Katy News

OPINION: What Went Wrong for Republicans in 2026, and How Democrats Can Improve the American Economy

By The Katy News Editorial Staff | November 3, 2026 The 2026 midterm elections delivered a powerful message about the American economy. Voters are concerned about the cost of living, frustrated by political division and increasingly focused on whether government […]

Cypress students turn surplus medical supplies into first-aid kits for Katy families

AccessAid volunteers with first-aid kits ready for a community distribution.

By Prayagh Prabhakar, Founder & President, AccessAid Every day, usable medical supplies are thrown away while families a few miles away go without bandages because a trip to the drugstore doesn’t fit the budget. I started AccessAid to close that […]

Open Enrollment Now Underway at Harmony Public Schools for the 2027-2028 School Year

Application Deadline is Feb. 10, 2027 [TEXAS] — Harmony Public Schools, the largest STEM-focused charter public school network in Texas, is now accepting applications for new students for the 2027-2028 school year. The annual Open Enrollment period runs from Nov. 1 […]

U.S. News & World Report Names All Elementary & Middle Schools in Harmony Public Schools-Houston Districts to the List of America’s Top K-8 Schools

U.S. News & World Report has named all of Harmony Public Schools’ elementary and middle schools in its Houston Districts among its top K-8 public schools in the nation in its annual school rankings. The recognized campuses are part of […]

Katy ISD Encores: Behind the Scenes Mastermind – Taylor High School Senior Luca Kuhl Blends STEM with Theatre 

Luca Kuhl has been running sound, lights and more at Taylor High School since he was a freshman. As a senior, he’s incorporating STEM into the arts.

KATY, TX – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and theatre go hand in hand for Taylor High School senior Luca Kuhl. For nearly four years, he has worked behind the scenes with Mustang Theatre Thespian Troupe 311, running the […]

Southeast Texas Urban Ag and Farm Safety Summit Coming in November

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Join us for the upcoming Southeast Texas Urban Ag and Farm Safety Summit, a must-attend event for anyone involved in agriculture, farm safety, or ag-related industries. Date: Friday, November 13, 2026 Location: Beckendorff Farms – 28533 Morton Rd. Katy, Texas 77493 Time: 8:00 AM […]

At Judge Hidalgo’s Request, Commissioners Court to Receive Update On Flock Cameras Next Week

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Harris County, TX, October 9, 2026 – Harris County Commissioners Court will receive an update on the status of Flock cameras in the county at the next meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Judge Lina Hidalgo called for the update […]

Kroger Brings Katy Sip N Stroll Experience to Local Stores with Sip N Shop Events

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HOUSTON (October 8, 2026) – Kroger is giving Katy-area customers a sneak peek to sip, sample and celebrate at two special Sip N Shop events in Katy, offering a unique opportunity to experience the flavors, products and excitement that have made […]

Katy ISD Earns Niche A+ Rating, Ranks No. 1 Large School District in Houston Area and Texas

KATY, TX [September 28, 2026] – Katy ISD continues to rank among the top school districts in Texas and the nation, earning an A+ overall grade, the Top Large School District in the Houston area and Texas and the No. […]