WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Allowing Military Exemptions, Recognizing Individual Concerns About New Shots (AMERICANS) Act of 2025. The legislation provides remedies for military servicemembers harmed by the Department of Defense’s (DOD) COVID-19 vaccine mandate. It is language […]
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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 […]
Hundreds Attend First Ever DPS Conference on Targeted Violence, Terrorism Prevention
AUSTIN – This week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) hosted the 2025 Texas Targeted Violence Prevention and Behavioral Threat Management Conference at the Hilton Palacio del Rio in San Antonio. The three-day conference, which ran Jan. 13 through 15, brought […]
Student Success Initiatives Deliver Graduation Rates Results for Texas Tech
Investment in people and processes translates into improved four- and six-year graduation rates. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Summary: Texas Tech University has significantly increased its graduation rates, with a six-year rate of 69% and a four-year rate of 51%, thanks to investments in […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral No Tax on Tips Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), joined by Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), introduced the No Tax on Tips Act to exempt tips from being subject to taxation under the federal […]
Communities In Schools of Houston announces major achievements and statistics for 2023-24 school year
The educational nonprofit served more than 143,000 students on 163 campuses in six school districts and Lone Star College (HOUSTON, January 15, 2025) – Educational nonprofit Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) served 143,054 students on 163 campuses in six school […]
Bird City Texas Certifies Five New Cities & Their First High-Flyer
AUSTIN – Audubon Texas and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are excited to announce College Station, Denton, Kerrville, San Marcos and Wimberley have joined the Bird City Texas flock, while Galveston has become its first High-flyer. This three-year certification […]
Toyota ShareLunker Partners with AFTCO on New ‘Guide of the Year’ Award
ATHENS – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Toyota ShareLunker Program are partnering with AFTCO on a new promotion to recognize a fishing guide who contributes to conservation and enhancement of largemouth bass in Texas. The AFTCO Guide […]
Katy ISD’s First Cohort of Teacher Hopefuls Begin Certifying Journey
KATY, TX [January 15, 2025] – This month, nearly 100 candidates began their teaching journey as part of the first cohort in Katy ISD’s innovative alternative certification program (ACP), Katy ISD TEA+CH. These aspiring educators will work through months of coursework, […]
CenterPoint readies for second major cold snap of 2025 and is deploying its cold weather readiness plan
Pre-winter readiness actions completed by the company in December; crews performing readiness checklists for electric and natural gas systems Customers urged to have a plan and make preparations for potential freezing temperatures and wintry precipitation Since August 2024, CenterPoint has […]
Award-Winning District Theatre Programs Provide Spring Full of Shows, Entertainment for All
KATY, TX [January 15, 2025] – If you’re looking for something to do close to home, consider supporting Katy ISD’s award-winning theatre programs. The district’s talented students and passionate educators work year-round and promise something for everyone, from revived classics to […]
