AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program that will eliminate most vehicle safety inspections. House Bill 3297, which was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by […]
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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 […]
Alley Theatre Extends Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None
Due to popular demand, performances will run until September 1, 2024 HOUSTON TX – Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre announces the extension of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None to run to September 1, 2024. Directed by Elizabeth Williamson, this production celebrates the 30th anniversary of the beloved […]
Chancellor Sharp to retire June 30, 2025
Texans praise his vision, energy and breadth of accomplishments BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Porter Garner jokes that he is not sure John Sharp ever sleeps. “It’s not uncommon to get a text from John late at night, or at four […]
Fireworks are Not for Pets
Fireworks can cause injuries to pets and frighten them – Keep your pets safe this Fourth of July HOUSTON – While the Fourth of July is a time for fireworks and celebration, it can also be a time of anxiety for […]
Where You Are Allowed to Sell Guns in New York
New York has massive restrictions for gun owners. It is one of the most heavily regulated states when it comes to firearm ownership and sales. Therefore, if you are looking to sell your guns in New York, you need to […]
Dr. Lori’s Yard Sale Tips
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori By Dr. Lori Verderame Are you considering taking all that old junk out of the basement or attic and selling it to buyers on your front lawn or out of your garage? Here are […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement Praising Supreme Court Decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Constitution Subcommittee, today issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo: “Today, the Supreme Court […]
CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY HOSTS HIP-HOP & ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP FOR TEENS
In conjunction with Fort Bend County Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library will host a special workshop for teens, “The Beauty Within: Hip-Hop Dance,” on Saturday, July 20, from 11:00 to 11:45 am, in the Meeting Room of the […]
LIVE OWLS TO VISIT LIBRARY FOR CHILDREN’S SUMMER EVENT
Children in grades 4-8 will have an opportunity to learn all about owls at a special program, “Creative Connections: All About Owls,” on Thursday, July 18, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (2620 Commercial Center Blvd, […]
LIBRARIES OFFER ONLINE EXPLORATION OF FAR REACHES OF HISTORY
Explore the far corners of history with Fort Bend County Libraries’ collection of online resources by Infobase. From ancient and medieval times through modern world history, these resources offer a portal through time for students, educators, and researchers who wish […]
