Patrick Announces Texas Delegate Count at Convention
Cleveland, OH – Texas Lt Governor Patrick this evening announced the delegate count for Texas before the nation and a live television audience. He spoke the following words: “Madam Secretary, Mr....
View ArticleTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fort Bend County Youth Camps
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fort Bend County offers youth camps during the summer. Two of our most recent camps led by Dianne Gertson CEA FCS Agent, Pantry2Plate and Teen Chef,...
View ArticleVeterans Choice Program Resulted in More Than 2 Million Appointments
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Veterans Choice Program (VCP) has reached a key milestone in improving access to health care for Veterans. More than two million appointments have been...
View ArticleCentral Fort Bend Chamber Welcomes New Member, HNTB
On Monday, July 18th the Central Fort Bend Chamber hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their new member HNTB. HNTB is a nationwide transportation and infrastructure firm based out of Kansas City,...
View ArticleFort Worth ISD Policy Changes Mirror AG Paxton’s Opinion
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton AUSTIN — The Fort Worth ISD announced today changes to student safety policies. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statement about these changes:...
View ArticleSpring Creek Greenway, a 46 mile Linear Park.
Our Friday lunch speaker this week will be Mike Howlett, the Special Projects Coordinator for Harris County Precinct Four Parks Department, who will tell us about the unusual dual-county amenity and...
View ArticleSummer Nights at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
Summer nights at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center are the hottest place to be for adults of all ages. Enjoy a relaxing evening under the stars with Saint Arnold beer, hors d’oeuvres and Katz...
View ArticleCaliber Collision Food Drive in Harris County Contributes to 3.1 Million...
Local Efforts Help Houston Food Bank Feed Children During Summer HOUSTON, TX (July 21, 2016) — A local food drive in Houston area by Caliber Collision yielded over 141,000 meals, contributing to...
View ArticleOperation Backpack aims to give school supplies to 100,000 children in need
The YMCA of Greater Houston is collecting supplies and backpacks through Aug. 12 HOUSTON – Operation Backpack, a program of the YMCA of Greater Houston, is one of Texas’ largest back-to-school supply...
View ArticleCCA Texas Funds Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Airboat Repairs
Over $32,000 will Aid Game Wardens in Continued Conservation Enforcement Missions Houston, Texas – CCA Texas recently provided funding for the repairs of a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)...
View ArticleTWDB approves $759,255,000 in SWIFT financial assistance
AUSTIN – (July 21, 2016) – Today, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved $759,255,000 in financial assistance from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) program*. The SWIFT...
View ArticleCentral Fort Bend Chamber July Working Lunch Series focuses on Texas Firearm...
At the Chamber’s July Working Lunch, Ross Asher a Shareholder in the litigation section of Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey P.C., gave an overview of Firearm laws in Texas. The luncheon was held...
View ArticleNew Craft Beverage Spot in Katy Offers 100 Taps and Full Menu
Growler USA Microbrew Pub Celebrates Grand Opening August 11 in West Katy HOUSTON – (July 25, 2016) – Craft beer has a growing presence in Texas, and soon, Growler USA® – America’s Microbrew Pub will...
View ArticleCity Of Rosenberg Rejected Another Opportunity To Provide Humane Treatment To...
Wednesday July 20th, 2016 Rosenberg, Texas Special City Council Meeting Police Chief Dallis Warren retracted his prior statement that No Kill was the ultimate goal of the city shelter at the June 28th...
View ArticleHHSC Announces Senior Staff Appointments for New Medical and Social Services...
AUSTIN – HHS Executive Commissioner Charles Smith today introduced the team that will guide the new Medical and Social Services division. The team will serve under Deputy Executive Commissioner Gary...
View ArticleLearn About Free Legal Info Resources At Fort Bend County Law Library
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Law Librarian, Andrew Bennett, will present demonstrations of the informational legal resources that are available to the public at the Fort Bend County Law Library. Brief,...
View ArticlePort Commission Regular Meeting Set for Tuesday, July 26
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority will meet in regular session on Tuesday, July 26 at 9 a.m., followed by a meeting of the Board of Pilot Commissioners at...
View ArticleRep. Hernandez Responds to Changes in DSHS Birth Certificate Policies
AUSTIN, TX- The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and litigating families of several American-born children have reached a mediated change to rules regarding the issuance of birth...
View ArticleTexas Children’s Pavilion for Women announces first-in-Texas Zika clinic
HOUSTON – July 25, 2016 – Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, one of the nation’s premier facilities for women’s, fetal and newborn health, is excited to announce a first-in-Texas Zika clinic to...
View ArticleTexas Has No Need for Second Veterinary College, Coordinating Board Study...
COLLEGE STATION, July 25, 2016 – A new report issued by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board concludes that a second veterinary college would be expensive to create and operate and is...
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