GIDDINGS – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton successfully prosecuted a Lexington man for child sexual abuse crimes, securing two consecutive life sentences plus 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Benjamin Earlie Thornton, 67, was found guilty of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and one count of Indecency with a Child by Contact by a Lee County jury. The jury returned the maximum sentence on all three counts after deliberating […]
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Revised Price Structure for Online Business Directory Listings with The Katy News
Katy News owner and publisher Pat Wilson has announced a revised price structure to a business directory listing available to local businesses and service professionals on The Katy News website for up to two years. It’s very straight forward says Wilson: A business directory of basic business services or products will cost $50 for one year from the start of publication. A business director of basic business services or products will cost $75 for two […]
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Ben Rosado: A Handyman Whose Clients Trust Him to Get The Job Done Right
For well over a decade, Katy homeowners have discovered that Ben Rosado is an outstanding example of a high-quality handyman who can help them plan and implement from simple repairs to more complex remodeling projects that allow them to restore quality of life in their homes within a range of budgets and a long history of customer satisfaction. A native of New York, Rosado pursued community college training in the carpentry profession right out of high school. […]
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At Katy’s The Dog Stop, Your Dogs Are Our Clients; You Are Our Customers
From the moment that his new owners took him home from the rescue kennel over six years ago, Mickey has lived a life full of love. He’s a genuine sweetheart with children, a warm and friendly greeter to the service folks who visit, and a “rock-star” at Katy’s The Dog Stop where he is everyone’s friend. Mickey is called “the greatest love-dog we’ve had in 46 years” by his owners. When it comes to watching […]
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Katy News Launches a Bold Program Telling Your Real Story of Your Business
The Katy News owner and publisher Pat Wilson has announced a major new initiative for the website that will offer local and regional businesses an effective new way to tell consumers in their market arenas why their businesses are uniquely capable of helping them and to get that message out. “We have established a new feature of Business Profiles that offer companies a chance to explain the background and professionalism in a ‘news style’ report […]
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Sue West Personal Journey to Elite Personal Injury Attorney
The West Law Office 738 S. Highway 6, Suite 180, Houston, TX 77079 281-347-3247 www.houstonpersonalinjury.law Sue West Personal Journey to Elite Personal Injury Attorney Sue West owner of the West Law Office, PLLC. did not follow a traditional, straight-line path on her journey to becoming a recognized and successful personal injury attorney. She has helped her clients obtain significant awards for financial damages imposed upon them wrongfully by others ranging from individuals to corporations. With […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Sends Letter to Brown University President Demanding an Explanation on How the University Uses Its Endowment to Lower Tuition Costs and Improve Student Experience
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) sent a letter to the President of Brown University, Christina H. Paxson, Ph.D, outlining his concerns regarding the imminent adverse action taken by Brown University against student Alex Shieh. According to recent reports, Shieh emailed non-faculty employees at the university asking them what they do all day to determine why the university’s tuition has gotten expensive. “Penalizing a student for what appears to be an attempt to understand the university’s […]
Harris County Attorney Menefee Joins Local Officials in Supreme Court Fight Against Executive Order Stripping Constitutional Citizenship Rights
Houston, TX – Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has joined a coalition of local governments and officials from across the nation in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, urging the Court to continue blocking President Trump’s executive order targeting birthright citizenship. The Trump administration is seeking to implement parts of the policy while legal challenges remain ongoing. “The Constitution is clear—if you’re born on American soil, you’re an American citizen. This isn’t a partisan issue; […]
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Honoring Culture, Advancing Health
Harris County Public Health highlights key health issues facing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) proudly recognizes May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, honoring the diverse cultures, contributions, and voices of the AAPI community in Harris County and beyond. This month, HCPH reaffirms its commitment to health empowerment and highlights key public health concerns impacting AAPI populations, while promoting accessible, community-centered care. In Harris County, AAPI […]
PUBLIC NOTICE / AVISO PÚBLICO
Woof! Prime, LLC has submitted an air quality permit application to the TCEQ for a Permit by Rule to operate a diesel-fired pet incinerator at 3130 N Fry Rd, Ste 1400, Katy, TX 77449. Contact TCEQ or visit www.tceq.texas.gov. Woof! Prime, LLC ha presentado una solicitud de permiso de calidad de aire a TCEQ para operar un incinerador de mascotas en 3130 N Fry Rd, Ste 1400, Katy, TX 77449. Para más información, visite www.tceq.texas.gov.
Local Agencies Unite in Effort to Locate Missing Persons
Attend Missing in Southeast Texas, Saturday, May 3, 2025 For those with missing loved ones and those who would advocate for them, an annual event on May 3rd in Houston is the place to be for resources, awareness, and more. May 3, 2025, is Missing in Southeast Texas Day (MISETXD). To celebrate and commemorate this occasion, local, state and national agencies with a mission to find missing persons ask you to attend Missing in Southeast […]
WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING AT FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES TAKES A BREAK IN MAY
LIBRARIES PLAN SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY PROGRAMS In preparation for Fort Bend County Libraries’ Summer Reading Club, which begins May 26, the regularly-scheduled, weekly children’s programs at all locations will NOT take place in May. The weekly children’s programs – such as Mother Goose Time, Toddler Time, Story Time, and the After-School Breaks/School-Age Programs – will resume their summer schedule in June. As an alternative, special Mother’s Day programs are planned at two locations in the […]
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4.2 Billion in April
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.24 billion in April, 7.1 percent more than in April 2024. The majority of April sales tax revenue is based on sales made in March and remitted to the agency in April. “State sales tax collections were likely driven in part by businesses in the manufacturing sector ordering materials to get inventory delivered before the tariffs announced in February and March took effect,” Hegar said. […]
Sen. Cruz, Rep. Harshbarger Introduce USA Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Universal Savings Account Act, a bill that allows American families to save without the restrictions and penalties associated with traditional tax advantaged accounts. Sen. Cruz said, “A simple and accessible incentive savings plan will provide families with a way to establish financial security and prosperity. This bill provides a straightforward solution to those challenges. I strongly urge my colleagues to pass this bill for the future generations of Americans.” Companion […]
Neurologist charged with online solicitation of a minor
A Houston-area neurologist is charged with online solicitation of a minor, Harris County Constable Precinct One Alan Rosen announced. Dr. Jason Robert Thonhoff, 43, was arrested Thursday by the constable’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit. “Let this be a warning to predators: we patrol cyberspace and we will catch you,” Rosen said. “We will do all we can to protect the most vulnerable members of our society.” Court records state the investigation began in 2023 […]