Sen. Bettencourt’s Says HB 30 Will Head to Gov’s Desk to Stop Post-Disaster Property Tax Abuse Harris County Post-Disaster Property Tax Exemption Misuse Sparked Bill, HB 30 closes that loophole! AUSTIN, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), Chair of the […]
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Texas News, Katy News & Fulshear News | Local Journalism
THREE NEWS OUTLETS. ONE MISSION. KEEPING TEXAS INFORMED. From statewide developments to the stories shaping our neighborhoods, we’re bringing Texas communities closer to the news that matters. The Texas Countryman News Texas news, government, business, communities and statewide developments. Our […]
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Turn Your Business Story Into a Powerful Marketing Opportunity With The Katy News
Reach Thousands of Local Readers. Tell Your Story. Make a Lasting Impression. Every business has a story worth telling. Whether you’re a small business just getting started or an established company looking to attract new customers, The Katy News Article […]
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KATY SIP N STROLL LIGHTS UP THE NIGHT NOVEMBER 7 WITH “LET’S GLOW!”
32nd Edition Brings Neon Nights, Incredible Sips, Culinary Delights and Community Spirit KATY, Texas (September 10, 2026) – Get ready to glow! Katy’s favorite food and wine event returns Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 6–9 p.m. as Katy Sip N […]
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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 […]
National Honors for Katy ISD’s Commitment to Music Education
KATY, TX [May 16, 2025] – Earning national acclaim—for the 23rd straight year—Katy ISD has earned the “Best Communities for Music Education” award from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. The distinction recognizes districts that nurture students’ access to […]
TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE GRADUATES CELEBRATE SPRING COMMENCEMENT
KINGSVILLE (May 15-16, 2024) — Graduates from Texas A&M University-Kingsville walked the stage Thursday and Friday, May 15-16, in four commencement ceremonies held in the Steinke Physical Education Center. Prospective master’s and doctoral graduates from the Frank H. Dotterweich College […]
HOUSTON EMPLOYMENT GROWTH STRONGER THAN AVERAGE IN APRIL
(HOUSTON, Texas, May 16, 2025) Houston-area employers went on a hiring spree during the first full month of spring, adding 14,400 jobs in April, surpassing the long-term average of 7,400, according to data released Friday by Workforce Solutions – Gulf Coast. […]
Fort Bend County Master Gardeners celebrate new members
By Fort Bend County Master Gardeners Fort Bend County Master Gardeners welcomed the 18 graduates of the Class of 2024 to their ranks Thursday night in a celebration at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center. “They’ve chosen to dedicate their time […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Biden’s “Pronoun Police” Rule Attempting to Force Businesses to Adopt Toxic “Transgender” Workplace Policies
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has successfully stopped an enforcement guidance issued under former President Joe Biden that sought to redefine the definition of “discrimination” to include self-professed “gender identity.” This unlawful rewrite of federal law would have opened […]
Commissioner Meyers Breaks Ground on Precinct 3 All-Abilities Park
SUGAR LAND, Texas (May 16, 2025) — Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers broke ground Thursday, May 15, on the Galaxy All-Abilities Park, an innovative outdoor recreational facility designed to accommodate County residents of all ages and abilities. […]
Fulshear Branch Library to Close for Building Repairs
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Fulshear Branch Library will be closed May 19-24 for building repairs. It will also be closed on Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day holiday. It will reopen on Tuesday, May 27. The online library is always open at www.fortbendlibraries.gov for downloading […]
Toyota ShareLunker Program Enjoys Another Successful Collection Season
ATHENS – The 2025 Toyota ShareLunker program powered forward with another excellent collection season for the fifth consecutive year. Anglers provided 14 Legacy Class ShareLunkers from nine different public lakes across the state of Texas. Another new waterbody recorded its first Legacy […]
Sales Tax Holidays for Water-Efficient and ENERGY STAR® Products Set for May 24-26
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays. Created by the Texas Legislature, both holidays take place Saturday, […]
