Texas Historical Records Advisory Board Announces New Archival Award
AUSTIN, TX –The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) is pleased to announce the creation of the Archival Award of Excellence to recognize significant achievements in preserving and...
View ArticleThe Martinez-Arpin Foundation to Host “Indigo Night: Couture Soiree” to...
HOUSTON (June 27, 2016) – Martinez-Arpin Foundation (MA Foundation) will host the 3rd Annual School Supply Drive themed “Indigo Night: Couture Soirée” on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 7 p.m. at an...
View ArticleUH System Universities to Launch Higher Ed Programs in Katy this Fall
UH Cullen College of Engineering and UH-Victoria to Offer Classes The University of Houston System will offer bachelor’s- and master’s- level degree programs in engineering, business, education and...
View ArticleSen. Cruz Releases Video Highlighting Dangers of Obama’s Internet Giveaway
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released a video illustrating the threats President Obama’s radical Internet giveaway poses to our country’s freedom and national security. “From the...
View ArticleDistrict Court Upholds the Sanctity of Attorney-Client Confidentiality
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton AUSTIN — Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statement on today’s ruling imposing a nationwide injunction against the federal government for its new...
View ArticleTexas Comptroller: Fixing and Expanding Roadway System Can Bring Economic...
Poor roads cost Texans money – and sometimes their lives. Yet transportation infrastructure spending positively affects local and state economies by connecting businesses, customers, goods and services...
View ArticleAT&T Ad Star Milana Vayntrub Headlined Houston Refugee Benefit Dinner
Amaanah Refugee Services Annual Fundraiser Yields More Than $400K AT&T pitchwoman and former Soviet refugee Milana Vayntrub headlined this year’s Amaanah Refugee Services annual dinner, Rays of...
View ArticleSevere Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Warnings for Harris County
What is the danger? The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Warning for Harris County. Storms have produced up to three inches of rainfall in some areas. The...
View ArticleOne victory short….
by: Tom Behrens The Cinco Ranch football team fell one victory short of a third consecutive state qualification berth on its home field June 24. The Cougars, seeking their 14th overall state...
View ArticleTexas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton Names Director of Public Affairs
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton AUSTIN – Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton has named Katie McKee his new Director of Public Affairs where she will lead the development and implementation...
View ArticleTexas State Historical Association Releases Online eBook Celebrating Women’s...
Discover Women Who Made Texas History in TSHA’s Newest eBook Series The Texas State Historical Association’s (TSHA) Handbook of Texas Online, the authoritative digital encyclopedia of Texas history,...
View ArticleKaty Boy Scout Troop 424 welcomes five new Eagles
Troop 424 new Eagles, from left, are Monir Elgamiel, Noboru Bai, Jason Shenoi, Sam Shenoi and Andrew Annestrand. KATY, TEXAS — Katy Boy Scout Troop 424 recently welcomed five new boys into its Eagles...
View ArticleThe Port of Houston Authority: “Gateway to the U.S.”
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Sunday’s opening of the expanded Panama Canal, and the larger vessels that will transit it, was recognized during today’s meeting of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston...
View ArticleKaty Prairie Conservancy Hosts Two Fun July Events
Adults and Children Alike Will Find Entertaining Activities, Including a Bike Ride HOUSTON (June 29, 2016) – In July, the Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) presents two fun events for various age groups,...
View ArticleChappell Hill Celebrates 40th Anniversary Independence Day Parade Once Again...
(June 28, 2016) – “Chappell Hill is ready to host our 40th Annual Independence Day Parade this July 4th and we invite everyone to come celebrate our Nation’s birthday with us,” announced Joel Romo,...
View ArticleICYMI: Sen. Cruz Exposes Obama Administration’s Willful Blindness to Radical...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal Courts, convened a hearing in which he exposed the...
View ArticleThe Salvation Army of Greater Houston Laces Up for July 9th, 2016
Christmas in July 5K will have hundreds of runners at their inaugural race Get your Santa costume and jingle bells ready because The Salvation Army of Greater Houston’s Christmas In July 5K & Kids...
View ArticleDPS Commercial Vehicle Inspections Topped 7,790 During Roadcheck
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) inspected 7,795 commercial motor vehicles as part of Roadcheck 2016, a national inspection initiative held annually aimed at enhancing commercial...
View ArticleKOBELCO USA Appoints Regional Tractor as First Mini-Excavator Dealer
Katy, TX – KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA continues to expand representation in the North American market by adding Regional Tractor to its growing dealer network. Regional Tractor will be the...
View ArticleDiscovery Camp
Discovery Camp: Discover rocketry, fashion, gardening, and more! Open to entering 3rd-9th graders. July 26-27, 8am-4pm at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. Early registration is $50 by July 1; late...
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