AUSTIN – Today, hundreds gathered at Community of Faith Church in Hockley to pay their respects to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol (THP) Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez Vasquez, who was tragically killed in the line of duty […]
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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 […]
UHD Alumni To Be Honored at 50th Anniversary Gala
HOUSTON (Oct. 3, 2024) – With more than 67,000 alumni, the University of Houston-Downtown has a lot to be proud of! For its 50th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Hilton Americas-Houston, the university will honor six of those alums […]
Katy ISD Junior Highs Recognized for Strong Learning Communities Among Educators
KATY, TX [October 3, 2024] – Katy ISD’s Cardiff, McDonald and Morton Ranch junior high schools have been named Promising Practices Schools by Solution Tree, for their implementation of successful campus professional learning communities (PLC). These are the first Katy ISD schools to […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Big Pharma Drug Manufacturers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers for Conspiracy That Increased Insulin Prices by 1,000%
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued major insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (“PBMs”)—including Eli Lilly, Express Scripts, CVS Pharmacy, and others—over a conspiracy to increase prices of insulin. Through this conspiracy, the manufacturers artificially and willingly raised […]
Buzz Into Action: Texas Pollinator BioBlitz Starts Friday, Oct. 11
AUSTIN — Texans are invited to see and document pollinators buzzing into action Oct. 11-27 during the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz. This annual event celebrates the bees, wasps, butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, hummingbirds, nectar-feeding bats and other animals that serve as […]
Early Detection is the Best Protection – Free Breast Cancer Screenings this October! Taking action today can save lives tomorrow!
HOUSTON – This October, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) encourages community members to take charge of their health by focusing on early detection and prevention. To promote early detection, HCPH is offering free […]
FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Offers Valuable Financial Protection for Texans
Flooding can occur anywhere and is among the most common and costly natural disasters in the U.S. Most homeowners’ insurance policies don’t cover flood damage, making flood insurance essential, especially in low-risk areas. With flood insurance, you gain financial support […]
LIBRARIES OFFER DEMONSTRATIONS of NEW ONLINE linkedin learning RESOURCE
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) now offers free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning for Library for library cardholders. This online library of more than 16,000 instructional videos – created by recognized industry experts with real-world experience – helps job hunters and other […]
LIBRARY PREPARES FOR RETURN OF shakespeare-by-the-book festival with “twelfth night” comedy in october
the bard is back!! RICHMOND, TEXAS — After a 19-year hiatus, Fort Bend County Libraries is excited to announce the return of the Shakespeare-by-the-Book Festival this fall! Part of Fort Bend County Libraries’ “On Stage at the George” series, the live theatrical performances are […]
One Week Left to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance after Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN – Texas homeowners, renters and businesses that experienced property damage or losses after Hurricane Beryl, including those who are insured, have one more week to apply for FEMA disaster assistance and/or a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loan. The deadline to […]
