Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library will host a college-preparedness workshop, “College Series: Understanding College Applications & Financial Aid,” on Saturday, October 19, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, in the Computer Lab of the library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine […]
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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 […]
GEORGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY TO HOST GENEALOGY LOCK-IN FOR FAMILY-HISTORY MONTH
In recognition of Family-History Month in October, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Genealogy & Local History Department at George Memorial Library will join the Genealogy Network of Texas (GNT) in a state-wide, collaborative Genealogy Lock-In for family-history buffs on Friday, October 18, from 10:30 am to […]
Cinco Ranch BRANCH LIBRARY HOSTS Costume Swap
Re-spook, Re-wear, and Re-scare! To encourage creativity and reduce waste through reusing and repurposing, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will have a Costume Swap on Saturday, October 12, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial […]
Trick or Treat in nature’s neighborhood before Halloween at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center’s ArBOOretum Family Fall Festival Oct. 19th
HOUSTON, (September 19, 2024) –Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is proud to celebrate Houston’s best fall festival, ArBOOretum, set for Saturday, Oct. 19th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bring the kids out for the Houston Arboretum’s biggest family event of the year, […]
Third Annual Northside Festival at UHD To Feature Headliner Leslie Lugo
Noon to 6 p.m., September 28, 2024 HOUSTON (Sept. 19, 2024) – The Greater Northside Management District is hosting its third annual Northside Festival at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. To […]
T&I Committee Passes Nehls’ The Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials announced his bill, The Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act, passed the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Chairman Nehls’ legislation would […]
2024 November Election
September 18, 2024 Dear Katy ISD Parents/Guardians, Staff and Community, The last day to register to vote for the 2024 November Election is Monday, October 7, 2024. Visit https://www.votetexas.gov for more information. Early Voting: October 21 – November 1 Election Day: Tuesday, November […]
Hundreds Ready to Soar with Lone Star Flight Museum at the 10th Annual Girls in Aviation Day
The Lone Star Flight Museum will welcome more than 300 aspiring aviators to the museum’s Girls in Aviation Day presented by ExxonMobil, on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The day has a single goal: to inspire girls ages 8 to 17 […]
Houston Chamber Choir presents “I Just Want to Celebrate! Songs from the ‘70s” with iconic music from the 1970s at Miller Outdoor Theatre
Free community concert set for Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. WHAT: The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Artistic Director Designate Dr. Betsy Cook Weber, presents I Just Want to Celebrate! Songs from the ‘70s on Saturday, Oct. 19 […]
Health Equity in the Spotlight: New Report Highlights Community Needs
Harris County Public Health Releases 2024 Community Health Assessment Report HOUSTON– Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2024 Community Health Assessment (CHA) report. The CHA report is a comprehensive examination of the current health […]
