Event raised critical funds to support child victims of sexual abuse HOUSTON, TX (September 16, 2024) – On Friday, September 6, The Children’s Assessment Center (The CAC) hosted its 4th Annual Spirit of Fall Sporting Clay Tournament presented by Gordy & Sons Outfitters. Supporters of […]
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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 […]
LIBRARIES HOST LIVE-ACTION “OREGON TRAIL” ADVENTURE FOR TEEN READ MONTH
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will celebrate Teen Read Month in October, with special recognition of the county’s growing teen population and their role in establishing new library programs and services reflecting the changing literary dimensions of this population. The […]
CHESS PLAYERS INVITED TO PRACTICE & SHARE TIPS AT CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY EVENT
Chess players of all skill levels – from beginners to advanced – are invited to practice their strategies and share tips with others at the “Chess Day at Cinco Ranch” event on Saturday, October 5, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, […]
LIBRARY HOSTS RUBBER-DUCK “COSPLAY” CONTEST FOR TEENS
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will host a “Rubber-Duck ‘Cosplay’ for Teens” event on Tuesday, October 1, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, in the Multipurpose Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. The public will have an […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: What’s Your Next? UHD President’s Lecture Series Kicks Off the Month
HOUSTON (Sept. 16, 2024) – Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. It begins this Sunday, […]
Texas Attorney General’s Office Secures 30-Year Prison Sentence In Child Sexual Abuse Case
TULIA – A Tulia man has been sentenced to 30 years in the Institutional Division of Texas Department of Corrections for child sexual abuse violations in Swisher County, Texas. James Mark Bishop, 52, pleaded guilty on August 28, 2024, to […]
White-tailed Deer Population Looks Strong Ahead of Archery-Only Season
AUSTIN — Good news for hunters! Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists anticipate an exceptional white-tailed deer season this fall. The 2024-25 archery-only season kicks off Sept. 28 and hunters should expect to have good harvest numbers and opportunities […]
Heating Up Your Home Wisely: The Ultimate Guide to Comparing Heating Systems
Heating Your Home Wisely: The Ultimate Guide to Comparing Heating Systems – Discover the best ways to keep your home cozy while saving on energy costs. Choosing the right heating system is crucial for homeowners, energy savers, and environmentalists. A […]
DPS Issues Reminders for Child Passenger Safety Week
AUSTIN – In recognition of Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs Sept. 15-20, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers to educate themselves on the best child safety seat practices in order to keep our state’s youngest […]
Upcoming #TXBookChat LIVE Features Author Dave Dalton Thomas at State Library on Oct. 7
Austin, TX – Join the Texas Center for the Book on Monday, Oct. 7 from 2 to 3 p.m. (CT) for #TXBookChat LIVE: Picnic: Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Tradition with author Dave Dalton Thomas. A conversation with Texas Center […]
