Veteran-founded Sport Clips Haircuts locations in your community (participating stores only). Details: Participating, locally owned Sport Clips Haircuts franchise locations will honor Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11, by recognizing those who’ve served. It’s the company’s “biggest haircut day of the […]
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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 […]
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After the Storm: Is Your Security System Still Protecting You? – ioT Security
After the Storm: Is Your Security System Still Protecting You? Don’t Let Winter Weather Compromise Your Safety. For Service Call: 346-531-1340 or email: service@iotsecurityes.com The recent winter storm has left more than just snow in its wake—it may have […]
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Katy Fence Company Continues Serving Katy and Greater Houston with Quality Fence and Gate Solutions
Katy, TX (1/17/2026) – Katy Fence Company, a locally owned and operated fencing contractor recognized by many residents as one of the best fence companies in Katy, continues serving homeowners and businesses throughout Katy, Cinco Ranch, Cypress, and the Greater […]
Texas AAUP-AFT Calls on the Texas A&M University System Not to Muzzle Faculty, Students in the Classroom
AUSTIN, Texas — This week, the Texas A&M System Board of Regents will vote on whether or not to add severe restrictions on academic freedom and freedom of expression that not only would codify institutional censorship of curriculum and classroom discussions […]
DAR America 250! Scholarships – $25,000 Each for Ten Students – Accepting Applications Nov. 1 Through Jan. 31
Ten $25,000 scholarships for students studying American history will be given by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 2026 to mark America’s 250th anniversary WASHINGTON – Undergraduate and graduate students studying American history can apply for a $25,000 scholarship […]
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Launches New Online Tool to Help Residents Locate Towed Vehicles
HOUSTON, TX – Beginning Monday, November 3, 2025, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office will roll out a new website designed to help residents quickly and easily locate their towed vehicles. The website, FindMyTowedCar.org<https://hctx.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2388251539568ca9658e38730&id=2a3cc90dcc&e=ab930dcd70>, provides 24/7 access to information about vehicles […]
Students Invited to Participate in 2025-2026 Letters About Literature Texas Competition
Austin, TX – The Texas Center for the Book is delighted to announce the opening of the Letters About Literature Texas writing contest for 2025-2026. Texas 4th through 12th graders are invited to participate in this annual writing competition. Students […]
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4.2 Billion in October
(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in October, 4.6 percent more than in October 2024. The majority of October sales tax revenue is based on sales made in September and […]
Federal Red Snapper Season Closes November 21
AUSTIN- The 2025 recreational red snapper season in federal waters will close at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, making this the longest federal red snapper season since 2007. Saltwater anglers enjoyed 173 days of offshore red snapper fishing along […]
Lost & Found in Cleveland premieres: Soon to be an American Holiday Classic
by Dr. Lori Verderame My invitation to the VIP premiere of the new Hollywood movie, Lost & Found in Cleveland, came via email from producers Keith Gerchak and Marisa Guterman of DoubleG Films. They asked if I would have a […]
The Katy News Halloween Safety Guide for Trick-or-Treaters
Stay Safe, Have Fun & Make Spooky Memories! Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year—costumes, candy, and creative decorations everywhere! But before heading out to fill those treat bags, here are a few simple tips to […]
How Texas Is Tackling Addiction With Compassion and Grit
Texas has always done things its own way. It’s big, bold, and deeply loyal to the idea that people deserve second chances. When it comes to recovery, that same independent streak shows up in how communities respond to addiction. Across […]
