SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas of the April 14, 2025, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by Hurricane Beryl […]
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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 […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Reintroduces Bill to Repeal California’s Emissions Waiver Exemption
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) reintroduced the Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden (CARB) Act of 2025. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is leading the Senate companion to this legislation. In 1970, Congress passed the Clean Air Act, which authorized the Environmental Protection […]
Master Gardeners offer Kids Camp
Youths entering grades 3-5 can have fun this summer learning about gardening by attending Earth Kind Kids Camp, sponsored by Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. The July 21-24 day camp will cover the topics of gardening, horticulture and environmental science […]
CenterPoint Energy Meteorology and Operations teams actively monitoring Greater Houston and Texas weather the next few days
National Weather Service fire weather watch in effect for large portions of Texas Houston – March 13, 2025 –The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch in effect across large portions of Texas, with potential for critical fire […]
CenterPoint Energy Continues to Closely Monitor the Weather and Take Actions to Prepare for Potential Wildfire Risk Weather
National Weather Service has issued a “Fire Weather Watch” for large portions of Texas with the risk of strong winds and fire danger in the Greater Houston area from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday CenterPoint working closely with local […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Holds that State District Courts Have No Authority to Order Texas Agencies to Issue “Transgender” Driver’s Licenses and ID Documents
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion finding that state district courts do not have the authority to direct government agencies to change the sex on government-issued identification documents such as driver’s licenses, birth certificates, and ID […]
Why More People in Katy Are Choosing At-Home Recovery Options
Addiction recovery has always been a deeply personal journey, but in Katy, TX, more people are choosing to do it on their own terms. The idea of checking into a facility for weeks or months doesn’t work for everyone. Between […]
How Digital Solutions Simplify International Travel
Gone are the days of complicated travel arrangements that involved endless paperwork, frustrating visa applications, and unclear itineraries. With the advent of digital solutions, international travel has become significantly more accessible, efficient, and enjoyable. Whether you’re a frequent flyer, a […]
From Houston to Canada: A Look At Some Iconic Moneymaker Poker Tour Stops
It’s been two years since the inaugural Moneymaker Poker Tour. A celebration of Chris Moneymaker’s iconic 2003 WSOP win, the land-based poker tour is set to make waves in 2025. Moneymaker recently announced he would be bringing his live tournament […]
What Future Betting Laws Could Mean for Bend County Gamblers
State legislatures nationwide work to update their betting regulations because shifting societal views meet the needs of current technological developments. The local legislators and regulatory authorities within Bend County work to determine betting structures that promote accountable gaming while fostering […]
