Katy News

Lonestar Safety Fest Marks 10 Years With First Responders and Family Fun in Katy

The 10th annual Lonestar Safety Fest returns to Typhoon Texas on Oct. 3, bringing first responders, emergency vehicles, live demonstrations and family safety education together for one of the organization’s biggest celebrations yet. KATY, Texas — For 10 years, an […]

Katy Neighbors and Their Pups Celebrate CeCe’s Small Treats. Big Wags. at Book Signing

by Sheryl Birch A cookbook that began with neighborhood dog walks came full circle Saturday as Katy author CeCe welcomed neighbors, readers and plenty of four-legged friends to her book signing at Barnes & Noble in Katy. The signing for […]

DPS Highlights Child Passenger Safety Week

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AUSTIN – In recognition of Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs Sept. 20-26, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to learn the best child safety seat practices to keep our state’s youngest passengers safe on the road. […]

Watch Your Step: Katy’s Edutainment Series Puts Fall Prevention In The Spotlight

Fall prevention event at Katy Vibes in Katy Texas with Memorial Hermann Katy and Foot Solutions Katy.” Image Title: “Katy Vibes Fall Prevention Event 2026.Community members attended a fall prevention education event at Katy Vibes featuring Memorial Hermann Katy and Foot Solutions Katy.

By:Juhi Varma Katy Vibes Restaurant & Bar hosted a Fall Prevention Day event on Sept. 9 as part of an “edutainment” series designed to combine education with entertainment and community engagement. Healthcare professionals, local businesses and community organizations came together, […]

25 Years Later: Remembering 9/11 and How September 11 Changed America

September 11, 2001, began as an ordinary Tuesday morning. Within less than two hours, the United States—and much of the world—had changed forever. On September 11, 2026, Americans mark 25 years since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, remembering the nearly […]

Katy ISD ’26 Fall Sports Preview: Teams Kick Off Season Aimed at Titles, Respect and Excellence

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KATY, TX – The 2026 fall athletics season is underway across Katy ISD, with the area’s top student-athletes representing their schools in football, volleyball, cross country and team tennis. As team competitions ramp up, Katy ISD head coaches shared what excites them […]

A Tip of the Cap: 330 AP Capstone Diplomas Earned in ’25 – 26 School Year

Katy ISD students continue to impress, earning 325 AP Capstone Diplomas.

KATY, TX [September 4, 2026] – Katy ISD continues trailblazing academic achievement for large school districts, with 330 students earning the AP Capstone Diploma™ and 27 students earning the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™ during the 2025 – 2026 school year. […]

TEXAS NEW FRUIT GROWERS CONFERENCE SET FOR OCTOBER 15–16 IN ROSENBERG

ROSENBERG, TX – September 8, 2026 –The upcoming Texas New Fruit Growers Conference offers expert training for new and prospective fruit growers. The event runs from October 15 to October 16, 2026, at the Rosenberg Civic Center, 3825 TX-36, Rosenberg, TX. […]

HARRIS COUNTY INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC SCIENCES: Assistance needed for next of kin search

From the HARRIS COUNTY INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC SCIENCES: We are requesting the public’s assistance in locating next of kin for the following deceased individuals. DOUGLAS BERRY – White Male, 03/05/1962: Mr. Berry died at Ben Taub General Hospital in Houston, TX […]