Houston —The Harris Central Appraisal District has mailed the 2025 property value notices to many residential, commercial and industrial property owners. “The Harris County housing market maintained steady growth with moderate price increases in 2024,” said Roland Altinger, chief appraiser. […]
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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 […]
Get Ready for Hurricane Season!
National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 5 – 11 – Take action now! HOUSTON—In recognition of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) urges community members to stay safe and prepare for the possibility of severe storms. With hurricane […]
Cornyn: UT Austin Receives NASA Grant to Bolster STEM, Aerospace Workforce
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that the University of Texas at Austin was one of 52 institutions awarded a federal grant of up to $870,000 annually through […]
Salvadoran Child Sex Predator Named Featured Fugitive
AUSTIN – A criminal illegal immigrant wanted for sexually abusing a child is this month’s Featured Fugitive. Kevin Galileo Morales Saravia has been added to the 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List and the reward for information leading to his […]
Boggy Slough Conservation Area Receives 2025 Texas Leopold Conservation Award
AUSTIN — The Boggy Slough Conservation Area (BSCA), located along the Neches River in Houston and Trinity Counties, received the 2025 Texas Leopold Conservation Award as part of the annual Lone Star Land Steward Awards. The prestigious award, given in […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sends Letter to the U.S. Senate in Support of Confirming Ed Martin as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a multistate letter to U.S. Senate leaders in support of President Trump’s nomination of Ed Martin to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. Ed Martin’s impressive qualifications and background, […]
Top Reasons Timely Garage Door Repairs Are Essential for Homeowners
When it comes to maintaining a safe and beautiful home, many homeowners focus on landscaping, roofing, or interior upgrades. However, one critical element that’s often overlooked is the garage door. In places like Seattle and beyond, ensuring your garage door […]
Keeping Communities Safe: How Locksmith Services Strengthen Local Life in Flagler Beach
Strong communities are built on trust, connection, and safety. Whether you’re raising a family, running a business, or settling into retirement, feeling secure in your surroundings is a foundation for a good life. In small, vibrant towns like Flagler Beach, […]
Congratulations to the Fort Bend Leadership Forum, Class of 2025!
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate the graduation of 55 exceptional individuals from the Leadership Forum Class of 2025, generously sponsored by Audi Sugar Land. Dr. Jay Neal of the University of Houston and Breah Campbell […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Legal Action Against Austin ISD for Teaching Radical, Anti-American Critical Race Theory in Violation of State Law
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking legal action against Austin Independent School District (“ISD”) for violating state law by teaching woke critical race theory (“CRT”). The action was filed to begin the legal process of deposing the Superintendent […]
