AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing patrols statewide as part of its annual All-American enforcement campaign ahead of the Memorial Day Holiday. From May 12 through May 26, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will focus on […]
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Supplemental Insurance: Helping Families Prepare for the Expenses Health Insurance May Not Cover
By Hortense Manbauman, Senior Account Executive, Combined Insurance Most people understand the importance of having health insurance. We depend on it to help pay for doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, procedures, and other medical services. But what many individuals and […]
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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 […]
Cornyn Introduces Bill to Address Staffing Shortages at Ports of Entry
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the Securing America’s Ports of Entry Act, which would strengthen border security, address personnel shortages at ports of entry, and ensure America’s airports, seaports, and land ports of entry are fully staffed […]
Were You or a Family Member a Docent at The Heritage Society?
Heritage Society Showcases “The Houston Spirit” at Houston Heritage Luncheon on June 3 HOUSTON, TX – The Heritage Society invites the community to join its Houston Heritage Luncheon, a celebration of the city’s rich history and cultural legacy set to […]
LIBRARIES TO CLOSE IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries — which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, the Fulshear Branch Library, and the Mission Bend Branch Library — will be closed on Sunday and Monday, May 25 and 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular library hours will resume on […]
Gulf Shrimp Season Closes May 15
AUSTIN- Commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters in the Gulf of America will close 30 minutes after sunset May 15, reopening on a still-to-be determined date in July. While July 15 is the statutory opening date for […]
Break Free from Banking Limits with Lamina’s Financing Options
Frustrated by bank limits? Discover how Lamina’s flexible financing options offer speedier decisions and adaptable solutions to help businesses and individuals break free from traditional constraints. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio Traditional banks often create a maze for businesses and personal […]
Seven Lakes’ Band Among the World’s Best
KATY, TX [May 8, 2025] – One of only three ensembles recognized in the world this year, the Seven Lakes High School Band earned the Sudler Shield, given by the internationally renowned John Philip Sousa Foundation for outstanding high school marching […]
Harris County Commissioners Instruct County Attorney to Work with City of Houston to Negotiate Reimbursements for First Responders for Incidents on the Toll System
United in Call for Local Solution to Local Issues: “We’re here, ready to work with the city” HARRIS COUNTY, TX (May 8, 2025) – Today, Harris County Commissioners instructed the Harris County Attorney and Department of Intergovernmental and Global Affairs to work […]
35th Year of Texas Music Festival Opens June 5, ONLY in Houston
(L-R: conductors Franz Anton Krager, Josep Caballé Domenech, and Mei-Ann Chen) (L-R: pianists Barry Douglas, Clayton Stephenson, and Gabriela Martínez) 35th Year of Texas Music Festival Opens June 5, ONLY in Houston 4 Weeks of Concerts Showcasing 100 Young Musicians […]
THEATRE UNDER THE STARS ANNOUNCES BREWS & BROADWAY: A TONY AWARDS® WATCH PARTY & FUNDRAISER AT FROST TOWN BREWING
HOUSTON – Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) invites Broadway fans to Brews & Broadway, a lively watch party and fundraiser taking place on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 6–10 p.m. at Frost Town Brewing, located in downtown Houston. This festive, casual event gives Houston’s theatre lovers a […]
