HOUSTON (Oct. 28, 2024) – From the impact of COVID-19, school safety concerns, and teacher shortages to educational reform, there is much to discuss regarding the current state of education in Texas. Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion with a […]
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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 […]
National Merit Semi-Finalists
Recognized by Trustees, District Leaders KATY, TX [October 28, 2024] – In recognition of their impressive accomplishment, Katy ISD’s National Merit Semifinalists were honored by Trustees and leaders ahead of the Board’s regular October meeting. The district boasts 96 Semifinalists who […]
Katy ISD Trustees Approve District’s Legislative Priorities for Upcoming Session
KATY, TX [October 28, 2024] – At tonight’s Regular Board Meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved legislative priorities for the upcoming 89th Texas Legislature, which begins in January. The district will advocate for the following issues: Increase the Basic Allotment […]
Katy ISD Trustees Approve Attendance Boundary Modifications for Schools Opening Fall 2025
KATY, TX [October 28, 2024] – During tonight’s Regular Board Meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve Attendance Boundary Modifications (ABM) for the district’s next elementary schools, #47 and #48, to be located in the district’s northwest quadrant. […]
Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center Releases 2024 Impact Report
Highlighting Successes and Announcing 70th Anniversary Celebration in 2025 HOUSTON, Texas (Oct. 10, 2024) — The Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center has released a 2024 Impact Report. This report details the organization’s notable achievements over the past two years. The […]
6 Things You Need to Consider Before Hiring a Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer
Did you know that approximately 8 million emergency room visits occur each year because of falls? Of those falls, roughly 12% are slip-and-fall accidents caused by wet flooring, uneven surfaces, and pedestrian barriers. Some of the injuries that can happen […]
DPS Offers Halloween Safety Tips
AUSTIN – As Halloween approaches, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) would like to remind all Texans to prioritize safety while enjoying the festivities. Whether you are trick-or-treating, attending a Halloween event or traveling the roads, staying alert and […]
Whispers in the Texas Wind
By: U.S. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas As the leaves shift from green to shades of red and brown, Fall brings more than just hayrides, pumpkin patches, and trick-or-treating. You may not realize it while carving your jack-o’-lantern, but Texas is […]
The Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Marianne P. Florian As Inaugural Post-Doctoral Fellow in Medical Humanities
HOUSTON, Texas (Oct. 28, 2024) — The Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center is announcing the appointment of Dr. Marianne P. Florian, PhD., as the inaugural Post-Doctoral Fellow in Medical Humanities. This new position is a collaboration between the Institute […]
Five Charged in Million-Dollar Teacher-Certification Cheating Scandal
Investigators Suspect as Many as 400 Bogus Test Results Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced today that felony charges had been filed against five individuals believed to have organized and participated in an illegal cheating scheme that could have […]
