The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, in partnership with Combined Arms and the Houston Food Bank, is distributing free food to Veterans and their family members to assist in recovery from Hurricane Beryl. Media are invited to attend and […]
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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 […]
Tutu Live Krewe to Host Recruiting Mixer for 2025 Mardi Gras Season On Saturday, July 27, 2024
WHO: The Tutu Live Krewe is the first all-female, all-adult marching krewe based in Galveston, Texas. The krewe’s mission is to offer mature women, aged 25 and older, a unique opportunity to join a sisterhood of enthusiastic, inspiring community members, who are accepting […]
FEMA Calls May Come from Unfamiliar Phone Numbers
AUSTIN – After Texans apply for disaster assistance, FEMA may call them to schedule an inspection of the damaged home, or to obtain more information to process the application. These calls may come from unfamiliar area codes or phone numbers. It […]
Apply Separately to FEMA if You Reported Damage to TDEM
AUSTIN – If your home sustained disaster damage from Hurricane Beryl, you can apply to FEMA to be considered for serious needs assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible expenses related to storm damage. Your FEMA application is […]
Want to Get Away? We Mean REALLY Get Away? Fly Direct to These 10 Countries from Houston Tomorrow
Are you yearning for an escape, a chance to truly get away from it all? If so, you’re in luck. Houston’s international airport serves as a gateway to some of the most intriguing destinations around the globe. Imagine waking up […]
Legal Pathways for Injured Construction Workers in Beaumont, TX
The construction industry in Beaumont, TX, plays a central role in the local economy by developing infrastructure and providing jobs. However, it is also filled with risks and dangers. Workers face daily hazards, such as falls, equipment malfunctions, and exposure […]
Weiss Earns Elite Certification Central Fort Bend Chamber leader part of latest Certified Chamber Executive class
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — July 24, 2024 — Kristin Weiss, CCE, IOM, President & CEO of the Central Fort Bend Chamber, has been designated as a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) by ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. ACCE is […]
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Address Recent Surge of Army Aviation Class A Mishaps to Prevent Further Loss of Life
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) led a bipartisan coalition of Texas legislators in sending a bicameral letter to Secretary of the Army Wormuth expressing concern about the high number of recent Army Aviation accidents. One of the deadliest […]
Texas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 9-11, Marks 25th Year
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11. This will be the 25th year of Texas’ oldest sales […]
2025 RODEOHOUSTON® SEASON TICKET ON SALE BEGINS THURSDAY, AUG. 1 AT 10 A.M.
The Houston Livestock Show and RodeoTM has a limited amount of Season Tickets available for the 2025 Rodeo (March 4 – March 23). There is an eight-ticket purchase limit per household. WHAT: 2025 RODEOHOUSTON® Season Tickets On Sale WHEN: Thursday, […]
