Harris County Public Health to host mobile health services event on June 8 HOUSTON – The Wellness on Wheels Mobile Health Event is set to roll into the Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 10 a.m. […]
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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 […]
Unlock the Secrets of Homeownership with a Homebuying Seminar at Member Choice Credit Union
WHAT: Members Choice Credit Union will host, “Homebuying 101,” a free seminar for aspiring homebuyers. Expert will cover the following topics: How the homebuying process works How to master a mortgage application How to interpret and boost your credit […]
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4 Billion in May
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.01 billion in May, 4.5 percent more than in May 2023. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the […]
Sen. Cruz: ‘Immensely Proud of Bipartisan Push to Secure Presidential Permits’ for Texas Bridges
WASHINGTON, DC –Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today issued the following statement after President Biden issued presidential permits for new and expanded bridges in Eagle Pass, Laredo, and Brownsville, as a […]
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Recognizes Gold Award Achievements During Mental Health Awareness Month
HOUSTON, Texas (June 3, 2024) – Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) announced the remarkable achievements of Gold Award recipients who promoted mental health awareness within their communities. New research by the Girl Scouts of USA reveals that most girls ages 5 to 13 experience […]
Record Number of Katy ISD Teams Represent District at Global Finals
KATY, TX [June 3, 2024] – Katy ISD is proud to share that a record number of teams – 16 in total – represented the District at the Destination Imagination 2024 Global Finals, held May 22-25 in Kansas City, Missouri. Teams […]
15 Houston-area bars/restaurants offer special “Periwinkle Cocktail” from June 4th – July 4th with $1 going to The Periwinkle Foundation in support of Iron Bartender competition/fundraiser in September
HOUSTON, TX (June 3, 2024) – The Periwinkle Foundation announces Iron Bartender 2024, a two-fold premier bartender competition that raises funds for the nonprofit organization. From June 4 – July 4, 15 bartenders across the city of Houston will create and feature […]
Unlocking the Power of Coupons: Your Ultimate Guide to Saving Big
Coupons are a great way to save money on your everyday purchases. Whether you’re shopping for groceries, clothing, or household items, using coupons can help you stretch your budget and get more for your money. But if you’re new to […]
Shop Like a Pro: Insider Tips for Stress-Free Shopping
When it comes to shopping like a pro, planning is key. Before you head out to the store or start browsing online, take some time to plan your shopping trip. Your plan should start with making a list of items […]
Plastic Free EcoChallenge
July 1 – 31, online Plastic pollution now contaminates the deepest trenches in the ocean, the highest mountain peaks, and even the air we breathe. Microplastics have been found in human blood, lungs, breast milk and placentas. Plastic has entered […]
