WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Safeguarding Honest Speech Act. This legislation prohibits the federal government from forcing federal employees or contractors to use so-called “preferred pronouns” incompatible with a person’s sex at birth. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “The […]
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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 […]
Harris County Judge’s Office Announces Free Measles Vaccine Drive Throughout the County
Harris County, TX, March 6, 2025 – Harris County Public Health, Legacy Health Systems, and Texas Children’s Hospital will offer free measles vaccines this weekend to ensure community members are protected against the highly contagious disease. While there are no confirmed cases […]
Cornyn Meets Houstonian & Honorary Secret Service Agent DJ Daniel
‘DJ is an inspiration to us all and a great example of resilience.’ ‘DJ, you are amazing, and I know you will be a fantastic Secret Service Agent.’ WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today met Houstonian and 13-year-old […]
As daylight saving time begins, CenterPoint Energy reminds customers to spring into action and perform vital safety tasks and energy efficiency measures
CenterPoint encourages customers to change batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and prepare for warmer temperatures and longer days Houston – March 7, 2025 – Daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 9, and CenterPoint Energy is reminding customers to […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Works to Stop Unaccountable Federal Plan to Illegally Build a Nuclear Waste Facility on World’s Most Productive Oil Field
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office defended Texas before the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) yesterday against the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s attempt to send the nation’s nuclear waste to a proposed facility located in Texas’s Permian Basin—the […]
DPS Names Repeat Sex Offender as Featured Fugitive for March
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Carlos Jose Ayala Morales is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $6,000 during March if the tip is received this month. Carlos Jose Ayala Morales, 43, […]
Looney Named Child Advocate of the Year
Vickie Looney was named Child Advocate of the Year for 2024 at Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s Annual Volunteer Celebration on February 27, 2025 at Safari Texas Ranch. The event was attended by nearly 200 volunteers, community partners and staff. […]
Houston Chamber Choir presents From Darkness to Light in partnership with Loop 38 for April offering
Concert is set for Saturday, April 5th at South Main Baptist Church WHAT: The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir presents From Darkness to Light, its first spring concert, conducted by Artistic Director Designate Dr. Betsy Cook Weber. Joining the Choir on Saturday, April […]
Senate Approves Coast Guard Authorization Act Unanimously
Bipartisan bill advances to the House for consideration WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Sens. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), introduced the Coast Guard Authorization Act […]
Tips for Spring Break Adventures at Texas State Parks
AUSTIN – Spring Breakers who waited until the last minute to plan an outdoor adventure, don’t fret; Texas State Parks still have day-use and overnight availability for anyone still looking for an outdoor adventure. “Spring is a special time to […]
