WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and members from the Texas delegation wrote to the North American Development Bank (NADBank) urging its board to revive the Water Infrastructure Fund to assist border communities facing water shortages. […]
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KATY SIP N STROLL LIGHTS UP THE NIGHT NOVEMBER 7 WITH “LET’S GLOW!”
32nd Edition Brings Neon Nights, Incredible Sips, Culinary Delights and Community Spirit KATY, Texas (September 10, 2026) – Get ready to glow! Katy’s favorite food and wine event returns Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 6–9 p.m. as Katy Sip N […]
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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 […]
Assistance in locating the next of kin
October 10, 2024 To Whom It May Concern: We are requesting the public’s assistance in locating next of kin for the following deceased individuals. We would appreciate your publishing a brief notice in the next few days in the […]
Assistance needed to Identify Decedent
UNIDENTIFIED DECEDENT FLIER Announcement Date: 10/3/2024 Date of Death/Recovery: 6/26/2024 IFS Case Number: ML24-2546 Law Enforcement Agency and Case Number: HCSO: 2406-09856 NamUs.gov: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/127370 Recovery Location: 2101 Myra St., Houston, TX 77039 […]
Assistance needed in Identification of Deceased Found
Announcement Date: 10/3/2024 Date of Death/Recovery: 4/20/2024 IFS Case Number: ML24-1572 Law Enforcement Agency and Case Number: 569080-24 HPD NamUs.gov: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/122382 Recovery Location: 10500 Plainfield St., Houston, TX 77031 Demographic Description: […]
A JAZZ COMMUNITY SPLASH IN MEMORY OF DR. JAMES EDWIN POLK
The public is cordially invited to come celebrate the life of Dr. James “The Maestro” Edwin Polk with A Jazz Community Splash Tribute slated for Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 12 noon at Wesley United Methodist Church at 1164 San […]
Cross Creek West to Host Oct. 19 CURE-Ageous 5K
(HOUSTON, TX – Oct. 10, 2024) — Runners, joggers and walkers will take to the streets of Cross Creek West in Fulshear 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, during the CURE-Ageous 5K Fun Run which benefits the IBC […]
Three Disaster Recovery Centers in Brazoria and Jasper Counties to Close Permanently Friday
AUSTIN – Three Disaster Recovery Centers in Jasper (Jasper County), Pearland and West Columbia (both in Brazoria County) will close permanently at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Locations: Jasper County Courthouse Annex 271 E. Lamar St., Suite 101 Jasper, TX 75951 […]
Patriots of Color Database from Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Now Available on 10 Million Names Website
Collaboration provides a valuable, free tool to research lineage and genealogy data for an under-represented aspect of the American Revolution: the Black, Native American, and multiracial Patriots who helped gain freedom for the United States of America WASHINGTON – As part […]
One Day Left to Apply for Federal Assistance
START DATE: IMMEDIATELY KILL DATE: Until midnight Oct. 10, 2024 RUN TIME: 30 SECONDS Texans who experienced damage from Hurricane Beryl have until midnight Oct. 10th to apply with FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Apply with FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov, […]
Myth or Fact? Misinformation about FEMA Disaster Assistance can Hinder Recovery
Unfortunately, during disasters, myths about FEMA can spread, which ultimately can discourage survivors from accessing the assistance they may desperately need. The best way to correct misinformation is to get the truth out about FEMA’s role in disaster assistance. Below, […]
