KATY, TEXAS — Katy Independent School District trustees had a proposed 2026–27 budget with approximately $1.17 billion in general-fund spending on their agenda Monday evening. The financial plan includes employee raises and the anticipated use of $25.7 million from district […]
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Katy “Edutainment” Brings Food, Music and Fall-Prevention Education
Katy residents are invited to enjoy an afternoon of food, music, entertainment and valuable safety information at the Katy Vibes monthly “Edutainment” event. The free event will take place Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests […]
Willowfork Fire Department hosts car seat safety event for local families. Find out if you qualify for a free child’s car seat.
By: Juhi Varma Katy News Journalist A car seat looks simple enough, but choosing the right one for a child — and making sure it is properly installed — can involve more than buckling a few straps. Families got some […]
When You Think Books, Think Denson Books!
Calvin Denson is an author and founder of Denson Books. Denson Books was established through the gifts and talents in writing God has given him to write. His first book, Audumn is what started him on this path and believing […]
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks August 12: Best Time for Katy-Area Residents to Watch
Katy and surrounding communities could enjoy one of the best nights of stargazing this year as the 2026 Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak Wednesday night, August 12, into early Thursday morning, August 13. The Perseids are known for producing […]
NATIONAL 811 DAY IS AUGUST 11 – KNOW WHAT’S BELOW. CALL 811 BEFORE YOU DIG
Explorer Pipeline Offers Safe Digging Tips for Late Summer Projects to Protect Underground Utilities HOUSTON – August marks National Safe Digging Month, and Explorer Pipeline is reminding homeowners, landowners and farmers across Texas that every digging project – no matter how small – begins with […]
Katy Country Music Fans Mourn Tommy Detamore, Influential Texas Steel Guitarist, Dead at 70
KATY, TX — Country music fans across Katy and throughout Texas are mourning the death of Tommy Detamore, an acclaimed pedal steel guitarist, producer, recording engineer and mentor whose work helped shape generations of traditional country and Texas music. Detamore […]
What’s Happening in Katy Today and Tomorrow? Weekend Events for August 8–9, 2026
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 […]
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 […]
How This Texas Teen Is Turning Insecurity into Purpose
Growing up, Taylor Yu grappled with ankyloglossia, a condition that affects speech ability and is otherwise known as tongue-tie. As a result, Taylor often felt like she didn’t have a voice or community that she belonged in. Speaking fluently was […]
