The Houston area is facing a critical nursing shortage, a crisis that has been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, increased burnout, and high turnover rates. With demand for nurses outpacing supply, hospitals, home healthcare providers, and nursing schools are looking […]
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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 […]
Houston Chamber Choir welcomes special guest conductor Barnaby Smith of VOCES8 for Love Songs & Sonnets concert on Feb. 22 at South Main Baptist Church
VOCES8 will perform at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Feb. 21 and Feb. 23 HOUSTON, February 12, 2025 – The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir announces that VOCES8 Artistic Director Barnaby Smith will serve as special guest conductor at the […]
How Walkable is Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City (OKC) offers people a lot to see and do. Yet, it doesn’t rank high as a place where someone can walk easily to complete errands or exercise. Whether a person is considering a move or visit to Oklahoma […]
Katy Sip N Stroll 2025: A Premier Event for Wine Lovers, Foodies, and Music Enthusiasts Benefitting Christ Clinic Set for April 5
Katy, Texas – February 11, 2025 – The much-anticipated Katy Sip N Stroll event is set to return April 5, 2025, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at The ARK by Norris Event Center in Katy, offering attendees a one-of-a-kind experience that […]
LOCAL McDONALD’S RESTAURANTS TO HOLD ‘SHARE THE LOVE’ FUNDRAISER FOR RMHC FROM FEB. 1-14
Funds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston (HOUSTON – January XX, 2025) Next month, local McDonald’s restaurants will hold a fundraiser to support Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Greater Houston in their mission of keeping families close while […]
IRS reminder: Eligible taxpayers in Texas file for free with IRS Direct File
TX-2025-03, Feb.11, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers in Texas that they can file their taxes quickly, easily and for free directly with the agency using IRS Direct File. The web-based service, available in English and Spanish, offers guided help for preparing […]
Committed to Collegiate Excellence, Katy ISD Student-Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
KATY, TX [February 11, 2025] – In a testament to the award-winning Katy ISD Athletics department, 49 Katy ISD student-athletes have inked agreements with collegiate programs across the country with letters of intent to continue their playing careers on a larger […]
CenterPoint Energy continues its resiliency efforts across the 12-county region through its Foundation’s Community Generator Donation Program; Donates backup generator to Trini Mendenhall Community Center
CenterPoint Energy Foundation is donating 21 backup generators and other support in designated locations across 12 counties to support community resiliency as part of a $5 million grant from the Foundation Houston – Feb. 11, 2025 – Today, at an announcement […]
A Perennial Favorite, Katy ISD’s FFA Best Buddies Special Rodeo Continues Spirit of Community
KATY, TX [February 11, 2025] – The dark clouds and rain outside didn’t dampen the joyous spirit inside, as Katy ISD held its Best Buddies Special Rodeo, as part of this year’s FFA Livestock Show. A yearly favorite, the Special Rodeo […]
The Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center Co-Sponsors the 13th Annual Conference on Medicine and Religion
Loma Linda University to Host Event on Holistic Care for Marginalized Communities, April 6 through April 8, 2025 HOUSTON, Texas (Jan. 23, 2025) – The Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center (The Institute) is co-sponsoring the 13th Annual Conference on Medicine […]
