KATY, TX [December 3, 2024] – In a festive celebration, hundreds attended Katy ISD’s annual Brick Unveiling ceremony, honoring campus Teachers of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year. Each of the 76 educators received a commemorative brick in Katy Heritage […]
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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 […]
Beaumont Art League Hosts Darrell Troppy Retrospective Exhibition
BEAUMONT – The Beaumont Art League announces the Darrell Troppy Retrospective Exhibition Reception, Saturday, December 14, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Troppy was a graduate of Lamar University and went on to become an international renowned artist. With a studio […]
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 […]
Katy Chapter of AARP Meets December 10th
The Katy chapter of AARP will meet Tuesday, December 10th, at Midway BBQ, 6191 Highway Blvd., in Katy. The meeting will start at 6:30 p. m. Afterwards, entertainment will be provided by The Katy Vocal Express. They are the Katy […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Death Sentence For Murderer Who Killed a Police Officer While Carrying Drugs Across State Lines
LONGVIEW – Gregory Newson was sentenced to death for murdering a police officer in 2019. On December 31, 2019, Deputy William Christopher Dickerson was murdered by Newson during a traffic stop in Panola County around 2:00 AM while traveling through […]
Freeman F. Martin Assumes Command of DPS
Martin Becomes 14th DPS Director Following Swearing-In Ceremony AUSTIN – Today, Freeman F. Martin assumed command of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) during a special swearing-in ceremony held at DPS Headquarters in Austin. Martin, the first Texas Ranger to lead […]
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4.3 Billion in November
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.3 billion in November, 4.7 percent more than in November 2023. The majority of November sales tax revenue is based on sales made in October and remitted to the agency […]
Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre LIVE STREAMS Houston Holiday Tradition A Christmas Carol
Limited Live Stream Tickets Available Now! League of Live Stream Theater and Alley Theatre partner to stream A Christmas Carol LIVE from the Hubbard Theatre. “A holiday delight.” – Houston Chronicle “Rob Melrose’s adaptation is one of the most faithful around…a […]
Public Access Lease Opening for Guadalupe River Trout Fishing
AUSTIN – Texas anglers have access to a prime location for rainbow trout fishing during the peak of the winter stocking season thanks to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) “no fee” access lease on the Guadalupe River. Camp […]
Houston Arboretum’s popular Tapas on the Trails in February offers early bird discount with $10 off on tickets through Dec. 31
Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with Coast-to-Coast Classics and wine pairings on Saturday, Feb. 15th WHAT: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents its annual Valentine’s-themed Tapas on the Trails, back by popular demand on Saturday, Feb. 15th. Through Dec. 31, both Arboretum members […]
