Funds provide significant upgrades to home-based child care facilities HOUSTON (August 28, 2024) – Collaborative for Children is pleased to announce that the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) recently awarded the nonprofit $90,000 from the Elevating Women Entrepreneurs in Child Care program. The funds will support significant […]
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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 […]
Trinity River Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization Drawing Opens Sept. 1
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) opens its annual Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process Sept. 1. The random drawing authorizes anglers to harvest one alligator gar over 48 inches from a section of the Trinity […]
Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County Closes tomorrow Aug. 29
AUSTIN – A Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County will permanently close tomorrow Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. Center location: Baytown Community Center 2407 Market St Baytown, TX 77520 Disaster Recovery Centers operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday–Saturday, closed Sunday. […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Illegal Voting Tipline and Issues Election Integrity Advisory Cautioning Against Unlawful Voting Activity
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal advisory on election integrity and launched an email tipline (illegalvoting@oag.texas.gov) where the public may report suspected violations of Texas election law. In preparation for the 2024 elections, Attorney General Paxton […]
DPS Aircraft Rescues Stranded Hikers in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
AUSTIN – Last week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) rescued a family of stranded hikers in Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Culberson County. On Aug. 20, around 4:15 p.m., Guadalupe Mountains National Park Rangers […]
DPS Announces Leadership Changes Effective Sept. 1
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) publicly announced several changes to key leadership positions across the department during the Public Safety Commission Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22. The changes are a result of personnel retiring after many […]
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Austin and Harris Counties August 27
AUSTIN – Disaster Recovery Centers will open in Austin and Harris Counties Aug. 27 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Center locations: Wallis Community Center 6810 Guyler Street Wallis, TX 77485 San Jacinto College – Generation Park […]
Damaged Wells and Septic Systems
Texans who lost access to water through a private well or damaged septic system as a result of Hurricane Beryl may be eligible for FEMA assistance. What Assistance Is Available? For private wells and septic systems, FEMA may reimburse you […]
Strong Mourning and White-Winged Populations Forecast for Dove Season
AUSTIN — A rainy spring and early summer led to a good nesting season through most of the state and near record high populations of mourning and white-wing doves across large portions of Texas. Hunters could encounter significantly increased dove […]
Harris County Public Health Releases Air Pollution Report
The report analyzes trends in common pollutants in Harris County HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) has released its latest annual report on air pollution and its significant impact on community health. Air pollution, caused by the release of harmful gases, particles, […]
