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Jun 13, 2026 • By Staff Writer

FIFA World Cup Is Here — Find the Best Watch Parties, Restaurants, Bars, and Local Businesses

The FIFA World Cup has arrived, and communities across Katy, Houston, Fulshear, Richmond, Brookshire, Cypress, and surrounding areas are gearing up for one of the biggest sporting events…

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May 28, 2026 • By Staff Writer

New Businesses Coming to Katy, Texas in 2026: Restaurants, Retail Stores and Major Developments

KATY, TX — Katy continues to be one of the fastest-growing communities in Texas, and with that growth comes a steady stream of new restaurants, retail stores, entertainment…

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Arts & Entertainment

Jun 17, 2025 • By thekatynews

16 Houston-area bars/restaurants offer special “Periwinkle Cocktail” from June 5 – July 8 in support of Iron Bartender competition/fundraiser in September

$1 from each cocktail sold goes to The Periwinkle Foundation in support of Iron Bartender competition/fundraiser in September HOUSTON, TX (May 29, 2025) – The Periwinkle Foundation announces Iron Bartender…

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Feb 12, 2025 • By thekatynews

LOCAL McDONALD’S RESTAURANTS TO HOLD ‘SHARE THE LOVE’ FUNDRAISER FOR RMHC FROM FEB. 1-14

Funds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston (HOUSTON – January XX, 2025) Next month, local McDonald’s restaurants will hold a fundraiser to support Ronald McDonald House…

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Aug 1, 2026

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Aug 1, 2026 • By Staff Writer

Marketing Your Business in Katy: A Free Local Way to Get Seen If you have ever searched, “How can I market my business in Katy?”, you already understand…

Jul 20, 2026

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Jul 20, 2026 • By Staff Writer

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Jun 24, 2026

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Why Local Internet Marketing Matters More Than Ever: Why Every Katy Business Should Be Listed in The Katy News Business Directory

Jun 24, 2026 • By Staff Writer

KATY, TX — If your business isn’t showing up where local customers are searching, you’re likely losing potential customers to competitors who are easier to find online. As…

May 20, 2026

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Why Local Businesses in Katy Are Returning to Community-Based Marketing

May 20, 2026 • By Staff Writer

In an age of endless scrolling, changing algorithms, and crowded digital advertising, many local businesses are rediscovering something that has always mattered — community connection. Across Katy and…

Sep 17, 2025

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Future Outlook: The Evolving Role of a Pay-Per-Click Marketing Agency

Sep 17, 2025 • By thekatynews

More businesses chase visibility through smarter digital channels. Ad costs are rising, yet results remain measurable. Competition for keywords is heating up by about 15%, and more than…

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Aug 28, 2025

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Use Content Marketing to Build Trust and Drive Sales in 2025

Aug 28, 2025 • By Sheryl Birch

In 2025, the car-buying journey has become increasingly digital, with consumers spending more time researching vehicles online before stepping foot in a showroom. This shift has made content…

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Books

Sep 22, 2026 • By Sheryl Birch

Katy Neighbors and Their Pups Celebrate CeCe’s Small Treats. Big Wags. at Book Signing

by Sheryl Birch A cookbook that began with neighborhood dog walks came full circle Saturday as Katy author CeCe welcomed neighbors, readers and plenty of four-legged friends to…

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Events in Katy

Sep 12, 2026 • By Staff Writer

Boots & Brews Returns to Downtown Katy Tonight to Kick Off 2026 Rice Harvest Festival

KATY, Texas — Downtown Katy will come alive with live music, food, local brews and family entertainment tonight as Boots & Brews returns to Historic Town Square for…

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Community

Aug 27, 2026 • By Sheryl Birch

Blood Drive Saturday August 30th at Parkway Fellowship Parking Lot

Location: Parkway Fellowship Parking Lot 5911 Morton Rd Katy, TX 77493 Date: Saturday – August 29th 2026 Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM   Appointments are strongly…

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Events in Katy

Aug 22, 2026 • By Staff Writer

Rock the Block Comes to Historic Downtown Katy Tonight as Heat Advisory Continues

KATY, TEXAS — Families looking for something to do in Katy tonight can head to Historic Town Square for the City of Katy’s Rock the Block Party, but…

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Education

Sep 29, 2026 • By Sheryl Birch

Katy ISD Earns Niche A+ Rating, Ranks No. 1 Large School District in Houston Area and Texas

KATY, TX [September 28, 2026] – Katy ISD continues to rank among the top school districts in Texas and the nation, earning an A+ overall grade, the Top…

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Sep 24, 2026 • By Sheryl Birch

Harmony Public Schools Holds Beam Signing Ceremony for New Rosenberg Campus

Harmony to Open First Campus in Rosenberg ROSENBERG, Texas — Construction is underway on Harmony Public Schools’ first Rosenberg campus. The elementary school will sit on a 20-acre…

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Community

Sep 9, 2026 • By Sheryl Birch

Katy ISD ’26 Fall Sports Preview: Teams Kick Off Season Aimed at Titles, Respect and Excellence

KATY, TX – The 2026 fall athletics season is underway across Katy ISD, with the area’s top student-athletes representing their schools in football, volleyball, cross country and team tennis. As…

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Community

Aug 24, 2026 • By Sheryl Birch

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston alumnus and Royal High School football standout Justin Cryer gives back to the Club that supported him

HOUSTON, August 21, 2026 – Justin “Juice” Cryer, a Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) alumnus and former Royal High School football standout, recently presented a $1,000…

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Jul 30, 2026 • By Sheryl Birch

Texas Homeowners Are Shocked by These Common Foundation Problems and How to Stop Them Early

Why Foundation Problems Are So Common in Texas Texas is known for its unpredictable weather and expansive clay soil, two factors that can create ongoing stress beneath a…

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Jul 19, 2026 • By Staff Writer

HUD’s “Made in America” Housing Showcase Could Offer a Glimpse Into the Future of Homes in Katy

By: Katy Editor Innovative building technologies aimed at lowering construction costs and expanding housing supply will take center stage this September in Washington, D.C. As Katy and surrounding…

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Jun 6, 2026 • By Staff Writer

The Fastest Growing Areas Around Katy in 2026 — What Residents Need to Know

As Katy continues to expand westward and northward, several communities surrounding the area are experiencing some of the fastest growth in Texas. New neighborhoods, schools, roads, shopping centers,…

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Jun 1, 2026 • By Staff Writer

Cross Creek West Adds Coventry Homes and Ravenna Homes in Fulshear

Cross Creek West Announces New Builders   (HOUSTON, TX – June 1, 2026) —    Cross Creek West in Fulshear is adding two builders to complement its current line-up —…

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