OAG Statements on Findings in West Explosion Case
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Attorney General Ken Paxton and OAG Director of Law Enforcement David Maxwell released the following statements following the announcement that the 2013 explosion in...
View ArticleOlson Applauds Committee Action On Ozone Bill
Representative Pete Olson Washington, DC – Today Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) announced that the House Energy and Power subcommittee acted to move his bill H.R. 4775, Ozone Standards Implementation Act to...
View ArticleCornyn-Leahy Bill to Help Law Enforcement Prepare for Active Shooter...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) issued the following statements after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to approve the POLICE Act, which will allow law...
View ArticleTexas State GOP Convention Highlights Texas Senate Republican Women
Senators Nelson, Hancock, and Bettencourt issue challenge to help raise $30,000 for Candidate Resource Committee Senator Lois Kolkhorst (SD-18) The Texas State Republican Convention, with over 10,000...
View ArticleHunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation: Partner with USDA to Feed More Kids
By USDA Rural Housing Service Administrator Tony Hernandez and Texas State Director for Rural Development Paco Valentin In 2015, about 22 million American children depended on free or reduced-price...
View ArticleFill Out an SBA Loan Application or You Could be Leaving Money on the Table
AUSTIN, Texas – Texans who suffered damage or loss from the April flooding and were referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration could lose some income-based FEMA grants if they don’t complete...
View ArticleOlson Applauds Court Ruling Protecting Separation Of Powers
Representative Pete Olson Washington, DC – Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today issued the following statement of support after a federal district judge ruled in House v. Burwell that the Obama administration...
View ArticleMcDonald’s Donates $75,000 to the American Red Cross
In an effort to help those in need from disaster stricken areas, McDonald’s announced they will donate $75,000 to the American Red Cross. McDonald’s cares about the communities it serves and wants to...
View ArticleOpen Mike Friday
HPRA president Barry Klein will present his thoughts on the surprise rejection last Saturday of a proposition to ban red light cameras by voters in Jersey Village, and what changes need to occur in the...
View ArticleHouston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital adds new technology to surgical suites
SUGAR LAND – (May 13, 2016) — Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is investing in new technology to offer patients more minimally invasive surgical options. Dr. Ali Mahmood The new 1588 Advanced...
View ArticleUH Recognizing Business, Community Leaders with Honorary Degrees
HOUSTON, May 12, 2016 – This week, more than 5,000 University of Houston students will conclude their academic journeys. These graduating Coogs will begin new chapters in their lives and aspire to...
View ArticleBallot Board Announces Results for 2016 Katy ISD Board Election
Fourteen provisional ballots reviewed May 13, 2016 – The review of all provisional ballots from the 2016 Board Election by the Ballot Board has now been completed. A total of 14 provisional ballots...
View ArticleTexas Travel Information Helps Plan Summer Road Trips Available free online,...
May 19, 2016 AUSTIN – If you’re planning a road trip this summer, the Texas Department of Transportation offers the Texas State Travel Guide, Texas Highways Events Calendar and Texas Official Travel...
View ArticlePet Talk: Pet Health And Safety
Many of us consider pets a member of the family, but this does not always mean treating our pets like humans. For example, there are many habits humans choose to indulge in that can harm pets —...
View ArticleNew Retailer Torrid Arrives At Katy Mills
Growing apparel store offers on-trend fashion for plus-sized women KATY, TX (May 16, 2016) – Katy Mills is excited to announce that Torrid, a quickly-growing retailer that specializes in fashion for...
View ArticleNEW RETAILER TORRID ARRIVES AT KATY MILLS
Growing apparel store offers on-trend fashion for plus-sized women Katy Mills is excited to announce that Torrid, a quickly-growing retailer that specializes in fashion for plus-size women, opened May...
View ArticleKaty Retailer Receives National Recognition
Local small business retailer Amber Gustafson, owner of Amber’s Designs in Katy was recognized by the National Retail Federation for her contribution to advocacy and has been named as one of America’s...
View ArticleInternet-Dispatched Transportation (Uber, etc.) and the Taxi Industry
Our Friday lunch speakers this week will be two cab drivers who are fighting to relax the restrictions on the “for-hire” taxi industry, Julian Uchima and Joshua Bullard. Both gentlemen were featured...
View ArticleDiscover Memorial Day’s Roots As ‘Decoration Day’ At The George Ranch...
RICHMOND – Visit the George Ranch Historical Park for a special Memorial Day Remembrance on Saturday, May 28 and Monday, May 30. Memorial Day’s roots began in the South just after the Civil War, when...
View ArticleKelsey Research Foundation Honors Dr. Spencer Berthelsen at 22th Annual Golf...
Funds raised will benefit patient education and research programs HOUSTON (May 19, 2016) – On May 2, Kelsey Research Foundation scored a hole-in-one at its 22th Annual Golf Classic, raising $237,000....
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