Houston, TX – Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has joined a coalition of local governments in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, opposing the federal government’s request to stay a United States District Court Judge’s preliminary injunction. This marks the third time Menefee has been involved in the fight against these mass terminations, reaffirming Harris County’s commitment to protecting critical government services such as public safety and emergency management. The Judge previously ruled that the […]
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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 […]
Military Women’s Memorial Celebrates Contributions by Daughters of the American Revolution Totaling $1 Million in Support of Preserving Stories of Women Servicemembers
Most Recent Donation by DAR will Support Important Renovations to Gallery Spaces within the Memorial ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Military Women’s Memorial (MWM) proudly announce that the longstanding commitment by the DAR to support MWM’s mission to honor and tell the stories of women who serve our nation has recently reached a cumulative total of $1 million in contributions to the Memorial. The announcement of […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Leads Multistate Coalition in Joining Trump Administration’s Efforts to Stop Illegal DEI Employment Practices at Law Firms
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton, leading a multistate coalition, sent letters to twenty law firms requesting information about the firms’ diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) employment practices which potentially violate federal anti-discrimination laws and state laws against deceptive trade practices. “The blatantly illegal employment discrimination perpetuated by law firms and other businesses under un-American DEI ideology must be brought to an immediate and permanent end,” said Attorney General Paxton. “I am leading the charge […]
Lake Nasworthy ‘Infested’ with Invasive Zebra Mussels
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated Lake Nasworthy, near San Angelo, as “infested” with invasive zebra mussels. This designation signifies there is an established reproducing population present in the lake. TPWD confirmed the presence of zebra mussel larvae (veligers) in mid-March from plankton samples that were collected in Nov. 2024 during the mussels’ fall spawning period. Zebra mussel larvae were detected in samples collected at two sites on the lake, […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Introduces Bill to Give Afrikaner Population Priority-2 Refugee Status
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) introduced the Asylum for Farmers and Refugees in Crisis and Necessary Emigration Resettlement (AFRIKANER) Act, which would give Priority-2 refugee status to residents of South Africa who are members of the Afrikaner ethnic minority group that have suffered persecution, or have a well-founded fear of persecution, on account of their race, ethnicity, or ancestry. The AFRIKANER Act would also give Priority-2 refugee status to the spouses, children, and parents of these individuals so long as […]
Houston Grand Opera to Open Wagner’s Tannhäuser on April 25, 2025
Company to present new production from director Francesca Zambello in five mainstage performances WHAT: On April 25, 2025, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will open Tannhäuser, Wagner’s masterpiece, in a highly anticipated new staging from director Francesca Zambello. Houston audiences will be the first to experience her vision of the classic opera in this co-production of HGO; Washington National Opera, where Zambello serves as artistic director; Canadian Opera Company; and Seattle Opera. The opera shares the story of the […]
Texas Senate Confirms Commissioners Hord, Stodghill to Public Safety Commission
(Left to Right: Dan Hord III, Steven H. Stodghill) AUSTIN – On Wednesday, the Texas Senate confirmed Dan Hord III and Steven H. Stodghill as members of the Public Safety Commission (PSC). These confirmations follow Hord’s appointment and Stodghill’s reappointment to the PSC by Governor Greg Abbott last year. Both of their terms will expire on Jan. 1, 2030. “It is an honor to be appointed by Governor Abbott and confirmed by members of the […]
Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana Kicks-Off World Wish Month with Wish to Plant 1,000 Trees
Aria’s Wish will set the foundation for the month-long celebration of the founding wish: uniting the heroes within our community HOUSTON, TX (April 3, 2025) – Make-A-Wish ® Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana, in partnership with Trees For Houston, is proud to kick off World Wish Month by uniting a community of wish heroes together to bring wish kid Aria’s wish to plant 1,000 trees to life. “At Trees For Houston, we believe that trees […]
Message from the Superintendent – 89th Legislative Session Update
Dear Katy ISD Parents/Guardians and Staff, This school year has been full of activity and fantastic accomplishments among our students, teachers and staff. With end-of-year celebrations, final examinations and graduations just around the corner, we are nearing the close of another remarkable year. As we approach the end of spring, I want to update you on the 89th Texas Legislative Session, which has now passed its halfway mark, with the deadline to file new bills having […]
Exploring the Online Betting Landscape in Fort Bend County: Understanding Regulations and Growing Popularity
Online betting has attracted a lot of interest all throughout the United States, and Fort Bend County, Texas, is no exception. Understanding the legislative structure controlling gaming and the community’s reaction to it is crucial as digital platforms make gambling more easily available. Legal Framework Governing Online Betting in Fort Bend County Texas has unusually strict gaming legislation. Section 47.02 of the Texas Penal Code defines those who participate in activities including wagering on political […]