AUSTIN – The owner of a Houston massage establishment that was closed in late May by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for suspected human trafficking has agreed to close all eight massage establishments that he owns and to […]
General News
Attorney General Ken Paxton Celebrates Sanctity of Life Day on Second Anniversary of the End of Roe v. Wade
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) observe Sanctity of Life Day to commemorate the second anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the […]
Schedule Change for Disaster Recovery Center in Trinity County
AUSTIN – A Disaster Recovery Center in Trinity County will close at 3 p.m. June 24 and resume 7 a.m.-7p.m. operation June 25. Center location: Trinity Middle School Boardroom 101 W. Jefferson St. Trinity, TX 75862 For other Disaster Recovery […]
Men’s Health Month: A Time to Act
For Men, Good Health Often Depends on Health Awareness and Early Screenings By Rohit Singhal, M.D., Internal Medicine, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic – Fort Bend Campus June is Men’s Health Month – a perfect reminder for men to make their health a […]
PAYROLLS EXPAND IN MAY AS EMPLOYERS PREPARE FOR SUMMER
(HOUSTON, Texas, June 21, 2024) Houston-area employers added 16,100 jobs in May, boosted by strong hiring in the Construction, Trade, Transportation and Utilities and Leisure and Hospitality sectors, according to numbers released Friday by Workforce Solutions. Parker Harvey, the agency’s Manager […]
The Easy Light: The 5 Top Benefits of Buying Pre-Rolled Joint Packs
Some cannabis consumers regard the seemingly simple act of smoking their joints as a ritual. This has a number of important steps culminating in their enjoyment of the herb. They relish every step of the process from grinding to meticulously […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Responds to SCOTUS Decision Allowing the Biden Administration to Prevent Resolution of Water Dispute Between States
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a statement responding to the split decision of the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) that grants the federal government even more authority over States and halts the agreement between […]
Website Maintenance on our site Monday June 24th
On Monday, June 24th, our readers may experience some downtime on The Katy News website. We are performing maintenance on it that should speed it up and hopefully correct the error codes that some of you may be experiencing. Please […]
Free Disaster Legal Assistance for Texans
AUSTIN – Free legal assistance is available to Texans who were affected by the storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding April 26–June 5. Texans with disaster-related legal issues who cannot afford an attorney may call the Texas State Bar Legal Hotline […]
Texas Achieves 10 Consecutive Months of Record High Jobs with 41,800 Added in May
AUSTIN ⎯ For the 10th consecutive month, the state of Texas has set a record-high level for jobs, while the number of employed Texans and the state’s civilian labor force have each reached new highs for the last five months. […]




