The Festival of Originals is an annual occurrence, in which playwrights all around the world have an opportunity to submit a short play that they’ve written. There are some requirements that must be met, including that they’re supposed to be […]
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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 […]
Brookshire Brothers matching all Brown Bag of Hope donations on July 12
Customers can purchase a bag for just $10 LUFKIN, TEXAS (July 9, 2024)… Brookshire Brothers is excited to announce a special initiative in celebration of National Paper Bag Day on July 12. On this day, Brookshire Brothers will match […]
Most HCC Campuses Reopen Thursday, July 11, 2024
Houston, TX – Most Houston Community College (HCC) campuses will reopen on Thursday, July 11. Online and in-person classes will resume Monday, July 15. Check https://www.hccs.edu/alerts for details.
Katy ISD Closed, Summer Meals Resume Wednesday, July 10
KATY, TX [July 9, 2024] – Due to continued widespread power outages across Katy ISD facilities, district campuses and support buildings will remain closed on Wednesday, July 10. There will be no student programming (with the exception of SACs), professional development or facility […]
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Visits Galveston and Brazoria Counties, Pledges Federal Support at Hurricane Beryl Press Conference
HOUSTON, Texas – In Case You Missed It: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) toured Jamaica Beach, visited city hall, surveyed damage, and spoke with residents. Later, he joined Acting Gov. Dan Patrick (R-Texas) and Galveston County officials for a press conference. […]
Catholic Charities to Provide Food, Water, and Cleaning Supplies in Wake of Hurricane Beryl
(Houston, Texas) July 11, 2024— Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will provide food, water, and cleaning supplies to individuals and families as they recover from Hurricane Beryl. A drive-thru distribution will occur on Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to […]
Harris Health Opens More Facilities as Electricity is Restored in Recovery of Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON (July 10, 2024) — Harris Health reopens more outpatient and clinic facilities on Thursday, July 11, 2024, as electricity is restored in various neighborhoods and the community continues its recovery from Hurricane Beryl. Patients who have appointments at closed facilities […]
Due to the Effects of Hurricane Beryl, the Thursday, July 11 1pm Performance of Disney’s The Lion King in Houston at The Hobby Center has been Rescheduled to Thursday, July 25 at 1pm The 7:30pm Performance on Thursday, July 11 will Play as Scheduled
Houston, TX –Disney Theatrical Group and The Hobby Center announce that, due to the effects of Hurricane Beryl, the performance of Disney’s The Lion King in Houston at The Hobby Center on Thursday, July 11 at 1pm has been rescheduled to a newly-added matinee on […]
Cruz, Cornyn, Green, Garcia Call for Continued Federal Resources to Provide Disaster Relief for Hurricane Beryl
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Rep. Al Green (D-Texas-9), and Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas-29) sent a bipartisan letter thanking the Biden administration for promptly granting Acting Governor Patrick’s request for a major disaster declaration. The […]
Commercial Gulf Shrimp Season Opens July 15
AUSTIN — The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for state and federal waters will reopen 30 minutes after sunset on Monday, July 15. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division uses data from samples collected during routine […]
