Don’t take any chances. Get your flu shot now
By Bob Moos, Southwest public affairs officer for the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services The flu is nothing to sneeze at, especially if you’re an older adult. Anywhere from 140,000 to...
View ArticleFree Advice on Home Repair Available in Brazoria, Galveston, Harris and...
Austin, Texas – As Texans repair or rebuild their homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey and subsequent flooding, FEMA and home-improvement stores in Brazoria, Galveston, Harris and Nueces counties are...
View ArticleNew Trends in Wine Glass Collecting
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori Verderame Dr. Lori Verderame By Dr. Lori Verderame For wine lovers, to fully understand and enjoy all things grape is the most important facet of collecting wine and wine...
View ArticleNovember events at Mary Jo Peckham Park
Harris County Precinct Three Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center 5597 Gardenia Katy, Texas 77493 (281)391-4482 Web Address: www.pct3.com PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS &...
View ArticlePositions open for 2-yr heavy civil construction project located in Sealy,...
More openings coming up. Heavy equipment operators, form setters, carpenters, Concrete finishers, skilled laborers. Positions pay $13.00 to $19+ depending on experience and skill. Experienced foremen...
View ArticleBacteria in the gut modulates response to immunotherapy in melanoma
HOUSTON – Bacteria that live in the human digestive tract can influence how cancer responds to immunotherapy, opening a new avenue for research to improve treatment, a team led by researchers at The...
View ArticleThe Katy ISD Bond: Know the Facts
November 2, 2017 – A community-led bond committee comprised of over 100 parents, community members, faith-based leaders and students spent this past spring developing a fiscally responsible bond...
View ArticleFirst Lady Abbott Visits Child Advocates of Fort Bend
First Lady Cecilia Abbott visited Child Advocates of Fort Bend recently and met with staff, board members and partner agencies in an effort to better understand the work that the agency and its...
View ArticleKaty ISD’s Military Academies Night
Katy ISD’s Military Academies Night On Nov. 15, 2017 representatives from the five United States Military Academies will be speaking at Seven Lakes High School in the 9th Grade Commons, 6:30 pm – 8:30...
View ArticleOlson opens Pearland Office
Rep. Pete Olson yesterday announced the grand opening of his Pearland office. The office moved from its previous location on Broadway this summer and is now located at 1920 Country Place Parkway....
View ArticleHandicapping Tuesdays Elections
(Our 26th year) The HPRA Friday lunch speaker this week will be Don Hooper, whose political commentaries are routinely part of The Big Jolly, a local Republican blog. Don will give us his projections...
View ArticleKISD will still hold classes tomorrow
Because Hurricane Harvey already impacted 10 days of instructional time, an additional school closure would further impact extra- and co-curricular activities. Therefore, Katy ISD will not be closing...
View ArticleNalaBody Illuminating Studio Grand Opening on November 9, 2017
Katy, Texas – November 2, 2017 – The press and public are invited to the grand opening of NalaBody Illumination Studio on November 9, 2017 for an introduction to advanced Holistic Wellness using Near...
View ArticleLearn About Funeral Planning At Cinco Ranch Branch Library Program
Fort Bend County Libraries will present a special program in conjunction with Senior Resource Collaborative, “Demystifying the Funeral-Planning Process,” on Saturday, November 18, from 10:30 to 11:30...
View ArticleKaty fitness studio holds fundraiser benefiting Houston Methodist Cancer...
HOUSTON—(Nov. 2, 2017) — For the second year in a row, DEFINE Katy fitness studio hosted a fundraising “Pink Ride” cycle class to benefit cancer patients at Houston Methodist Cancer Center at West....
View ArticleTexas Bullion Depository to be Headquartered in City of Leander
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today that the city of Leander will be the future home of the Texas Bullion Depository. Construction on a multi-acre site is expected to begin in...
View ArticleTexas Bar Foundation Awards Grant to Child Advocates of Fort Bend
The Texas Bar Foundation recently awarded Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) an $8,000 to support year two of the Multidisciplinary Team Enhancement Program (MEP) between Child Protective Services,...
View ArticleTake Care of Your Heart this Holiday Season
HOUSTON, Oct. 30, 2017– The holidays are a time of joy and celebration, but the hectic nature of the season can also result in increased stress. Houston Methodist West Hospital will be holding a free...
View ArticleStay in Touch with FEMA to Ensure a Timely Home Inspection
Austin, Texas – Texans with damages and losses from Hurricane Harvey are encouraged to follow up with FEMA to ensure a timely inspection and keep their recovery on track. Following these tips will help...
View ArticleState Sales Tax Revenue Totaled Nearly $2.5 Billion in October
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said today that state sales tax revenue totaled $2.46 billion in October, 6.9 percent more than in October 2016. “Sales tax revenue growth was led by receipts...
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