How to Apply for SBA Disaster Loan The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers low-interest disaster loans to Texans. SBA disaster loans are the largest source of federal disaster recovery funds for homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofit organizations. These loans cover […]
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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 […]
CONSTRUCTION POWERS HOUSTON-AREA JOB GAINS IN JUNE
Leads all sectors during an anemic month of hiring overall (HOUSTON, Texas, July 19, 2024) Houston-area employers added 6,500 jobs in June, boosted again by unexpectedly strong hiring in the Construction sector, according to numbers released Friday by Workforce Solutions. Typically […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Issues Consumer Alert Warning Texans of Potential Scams Following Nationwide CrowdStrike Outage
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned Texans of potential scams following the widespread CrowdStrike service outage. Texans should be aware that bad actors can use cybersecurity incidents to take advantage of consumers. By following certain steps, the public […]
ANHEUSER-BUSCH AND SILVER EAGLE DISTRIBUTORS HOUSTON PROVIDE TWO TRUCKLOADS OF EMERGENCY DRINKING WATER TO SUPPORT HURRICANE BERYL RELIEF EFFORTS
HOUSTON, TX (July 19, 2024) – In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl, and at the requests of the American Red Cross, Anheuser-Busch, and Silver Eagle Distributors Houston have mobilized to provide critical aid to affected communities in and […]
How Online Color Prediction Games Can Boost Your Cognitive Skills
In the world of online gaming, a novel genre is capturing attention not just for its entertainment value but for its potential cognitive benefits: online color prediction games. These games, characterized by their vibrant visuals and straightforward mechanics, offer more […]
FEMA Specialists in Texas Communities After Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN – FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews are in Texas neighborhoods helping people apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Beryl. These specialists can help Texans apply for federal assistance, check the status of an application, identify potential needs and make […]
Galveston to Bring in Fall Season with Outdoor Festivals, Historic Ghost Tours
GALVESTON, Texas (July 19, 2024) – The fall season brings what many consider to be the best weather of the year on Galveston Island, and with great weather comes outdoor events and festivals! Island visitors can enjoy festivities on the beach […]
Harris Health Resumes Outpatient and Clinic Appointments Following the Microsoft Software Update Glitch
HOUSTON (July 19, 2024) — Harris Health has resumed appointments at its outpatient and clinic sites following the worldwide information system outage of Microsoft Windows. However, some network systems within Harris Health remain unavailable. Elective hospital procedures remain cancelled for today. […]
Harris Central Appraisal District Reminds Property Owners of Disaster Exemption
Houston —The Harris Central Appraisal District is reminding property owners who have experienced physical damage to their property during Hurricane Beryl to apply for a temporary disaster exemption. “This has been a very active year for natural disasters so far,” […]
Joint Statement from Harris County Judge’s Office & Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management on IT Outage Impacts
Harris County, TX, July 19, 2024, This morning Harris County was impacted by a global technology outage affecting critical IT systems across the globe. Crowdstrike, a global provider of cybersecurity software, said the outage was caused by a system error on […]
