Scott “Sugar Bear” Brown is currently heading north to Woodstock, Illinois to participate in one of America’s toughest motorcycle rides, the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, riding for the Alzheimer’s Association. KATY, Texas (July 29, 2026) — When longtime Katy resident Scott Brown returned home from Iraq after supporting U.S. military operations following […]
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At Least a Trial Every Month Since 2016: Inside AZA Law’s Volume
AZA has had at least one matter, and oftentimes two, in active trial in nearly every calendar month since 2016. That claim, repeated across the firm’s marketing and confirmed by year-by-year trial counts, runs against the dominant trend in U.S. […]
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 home’s foundation. During dry periods, the soil contracts, while heavy rainfall causes […]
Katy Toll Divide: Morton Ranch Pays While Cinco Ranch Doesn’t
KATY, TX — Drivers entering the Grand Parkway southbound from Morton Road/Morton Ranch Road must pay a toll—even when they are only traveling a short distance to Interstate 10. TxDOT currently lists the Morton Road ramp toll at 69 cents […]
Flock Cameras: Public-Safety Benefits, Privacy Concerns and the Rules Communities Need
Flock Cameras Can Help Keep Communities Safe — But Public Trust Requires Clear Rules Across Texas and the nation, police departments, businesses and neighborhood associations are using Flock Safety license plate reader cameras to help identify stolen vehicles, locate missing […]
Why Different News Sources and Formats Matter to Houston-Area Communities
The Houston area is too large, diverse and fast-growing to depend on only one source of information. Residents benefit when regional and community publications independently report on the people, institutions and decisions affecting their lives. The Houston Chronicle provides broad […]
Powerball, Mega Millions and Lotto Texas Jackpots Reach Combined $1.45 Billion as UK Joins the Game
By The Katy News Staff TEXAS (July 26, 2026) — Lottery excitement is spreading across Texas and beyond as the combined advertised jackpots for Powerball, Mega Millions and Lotto Texas reach approximately $1.45 billion. The latest developments include an estimated […]
Katy and Houston-Area Communities Are Sinking, New Monitoring Shows
Katy and Houston-Area Communities Are Sinking: How Scientists Measure the Ground Beneath Us By The Katy News StaffPublished July 25, 2026 KATY, Texas — Katy’s rapid growth is visible above ground, but scientists are also documenting a slower and largely […]
19 Million Eggs Recalled After Salmonella Sickens 98
More Than 19 Million Eggs Recalled as Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 98 People By The Katy News StaffPublished July 25, 2026 Consumers are being urged to check their refrigerators after more than 19 million eggs were recalled amid a multistate Salmonella […]
Katy Weather: Heat Index Could Reach 107 Sunday as Triple-Digit Temperatures Return
By The Katy News StaffPublished July 25, 2026 KATY, Texas — Residents across the Katy area should prepare for several days of dangerous summer heat, with the heat index forecast to reach approximately 107 degrees Sunday before actual temperatures climb […]
