Editorial Standards

Last Updated: June 2026

At The Katy News, our mission is simple: provide accurate, timely, and trustworthy information that serves our community.

We believe local journalism should inform, educate, and empower residents without political influence or hidden agendas. Our commitment is to the facts, our readers, and the communities we serve.

Accuracy

We strive to verify all information before publication using reliable sources, public records, direct interviews, official statements, and firsthand reporting whenever possible.

If information cannot be independently verified, we clearly identify it as developing, preliminary, or unconfirmed.

Independence

The Katy News maintains editorial independence from political parties, government agencies, advocacy groups, and advertisers.

Advertising relationships do not influence news coverage, editorial decisions, or article content.

Fairness

We seek to present information fairly and provide individuals, organizations, and government entities the opportunity to respond when appropriate.

We strive to represent multiple viewpoints on issues that impact our community.

Transparency

Whenever possible, we identify our sources and provide links to official documents, public records, government websites, or direct statements.

Anonymous sources are used only when necessary and when the information is deemed important to the public interest.

Community Focus

Our primary responsibility is serving the residents, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and organizations that make our communities stronger.

We encourage community participation, tips, feedback, and constructive discussion.

AI and Technology

The Katy News may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with research, data analysis, image generation, grammar review, and workflow automation.

All published content is reviewed by a human editor before publication.