highway Blvd., in Katy. Following a short meeting, we will be entertained by Tanya Curry. Tanya plays a mix of Classic Country […]
TDLR Assesses $381,400 Administrative Penalty and Issues Notice of Alleged Violation to Jubilee at Texas Parkway, a Senior Living Complex Where Residents Have Been Stranded for Two Months
AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has issued a Notice of Alleged Violation (NOAV) and assessed an administrative penalty of $381,400 to the Jubilee at Texas Parkway, a senior living complex in Missouri City, for operating outside of the […]
