AUSTIN— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce the pre-sale of the General Land Office’s (GLO) book, Texas Takes Shape, a comprehensive volume on historical mapping in Texas, which dates back to the sixteenth century. “As a ninth generation […]
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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 […]
Healing Begins When We Speak Up – Don’t Suffer in Silence
May is Mental Health Awareness Month HOUSTON – Mental health affects people of all backgrounds, but stigma and lack of access to care prevent many from getting the help they need. During Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Harris County Public Health […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Six Indictments and Arrests in Frio County for Illegal Vote Harvesting Scheme
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the indictments and arrests of six people, including several public officials, for election crimes related to a vote harvesting scheme in Frio County. “The people of Texas deserve fair and honest elections, not […]
Katy ISD Announces 2024-2025 Volunteers of the Year
Celebrating 900,000+ Hours of Heartfelt Service from Our Volunteers! (Katy, Texas) –Katy ISD’s Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) hosted their annual Volunteer Celebration on May 2nd honoring the thousands of school district volunteers who give the gift of their time […]
Governor Abbott Signs Bettencourts SB 569 Virtual Learning Expansion Bill into Law
Bettencourt Bill Expands 21st Century Virtual Learning Options for Students Statewide, Eff. Immediately Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) announced today that Senate Bill 569 (SB 569), his flagship virtual education reform bill, has been officially signed into law […]
Elizabeth Dole Foundation Announces Kasandra Padilla of Magnolia, Texas and Oddise Lundy of Rosenberg, Texas as Veteran Caregivers Selected for National Fellowship
Newly selected Fellows will travel to Washington, D.C. this month for a conference featuring national leaders and serve as advocates for the growing millions caring for wounded, ill, and injured veterans. Photo Courtesy of Kasandra Padilla Photo Courtesy of […]
Texas-wide Celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month Planned
AUSTIN, TX— Texans are celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month throughout May by highlighting the powerful contributions of Jewish Texans to the state’s civic, cultural, and economic life. The efforts will be coordinated by the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission (THGAAC). “From Galveston to […]
Texas A&M opens Animal Reproductive Biotechnology Center
Cutting-edge facilities to improve Texas, U.S. livestock success May 6, 2025 – by Gabe Saldana Texas A&M AgriLife Research and The Texas A&M University System opened a new state-of-the-art Animal Reproductive Biotechnology Center at Texas A&M-RELLIS campus May 6. The roughly 27,000 square-foot indoor and covered-outdoor biotechnology center in […]
Texas State Troopers Association Applauds Passage of HB 886, Calls for Long-Term Support for Retirees
(AUSTIN, TX) – The Texas State Troopers Association (TSTA) applauds the Texas House for passing House Bill 886 on Second Reading, which provides a one-time supplemental payment of up to $2,000 to eligible retirees in the Employees Retirement System of Texas […]
Student Excellence Cheered at Annual Celebration
Katy ISD recognizes outstanding high school student achievement KATY, TX [May 6, 2025] – In a festive event tonight, Katy ISD held its annual Student Awards of Excellence and honored dozens of seniors’ remarkable achievements they’ve made throughout the school […]
