Embarking on a rehab journey is a courageous decision, and understanding what lies ahead can help you stay motivated and focused. This process is deeply personal, with many hurdles and breakthroughs along the way. Finding local help if you are […]
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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 […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Makes Criminal Referral to DOJ Concerning Widespread Suspect Political Donations Made Through ActBlue’s Fundraising Platform
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton made a criminal referral to the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) detailing the results of an investigation that revealed how suspicious actors seemingly use ActBlue’s political fundraising platform to make illegal straw donations. The investigation […]
The NASCAR Foundation announces Periwinkle Foundation volunteer Family Camp Director Tammy Raulerson as finalist for the 2024 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award
Fans can vote for Tammy/Periwinkle online now through Nov. 18 for $100,000 total donation to Periwinkle Houston, October 24, 2024 – The NASCAR Foundation and The Periwinkle Foundation announce Periwinkle Family Camp volunteer director Tammy Raulerson as one of four finalists […]
SBA Disaster News Release – Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought
“As communities across the Southeast continue to recover and rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the SBA remains focused on its mission to provide support to small businesses to help stabilize local economies, even in the face of diminished disaster […]
The Role of Cell Lines in Drug Discovery And Development
Gene editing technologies allow researchers to alter genes or modulate their functions to see how doing so can benefit human health. These cell lines help researchers understand how genes affect disease development. Using these cell lines, researchers can better understand […]
Power Smart: Keep Your Lithium-Ion Batteries Safe
Laptops, and smartphones, and hoverboards, oh my! Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many of our devices. Cy-Fair Fire Department’s Daniel Anderson explains how they can potentially be a fire hazard and provides easy tips to minimize their risks. Houston, TX (October […]
Wilson Elementary Celebrates Unity Day With School-wide Photograph
KATY, TX [October 23, 2024] – This month, in observance of Unity Day, the Wilson Elementary Wolfpack staged a school-wide photograph to show its culture of kindness. The students, staff, and namesake Tom Wilson and his wife Lillie Beth, created a […]
The Institute for Spirituality and Health to Host 33rd Annual Psychotherapy & Faith Conference:
“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 […]
Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Rolls Out New User-Friendly Licensing Portal
AUSTIN – The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) has rolled out a new licensing portal that allows veterinary licensees to easily apply for or renew licenses and helps consumers quickly look up licensing and disciplinary information about veterinary professionals. In 2023, […]
Sen. Cruz Honored for Major South Texas Victory, Awarded Key to the City of Laredo
Laredo, TEXAS – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, was honored today by the city of Laredo and awarded the Key to the City for his leadership in streamlining the presidential […]
