AUSTIN — Thanks to a recent acquisition by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), 630 acres in the Texas Hill County have been preserved adjacent to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. The property, which had the potential to hold […]
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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 […]
Taral Patel Sows Division. Avoids Facing a Judge Until After the Election Silent for three months about his alleged crimes
SUGAR LAND, TX (Sept. 24, 2024) – Despite overwhelming evidence against him, indicted Fort Bend County Democratic candidate Taral Vipul Patel did not show up for court today (Sept. 23), had his court date pushed to next month, and pleaded […]
Registration Now Open for Nov. 22 Texas e-Records Conference in Austin
Austin, TX – Registration for the annual state electronic records management conference, Texas e-Records, is now open. This year’s conference will take place in person in Austin on Nov. 22. The theme is The Next Records Frontier. Registration is open […]
Texas Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 28
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks Texans to invite their friends and family into the outdoors to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) on Sept. 28. This annual holiday, celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September, recognizes hunters and […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Israeli Military Strikes in Lebanon
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement: “Hezbollah exerts far-reaching control over Lebanon’s territory, governance, and infrastructure, and they have transformed vast regions of the country into a […]
Landmark Bipartisan Cruz-Kelly Chips Permitting Reform Bill Heads to POTUS’ Desk
House approves Kelly-Cruz bill to expedite semiconductor construction, unlock tens of thousands of Texas jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after bipartisan legislation he authored with Sen. Mark Kelly […]
Fiscal Notes Special Edition: The Future of Texas Power – Keeping Up with Demand, Exploring New Horizons
(AUSTIN) — In a special edition of Fiscal Notes, Comptroller researchers examine the energy industry powering Texas homes and businesses and spotlight emerging technologies that could become critical components of the state’s energy expansion. With a rapidly growing population and economy, it is vital Texas […]
Cinco Ranch High School FFA Student Named Ford Leadership Scholar
KATY, TX [September 23, 2024] – Cinco Ranch High School student Sydney Herring has been named to the 2024 cohort of the FFA Ford Leadership Scholars program, one of only ten selected students. She is also the president of her school’s […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Appeal to Prevent Unlawful State Fair of Texas Firearms Ban From Taking Effect
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an appeal with the 15th Court of Appeals, asking the court to prevent the City of Dallas and the State Fair of Texas from imposing a firearms ban on government-owned property in […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Updates Election Lawsuits After Unlawful Voter Registration Program Sent Application to Resident Deceased for Decades
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed supplemental motions in ongoing lawsuits against Travis County and Bexar County regarding unlawful voter registration programs after discovering that a resident deceased since 1980 received a voter registration application urging the deceased recipient to register. Documents […]
