WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act to penalize universities that take money from foreign adversaries and do not report foreign funding as required by the Higher Education Act. Sen. Cruz said, “The Chinese Communist […]
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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 […]
2025 Fort Bend Health & Wellness EXPO
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Healthcare Division will host the annual “Fort Bend Health & Wellness EXPO,” Presented by Title Sponsor St. Lukes Health, on Thursday, October 9th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at St. Lukes Health Sugar […]
LIBRARIES TO FEATURE CHILDREN’S THEATER PERFORMANCE OF “THE THREE NASTY GNARLIES”
In conjunction with the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, Fort Bend County Libraries will feature a special children’s theater performance of “The Three Nasty Gnarlies” on Thursday, June 12, beginning at 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the Mission Bend Branch Library, located […]
Statement from Commissioner Lesley Briones on the Appointment of Pope Leo XIV
“As a lifelong Catholic, I join millions around the world in celebrating the historic election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. Pope Leo XIV has already demonstrated servant leadership. My prayer is that as the new […]
LIBRARIES HOST FREE SUMMER ART SERIES FOR TEENS
In conjunction with the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, Fort Bend County Libraries will present a series of free, hands-on teen art workshops exploring a variety of artistic styles and art movements from different time periods. Presented by volunteers with Unite […]
2nd Annual State of Criminal Justice Summit
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Relations Division is pleased to host the 2nd Annual State of Criminal Justice Summit. This event will take place at Safari Texas Ranch, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77407, on Friday, July 18th, from 7:30 AM […]
Expert Available to Speak About Texas Water Legislation
Amy Hardberger researches water law, both nationally and internationally. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pitch The Texas House unanimously passed Senate Bill 7 on April 2, 2025. The bill is a continuation of an initiative started in the last legislative session. In November 2023, […]
Texas Tech Professor Named International Society of Electrochemistry Fellow
Renowned electrochemist and Director of NSF Engineering Research Center CASFER, Gerardine G. Botte, is honored for her scientific achievements in electrochemistry. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Summary: Texas Tech University Whitacre Endowed Chair Gerardine (Gerri) G. Botte has been named a Fellow of the International […]
Public Assistance Needed to Identify Unidentified Decedent
UNIDENTIFIED DECEDENT FLIER Announcement Date: 5/6/2025 Date of Death/Recovery: 5/1/2025 IFS Case Number: ML25-1729 Law Enforcement Agency and Case Number: Harris County Sheriff’s Office 2505-00009 NamUs.gov: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/143053 Recovery Location: 2850 Fry Road, Houston, TX […]
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Partners with Responsibility.org and Lyft to Offer Safe Rides This Memorial Day Weekend
HOUSTON, TX— To prevent impaired driving crashes during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Responsibility.org and Lyft to offer free ride credits to residents in need of a sober ride […]
