Step into a world of remembrance and advocacy at Katy Christian Ministries’ Silent Witness 2024 event on October 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Westland Baptist Church in Katy, Texas. During the event, we will unveil a powerful exhibit featuring life-sized […]
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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 […]
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $3.8 Billion in September
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled nearly $3.85 billion in September, 1.5 percent more than in September 2023. The majority of September sales tax revenue is based on sales made in August and remitted […]
Raising Awareness and Empowering Survivors October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
HOUSTON – October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence, promoting prevention efforts, and providing support to survivors and those affected. Domestic violence, also referred to as intimate partner violence (IPV), […]
The University of Houston-Downtown Remembers Art Professor Floyd Newsum With Community-Wide Event To Honor His Life and Legacy
HOUSTON (Oct. 1, 2024) – On Wednesday, Aug. 14, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) community was devastated by the news of the unexpected passing of Art Professor Floyd Newsum. He taught at UHD for 48 years, touching thousands of lives as […]
Texas Historical Records Advisory Board Announces 2024 Archival Awards Recipients
Austin, TX – The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2024 Archival Awards. The Archival Award of Excellence (Individual) recipient is Krishna Shenoy (Botanical Research Institute of Texas Library). The Archival Award […]
Legendary Barrelman Leon Coffee Named 2025 RODEOHOUSTON® Hall of Fame Inductee Beloved barrelman honored for three decades of dedication
OCT. 1, 2024 — HOUSTON — Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials proudly announce renowned barrelman, Leon Coffee, as the 2025 RODEOHOUSTON Hall of Fame inductee. Coffee is the sole inductee for the second class of the Hall of Fame. […]
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 […]
Celebrate Texas Archives Month with Free Poster and Website
Austin, TX – October is national and Texas Archives Month! The theme for Texas Archives Month 2024 is Preserving Texas Newspapers. Newspapers provide information about local communities across decades and centuries, offer the who, what, when and where of history […]
KATY MILLS COMMEMORATES 25 YEARS
Center hosts community celebration on October 28th (KATY, TX) October 1, 2024 — This month, beloved Katy Mills toasts to 25 years as the premier shopping destination for family fashion and entertainment in Katy, Texas. The community is invited to celebrate the milestone on Monday, […]
The Role Bean Bags Play in Promoting Relaxation and Reading
People read books and articles to gain knowledge and skills or for entertainment. For those who enjoy reading, nothing beats the pleasure of spending a few hours in the company of a good book. This is a great way to […]
