H-GAC urges residents to know their evacuation zones and routes and prepare early. HOUSTON, TX – The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), the regional agency responsible for publishing official evacuation zones and routes for the 13-county Houston-Galveston area, is urging residents […]
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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 […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sends Letter to the Department of Justice and FBI to Continue Working Together to Fight Antisemitic Terrorism
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton and a coalition of attorneys general sent a multistate letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel to continue working together with federal law enforcement to combat the rise in antisemitic […]
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Prepared to Ensure Public Safety Amid Protests
June 10, 2025 – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is coordinating with area public safety partners to ensure public safety during multiple public demonstrations planned for Saturday, June 14. “Harris County has a long history of people exercising their right […]
DAV RecruitMilitary Houston Veterans Job Fair
WHO: DAV and RecruitMilitary are joining forces to attract, hire and retain military veterans and military spouses in the Houston area. WHAT: This is a free hiring event for all transitioning members of the military, veterans, military spouses and dependents. WHEN: Thursday, June 12th from 11am […]
More Than 150 Species of Greatest Conservation Need Documented in Texas During the 10th Annual City Nature Challenge
AUSTIN — For the fourth year in a row, several Texas cities ranked in the top ten globally during the City Nature Challenge (CNC), one of the world’s largest community science events. This year, fourteen Texas metropolitan areas participated in […]
How Punitive Damages Help Bring Down Accident Rates
Unlike the usual compensation that helps cover medical bills, lost wages, or the emotional toll of an injury, punitive damages do something else entirely. They punish the wrongdoer hard and in more ways than one. And by doing that, they […]
Judge Lina Hidalgo Puts Harris County on the Global Stage
(Harris County, TX, June 10, 2025) – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo kicked off her first international trade mission this week with a reception for delegation members and key stakeholders at Rice University’s Global Paris Center, its first international campus. This […]
DPS Arrests Five During Capitol Protests
AUSTIN – On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a planned and well-publicized protest within the Texas State Capitol Complex, and working alongside our partners at the Austin Police Department (APD), made numerous […]
Classic Games Reimagined
From smoke-choked corridors of long-standing gaming halls to high-tech mobile screens, card and table games have found their new lease of life in the digital age. The latest update combines nostalgia with convenience, offering seasoned players and curious newcomers new […]
Now Hiring: The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Career Event for Detention Officers and Communication Officers
Houston — The Harris County Sheriff’s Office will be interviewing job seekers interested in becoming detention officers and communication officers at a public safety hiring event on Saturday. This event is designed to fast-track the hiring process for those interested in […]
