• Revised Price Structure for Online Business Directory Listings with The Katy News

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 […]

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Honoring Dr. Patrick Carter: A Legacy of Leadership in Family Medicine

On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic hosted a special dedication event at the Spencer R. Berthelsen Main Campus to honor Patrick M. Carter, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.A.F.P., for his outstanding contributions to the organization and the Family Medicine department over the course of his 28-year career. In recognition of his profound impact to the Organization, Kelsey-Seybold announced the renaming of the department to the Patrick M. Carter, M.D., Family Medicine Department. Tony Lin, M.D., Chairman […]

LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM ANNOUNCES 2025 TEXAS AVIATION HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES 

Induction ceremony and luncheon set for Friday, April 11, 2025. (HOUSTON, Texas) – The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) is honored to announce the selection of three new inductees into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. The TAHOF selection committee has named Al Cisneros, Jeannie Leavitt, and Tammie Jo Shults as the Class of 2025. This esteemed group will be officially inducted on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the 2025 Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony […]

Prioritize Your Oral Health for Oral Cancer Awareness Month Early Detection Saves Lives

HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is raising awareness about the importance of early detection and prevention of oral cancer during Oral Cancer Awareness Month this April. HCPH aims to educate the community about risk factors, signs, symptoms, and the critical role regular dental checkups play in safeguarding oral health. Increased survival rates for oral cancer, which includes cancers of the mouth, tongue, lips, throat, and salivary glands, depends on early diagnosis and treatment. However, […]

Cornyn, Cruz Introduce Senate Resolution Honoring Texan George Foreman

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today introduced a Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of Houston native and professional boxer George Foreman, who passed away on March 21, 2025. Text is below, and you can view the full resolution here. “Whereas George Foreman was born on January 10, 1949, in Marshall, Texas; Whereas George Foreman was raised in Houston, Texas; Whereas George Foreman earned his general education degree and gained […]

Sens. Cruz, Banks Introduce Legislation to Expand Education Options for Military Families

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act. This legislation allows military families to opt-in to Military Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to help fund their children’s education and expand their access to personalized, high-quality learning opportunities. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “School choice is the civil rights issue of the 21st century, and parents should never have to choose between serving their country and ensuring […]

TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER WILL CELEBRATE TEXAS FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE DAY WITH ALDINE ISD STUDENTS

HOUSTON—On Friday, April 4, 2025, at 10:30 AM, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller will visit Marcella Elementary in Aldine ISD to celebrate the second annual Texas Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Day. Commissioner Miller will join Texas schoolchildren in a fun, hands-on event highlighting the importance of fresh, locally grown produce. As part of the celebration, students will learn about the nutritional benefits of Texas-grown fruits and vegetables, participate in interactive activities, and even power a blender with a bicycle to create smoothies […]

TPWD Launching New Powderhorn Paddling Trail

Alan and Brigid Berger Kayak the Boggy Nature Park,

PORT O’CONNOR – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will open its 83rd official paddling trail adjacent to the Powderhorn Wildlife Management Area and State Park located near Port O’Connor. The grand opening begins at 9 a.m. April 5 at Calhoun County Boggy Nature Park. The trail’s four segments – Boggy Bayou Trail, Matagorda Bay Shoreline trail, Powderhorn Lake Shoreline Trail and the Coloma Creek Trail – give paddlers a combined 26 miles of shoreline […]

The Institute for Spirituality and Health Celebrates its 70th Anniversary 

With Landmark Event at the Texas Medical Center’s Helix Park on May 1, 2025 HOUSTON, Texas (Feb. 24, 2025) – The Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center (The Institute) is proud to announce its Platinum Jubilee Celebration. This milestone event marks 70 years of service to healthcare and faith communities by integrating spirituality with health and healing. The celebration will be held at the Texas Medical Center’s innovation hub Helix Park on Thursday, May 1, […]

TDLR Safeguards Consumers With Online List of Revoked Licenses

Complete TDLR administrative penalties list also available AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) maintains a database of all violations that resulted in administrative orders during the past two years – including penalties and license revocations and suspensions, as well as people who have been issued cease and desist orders because of unlicensed activity. TDLR issued 11 cease-and-desist orders against First Premier Home Warranty, which is accused of operating as a provider of service contracts […]

Joint TdA Operation Results in Over 40 Arrests in Hays Co.

DPS Joins Federal, State, Local Partners in Effort to Combat Violent Venezuelan Gang AUSTIN – For more than a year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and several other federal, state and local partners, have been investigating members and associates believed to be part of the Venezuelan transnational gang, Tren de Aragua (TdA). In recent days, […]