Held April 5, the event taking place at the National Ranching Heritage Center on the Texas Tech campus promises a fun-filled day at the ranch for all ages. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. WHAT: The National Ranching Heritage Center is hosting its 56th Annual […]
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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 […]
Houston Public Media Launches Hello Houston – A New Daily Show Connecting Houstonians to Stories That Matter
HOUSTON, TX (March 24, 2025) – Houston Public Media is thrilled to introduce Hello Houston, a daily multi-platform, streamed talk show dedicated to stories that define life in Greater Houston. Launching Monday, March 31, Hello Houston will feature segments about Southeast Texas, delivering […]
Wildflower Watching?
Watch Out For Abandoned or Deteriorated Water Wells AUSTIN – As Texans embark on wildflower hikes, they’re urged to watch their step as they walk through the fields – there could be abandoned or deteriorated water wells and cisterns under foot. […]
Liana Saenz Takes Home the Gold at the PAN AM Championships in Acapulco
One of our Katy residents, Liana Saenz, had the honor of competing with the USA Softball U-15 Junior Women’s National Team at the PAN AM Championships in Acapulco, Mexico last week. The USA took home the gold outscoring their opponents […]
Veterans reported losing more money to frauds in 2024 than in previous years according to new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data released in March
Austin, TX – Veterans reported losing more money to frauds in 2024 than in previous years according to new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data released in March. Scams and frauds frequently target veterans, servicemembers, their families, caregivers and survivors, and […]
Cinco Ranch High School’s FBLA students venture to the 2025 State Leadership Conference
United for Success at the Conference Cinco Ranch High School FBLA Team From February 23-25, 2025, students from the Cinco Ranch H.S. chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) went to the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, Texas to […]
THEATRE UNDER THE STARS ANNOUNCES THE FINALISTS FOR THE 2025 TOMMY TUNE AWARDS!
IMAGES AVAILABLE HERE HOUSTON — Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to introduce the finalists for the 2025 Tommy Tune Awards! The stage is set, the lights are up, and the energy is electric—it’s time for the Tommy Tune Awards, where Houston’s […]
Teachers Representing the Best of the Best
Katy ISD Announces its 2024-2025 Districtwide Teachers of the Year KATY, TX [March 28, 2025] – Recognized for their passion, talent and commitment to education, Katy ISD has named its 2024-2025 districtwide Teachers of the Year, representing the cream of the […]
EMPLOYERS ADD WORKERS IN FEBRUARY AS POST-PANDEMIC HIRING SURGE COOLS
(HOUSTON, Texas, March 28, 2025) The Houston-area job market rebounded slightly in February, with employers adding 15,200 workers to their payroll, according to figures released Friday by Workforce Solutions. Only four of the eleven sectors tracked added jobs during the month. […]
Five Arrested in Houston for Wide-Ranging Fraud and Theft Scheme
HOUSTON, TX – Five people were arrested in Houston in connection with a sophisticated fraud scheme tied to criminal organizations engaged in motor vehicle theft, ATM skimming, organized retail theft, and the production of fraudulent documents used to defraud and harm […]
