When building a government contracting business, the investments made during its formative stages often determine its long-term viability. For Margarita Howard, sole owner and CEO/president of HX5, strategic infrastructure investments made at the company’s inception have proven instrumental in establishing […]
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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 […]
Reps. Troy E. Nehls, Madeleine Dean and Sens. John Cornyn and Cory Booker Reintroduce the Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, along with U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), reintroduced the Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act. If enacted, this legislation would make several technical clarifications to close loopholes in current child sexual abuse criminal statutes that hamper holding perpetrators […]
Federal Aid Supports State and Local Agencies During Texas Disaster
AUSTIN, Texas – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided more than $13.8 million in federal funding to local and state agencies in response to a severe weather event in Texas. The applicants utilized FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program, which provides supplemental federal disaster […]
Katy ISD to Host Two Sites for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
KATY, TX [April 8, 2025] – In an effort to keep the community safe, Katy ISD’s Police Department will once again partner with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. On April 26, community members […]
Texas Businesses: April 15 is Deadline for Filing Property Tax Renditions
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds business owners that April 15 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts. Different deadlines apply for certain regulated property. A rendition is a report that lists a business’ good […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into USA Fencing for Violating State Law
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is announcing an investigation and issuing a Civil Investigative Demand (“CID”) to USA Fencing over potential violations of Texas state law. USA Fencing recently disqualified a female competitor, Stephanie Turner, for bravely taking […]
Blue Landscape: Child Advocates of Fort Bend and Community Partners Unite to Raise Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Fort Bend County, TX—As April rolls in, Fort Bend County’s landscape has been touched by a wave of blue, symbolizing hope and solidarity during National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This impactful initiative led by Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) […]
New to Online Gaming? Here’s How to Play Smart and Stay Safe
Online gaming has rapidly evolved from a niche hobby into a global phenomenon, attracting millions of new players each year. Allied Market Research highlighted the significant value of the global online gaming market at $85.9 billion in 2022. The […]
How to Responsibly Get Rid of Old Mattresses in Queens
Getting rid of an old mattress in Queens isn’t as simple as leaving it on the curb. There are rules to follow, and if you don’t do it right, you could end up with a fine or contribute to unnecessary […]
Texas Senate Unites 30-0 to Pass “Transformational” Special Ed. Reform Bill SB 568 Delivers Landmark Funding Overhaul for Texas Students with Disabilities
AUSTIN, TX — In a strong show of bipartisan support, the Texas Senate has unanimously passed Committee Substitute Senate Bill 568 (CSSB 568), authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R), to fundamentally restructure how special education is funded across Texas public […]
