KATY, TX [March 5, 2025] – As further evidence of the efforts to be prudent with taxpayer resources, Katy ISD was recently recognized as the Top Performing School District by CenterPoint. The District’s Operations Team received an energy savings rebate check […]
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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 […]
Statement from Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones on the Passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner
Congressman Sylvester Turner’s passing is a tremendous loss to our community and country. Congressman Turner was a transformational leader whose presence was felt in every neighborhood he represented, whose career carried the hopes of his community, and whose legacy will […]
STATEMENT BY HOUSTON CITY CONTROLLER CHRIS HOLLINS ON THE PASSING OF SYLVESTER TURNER
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Sylvester Turner. He was more than a Congressman or Mayor, more than any political title could capture — he was a dear friend, a mentor, and a relentless champion for the people […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Introduces Resolution to Censure Rep. Al Green
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) introduced a resolution to censure Congressman Al Green (D-TX-09) for his disruptive and disorderly conduct during the joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025. During President Donald J. Trump’s joint session of Congress, Congressman […]
RICE UNIVERSITY’S SHEPHERD SCHOOL OF MUSIC HOSTS 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMUNITY DAY ON MARCH 29
HOUSTON, TX (March 5, 2025) — The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University invites the Houston community to celebrate its 50th Anniversary Community Day with a free, family-friendly event featuring live performances, interactive activities, and a special bilingual presentation […]
Spring 2025 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
Photo above: Volunteers hard at work at a past event. Sunday, April 27, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Willow Waterhole Greenspace 11350 Ricecrest, Houston, TX 77035 Calling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared […]
New Sheldon Health Hub Expands Access to Vital Services for All Harris County Public Health opens new clinic for comprehensive preventative care
HOUSTON – A transformative new healthcare facility, the Sheldon Health Hub, will be open to the public on March 10th. The Sheldon Health Hub, located at 8530 C E King Pkwy, Houston, TX 77044, is committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services to meet the […]
Cornyn Statement on Passing of Rep. Sylvester Turner
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Representative Sylvester Turner (TX-18): “Sandy and I are saddened to hear of the passing of our friend, Representative Sylvester Turner,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Congressman Turner was a […]
Increased Reward Offered in Multi-Region Cold Case Investigation
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information on the 1990 murder of Jackie Foster. The reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for her death is now increased to $6,000 if the tip is […]
Harris County Attorney Menefee Statement on the Passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner
Houston, Texas — Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee gave the following statement on the passing of the Honorable Sylvester Turner, Congressman for the 18th Congressional District and former Mayor of Houston. “It is hard to put into words the loss of Congressman […]
