After an accident, many people feel pressure to hire a lawyer quickly. That urgency can cause you to skip over some really important questions, the ones that shape how your case actually moves forward. Taking a step back and thinking […]
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After son’s death, Pearland family pushes for changes to protect students facing disciplinary action
“Our mission is to make sure this does not happen to any other family,” says father Vivek Duggal. “No parents should have to light a pyre for their child.” by Juhi Varma A year after 24-year-old Vaibhav Duggal died by […]
Leaving Katy for Treatment: Why Fort Worth Can Be the Right Place for Rehab
Photo by Talena Reese from Pexels For someone living in Katy, getting help for substance use does not necessarily mean choosing the closest treatment center. Staying near home can be convenient, but convenience is not always the best foundation for […]
Former NBA Players Challenge WNBA Eligibility Rules: Could the Dispute Affect School and College Sports?
By: Staff Editor Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White say they plan to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft—but their announcements appear designed to challenge the league’s eligibility language rather than begin genuine professional comebacks. The unusual declarations […]
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks August 12: Best Time for Katy-Area Residents to Watch
Katy and surrounding communities could enjoy one of the best nights of stargazing this year as the 2026 Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak Wednesday night, August 12, into early Thursday morning, August 13. The Perseids are known for producing […]
Coffee Shops in Katy, Texas to Try
By: Katy Food & Drink Guide Updated August 9, 2026 Looking for coffee shops in Katy, Texas? Katy’s growing coffee scene includes independent cafés, international bakery cafés, neighborhood gathering places and familiar national brands. This guide is presented without a […]
2026 House Incumbent Primary Losses: Full List and the Issues Driving the Political Shake-Up
By: Staff Editor Updated August 8, 2026 ————————————————————————————————————- As of Aug. 8, 2026, nine sitting U.S. House members—six Democrats and three Republicans—have formally lost renomination. A tenth, former Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales, is included by some analysts because he withdrew […]
Events in Katy, Cinco Ranch and West Houston This Weekend: August 8–9, 2026
Last updated: Saturday, August 8, 2026 KATY, TX — Looking for events in Katy, Texas, today or tomorrow? The Katy News has gathered family activities, local markets, live music, back-to-school resources and community events happening across Katy, Cinco Ranch and […]
Katy Country Music Fans Mourn Tommy Detamore, Influential Texas Steel Guitarist, Dead at 70
KATY, TX — Country music fans across Katy and throughout Texas are mourning the death of Tommy Detamore, an acclaimed pedal steel guitarist, producer, recording engineer and mentor whose work helped shape generations of traditional country and Texas music. Detamore […]
What’s Happening in Katy Today and Tomorrow? Weekend Events for August 8–9, 2026
By: Staff Editor KATY, TX — The Katy community has a busy weekend ahead, with family activities, local shopping, pet adoptions, outdoor entertainment, back-to-school assistance and live music taking place today, Saturday, August 8, and tomorrow, Sunday, August 9. The […]
