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, […]
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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 […]
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, […]
It’s a Fright Plan of Fun for Halloween at Lone Star Flight Museum!
Saturday, Oct. 19th, 2024 WHO: The Lone Star Flight Museum is inviting ghouls and goblins of all ages to Halloween in the Hangar! Kids will enjoy trick or treating among our historic aircraft from 10am-1pm, participate in hands on STEM activities, […]
Fireflies & Foodtrucks Returns to No Label Brewery
Tickets on Sale Now for Legendary Fall Celebration Thursday, November 7, 6 – 9 p.m. (Katy, TX) – The Katy ISD Education Foundation announces this year’s annual Fireflies & Foodtrucks fundraising event on Thursday, November 7, 6-9 p.m. at Katy’s […]
My Lemonade Day
HOUSTON – It’s always the right time to spark a passion for youth entrepreneurship. As temperatures gradually cool in the Bayou City, Lemonade Day invites all Houston-area youth to turn lemons into hot chocolate this season. “Too cool for lemonade? No […]
Houston Regional Veterans Chamber Announces Inaugural Veterans Business Awards Luncheon
Honoring Veteran-Owned Businesses and Advocates Houston, TX (October 9, 2024) — The Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the inaugural Houston Regional Veterans Business Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 […]
Houston Grand Opera Artistic and Music Director Patrick Summers to Transition to Music Director Emeritus Role with the Company
Next season, 2025-26, will be his last in his current position; company to launch search for new music director HOUSTON—October 9, 2024—Longtime Houston Grand Opera (HGO) Artistic and Music Director Patrick Summers, who joined company leadership more than 25 years […]
From Awareness to Action: Supporting Mental Health in Our Communities
October 10th is World Mental Health Day HOUSTON – October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, an international campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of mental health, reducing stigma, and providing support to those affected by mental health challenges. This year’s theme, […]
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $1.1 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments
Local Sales Tax Allocations – October 2024 Recipient Oct. 2024 Allocations Change from Oct. 2023 Year-to-Date Change Cities $692.2M ↓2.0% ↑1.7% Transit Systems $231.7M ↑0.4% ↑1.5% Counties $67.2M ↓2.4% ↑1.4% Special Purpose Districts $108.2M ↑1.0% ↑4.3% Total $1.1B ↓1.2% ↑1.9% […]
2024 Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week
Ford Motor Company and your Texas Ford Dealers are proud to announce the six winners of the 2024 Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week trophy for week six! These outstanding Built Ford Tough gridiron heroes […]
