KATY, TX [December 9, 2024] – At its December 9, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved the namesakes for two new schools, opening in fall 2025, as recommended by their respective School Naming Selection committees. Elementary […]
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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 […]
Girl Scout Camp Robinwood to Receive Texas Historical Commission Historical Marker
The recognition comes alongside the camp’s 75th Anniversary celebration. HOUSTON, Texas (Dec. 10, 2024) – Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) is excited to announce that Camp Robinwood, one of the council’s most beloved camp properties, was approved […]
What If the Road to Recovery Isn’t Just About ‘Curing’ Addiction, But Redefining It?
In Texas, a state known for its tough exterior and bigger-than-life culture, addiction treatment often gets framed in a conventional way. You go to rehab, you detox, and you try to put the pieces of your life back together. Simple […]
Houston Grand Opera to Open Winter Repertoire with La bohème on January 24, 2025
Company to present Puccini’s beloved classic in seven mainstage performances WHAT: On January 24, 2025, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will open Giacomo Puccini’s heart-wrenching La bohème, the opera that has captivated audiences from across the world for well over a century. Tony […]
Tips for Enjoying Aviator Responsibly During Festive Seasons
When the festive season is around the corner, it’s usually a time families and friends gather to share laughter, warmth, and cherished memories. This period also comes with a lot of festivities. Playing online casino games is a popular pastime […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Distributes Over $100,000 in Payments to Relieve Effect of Border Crime Through New Landowner Compensation Program
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued more than $100,000 of disbursements to Texans affected by border-related crimes through the new Landowner Compensation Program. On May 9, Attorney General Paxton launched the Landowner Compensation Program which provides relief payments to […]
Katy High School Student Wins Best of Show in Rice Harvest Festival Art Contest
KATY, TX [December 6, 2024] – Katy High School student Aiza Saad Farooqui was awarded Best of Show in this year’s Katy Rice Harvest Festival Art Contest, one of more than a dozen awards given to district students. As this year’s […]
Wellness on Wheels Mobile Health Event TODAY, December 7
Harris County Public Health to host mobile health services event on December 7 HOUSTON – The Wellness on Wheels Mobile Health Event is set to roll into Bayland Community Center, located at 6400 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX 77074, today, Saturday, December […]
2024 TWC Annual Conference Recognizes Exemplary Texas Employers
AUSTIN –The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and local partners recognized employers in Texas that excel in creating opportunities for workers during the 27th Annual Texas Workforce Conference. This year’s conference was held in Grapevine from Dec. 4 – 6, 2024 and included events to celebrate the theme of “Limitless: Empowering the Workforce for the Future.” TWC honors employers who are working to help their […]
Katy ISD Student-Athletes Commit to Collegiate Programs in Signing Ceremonies
KATY, TX [December 6, 2024] – This week, 13 Katy ISD student-athletes signed their letters of intent for their respective collegiate athletic programs, committing to universities across the country. These students joined countless others across the country in marking this momentous […]
