TAKE IT DOWN Act, TICKET Act, and Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act included in Continuing Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. – The recently introduced Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025 includes several pieces of bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. […]
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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 […]
TPWD Awarded More than $8 Million for Oyster Restoration Project
MISSION-ARANSAS ESTUARY – Texas oysters will soon receive a significant boost, thanks to a recently awarded $8.2 million large-scale oyster restoration project. The project is funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Office of Habitat Conservation as part […]
Six Katy ISD High Schools Named to AP Honor Roll
KATY, TX [December 17, 2024] – Six Katy ISD high schools have been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll, with four schools receiving AP Access Awards. The distinctions were as follows: Cinco Ranch High School – Silver, AP […]
Help Loved Ones Seek Support, Medical Help Early for Holiday Anxiety, Depression
The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration, but it can be difficult for people struggling with depression and anxiety. Physicians say it is important to recognize some common signs of behavioral health decline and seek medical help […]
Fort Bend County Fair Fair Scholarships
The Fort Bend County Fair is accepting applications for its scholarship program. The opportunity to be awarded a Fair scholarship is open to many qualifying students, but you must apply. The Fair will award recipients a $5,000.00 scholarship. All recipients […]
DPS Heightens Enforcement this Holiday Season
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is committed to keeping Texans safe this holiday season. The Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct its annual Christmas and New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaign beginning Dec. 20 and running […]
Cruz, Hirono Bipartisan Federal Judicial Stabilization Act Secures Senate Passage, and Heads to the President’s Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, secured passage of his bipartisan legislation yesterday, alongside Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), to provide for the permanent appointment […]
2024 Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 13 – Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 WHERE: NRG Center DETAILS: A resounding success! More than 99,000 cheerful shoppers traveled to NRG Center for the 44th annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, featuring 270 merchants from […]
8 Smart Ways to Simplify Your Relocation Process
Are you feeling overwhelmed about an upcoming move? Whether you’re relocating to a nearby town or across the state, the process can quickly become stressful. Between packing, planning, and making sure everything is in order, it’s easy to feel like […]
Key Considerations for Planning a Successful Bathroom Renovation
A bathroom renovation is an exciting opportunity to transform one of the most used spaces in your home into something functional, modern, and aesthetically pleasing. However, successful execution requires meticulous planning and thoughtful decisions. From budgeting and design to material […]
