Fort Bend County Libraries will host a “Chinese Calligraphy for Beginners” workshop on Wednesday, February 5, beginning at 6:00 pm, in the Conference Room of the Mission Bend Branch Library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road. In this hands-on workshop, participants will […]
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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 Enrichment to Participate in the Great Kindness Challenge
[Houston, Texas] – Harmony School of Enrichment is thrilled to announce its continued participation in the Great Kindness Challenge, a global event dedicated to fostering kindness and compassion in school communities. This year’s Challenge will take place from Monday, January 27th, through […]
2024 ENDS ON A POSITIVE NOTE WITH 5,700 NEW JOBS ADDED
(HOUSTON, Texas, January 24, 2025) Houston area employers added 5,700 new jobs in December, which – while substantially below the long-term average – is still in line with more recent trends, according to figures released Friday by Workforce Solution Gulf Coast. […]
Empowering Change – How Two Young Students of Katy ISD Advocates Are Transforming Girls’ Education in India
In an era where educational disparities continue to plague underprivileged communities, two young students, Rohan and Rishabh Jha, have emerged as powerful advocates for change. Hailing from Cinco Ranch High School and Beck Junior High, these brothers have not only […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Hosts Crime Victims Services Conference to Facilitate Assistance Efforts for Victims of Violent Crime and Exploitation
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Crime Victim Services Division (“CVS”) hosted a conference this week bringing together leaders in the victim services field to strengthen collaboration and reinforce the Office of the Attorney General’s ability to provide swift, effective […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces the End of the Texas State Bar’s Baseless and Politically Motivated Attempt to Punish Election Integrity Efforts
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the Texas State Bar has abandoned its long-running attempt to sanction Attorney General Paxton after four years of wasteful politically motivated lawfare. The State Bar of Texas attempted to punish Attorney General […]
Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land Hosts One-of-a-Kind Teen Driving Experience
Sugar Land, TX – January 22, 2025 – Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land (MBSL) was honored to host a select group of 10 young drivers this past Saturday for their exclusive Teen Driving Experience at MSR Houston. The complimentary program immersed […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $30.9 Million in Local Park Grants
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $30.9 million in local park grants, a new record, to help create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities. The competitive grants are allocated to local government entities on a 50/50 […]
Fidium promotes digital education as tool for equity, data privacy amid fiber access growth
Consumer education on data privacy best practices makes the difference in online safety KATY, Texas — Jan. 24, 2025 — Fidium, an award-winning fiber internet provider, is connecting with customers and communities to emphasize the importance of personal data protection, sharing resources to […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces Opioid Abatement Fund Council’s Approval of $100 Million for 2025 Grant Plan
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today applauded the Opioid Abatement Fund Council’s (OAFC or Council) 2025 Grant Issuance Plan that could award up to $100 million in grants for approved proposals that respond to the statewide opioid crisis. The available […]
