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 […]
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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 […]
Covering Katy, Texas: Communities and Stories Shaping the Area
Covering Katy, Texas: The Communities, People and Stories Shaping the Area Katy is no longer simply a small railroad town west of Houston. Understanding the modern Katy area requires looking beyond city limits at the neighborhoods, schools, businesses and communities […]
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 […]
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 […]
Victor Wembanyama Surprises Katy Soccer Players During Pickup Game
By The Katy News StaffJuly 25, 2026 KATY, Texas — Players arriving for an ordinary night of soccer in Katy received an extraordinary surprise when San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama stepped onto the field and joined a recreational game. […]
Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center: Katy’s Free Fitness Secret
Katy’s Free Fitness Secret: Inside Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center By The Katy News KATY, Texas — What if your next workout, swim lesson or family outing did not require an expensive gym membership—or a long drive across […]
Mary Jo Peckham Park: A Fun Morning Escape in Katy
Before Katy Heats Up: Take a Morning Escape at Mary Jo Peckham Park KATY, Texas — Before the Texas sun turns the sidewalks into skillets and your car seat into a personal sauna, Katy families have an opportunity to enjoy […]
Famous Athletes From Katy, Texas: Olympians, NFL and MLB Stars
From Katy to the World: Notable Athletes Who Rose From the Katy Area By The Katy News KATY, Texas — Katy is widely known for its growing communities, highly rated schools and championship football traditions. The Katy area has also […]
Katy ISD Strikes a Balance with Technology and AI in Classrooms
KATY, TX [July 20, 2026] – As technology continues to reshape education and the future workforce, Katy ISD is taking a thoughtful, balanced approach to preparing students for success. At its July Board Work Study meeting, District leaders unveiled a comprehensive […]
