AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is taking public comment until March 26 on changes to digital licensing and tagging requirements. The proposed amendments would expand digital license and tag options to all recreational hunting, fishing, combo license and […]
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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 […]
Master Gardeners host March 8 vegetable/herb plant sale
By FBCMG Spring vegetable gardeners in Fort Bend might be shopping for their favorite tomato plants – Better Boy, Celebrity or Juliet – at the March 8 vegetable/herb plant hosted by Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. But the sale at the […]
CALLING ALL POWERHOUSE PERFORMERS—JOIN US FOR THE 2025/26 SEASON AUDITIONS AND TAKE THE STAGE!!
IMAGES AVAILABLE HERE HOUSTON — Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is calling all artists who want to be part of the 2025/26 Season adventure! Theatre Under The Stars is on the hunt for incredible singers, dancers, and actors to bring our […]
Sen. Cruz Reintroduces the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reintroduced the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act. The bill would allow local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities and would pull taxpayer-funded grants to sanctuary […]
Pain Management Strategies for Athletes in Mesa
Athletes in Mesa face unique challenges when it comes to managing pain from training and competition. The physical and mental demands of sports often lead to discomfort. Managing pain well can improve performance and help athletes enjoy longer careers, making […]
Innovations & Fiscal Best Practices Net Katy ISD Statewide Honor in Financial Management
KATY, TX [February 26, 2025] – The Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) has once again awarded Katy ISD’s Financial Services Department its prestigious Award of Excellence in Financial Management, adding another distinction to the team’s many accolades. The award […]
House Passes Nehls’ Bill to Increase Pension for Medal of Honor Recipients
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced that his bill, H.R. 695, the Medal of Honor Act, passed the United States House of Representatives unanimously. Congressman Chris Pappas joined Congressman Nehls in introducing this bill in the 118th and 119th Congress. Medal of Honor Recipients receive a special […]
Sen. Cruz, Rep. Roy Reintroduce RESULT Act to Increase Access to Life-Saving Medical Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas-21) reintroduced the bicameral Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments (RESULT) Act. The legislation increases access to drugs, devices, and other medical therapies already approved in other trusted countries, facilitating […]
Public Input Sought on Proposed Texas Hunting Regulation Changes for 2025-26
AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting public comment until March 27 for the following proposed changes to the 2025-26 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird Regulations Increase the daily bag limit of pintails from […]
Measles Outbreak Hits 124 Cases, One Death; Exposed Unvaccinated People Urged to Get Vaccinated
DSHS, CDC Say MMR Vaccine Can Provide Some Protection for Unvaccinated People Even After Exposure As measles cases continue to spread in and around Gaines County in West Texas, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said today one unvaccinated […]
