AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued more than $100,000 of disbursements to Texans affected by border-related crimes through the new Landowner Compensation Program. On May 9, Attorney General Paxton launched the Landowner Compensation Program which provides relief payments to Texans whose agricultural land has been damaged by people trespassing in connection with a border crime. Affected landowners can be reimbursed for repair costs not covered by other sources for up to $75,000 after filing […]
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Spring, Texas Mega-Church to be Built by Right Choice Construction
Right Choice Construction, a Houston-based woman-owned commercial construction company, has been awarded the full build for Intimidad con Dios Worship Center. Intimidad con Dios is a multicultural, nondenominational church located in the north Houston area. In addition to being a hub for spirituality, the church serves as a support center with addiction aid staff on hand. It also assists the community in times of crisis by distributing food, clothing, furniture and other items to those […]
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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 […]
Katy High School Student Wins Best of Show in Rice Harvest Festival Art Contest
KATY, TX [December 6, 2024] – Katy High School student Aiza Saad Farooqui was awarded Best of Show in this year’s Katy Rice Harvest Festival Art Contest, one of more than a dozen awards given to district students. As this year’s Best of Show winner, Aiza was honored by City of Katy Mayor Dusty Thiele at a Special City Council Meeting. She also donated her artwork to the Katy Museum for all community members to enjoy. […]
Wellness on Wheels Mobile Health Event TODAY, December 7
Harris County Public Health to host mobile health services event on December 7 HOUSTON – The Wellness on Wheels Mobile Health Event is set to roll into Bayland Community Center, located at 6400 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX 77074, today, Saturday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event, hosted by Harris County Public Health (HCPH) in partnership with Harris County Precinct 4, promises a day of affordable health services and free entertainment for the […]
2024 TWC Annual Conference Recognizes Exemplary Texas Employers
AUSTIN –The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and local partners recognized employers in Texas that excel in creating opportunities for workers during the 27th Annual Texas Workforce Conference. This year’s conference was held in Grapevine from Dec. 4 – 6, 2024 and included events to celebrate the theme of “Limitless: Empowering the Workforce for the Future.” TWC honors employers who are working to help their employees grow, develop new ideas, and contribute to the success of the Lone Star State. There are more than 15.4 million people in Texas’ civilian labor force, and more than 653,000 Texas employers are helping drive that success. Large Employer of the Year Awards Walmart Inc., nominated […]
Katy ISD Student-Athletes Commit to Collegiate Programs in Signing Ceremonies
KATY, TX [December 6, 2024] – This week, 13 Katy ISD student-athletes signed their letters of intent for their respective collegiate athletic programs, committing to universities across the country. These students joined countless others across the country in marking this momentous occasion and taking the next step in their playing careers. Of note, Mayde Creek High School’s Tobi Haastrup, an ESPN Top 300 Recruit in football, signed with the University of Oregon in a televised signing […]
DPS Reminds Texans of Vehicle Safety Inspection Program Changes Next Month
Launches English and Spanish PSA Videos AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today launched a public safety announcement (PSA) video reminding Texans of the upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program beginning on Jan. 1, 2025. These changes—which eliminate many vehicle safety inspections—are due to House Bill 3297. The bill was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, abolishing the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles. The newly created PSA, […]
Better Together with Mayor John Whitmire
The Fort Bend Chamber will host Mayor John Whitmire for “Better Together: Houston to Fort Bend” on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Safari Texas Ranch – Magnolia Ballroom, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77407. Title Sponsor for this event is TDECU. Mayor John Whitmire was sworn into office as Houston’s 63rd Mayor on January 2, 2024. He has served his community his entire adult life. Throughout his career as a […]
HOLIDAY LIGHT ATTRACTION, CLASSIC CHRISTMAS, SALUTES LOCAL MILITARY MEMBERS WITH APPRECIATION NIGHT AND HONOR GUARD CEREMONY DECMEBER 8
WHO: Crafted by Enchant Christmas (the creators of the award-winning “World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze), Houston’s Classic Christmas experience is hosting a Military Appreciation Night to support Houston’s troops and veterans. WHAT: Holiday magic comes to life at Classic Christmas, the all-new immersive holiday light experience now open through December 29. Holiday revelers can stroll through a whimsical world of larger-than-life light sculptures, plus glide along the real ice skating rink, enjoy live musical performances, take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, […]
Cool Congregations Cohort
4th Monday/month, 7 p.m. central, online Starts January 27, 2024 Faith communities of all faith/spiritual traditions are invited to join the Cool Congregations Cohort in 2025. The cohort will meet monthly online throughout the year, and the facilitator will work with you to accomplish two goals during the course of the year: (1) develop a plan to reduce your faith community’s carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 (in line with goals sent by climate scientists) and […]
Celebrate the Holiday Season Outside at a Texas State Park
AUSTIN— The weather has cooled and the leaves are falling, which means the holidays have finally arrived in Texas. In the spirit of the holidays, Texas State Parks are hosting a suite of different seasonal activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy, including themed guided walks, crafting events and more. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) highly encourages anyone planning a trip to a Texas State Park to reserve their day pass in advance since […]