CORPUS CHRISTI – A jury in the 117th District Court of Nueces County, Texas, sentenced Lowell Williams to 40 years in the Institutional Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child and […]
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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 […]
Texas Comptroller’s Office Releases Study on Organized Retail Theft in Texas
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today announced the release of his agency’s A Study on Organized Retail Theft in Texas (PDF), which reflects the findings of a Hegar-led Texas Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Task Force and includes recommendations developed from meetings, interviews […]
The First Thanksgiving Before Plymouth Rock
By: U.S. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas As the holiday season approaches, we look forward to gathering with family and friends, sharing stories, enjoying hearty meals, and giving thanks for the blessings in our lives. For many, Thanksgiving brings to mind […]
The Institute for Spirituality and Health to Host 11th Annual Silent Nights: A Meditation on Grief During the Holidays
WHAT: The holiday season often brings joy and celebration, but for many, it also heightens feelings of grief and loss. The Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center (Institute) and Rothko Chapel invite the community to join the 11th Annual Silent […]
Young Katy resident has lead role in the Opera in the Heights production of The Little Prince in December
Daniel Karash might be considered a young Renaissance man. The 12-year-old Katy youngster who attends McMeans Junior High has many diverse interests, including playing piano, drums, and ukulele; retro video games; and sports such as golf, pickle ball, and table […]
Give thanks for tow trucks and other emergency vehicles this Thanksgiving by moving over or slowing down when they’re stopped on the roadside
AUSTIN – Motorists are urged to slow down or move over for stopped emergency vehicles including tow trucks, police cars and fire trucks, as they travel Texas roadways during this Thanksgiving holiday. Texas law requires drivers to slow down at least 20 miles […]
Mountain Lion Harvest Reporting Now Available on Texas Hunt & Fish Mobile App
AUSTIN —The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recently added an option for hunters and trappers to voluntarily report mountain lion harvest in the Texas Hunt & Fish mobile app. The app allows hunters and trappers who harvest a mountain lion to enter […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO DISCUSS HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ STATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY RATING As part of the Board of Directors’ Regular Meeting on December 14, 2024, Harmony Public Schools (HPS) will hold a public hearing to discuss the 2023-2024 Financial Integrity Rating System of […]
A Statement from Chancellor John Sharp on the appointment of Brooke Rollins for Secretary of Agriculture
“Aggieland is very proud of our own Brooke Rollins for her appointment to Secretary of Agriculture. From her time as student body president at Texas A&M University, she has shown remarkable leadership and interpersonal skills. We at the largest agriculture […]
Taking Stock of Your Landscape
By Peggy d’Hemecourt Advanced Master Gardener: Earth-Kind® Landscaping The winter months are a good time to evaluate the landscape and make plans to solve problems, reduce maintenance, and improve beauty and function. The mostly mild winters here in Southeast […]
