Galveston Island, Texas (July 26, 2024) — The sun is setting on the summer months. Make the most of the remaining days of the season with a trip to Galveston Island and participate in the Galveston Island Back-to-School Bucket List scavenger […]
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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 […]
Thousands of Katy ISD Students Receive Services Throughout the Summer
KATY, TX [July 26, 2024] – The fall semester may be about to launch, but in Katy ISD, learning has been year around. This summer, over 18,000 students participated in the District’s Katy Summer Academic Term (KSAT), or specialized instruction […]
Office of Operations and Technology Services Receives First Place Award from Esri
The award-winning project focuses on identifying and addressing maternity care deserts HOUSTON – The Harris County Public Health (HCPH) Office of Operations and Technology Services (OTS) has been honored with being voted first place in the Mapper’s Choice category at the 2024 […]
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz, DA Ogg Op-Ed in Houston Chronicle: ‘Jocelyn Nungaray’s Murder Shows How ICE Must Change’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In Case You Missed In: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg penned an op-ed calling on leaders to set partisan differences aside and to work […]
Texans May Be Eligible for FEMA Sheltering in Hotels After Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN –FEMA has approved Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for Texans displaced by Hurricane Beryl in Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Wharton counties. Activation of the program is […]
“CLIFFORD TAKES A RIDE” BOOK READING FOCUSING ON SUMMER CAR SAFETY
Plus, free books, t-shirts and toys! TUESDAY, July 30 at 10 a.m. (Pre-registration required) Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land WHAT: You’re invited to learn about summer car safety during an interactive reading of the all-new “Clifford Takes a Ride” […]
The Evolving Landscape of Online Education
Key Takeaways Understanding the latest trends in online education is crucial for students and educators. Technological developments are shaping the direction of online learning. Student engagement and personalized learning are at the forefront of new educational strategies. Table of Contents […]
Seven People in Harris County Infected with West Nile Virus, 520 Mosquito Samples Test Positive
Protect yourself and your loved ones! Mosquito season is in full swing! HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Mosquito and Vector Control Division has identified a significant increase in West Nile virus (WNV), with 520 positive mosquito samples across 168 of […]
Cruz, Rubio, Colleagues Warn of Terrorist-Linked Gazans Crossing U.S.-Canada Border
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and colleagues sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, urging him to heighten precautions along the U.S.-Canada border. In the letter, the senators […]
Understanding Mortgage Rates: Key Factors and Insights
Before shopping for mortgages, it is wise to learn about the factors influencing rates. Most lenders offer only the best rates to borrowers with exemplary credit scores. Securing the best mortgage rate reduces the borrower’s out-of-pocket costs over the life […]
