A South Texas man has been arrested by agents of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) on charges related to the theft of name-brand distilled spirits being shipped within the state. Matthew Tafolla, 37, was arrested Jan. 24 by TABC […]
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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 […]
Katy Chapter of AARP Meeting
The Katy Chapter of AARP will meet Tuesday, February 11th, at Midway BBQ, 6191 Highway Blvd, in Katy. The meeting will start at 6:30 pm with a short meeting and announcements, followed by entertainment by Tanya Coury. Tanya plays a […]
HOUSTON CLAIM CENTER RELOCATING; CLOSED JAN. 30-31
The Texas Lottery’s new Houston Claim Center will open to the public Monday, Feb. 3 AUSTIN — The Texas Lottery’s Houston Claim Center, located at 1919 N. Loop W. (Suite 100), will be closed to the public on Thursday, Jan. 30 and […]
Consider growing citrus trees in containers
By Peggy d’Hemecourt, Advanced Master Gardener: Earth-Kind Landscaping If you’ve ever eaten citrus fruit freshly harvested from your own tree, you understand the almost irrepressible urge to grow these semi-tropical trees. Many an avid gardener has planted citrus in the […]
Operations Job Fair Draws Hundreds of Prospective Candidates
KATY, TX [January 25, 2025] – Hundreds of hopeful candidates attended Katy ISD’s Operations Job Fair this morning, hoping to join the city’s #1 Public School District, according to Niche. Operations staff serve in critical roles, supporting students, staff and […]
SBA Disaster News Release – Relief Still Available to Texas Private Nonprofits Hit by Spring Storms: Don’t Miss the Deadline to Apply for an SBA Disaster Loan!
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas of the Feb. 24, 2025 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by severe storms, straight line […]
Preview Nights at Miller Career & Technology Center Showcase Career-ready CTE Offerings
KATY, TX [January 24, 2025] – Ahead of this year’s course selection period, Katy ISD’s innovative career and technical education (CTE) programs will be on display for interested students and families to learn more. Offered at Miller Career & Technology Center […]
Gov. Abbott appoints M. Scott Adkins, Chad M. Craycraft to serve on Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Chad M. Craycraft to serve on the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, while reappointing current Commissioner M. Scott Adkins for a second term. Craycraft, a fifth-generation Texan raised in Georgetown, is a graduate […]
Two of Texas’ Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Houston, Mesquite
(Left to right: Hernandez, Zavala) AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured two more fugitives from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Jorge Dionicio Hernandez and Omar David Zavala were arrested earlier today in Houston and Mesquite, respectively. A […]
library PRESENTs PROGRAM ON meal planning and budget shopping
There are more ways to save money on groceries than by clipping coupons or watching for sales. Learn how to become a smarter – and healthier – shopper when Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) presents “Eating Well, Saving More, Wasting Less” […]
