KATY, TX (January 17, 2025) – Cinco Ranch High School senior Suhhyun Kim earned third place in this year’s Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for Texas’ 22nd congressional district, for her app A+tendance. The app is a comprehensive, automated attendance tracking tool that allows schools to track member attendance and manage participation. The innovative app was inspired by Suhhyun’s time as secretary of her school’s FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) chapter, where she was responsible for tracking […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Executive Team Members on Joining the Trump Administration
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton congratulated two top staff members after President Donald Trump announced their appointments to the White House National Economic Council (“NEC”). Paige Willey served as the Director of Communications for the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”), championing Attorney General Paxton’s strategic priorities such as border security, consumer protection, data privacy, and more. Ms. Willey will serve as Deputy Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Deputy Director of […]
Texas Prepares to Launch LEO Satellite Grant Program to Expand Broadband Access in Rural Areas
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said his Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) is piloting a competitive grant program to support the deployment of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite broadband service in rural, unserved areas of Texas, using $30 million from the state’s Broadband Infrastructure Fund. This initiative continues the Texas Legislature’s directive to bridge the digital divide and ensure greater access to high-speed internet for all Texans. For interested service providers that provide LEO satellite […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Releases Tax Exemptions and Tax Incidence Report
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today released the Tax Exemptions and Tax Incidence Report, which estimates the value of each exemption, exclusion, discount, deduction, special accounting method, credit, refund and special appraisal available to payers of Texas’ sales, franchise, motor vehicle sales and oil production taxes, as well as property taxes levied by school districts. “As the 89th Legislative Session kicks into high gear and legislators begin the difficult work of crafting a biennial budget, the Tax […]
Fort Bend Christian Academy Announces Appointment of Stephen Novotny as New Head of School
Sugar Land, Texas — Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Novotny as its next Head of School, following an extensive nationwide search. Joining the school in the coming months, Stephen will bring exceptional leadership skills and decades of experience in Christian education to FBCA. Stephen Novotny is a nationally respected leader in Christian education, public policy, law, and organizational governance. His career reflects a steadfast commitment to advancing […]
Cornyn Applauds $50M CHIPS Funding Announcement for Sumika in Baytown
Award Will Promote Workforce Readiness at San Jacinto Community College WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce announced it has reached a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) with Sumika Semiconductor Materials Texas Inc., (Sumika) to award the company up to $52.1 million in direct funding and create nearly 300 jobs in Baytown, Texas. This funding is made available through the CHIPS and Science Act, which provided resources […]
Commissioner Lesley Briones to Open Three Warming Centers On January 20 & 21 in Response to Upcoming Arctic Front
In response to upcoming freezing temperatures, Commissioner Lesley Briones will open three Harris County Precinct 4 community centers as places of refuge for any resident in need on January 20 and 21. Please share this information with your audiences. The following centers will be open from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday: Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet Street, Houston Burnett Bayland Community Center, 6026 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston Radack Community Center, […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration to Prevent Last Minute Ban on Gas-Powered Water Heaters
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is fighting to stop Joe Biden’s effort to ban gas-powered water heaters as part of his radical environmental agenda that hurts consumers. Paxton and a multi-state coalition of Attorneys General are challenging the unlawful regulation designed by Biden’s Department of Energy. On December 26, 2024, the Biden Administration promulgated a final rule that would ban the sale of non-condensing instantaneous natural gas water heaters. The rule disproportionally affects seniors […]
Cornyn Meets with Sugar Land Mayor
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman to discuss the thriving city’s infrastructure needs. See photo attached and below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so may credit the Office of U.S. Senator John Cornyn. Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, is a member of the Senate Finance, Judiciary, Intelligence, Foreign Relations, and Budget Committees.
Sen. Cruz, Rep. Arrington Introduce Legislation to Repeal Biden’s Offshore Drilling Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas-19) introduced legislation to repeal an Executive Order issued by President Biden on January 6, 2025 that banned American energy exploration on over 625 million acres of offshore territory. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “President Biden’s ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling is an attack on American energy independence, jobs, and national security. His action is a gift to our adversaries and once again […]