“Psychotherapy and Faith as Safe Harbors During Turbulent Times” Set for Nov. 8 HOUSTON, Texas (Oct. 16, 2024) — The Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center is hosting the 33rd Annual Psychotherapy & Faith Conference on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, from […]
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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 […]
Stellar Deer Season Expected This Fall
AUSTIN — Drought-quenching spring rains and productive habitats have led biologists to predict another year of plentiful opportunities for hunters to fill their bellies and freezers with their harvests. As hunters dust off their firearms and plan trips to their […]
The Melodies of Gratitude Concert by Wild Tunes Raises More Than $32,000 to Support Three Local Animal Shelters
Multiple Houston Musicians Unite to Advocate for Homeless Animals Houston, Texas (Oct. 29, 2024) – On Saturday, Oct. 26, more than a hundred animal lovers and musicians came together for the second annual Melodies of Gratitude concert, raising more than $32,000 […]
Hundreds of Katy ISD Students and Graduates Earn AP Distinctions
KATY, TX [October 29, 2024] – More than 200 Katy ISD students and graduates earned AP (Advanced Placement) distinctions in the 2023-24 school year, with 51 of them being 2024 graduating seniors. Among those recognized, 178 students were awarded the AP […]
Dozens of Community Members Safely Dispose of Medication in Drug Take Back Event
KATY, TX [October 29, 2024] – Katy ISD’s Police Department collected more than 20 boxes of medication at this weekend’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, continuing its mission to keep our community safe. On Saturday, October […]
Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas Announces “Kids Light Up The Night” Initiative, Giving Away 2,500 Free Tickets To Houston Youth
HOUSTON (October 29, 2024) – Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas – a new, immersive holiday installation featuring an elaborate light maze and display, market square shopping village, ice skating rink and more – is excited to announce the launch of “Kids Light Up […]
Attorney General Paxton Calls for Jeff Leach’s Resignation; Announces Criminal Referral After Leach Confessed to Unlawful Attempt to Influence Judge in Capital Punishment Proceedings On Behalf Of Man Sentenced to Death In Murder of 2-Year-Old Daughter
AUSTIN – On Friday, the Office of the Attorney General was notified by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals that State Representative Jeff Leach sent unethical “ex parte” communications to a sitting Judge on the Court of Criminal Appeals. In […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Indictments Against Participants In “Pay-To-Pass” Scheme to Fraudulently Obtain Texas Teacher Certifications
AUSTIN – A grand jury in Harris County has issued indictments against five individuals involved in a scheme to help unqualified individuals fraudulently obtain Texas teacher certifications. The operation enabled aspiring teachers, who could not pass the Texas Education Agency […]
King Lakes Shines Bright with Diwali Celebration by Indo-Americans of Katy
Katy, TX – On Saturday, October 26, Tompkins High School in Katy became the vibrant venue for the King Lakes community’s Diwali celebration, hosted by the Indo-Americans of Katy. Bringing together over 280 Indian family members, the event was a […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden-Harris Administration Over Unlawful Weaponization of Environmental Law
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (“Service”), and Biden-Harris Administration officials over the unlawful listing of seven freshwater mussel species under the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”). […]
