When you own a home, it’s easy to overlook the value of the property beyond just where you live. But what if you could tap into that value to help fund a major expense—like a home renovation, debt consolidation, or […]
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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 […]
Pi Day, the Texas Way
By: U.S. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas Every March, many Texans take the chance to celebrate Pi—both the mathematical constant celebrated on March 14th and, more importantly, the beloved dessert. For food lovers across the country, it’s a perfect excuse to […]
O.H. Ivie Logs Third Legacy Class ShareLunker of 2025
ATHENS – O.H. Ivie increased its Legacy Class largemouth bass total to three on Thursday as the 2025 Toyota ShareLunker collection season heads into its final month. O.H. Ivie launched the year on Jan. 2 with its initial Legacy Class Lunker of […]
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents the Houston Monarch Story collaborative art installation from now through the fall
Houston, March 4, 2025 –Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is excited to announce the opening of the Houston Monarch Story, an interactive art installation celebrating Monarch butterflies and their vital habitat. The exhibit, located near the Butterfly Bungalow just north of the […]
Career and Technical Education Proven Successful to Bridge Gap Between Classroom and Career
WHAT: Schools across the state are providing innovative programs aimed at preparing students for the workforce. Career and Technical Education refers to courses and programs that prepare students for careers in current or emerging professions. At the high school level, […]
Alley Theatre Announces the Full Cast and Added Performances for Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
HOUSTON, TX – Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre and Artistic Director Rob Melrose announce the cast of Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery. Directed by Eleanor Holdridge (Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me A Soprano, Jane Eyre), this playful twist on a classic tale promises an evening of mystery, laughter, and […]
TEACH FOR AMERICA HOUSTON PROVIDES SPRING BREAK TIPS FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
HOUSTON, TEXAS (MARCH 4, 2025)— Spring break is almost here, and in just a few days, students across Houston will step away from the classroom—a perfect opportunity to recharge, reflect, explore something new and gear up for the final months of […]
Katy ISD Honors Freeman Family for Century of Community Service, Dedicates High School Where Namesakes’ Spirit Lives On
KATY, TX [March 3, 2025] – Hundreds gathered tonight to pay tribute to the Freeman family and to dedicate Katy ISD’s newest high school, Freeman High School (FHS), in a poignant ceremony highlighting the family’s service to the community stretching back […]
“Go Early and Go Often” — All Signs Pointing Toward Excellent Spring Wild Turkey Numbers This Season
AUSTIN —Hunters can expect to see an abundance of two-year-old gobblers and jakes setting the stage for an increase in male harvest in 2025. Most of Texas experienced a bump in production and recruitment in 2023 and 2024, meaning hunters […]
Coming Soon: The Pre-K Journey Awaits @KatyISD
Pre-registration for Katy ISD Prekindergarten Opens March 31 KATY, TX [March 3, 2025] – Parents and guardians who wish to get a jump on Prekindergarten Registration for the 2025 – 2026 school year can begin signing up as early as March 31. […]
