Photo by Centre for Ageing Better Retirement has a way of reshaping how people see geography. A suburb that was once the ideal place to raise a family can start to feel a little too quiet when the kids are […]
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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 […]
Libraries Plan Special Celebrations for Network Re-Launch Week
Fort Bend County Libraries is excited to announce the launch of a new, state-of-the-art online network, catalog, and computer/Internet access for library users starting September 2. Library users will once again have access to computers, Internet, and printing, as well […]
Coverage for School-Visiting Dogs
Table of Contents Introduction The Role of School-Visiting Dogs Benefits of Having Dogs in Schools Understanding Insurance Needs Types of Coverage for School-Visiting Dogs Risks and Liabilities Involved How to Choose the Right Insurance Provider Case Studies and Examples Resources […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Urges Texas Supreme Court to Reverse Flawed, Unprecedented Ruling Protecting Beto O’Rourke
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has made an emergency filing with the Texas Supreme Court following a deeply flawed and unprecedented decision by the newly formed Fifteenth Court of Appeals that puts a hold on a series of thoughtful […]
CenterPoint Energy celebrates National Dog Day with its gas leak-detecting K9 team
Leak detection K9s find natural gas leaks reported by customers across the Greater Houston area Houston – In honor of National Dog Day, CenterPoint Energy showcased the lifesaving work of its elite gas-detecting K9 team. Holly, Sunday and Gunner are […]
Texas House Approves Sweeping Redesign of Student Assessments
Texas 2036 applauds passage of House Bill 8, which introduces more tailored assessments with faster feedback to parents and teachers and yearly release of accountability ratings for schools. Austin, Texas — Today, the Texas House of Representatives passed legislation to improve student […]
Text, Call or Click: Texas Game Wardens Make Reporting Wildlife Crimes Easier Than Ever with Tip411
AUSTIN — Texans now have a faster, easier and completely anonymous way to report fishing, wildlife and boating violations—putting the power to protect our natural resources right at their fingertips. Operation Game Thief (OGT), Texas’ wildlife crime-stoppers program, has launched Tip411—a […]
Libraries Ignite a New Light of Education in Rural Bihar of India
In the quiet rural area of Bihar, India, a unique educational initiative is transforming lives and aspirations. Rohan and Rishabh Jha of Cinco Ranch High School, two young changemakers, have established two fully functional libraries that now serve over 400 […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Slams Radical Austin Judge for Keeping Dangerous Vagrant Shelter Open After Stabbing as Students Return to Nearby Elementary School
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton condemned Travis County District Court Judge Aurora Martinez-Jones for refusing to hear the State’s emergency request to shut down the Austin-based Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center, which operates next to an elementary school. “It it’s […]
Katy ISD Board Approves ’25-26 Budget, Reviews Proposed Tax Rate
KATY – At its August 25 meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved a $1.15 billion operating budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The budget is supported by a proposed tax rate of $1.12, which the Board reviewed earlier […]
