Houston —The Harris Central Appraisal District is reminding property owners who have experienced physical damage to their property during the recent windstorms that swept through Harris County to apply for a temporary disaster exemption. “The recent severe windstorms and flooding earlier […]
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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 […]
Galveston Island Kicks off Summer Tourism Season with Positive Economic Outlook, New Activities
GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas (May 22, 2024) – As thousands of visitors flock to Galveston during the kickoff to summer season – Memorial Day Weekend — the island’s tourism industry anticipates a successful summer vacation season. The optimism is supported with recent […]
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 […]
FEMA Assistance Available to More Texas Survivors
AUSTIN – Eastland, Hardin, Jasper, Jones, Lamar and Waller counties have been added to the major disaster declaration for Texans who sustained damage from severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that began April 26. Residents of these counties may be eligible […]
Electrical Repairs After Wind, Flooding Require Licensed Electrical Contractor and May Require Electrical Permits
AUSTIN – Many Texas homes and businesses suffered damage during last week’s wind and rain events. Although repairs to electrical transformers and some lines will be performed by power companies, some repairs may fall to homeowners and business owners because the […]
Houston National Cemetery Holds Memorial Day Ceremony, May 27
WHAT: Houston National Cemetery will host a Memorial Day ceremony to commemorate and honor those Service Members who have died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. WHO: Keynote Speaker: Mr. Brady Bailey WHEN: Monday, May 27, 9 a.m. WHERE: Houston National […]
TPWD Emphasizes Need for Boaters to “Clean, Drain, and Dry”
AUSTIN – As we approach Memorial Day and summertime, Texans throughout the state will head to the water for fun and recreation. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers who enjoy the waterways to do their […]
First West Nile Virus Mosquito Sample of 2024 Found in Harris County
Harris County Public Health’s Mosquito and Vector Control Division is activating evening spray operations HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Mosquito and Vector Control Division (MVCD) has confirmed that a Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) […]
