Legislation imposes mandatory minimum sentences for illegal aliens with multiple convictions or who commit aggravated felonies WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-Okla.-05) introduced the Stop Illegal Reentry Act, also […]
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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 […]
Harmony School of Innovation – Sugar Land Named State Winner in Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow Competition
HOUSTON – Three Harmony School of Innovation – Sugar Land students have been named state champions in the 2024-2025 Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow competition. Syed Abidi, Nilgun Duman and Sara Saylam competed against hundreds of other middle and high school teams across the country. The student-teacher team […]
Houston Chamber Choir presents Long Songs & Sonnets from madrigals to jazz and barbershop
Concert is set for Saturday, February 22nd at South Main Baptist Church WHAT: The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir presents Love Songs & Sonnets for its post-Valentine’s offering, which will be conducted by Dr. Betsy Cook Weber, Artistic Director Designate. How do I love thee? […]
Sens. Cruz, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Rename Cuban Embassy Street After Murdered Dissident Oswaldo Payá
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and colleagues introduced bipartisan legislation to rename the street outside of the Cuban embassy in Washington, D.C. as “Oswaldo Payá Way” after […]
TPW Commission Adopts Oyster Certificate of Location Regulation Changes
AUSTIN — During its Jan. 23 meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) Commission approved changes to the oyster Certificate of Location (COL) program rules. The approved rule revisions allow the use of the COL program for oyster reef restoration […]
HONORING CENTURIES OF SERVICE: U.S. ARMED FORCES LEADERS NAMED GRAND MARSHALS OF 2025 HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO™ DOWNTOWN PARADE
U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy dignitaries will help kick off the Rodeo season at the annual parade Saturday, March 1 JAN. 28, 2025 — HOUSTON — The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is excited to announce that […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Urges Texas Legislature to Fully Fund OAG’s Law Enforcement Initiative to Keep Texas Safe
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton testified before the Senate Finance Committee today, urging lawmakers to fully fund the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”), ensuring that state laws are enforced and the people of Texas are protected. As the […]
Two Texas Game Wardens Recognized by TPW Commission
AUSTIN – Two Texas Game Wardens were recognized during January’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting for their contributions and efforts in supporting the agency’s mission. “Kirk Clendening and Jamal Allen represent the teamwork, integrity and professionalism that define Texas Game […]
ALL-NEW NORTH AMERICAN TOUR BROADWAY HIT MUSICAL THE WIZ
APRIL 29 – MAY 4, 2026 THE HOBBY CENTER TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 AT 10 AM WHO: Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center WHAT: The Wiz WHEN: April 29 – May 4, 2025 Tues – Fri at 7:30pm […]
Alley Theatre Receives a National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant
Houston will read and celebrate “Their Eyes Were Watching God” HOUSTON, TX—Alley Theatre is pleased to announce it is one of 62 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2024-2025 NEA Big Read grant. The grant of $20,000 will support a community […]
