Welcome to the Katy News!

Senate Votes to Advance Sen. Cruz Resolution Overturning IRS Cryptocurrency Regulation for Presidential Signature

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United States Senate voted 70-28 on final passage of a a resolution authored by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to overturn a Biden administration midnight rule imposing regulations on software developers of decentralized financial (DeFi) technology. […]

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Joins Event as AT&T, Human-I-T Provide 100 Laptops to the Smithville Workforce Training Center

(SMITHVILLE) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today joined local officials and representatives from AT&T® and Human-I-T to provide Career Tracks, formerly the Smithville Workforce Training Center, with 100 refurbished laptops to distribute to job seekers in the Career Tracks program. Hegar, whose agency […]

TPWD Coastal Fisheries to Host Oyster Buyback Application Workshops  

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department,

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has opened its application period for the Oyster Boat License Buyback Program. TPWD administers voluntary commercial fishing license buyback programs for the inshore shrimp, crab, and finfish fisheries, all of which have […]

Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Block Federal Reserve from Issuing Central Bank Digital Currency

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, legislation that prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “Cryptocurrency represents financial freedom, innovation, and privacy. A Central Bank […]

WIDESPREAD SCAM BASED ON SOARING DEMAND FOR BACKUP GENERATORS LEADS TO ARREST OF HOUSTON MAN

HOUSTON – A Houston man is charged with engaging in organized criminal activity for stealing nearly $500,000 worth of backup-power generators by scamming 30 distributors across Texas, Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen announced Tuesday. “He preyed on businesses […]