August is National Immunization Awareness Month HOUSTON – In celebration of National Immunization Awareness Month in August, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) joins the global community in highlighting the importance of vaccination to protect our community against vaccine-preventable diseases. According to the […]
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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 […]
ANNOUNCING THE NEW KATY HOME IMPROVEMENT EXPO
September 7-8 at the Merrell Center in Katy, Texas with FREE admission. Katy, Texas (August 6, 2024) … RJC Productions, producers of the popular Spring Katy Home & Garden Show recently announced an addition to its annual line-up—the new 2024 Katy Home […]
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Now Available in Five Additional Counties Impacted by Hurricane Beryl
Affected workers in Austin, Bowie, Shelby, Trinity, and Waller Counties may now also be eligible for unemployment benefitsAUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in five additional counties as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Beryl. Under the Presidential Disaster Declaration (DR-4798-TX) dated July 9, […]
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Fort Bend County August 6
AUSTIN — FEMA is opening two Disaster Recovery Centers in Fort Bend County August 6 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Center locations: Mustang Community Center 4521 FM-521 Fresno, TX 77545 Katy Mills Mall 5000 Katy Mills […]
How to Choose Modern Dining Chairs: A Complete Guide
Selecting the perfect modern dining chairs can transform your dining space from ordinary to extraordinary. This essential piece not only provides comfortable seating but also contributes to the overall aesthetic of your dining room. This comprehensive guide will walk you […]
WINNERS OF LIBRARIES’ “WE ARE FORT BEND” PHOTO CONTEST ANNOUNCED
Winners of Fort Bend County Libraries’ amateur photo contest, “We Are Fort Bend: Summer Splendor,” were announced on Saturday, August 3. All of the entries will be on display in the Bohachevsky Gallery at George Memorial Library in Richmond, as […]
Alley Theatre 2024-25 Season Single Tickets on Sale
Single Tickets are Available for Eleven Shows and Four Alley All New Festival Readings HOUSTON, TX – Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre and Artistic Director Rob Melrose announces that all remaining 2024-25 season single tickets are now available for purchase. […]
Nourish to Flourish: Empowering Harris County Families through Breastfeeding
August is National Breastfeeding Month HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) proudly joins communities across the nation in celebrating August as National Breastfeeding Month, declared on August 6, 2011, by the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee (USBC). This year’s theme, “Nourish, Sustain, Thrive,” shines a light on […]
DPS Issues Safety Reminders Ahead of New School Year
AUSTIN – As students begin heading back to school, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year. This […]
Additional Texas Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance
AUSTIN — Homeowners and renters in Austin, Bowie, Shelby, Trinity, and Waller counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Beryl. Eligible applicants may qualify for serious needs assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible expenses related to this disaster. Previously, survivors in in Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jasper, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Wharton counties were […]
