Hurricane Beryl, official end of 2023-2024 academic year blamed for steep summer drop (HOUSTON, Texas, August 16, 2024) 30,000 Houston-area workers reportedly lost their jobs in July, according to data released this morning by Workforce Solutions. “While the topline loss 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 […]
Gastroenterologists turning to HCC for endoscopy techs
Positions are in-demand, pay well HOUSTON (Aug. 16, 2024) —Highly skilled endoscopy technicians are in demand across the nation, and gastroenterologists are increasingly turning their eyes to Houston Community College (HCC) to seek recruits. HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences […]
“Dynamic Welcome” at UHD for First Day of Classes with Houston Dynamo’s Gabe Segal & Houston Dash’s Madison Ayson
HOUSTON (Aug. 16, 2024) – The Houston Dynamo is creating a “Dynamic Welcome” for new and returning Gators on the first day of classes at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) on Monday, August 19. The fun begins at the Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) […]
Disaster Recovery Center in Fort Bend County Closes August 17
AUSTIN –A Disaster Recovery Center in Fort Bend County will permanently close Aug.17 at 6 p.m. Center location: Public Transportation Facility 3737 Bamore Rd. Rosenberg, TX 77471 Disaster Recovery Centers operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Saturday, closed […]
AG Paxton Recognizes Child Support Assistant Attorneys General of the Year
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxon this week recognized 11 Assistant Attorneys General (“AAG”) of the year from the Child Support Division for their commitment to Texas children. One AAG was selected from each of the state’s ten child […]
Commissioner Andy Meyers Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Precinct 3 Annex
SUGAR LAND, TX — The new Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Annex is now open at 151 Stadium Drive in Sugar Land, consolidating several essential county offices under one roof. About 45 county employees work at the new 25,000 square […]
Texas’ Civilian Labor Force Records Seventh Consecutive Month of Growth
AUSTIN ⎯ Texas’ seasonally adjusted civilian labor force achieved a new record-high of 15,353,700 after adding 41,900 people over the month in July. This marks a seventh consecutive month of growth for Texas’ civilian labor force. Over the year, Texas’ […]
Sen. Cruz Releases Statement Renewing Call for Release of Wrongly Detained Texan Austin Tice
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement today during the week of the twelve-year anniversary of Austin Tice’s wrongful detainment and captivity. Sen. Cruz said, “Austin Tice has now endured twelve […]
Harris County Passes New Family Financial Assistance Program
Harris County, TX, August 15, 2024, Today Harris County Commissioners Court approved a new family financial assistance program. Under the new program, the approximately 1,600 families who were selected for Uplift Harris back in March will receive $500 monthly payments on […]
Harris County Commissioners Pass Major Vote To Invest In Flood Control Maintenance, Pending Voter Approval
Harris County, TX, August 15, 2024 – Today Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to adopt a new tax rate for the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), in order to fund deferred maintenance for existing flood control projects. Harris County residents […]
