AUSTIN – A confirmed Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang member is now in custody following his arrest on Monday, Oct. 7, by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Special Agents in Houston. Working in collaboration with the Houston Police Department […]
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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 […]
Statement of Commissioner Andy Meyers Concerning Fort Bend County Judge KP George
“Today, dozens of protesters gathered peacefully to demand KP George’s resignation, echoing what I called for three weeks ago. Judge George knows if he is guilty or not. If he knows he is, he should apologize and resign. But instead […]
The Advancement of Track Lighting and Its Impact on Modern Commercial Design
Track lighting has advanced significantly since it first appeared in the mid-20th century and is now a key feature in modern commercial design. Originally valued for its basic functionality and flexibility, track lighting has moved beyond simple brightening to offer […]
Three Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris County will Close Permanently this Week
AUSTIN – Three Disaster Recovery Centers in Houston (Harris County) will close permanently this week. Locations and closing dates follow. Closing 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9: Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center 16600 Pine Forest Lane Houston, TX 77084 BakerRipley East […]
SBA Disaster News Release – SBA to Close Business Recovery Center in Richmond
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, announced today that SBA will close its Richmond Business Recovery Center at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. “SBA opened the […]
New Festivals, Ghost Tours Mark Galveston Island’s Haunted History
GALVESTON, Texas (Oct. 7, 2024) – The season for thrills and chills is quickly approaching and Galveston Island’s ghostly history makes it one of the top destinations in the country for “haunted” travel. This year, the inaugural Ghost Coast Festival and […]
City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department’s MacGregor Park receives $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior toward transformative renovations
Part of a nationwide investment in local parks to improve access to greenspaces in underserved communities HOUSTON – Oct. 7, 2024 – City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) and Houston Parks Board (HPB) are thrilled to announce that MacGregor […]
Sixth Grader Unites Houston Musicians to Raise Funds for 15,000+ Homeless Animals
Singer/songwriter Bo Bottoms, Rice University Shepherd School of Music, The Village School, and Houston Energy Corridor Orchestra to all perform at the Second Annual Melodies of Gratitude Concert Houston (Oct. 8, 2024) – Eleven-year-old animal lover, pianist, drummer, and founder of Wild […]
Katy ISD To Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
KATY, TX [October 7, 2024] – The Katy ISD Police Department will partner with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, scheduled for Saturday, October 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the district’s Law […]
Katy ISD Legacy Parent Academy to Host Safety Forum for October Webinar
KATY, TX [October 7, 2024] – Parents and community members are invited to learn about the comprehensive safety and security measures in place across the district at this month’s Legacy Parent Academy session. Katy ISD will host a Campus Safety and […]
