KATY, TX [December 20, 2024] – Katy ISD schools and offices will be closed for the Winter Holiday, from December 23-January 3. Students will have early dismissal on Friday, December 20, and will return on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The district […]
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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 […]
High Five 2025 With a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park
AUSTIN— Strive to explore more in 2025 by starting the new year with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park. This annual tradition allows people of all ages and skill levels a chance to experience Texas’ wild places […]
TPWD Sets Public Meetings to Gather Input on Proposed Oyster Certificate of Location Regulation Changes
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division seeks public input from stakeholders and constituents on proposed rule changes to the Texas Oyster Certificate of Location (COLs) Program. The public is encouraged to attend and provide […]
STRONG RETAIL HIRING BOOSTS JOB GROWTH IN NOVEMBER
(HOUSTON, Texas, December 20, 2024) Houston area employers added 20,300 new jobs in November, matching gains seen in recent years, according to numbers released Friday by Workforce Solutions. The Trade, Transportation, and Utilities sector, which includes retail and wholesale establishments as […]
Wells Fargo Withdraws from Net-Zero Banking Alliance Following Attorney General Paxton’s Review of Financial Institutions Boycotting Energy Companies; Paxton Urges Other Major Institutions to Rescind Unlawful ESG Commitments
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded Wells Fargo’s announcement that it has withdrawn from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (“NZBA”), an anti-energy activist organization that requires its members to prioritize a radical climate agenda over consumer and investor interests. Wells […]
40th annual Fort Bend Regional Vegetable Conference slated for Feb. 6 in Rosenberg
Event will focus on teaching sustainable practices to help producers maximize efficiencies, profitability December 20, 2024 – by Tim Schnettler The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Fort Bend County will host the 40th annual Fort Bend Regional Vegetable Conference on Feb. 6 […]
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Causes Several Mortality Events in Texas Birds
AUSTIN — The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in multiple locations throughout the state. Disease experts indicate that HPAI is circulating among wild birds in Texas as waterbirds and waterfowl are […]
Harris County Public Health Releases Substance Use Report
The report analyzes trends in substance-involved outcomes in Harris County HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) has released a new report highlighting a significant increase in substance-involved deaths and healthcare visits between 2018 and 2022. During this period, substance-related deaths rose […]
Redefining Digital Instruction in Modern Education
Key Takeaways Digital instruction is reshaping the landscape of modern education with innovative technologies. Integrating technology in classrooms is crucial for enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Educators face both challenges and opportunities when adopting digital tools and platforms. Future […]
Pusoy Mania Takes Over Gamezone: A New Era for the Classic Filipino Card Game
The beloved Filipino card game Pusoy is experiencing a renaissance on Gamezone, the Philippines’ leading card game development platform. This surge in popularity is bringing together card game enthusiasts from across the country and beyond, offering a fresh take on […]
