Rep. Buckley’s HB 4, by Senate Sponsor Bettencourt Reinforces Results-Driven Education in Texas! Outline of 3 Part Test: Beginning, Middle, and End of Year STAAR Test Replacement AUSTIN TX — Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), Senate sponsor of House Bill 4 […]
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A Path to Impact: Discover Katy ISD’s KEYS Mentoring Program
Friday, September 25, 2026 Community members, prospective and current mentors invited to attend (Katy, Texas) – The path to making a difference in a student’s life can start with a simple connection. Katy ISD Partners in Education will host the […]
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Bo’s Place Brings Free Grief Support to Katy, Opening New Location in Time for National Grief Awareness Day
Bo’s Place, a non-profit, free-of-charge bereavement center, is expanding its free grief support services westward with a new location in Katy, offering families in Katy and the surrounding communities a closer place to turn when they are grieving the death […]
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Katy-Area First Responders Begin Autism Awareness Training at Willowfork Fire Department ESD2
Willowfork Fire Department Launches Autism Awareness Training By The Katy News Staff KATY, Texas (July 21, 2026) — Katy-area firefighters and public safety professionals participated Tuesday in Willowfork Fire Department’s inaugural Autism Awareness Training for First Responders, a new initiative […]
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After the Storm: Is Your Security System Still Protecting You? – ioT Security
After the Storm: Is Your Security System Still Protecting You? Don’t Let Winter Weather Compromise Your Safety. For Service Call: 346-531-1340 or email: service@iotsecurityes.com The recent winter storm has left more than just snow in its wake—it may have […]
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Katy Fence Company Continues Serving Katy and Greater Houston with Quality Fence and Gate Solutions
Katy, TX (1/17/2026) – Katy Fence Company, a locally owned and operated fencing contractor recognized by many residents as one of the best fence companies in Katy, continues serving homeowners and businesses throughout Katy, Cinco Ranch, Cypress, and the Greater […]
Women In Katy Are Struggling—But These Rehab Options Are Changing Lives
Photo by RDNE Stock project: https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-a-woman-crouching-while-her-hands-are-on-her-head-5542968/ When a woman in Katy, Texas finds herself caught in the exhausting cycle of addiction, it can feel like the walls are closing in. Between family pressure, shame, and just not knowing where to […]
Spring Storm Update: CenterPoint Energy has restored 90% of the 167,000 outages experienced overnight across Greater Houston
Fewer than 15,000 customers remain out of service as of 4:45 PM on Tuesday Storm was strongest of the spring season with 60-70 mph winds in some locations Hardest-hit areas included North and Central Harris County; Tomball to Bush International […]
Newborns Born June 1-7 Receive Special Welcome From Libraries For Children’s Book Week
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will continue its annual tradition of welcoming newborns to the wonders of books. Every Fort Bend County baby born during FBCL’s Children’s Book Week — June 1 through 7, 2025 — may receive a special baby book […]
MISSION BEND BRANCH LIBRARY HOSTS SUMMER FAMILY MOVIE SERIES
The Youth Services department at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Branch Library will feature a free “Summer Blockbuster Bash” movie series for families with kids of all ages on Fridays in June and July. The movies will begin at 2:00 pm, in the […]
LIBRARY FEATURES “TOM’S FUN BAND” FOR SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FOR CHILDREN
In conjunction with the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, the Youth Services department at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Fulshear Branch Library will host a special performance of “The Science of Sound,” by Young Audiences of Houston teaching partner Tom’s Fun Band, on Wednesday, June […]
GEORGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY TO HOST VOLUNTEER FAIR
Are you a teen or adult who would like to volunteer your time and talent to help a worthy organization, but you don’t know where to start? Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library will have a “Volunteer Fair” on Saturday, June 14, […]
FULSHEAR BRANCH LIBRARY HOSTS SUMMER FAMILY MOVIE SERIES
The Youth Services department at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Fulshear Branch Library will feature a free “Saturday Morning Movie Throwback” series for families with kids of all ages in June and July. The movies will begin at 10:15 am, in the Meeting Room […]
FREE CRAFTS, TRIVIA, & MORE FOR TEENS AT CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY
Fort Bend County Libraries offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens entering grades 9 through 12. The programs provide fun and challenging opportunities for these young adults, who are also encouraged to become active participants in designing and orchestrating […]
Discover the Benefits of Using Music for Dementia, Alzheimer’s
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will feature a special program for families and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia on Saturday, June 14, from 10:30 to 11:15 am, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at […]
