What: Houston National Cemetery will host a Memorial Day ceremony to commemorate and honor those Service Members who have died while serving in the US Armed Forces. Who: The keynote Speaker will be Brigadier General E.A. “Buddy” Grantham, Regimental Commander, 8th Regiment, Texas State Guard. The mistress of ceremonies will be KHOU 11, traffic expert, Jennifer Reyna. When: May 26, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. Where: Houston National Cemetery 10410 […]
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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 […]
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program—HOUSTON and Network In Action Announce Strategic Partnership to Empower Houston’s Small Business Community
Houston, Texas – May 12,2025 – Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses –Houston (10KSB) program has joined forces with Network In Action (NIA) in a dynamic new partnership aimed at driving economic growth and equipping Houston’s entrepreneurs with the resources, connections, and education they need to thrive. This collaboration brings together two organizations with a shared mission: to elevate small businesses and foster inclusive economic development. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program offers a rigorous, […]
The Heritage Society Unveils an Unforgettable Juneteenth Celebration on May 16 Featuring Keynote Speaker Sam Collins
HOUSTON, Texas (May 12, 2025) – In a powerful tribute to freedom, heritage, and community resilience, The Heritage Society will kick off Juneteenth activities earlier than usual. Central to this celebration is an exclusive keynote address by the renowned speaker and community advocate, Sam Collins, on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at 1100 Bagby Street. In his keynote address, Collins will delve into the importance of historical preservation within the African American community, offering […]
Texas Master Naturalist Program Receives Prestigious Society for Range Management Outstanding Achievement Award
AUSTIN — The Society for Range Management (SRM) recognized the Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) program with its Outstanding Achievement Award for commitment to community engagement. The award goes to those working to manage, conserve and enjoy the vast landscapes known as rangelands. SRM is an international professional scientific society and conservation organization whose members study, conserve, manage and sustain the varied resources of the rangelands, including prairie, shrublands, woodlands and savannahs. TMN is the nation’s first volunteer […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces the Invest America Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced the Invest America Act. The bill establishes a private tax-advantaged account with a $1,000 seed investment from the federal government for every American child at birth. Meanwhile, the bill made a major advance when the U.S. House of Representatives today released a version of Senator Cruz’s bill in the House Ways and Means Committee budget package. Sen. Cruz said, “The Invest America Act will trigger fundamental and transformative […]
Sam Houston Center Presents Juneteenth Program with Historian Edward T. Cotham Jr.
Liberty, TX – The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center (SHC) welcomes historian Edward T. Cotham, Jr. for an author talk and book signing on Saturday, June 14 at 1 p.m. Cotham will discuss his book, Juneteenth: The Story Behind the Celebration, in conjunction with the traveling exhibit from Humanities Texas, Juneteenth, which opens June 3 at the Center. Cotham wrote the first scholarly book on the history of Juneteenth and spent decades conducting […]
Inaugural Community Health Worker CTE Certification Graduation:
This spring, Fort Bend County Health and Human Services, in partnership with Lamar Consolidated High School’s Health Science CTE program, proudly graduated its first-ever cohort of Community Health Workers (CHWs) on Thursday May 8, 2025 — an achievement made possible through a strategic partnership between Lamar Consolidated ISD CTE (LCISD), Fort Bend County Health & Human Services (FBCHHS), the unwavering support of Precinct 4 Commissioner Dexter McCoy and the UT School of Public Health’s Texas […]
Imagine Nation Kid Expo Invites Families to a World of Imagination in Katy
Who: ImagineNation Kid Expo, hosted by founder Stacie Bowles and crew. Stacie’s team also produce the Home for the Holidays Gift Market and Spring Market Shows in Katy and across Texas. What: A vibrant, family-friendly expo designed to inspire creativity and imagination among attendees of all ages. The event includes character photo ops, meet and greets with industry professionals, interactive activities, arts and crafts, shopping opportunities, and themed food stations. When: Friday, June 20th, Saturday […]
On Memorial Day, honor those who gave all, thank the families who suffer loss
Austin, TX – In observance of Memorial Day, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) shares the below message from TVC Chairwoman and U.S. Navy Veteran Laura Koerner. TVC expresses its heartfelt gratitude and sympathy for the survivors of service members and veterans and is here to assist them in claiming the benefits they’ve earned. Note to media: Feel free to run the full message below as a letter or use parts of it for inclusion in local […]
Katy ISD Trustees Approve Attendance Boundary Modification
KATY, TX [May 12, 2025] – During tonight’s Regular Board Meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve Attendance Boundary Modifications (ABM) for a portion of the Cinco Ranch High School feeder pattern. District leaders presented the proposed change to the Board in March 2025 and sent a survey to families in Land Use Zones (LUZ) 60C and 60D seeking input. Some 74 percent of survey respondents favored change. The transition will affect […]