21-8 vote ensures toll funds are spent on roads and emergency services, not non-transportation projects AUSTIN TX — The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2722 by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R- Houston) in a 21-8-2 vote, refocusing how excess toll road […]
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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 […]
Fort Bend County Fair Fair Queen Contest Entries Open Now
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and represent your community? The Fort Bend County Fair is now accepting applications for the 2025 Fair Queen Scholarship Contest—and we’re looking for confident, community-minded young women to take center stage! This exciting opportunity […]
Harmony Public Schools CCMO wins Top 50 Marketer Award
HOUSTON – John Boyd, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer for Harmony Public Schools, has been recognized with the esteemed OnCon Icon Top 50 Marketer Award for excellence in the field of marketing. The OnCon Icon Awards celebrate outstanding achievements of top organizations and […]
Massage Establishment In Huffman, Texas, Closed For Suspected Human Trafficking
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has issued a six-month emergency closure order effective April 22 that closes a massage establishment in Huffman for suspected human trafficking. John Chyr d/b/a 1&1 Foot Massage, 11101 FM 1960, Suite […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Earns VETS Indexes Recognized Employer Award for 2025
AUSTIN— In acknowledgment of its dedicated work to employ and retain veterans, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received the Recognized Employer Award in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. This award highlights the organization’s strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, […]
TWC Celebrates National Apprenticeship Day
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) joins in celebrating April 30 as National Apprenticeship Day. The nationwide event highlights the significant growth of apprenticeship programs through recent years and showcases how they are developing a highly skilled workforce to strengthen our economy. “TWC’s ApprenticeshipTexas effort helps employers address critical hiring needs and add […]
STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER
CELEBRATING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S DECISION TO DROP CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST THE MAUDE FAMILY “The U.S. Department of Justice’s choice to dismiss the criminal charges against Charles and Heather Maude is a long-awaited action that highlights the damage caused by the […]
How to Combine Function and Aesthetics in Home Design
Function vs. aesthetics should not have to be a choice. It’s not an either-or scenario. This is especially true in the home design realm. Homeowners should be able to enjoy the most stunning properties imaginable while feeling assured of the […]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Winner of the 29th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest
AUSTIN, Texas –Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is proud to announce Yolanda Xiong of Flower Mound, Texas as the Grand Prize Winner of the 29th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest. Xiong is a 6th grade student at […]
Business Community Unites to Recognize Outstanding Educators in Katy ISD
Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, Katy Area Chamber of Commerce host luncheon for District’s Teachers of the Year KATY, TX [April 29, 2025] – Partnering with the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union (BVSCU) continued its decades-long […]
