The event is free and open to the public WHAT: The Award-winning Treble Choir of Houston, under the direction of founder and artistic director Marianna Parnas-Simpson, presents its annual free Spring Concert on Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.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 […]
Improving Soil with Compost
By Peggy d’Hemecourt Advanced Master Gardener: Earth-Kind® It’s May and gardeners’ thoughts turn to their planting beds. They are drawn to nurseries and can’t resist adding a few more plants; the seasonal annuals colors are irresistible. Their attention is focused on plants. But […]
Cornyn, Colleagues Call on USPS to Pause Planned Changes to Mail Delivery Network
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter yesterday with 26 of his bipartisan Senate colleagues to Postmaster General DeJoy and the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors calling on them to pause the planned changes to the USPS […]
2024 Texas Great Read Youth and Adult Selections Announced
Austin, TX – The Texas Center for the Book at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission has announced its Texas Great Read titles for 2024. The Center has chosen The Mystery of the Monarchs, written by Barb Rosenstock and illustrated […]
Patriotic Concert In Sugar Land Honors Fallen Heroes Memorial Day Weekend
BRASS BAND, GRAMMY WINNING SINGERS, AND DANCERS LEAD THE TOWN SQUARE TRIBUTE Red, white and blue will be the colors of the evening at Sugar Land Town Square on Sunday, May 26th at 7:05 pm when the Exchange Club of Sugar Land […]
Katy ISD Hosts Transportation Job Fair on May 18
KATY, TX [May 8, 2024] – Mark your calendar for the Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD) Transportation Job Fair on Saturday, May 18! The district is actively seeking qualified candidates for bus driver and bus attendant positions. We are excited to […]
Literacy Now’s 10th Annual Guild Luncheon – Celebrate Reading! Fiesta – Raises Funds for Struggling Readers Across Houston Area
HOUSTON – May 8 – Literacy Now, a local non-profit organization dedicated to empowering children and families through literacy and life skills, hosted its 10th Annual Literacy Now Guild Luncheon, Celebrate Reading! Fiesta, on May 3 at the Junior League […]
The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters will close 30 minutes after sunset on Wednesday, May 15
AUSTIN- The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters will close 30 minutes after sunset on Wednesday, May 15, until a still-to-be determined date in July. While the statutory opening date for the gulf season […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Important Win in Censorship Lawsuit Against Biden Administration
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured an important victory in an ongoing lawsuit against the Biden Administration for unlawfully censoring American media companies. The federal government sought to have the lawsuit dismissed, but a federal district court judge […]
AI-Powered Slot Optimization: Adapting Game Mechanics for Each Player
The gaming industry is witnessing a transformative era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how games are designed, played, and experienced. Slot machines, a staple in both online and brick-and-mortar casinos, are no exception to this trend. Traditionally, slot machines […]
