AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) proudly graduates five new K-9 teams and two certified K-9 Tech Trainers ready to deploy across Texas. These teams will serve as a critical resource in enhancing public safety by […]
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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 […]
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Katy Fence Company Continues Serving Katy and Greater Houston with Quality Fence and Gate Solutions
Katy, TX (1/17/2026) – Katy Fence Company, a locally owned and operated fencing contractor recognized by many residents as one of the best fence companies in Katy, continues serving homeowners and businesses throughout Katy, Cinco Ranch, Cypress, and the Greater […]
FREE Stop the Bleed Training in Cinco Ranch Near Katy: Learn Life-Saving Skills and Receive a Free Tourniquet
🚨 FREE Stop the Bleed Training – Register Today! 🚨 Willowfork Fire Department is excited to partner with the South-east Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC) to offer FREE Stop the Bleed Training to our community! 🩸 In an emergency, every second counts. Learn how to control […]
July’s Virtual Author Talks at Fort Bend County Libraries offer insight into fiction, creating cultures of belonging, and the power of storytelling
Register today to listen to free upcoming dialogues from bestselling authors via Fort Bend County Libraries’ Virtual Author Talks. July’s lineup includes talks by authors Karin Slaughter, Reyna Grande and Dr. Marisa Franco. Collectively, they will cover building relationships at […]
When Everyday Commutes Turn Into Complex Legal Cases Across Greater Houston Roads
Photo by Terrance Barksdale from Pexels Houston drivers expect congestion, construction, and long commutes, but few expect an ordinary trip to become the start of a personal injury claim. From crowded interstate corridors to busy neighborhood intersections, crashes can create […]
Updated Calendar Release: Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston presents The Gondoliers July 18-19 and July 25-26, with tickets going fast
Updated Calendar Release WHAT: The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston, the City’s longest-running opera company, celebrates its 75th season with a rousing production of The Gondoliers, presented the last two weekends of July at the Wortham Theater Center. This lively, […]
Opinion Article: Backing the Ranchers that Put Food on Our Tables
By: Steven Snow U.S. Small Business Administration Pacific Regional Administrator overseeing the agency’s programs and services in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and Guam. Acting South Central Regional Administrator serving New Mexico and Texas. A year into the Working Families Tax Cuts, signed […]
Statement from Commissioner Lesley Briones on the Deadly Shooting Involving ICE Agents in Houston’s East End
“We have learned of reports regarding a deadly shooting involving ICE agents today in Houston. The Trump administration has broken public trust and constitutional rights with its extremist immigration enforcement. My prayers are with everyone affected by this death, especially […]
Liberty Tree Planted at Fort Bend County Courthouse Honors Revolutionary Spirit and Local Hero Alexander Hodge
by Juhi Varma A ceder elm sapling planted outside the Fort Bend County Courthouse on July 2 serves as more than a new addition to the courthouse grounds. It is a living reminder of the ideals that inspired the American […]
Communities In Schools of Houston announces 2026-27 Society of Petroleum Engineers Houston scholarship recipients
HOUSTON, July 7, 2026 – Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS), an educational nonprofit, announces the recipients of the Society of Petroleum Engineers–Gulf Coast Section (SPE-GCS) scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year. Each of the four students will receive a $12,000 […]
Seven Lakes High School Student Medals in USA Biolympiad National Finals at Harvard
McLean, Va. (July 7, 2026) – The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) announces that Malachi Dawson, Seven Lakes High School, Katy, Texas, a high school biology scholar, has earned a bronze medal at the USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals held […]
