Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) presents special reading challenges during the summer to encourage reading among children from birth and up, as well as teens and adults. “Color Our World” is the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, which takes […]
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LIBRARIES TO CLOSE IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries — which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, the Fulshear Branch Library, and the Mission Bend Branch Library — will be closed on Sunday and Monday, May 25 and 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular library hours will resume on […]
Seven Lakes’ Band Among the World’s Best
KATY, TX [May 8, 2025] – One of only three ensembles recognized in the world this year, the Seven Lakes High School Band earned the Sudler Shield, given by the internationally renowned John Philip Sousa Foundation for outstanding high school marching […]
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 […]
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 […]
Two Harmony Public Schools Campuses Receive National Recognition from Project Lead The Way for Commitment to Student Achievement
Named a distinguished school for excellence in STEM education HOUSTON – Harmony Science Academy – Houston and Harmony Science Academy – Sugar Land announce today that they have been recognized as a 2024-25 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School. This honor is given to a […]
Katy ISD Announces 2024-2025 Volunteers of the Year
Celebrating 900,000+ Hours of Heartfelt Service from Our Volunteers! (Katy, Texas) –Katy ISD’s Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) hosted their annual Volunteer Celebration on May 2nd honoring the thousands of school district volunteers who give the gift of their time […]
Student Excellence Cheered at Annual Celebration
Katy ISD recognizes outstanding high school student achievement KATY, TX [May 6, 2025] – In a festive event tonight, Katy ISD held its annual Student Awards of Excellence and honored dozens of seniors’ remarkable achievements they’ve made throughout the school […]
Stars on the Field and in the Classroom
Hundreds of Katy ISD student-athletes join all-state academic list KATY, TX [May 6, 2025] – Excelling in their respective sports and also in the classroom, 475 Katy ISD senior student-athletes, trainers and managers have scored a place on the Texas High […]
Butterfly Celebration draws interest
More than 400 people visited the Demonstration Gardens of Fort Bend County Master Gardeners on May 3 to participate in the Butterfly Celebration. After stormy weather late in the week, Saturday temperatures were welcoming if a little chilly at first […]
