• Stgenergy earns $10,000 a day, FCA regulated! Let you become the next Musk!

    Stgenergy earns $10,000 a day, FCA regulated! Let you become the next Musk!

    As Bitcoin soars and altcoins follow, investors are asking a big question: Which passive income method can turn a small investment of $500 into life-changing gains? The concept of passive income has grown in popularity in recent years as people look for ways to make money without active involvement. Passive income refers to income that is generated regularly with minimal effort on the part of the recipient. There are many options when it comes to […]

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  • 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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Sen. Cruz Statement on Avoiding a Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released a statement following the passage of the Continuing Resolution. Sen. Cruz said, “In their typical fashion, Senate Democrats engaged in political theater to delay the inevitable and cause instability. Americans voted for change under President Trump and Republican leadership after four years of chaos. The government is funded, let’s get back to work.”

There’s Free Tax Help! UHD Accounting Students Provide Income Tax Assistance

HOUSTON (March 13, 2025) – It’s tax season again, and the University of Houston-Downtown’s annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (UHD VITA) program is underway, providing free income tax preparation with electronic filing to individuals who need assistance in preparing their federal income tax returns, namely: Individuals with $76,000 or less of annual earnings for year 2024 tax filing season. College students. International individuals. Older adults (no income limit). Individuals with disabilities. UHD VITA is offered both in-person in […]

SBA Relief Still Available to Texas Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Hurricane Beryl Deadline to apply for economic injury loans approaching

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas of the April 14, 2025, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by Hurricane Beryl occurring July 5-9, 2024. The disaster declaration covers the counties of Angelina, Austin, Bowie, Brazoria, Calhoun, Cass, Chambers, Cherokee, Colorado, Fayette, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Hardin, Harris, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Lavaca, Liberty, Madison, Matagorda, […]

Rep. Troy E. Nehls Reintroduces Bill to Repeal California’s Emissions Waiver Exemption 

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) reintroduced the Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden (CARB) Act of 2025. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is leading the Senate companion to this legislation. In 1970, Congress passed the Clean Air Act, which authorized the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish air quality standards and issue vehicle standards. Through the CAA, the state of California was granted the ability to issue its own air quality and emission standards if the state-issued standards were […]

Master Gardeners offer Kids Camp

Youths entering grades 3-5 can have fun this summer learning about gardening by attending Earth Kind Kids Camp, sponsored by Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. The July 21-24 day camp will cover the topics of gardening, horticulture and environmental science through different high-energy projects that help the youths learn about seeds, plants, rain and other topics between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Registration is open for the camp, which will be in Building […]

CenterPoint Energy Meteorology and Operations teams actively monitoring Greater Houston and Texas weather the next few days  

National Weather Service fire weather watch in effect for large portions of Texas Houston – March 13, 2025 –The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch in effect across large portions of Texas, with potential for critical fire weather conditions forecasted to continue through Saturday evening, and CenterPoint Energy teams are closely monitoring weather forecasts over the next several days. Wind gusts up to 40-45 mph and low relative humidity are forecasted for […]

CenterPoint Energy Continues to Closely Monitor the Weather and Take Actions to Prepare for Potential Wildfire Risk Weather

National Weather Service has issued a “Fire Weather Watch” for large portions of Texas with the risk of strong winds and fire danger in the Greater Houston area from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday CenterPoint working closely with local emergency partners and will communicate with customers about the risk of potential outages due to wildfire conditions Houston – March 14, 2025 – CenterPoint Energy continues to closely monitor evolving weather conditions and is taking precautionary measures […]

Attorney General Ken Paxton Holds that State District Courts Have No Authority to Order Texas Agencies to Issue “Transgender” Driver’s Licenses and ID Documents

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion finding that state district courts do not have the authority to direct government agencies to change the sex on government-issued identification documents such as driver’s licenses, birth certificates, and ID cards to something inconsistent with a person’s biology. In response to a request from the Texas Department of Public Safety (“DPS”), Attorney General Paxton explained that agencies such as DPS and the Department of State […]

Why More People in Katy Are Choosing At-Home Recovery Options

Addiction recovery has always been a deeply personal journey, but in Katy, TX, more people are choosing to do it on their own terms. The idea of checking into a facility for weeks or months doesn’t work for everyone. Between busy schedules, family responsibilities, and the need for privacy, traditional rehab isn’t always the right fit. That’s why more locals are turning to flexible, at-home recovery options—getting the help they need without putting their lives […]

How Digital Solutions Simplify International Travel

Gone are the days of complicated travel arrangements that involved endless paperwork, frustrating visa applications, and unclear itineraries. With the advent of digital solutions, international travel has become significantly more accessible, efficient, and enjoyable. Whether you’re a frequent flyer, a first-time international tripper, or someone who loves exploring new destinations, leveraging technology can transform your travel experience. Here’s how new-age digital tools are simplifying the complexities of international journeys. Streamlined Visa Applications One of the […]