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 […]
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Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Event at Katy Vibes Sparks Questions, Education and a New Push for Community “Edutainment”
By: Katy Staff KATY, TX — A community safety event at Katy Vibes showed that important education does not always have to happen inside a classroom. Before the educational portion of the event began, guests enjoyed an afternoon of Music […]
Your Child Says School Is “Fine”—But Is It? 8 Back-to-School Behavior Changes Katy Parents Should Watch
by: Staff Editor KATY, TX — A new backpack, a different teacher and a packed school schedule can bring excitement—but they can also bring stress that children do not always know how to explain. When Katy-area students return to class, […]
Katy Vibes, HCESD No. 48 & Willowfork ESD No. 2 Host Safety Event – Katy Texas
Join Katy Vibes, Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48 (HCESD 48) and Willowfork Fire Department ESD No. 2, on Thursday, August 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy lunch and drink specials, music bingo, trivia and karaoke—all with […]
Marketing My Business in Katy | Free Local Promotion
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 the challenge: paid advertising can be expensive, social media posts quickly disappear […]
Katy Weather Alert: Heat Advisory, 107° Heat Index and Possible Storms Saturday
Updated Saturday morning, August 1, 2026 KATY, TX — Dangerous heat will be the primary weather concern across Katy and surrounding communities Saturday, while a weak summer front could bring a few isolated showers or thunderstorms later in the day. […]
Hey, Katy—Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Are Taking Over Houston This Weekend
Katy Families Can See Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in Houston KATY, TX — Looking for a weekend adventure outside Katy? We found a high-energy family event happening in downtown Houston that may be worth the drive. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks […]
Hey, Katy—We Found a Free Community Health Event Worth Sharing
KATY, TX — While looking through upcoming events around Katy, we came across a free Community Health Day happening this Sunday and thought local families might want to know about it. AFC Urgent Care Cinco Ranch is hosting the event […]
Promote Katy Business Events for Free on The Katy News App
Local restaurants and businesses often struggle to reach residents because social media posts get buried and paid advertising can be expensive. The Katy News offers a free local solution: claim your business in The Katy News Business Directory, post your […]
Texas Data Center Boom Raises a Billion-Dollar Question: Who Pays for the Power Grid?
Texas has welcomed massive investments in artificial intelligence and cloud-computing facilities. Now lawmakers and regulators are deciding whether data centers—or the public—should pay for the new transmission infrastructure they require. KATY, TX — Texas is rapidly becoming one of America’s […]
