Shop Small During Annual Sales Tax Holiday: Support Your Community and Save Big!
Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend: August 9-11, 2024
As the back-to-school season approaches, the annual Sales Tax Holiday offers a prime opportunity to support local businesses while saving money. From Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11, certain back-to-school items will be exempt from sales tax, encouraging consumers to "shop small."
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Harris County August 7
FEMA is opening two Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris County August 7 to provide one-on-one help toTexans affected by Hurricane Beryl.
Communities In Schools of Houston Encourages a Strong Start to the School Year
Communities In Schools (CIS) of Houston, a leading educational nonprofit, is rallying parents and guardians to ensure a healthy and productive 2024-2025 school year for students of all ages. Serving campuses across various Houston-area school districts, CIS aims to empower students to realize their potential, regardless of race or socioeconomic background, through a comprehensive range of services starting from Pre-K.
Fort Bend County Secures Over $17 Million in Mitigation Funding from Texas General Land Office
Fort Bend County Judge KP George is pleased to announce that Fort Bend County has been awarded substantial funding from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) through the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) program. This funding will support critical erosion and drainage mitigation projects, with a total grant allocation of $17,537,484.
HATS, GLOVES, AND BOUTONNIÈRES: 19th Annual Fort Bend Spring Brunch Raises Nearly $47,000 for Community Outreach
The Fort Bend community gathered in splendid fashion to celebrate the 19th Annual Fort Bend Spring Brunch: Hats, Gloves, and Boutonnières, an event organized by the friends of the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – A Very Special Project of Children’s Museum Houston. Held on May 10 at the beautiful Sweetwater home of Elizabeth Madden, the event achieved remarkable success, raising nearly $47,000 to support the Discovery Center and its outreach programs in Fort Bend County.
Coalition of Houston Real Estate Developers Launches Initiative to Enhance Resilience During Unprecedented Weather Events
**Coalition of Houston Real Estate Developers Launches Initiative to Enhance Resilience During Unprecedented Weather Events
In a proactive response to the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, a coalition of local residential developers has unveiled 'Empowering Resilience,' a groundbreaking initiative designed to create resilient housing and mitigate the economic and social impacts of power outages.
Louisiana unveils Ten Commandments posters for public schools featuring ‘Hamilton,’ Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Mike Johnson
Louisiana officials unveiled several posters of the Ten Commandments on Monday that could soon be placed in state classrooms and which feature House Speaker Mike Johnson, the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Chappell Roan may have had the biggest Lollapalooza set of all time
Chappell Roan’s huge summer just got bigger. The 26-year-old rising pop star garnered an unprecedented-sized crowd at the Lollapalooza music festival over the weekend, according to organizers.
Freed American says she’s ‘finally being treated as a human being’ after Russian detention
Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva said she’s “finally being treated as a human being” following her release from Russian detention in a historic prisoner exchange between Washington and the Kremlin last week.
A diet high in fruits and vegetables may reduce your heart and kidney disease risk, study
Eating a couple more apples (and broccoli florets, cucumbers, bananas or green beans) may really help keep the doctor away — especially for people with high blood pressure at risk for heart and kidney disease, according to new research.
Harris decides on Tim Walz as running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris has made a decision on her running mate, with four people close to the process saying Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota is her choice.
A Legacy of Service: Why Sylvester Turner is the Right Choice for the 18th Congressional District
I am very proud and deeply grateful to share this endorsement from Jason Lee and Erica Lee Carter, the children of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. – Sylvester Turner
Sheila Jackson Lee's Family Throws Support Behind Sylvester Turner for the 18th Congressional District
I am very proud and deeply grateful to share this endorsement from Jason Lee and Erica Lee Carter, the children of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. – Sylvester Turner
Gear Up for Back-to-School Success with Houston Public Library
As the new school year approaches, the Houston Public Library (HPL) stands ready to support parents, students, and educators throughout August and beyond. HPL’s Back-to-School Guide offers an extensive collection of free resources designed to ensure a successful academic year. These invaluable tools include free online tutoring, homework support, downloadable and streaming media, books and e-books for all ages, and engaging educational events. Additionally, TECHLink technology centers provide state-of-the-art equipment and training to enhance school projects with access to 3D printers, 3D scanners, laser cutters, engravers, and other multimedia tools.
TSU Expert Provides Houston COVID-19 Snapshot Amid Summer Spike in Cases
As Houston faces a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, the city finds itself at a crucial point in managing the pandemic. Driven by new, highly transmissible variants, this recent increase in infections has reignited concerns about public health and safety. Here’s an in-depth look at the current state of COVID-19 in Houston and what residents need to know to stay safe and informed.
Closing in on a choice of running mate, Harris will meet with finalists Sunday
As Kamala Harris closes in on her selection of a running mate this weekend, a renewed focus is being placed on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, people familiar with the search told CNN, even as the vice president continues to weigh whether Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro or Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly would help deliver a victory in their battleground states.
Customs officers in Arizona seize largest amount of fentanyl pills in agency’s history
US Customs and Border Protection officers in Arizona said they recently made the single-largest bust of fentanyl in the agency’s history after seizing 4 million pills from a 20-year-old man.
As Iowa’s maternity care deserts continue to grow, doctors say the state’s new abortion ban will only make matters worse
Dr. Emily Boevers is the only full-time OBGYN at a critical access hospital in a rural city in Iowa about 10 miles from the farm she grew up on.
Dolce & Gabbana have launched a new perfume – but it’s not for humans
Not content with dressing the top dogs of the music scene, from Beyoncé and Usher to Christina Aguilera, Dolce & Gabbana now has its sights on making actual dogs that bit more stylish.
Usha Vance defends husband’s ‘childless cat ladies’ comment as a ‘quip’ in first solo interview
Usha Vance, the wife of Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance, defended her husband’s previous comments deriding childless adults and downplayed his labeling of some Democratic politicians as “childless cat ladies,” calling it a “quip.”
