Rev. Mel Caraway, Retired United Methodist Pastor, Caretaker of God’s Creation Coordinator – Horizon Texas Conference, GBGM EarthKeeper, United Methodist Creation Justice Movement Steering Committee, Past President – Texas Impact Board of Directors, Texas Impact/TXIPL Interfaith Climate Co-Coordinator & Climate […]
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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 […]
Vehicle Safety Inspection Program Changes Now in Effect
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program are now in effect. These changes—which took effect on Jan. 1, 2025, and eliminate many vehicle safety inspections—are due to House Bill 3297. The bill […]
CenterPoint Energy makes preparations for first major cold snap of 2025
Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi teams prepare for potential storms and severe weather this weekend and major cold snap next week Indiana and Ohio teams prepare for ice and snowstorms expected next week Houston – Jan. 3, 2025 – CenterPoint Energy continues […]
Learning English? Get Practice at Libraries’ ESL Conversation Circles
Are you learning to speak English? Would you like some practice in a casual, informal atmosphere? Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their English language and conversation […]
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4.1 Billion in December
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.1 billion in December, 1 percent more than in December 2023. The majority of December sales tax revenue is based on sales made in November and remitted to the […]
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Free-Range White-tailed Deer in Roberts County
AUSTIN—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received notification of a new case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a free-range white-tailed deer in Roberts County, marking the first detection in the county. A hunter-harvested four-and-a-half-year-old male white-tailed deer tested positive […]
Living the Change
Interfaith group presents the Walk on Earth Gently multifaith statement February – May, dates/times vary, online Scientists tell us that we must reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 (vs. a 2010 baseline), and that 25 – 30% of all […]
Chess Players Invited To Practice & Share Tips At Cinco Ranch Branch Library Event
Chess players of all skill levels – from beginners to advanced – are invited to practice their strategies and share tips with others at the “Chess Day at Cinco Ranch” event on Saturday, January 4, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, […]
Andy Meyers Sworn in for his 8th Term
FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – In a momentous ceremony on New Year’s Day, Commissioner Andy Meyers was sworn in for his eighth term representing Fort Bend County Precinct 3. The ceremony featured multiple distinguished officials taking their oaths of office. […]
Who wants my old stuff? Everybody!
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori by Dr. Lori Verderame The baby boom generation has accumulated tons of stuff. Some have lived through such major events as the 1950s, the Assassination of President Kennedy, and the Vietnam War prompting them […]
