Holiday shopping online is convenient—but also risky. Scammers, counterfeit products, fake discounts, and misleading return policies increase significantly from November through January. No matter where you shop—major retailers, discount marketplaces, or independent online stores—shoppers need to stay alert. Here are […]
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Dickens on The Strand: Galveston’s Most Magical Victorian Christmas Festival
By Staff Writer The Katy News – Dickens on The Strand Each year, Galveston transforms into a glittering Victorian wonderland as Dickens on The Strand takes over the Historic Strand District. If you’ve never experienced it, imagine stepping straight […]
What Recovery Looks Like For Men Balancing Work, Family, And Texas Culture
Texas men carry a lot on their shoulders. Work pulls one way, family pulls another, and the everyday pressure to keep everything steady never really lets up. When a man decides it is time to make a change with alcohol […]
The Most Popular Christmas Toys of 2025: This Year’s Hottest Holiday Gift Trends
By Staff Writer The Katy News – Holiday Features The holiday season is here, and families everywhere are searching for the perfect gifts to place under the tree. Christmas 2025 brings an exciting mix of creativity, imagination, […]
Farewell to the Penny: Last U.S. One-Cent Coins Struck in Philadelphia
After more than 230 years, the Mint has stopped making pennies. Here’s what that means for Katy shoppers and businesses By Staff Writer | For The Katy News KATY, Texas — The little copper coin rattling around in your cup holder […]
Narra Residences: District 23’s Green Yield Powerhouse for 2026
Narra Residences stands poised to reinvent low-density luxury in Singapore’s west green corridor, in which Dairy Farm Walk fuses ancient forests with contemporary suburban style. The project will be launched in February 2026 on a sprawling 235,526 square feet 99-year […]
How Texas Is Tackling Addiction With Compassion and Grit
Texas has always done things its own way. It’s big, bold, and deeply loyal to the idea that people deserve second chances. When it comes to recovery, that same independent streak shows up in how communities respond to addiction. Across […]
The Quiet Shift In Treatment: Why Many Are Finding Hope Beyond Traditional Rehab
Recovery isn’t a one-size-fits-all process, and lately, more people are realizing that the traditional model of rehab doesn’t always meet their needs. The old idea of dropping everything to check into a facility miles from home is starting to feel […]
The Hidden Power of Connection in Women’s Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery can look a lot like rebuilding a life from the inside out. For women, it’s rarely just about removing a substance. It’s about untangling years of pressure, perfectionism, guilt, and emotional overload while still trying to show up […]
Inside The New Face Of Inpatient Care For Women
There’s a quiet revolution happening in addiction treatment for women. For years, most facilities were designed with men in mind, then later modified to “include” women. The approach was often medicalized, impersonal, and disconnected from the emotional lives that most […]
