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 News
DPS Calls on Texans to Help Keep Students Safe This School Year
AUSTIN – As students head back to the classroom, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year. This […]
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 […]
FutureU Monthly Newsletter: August
FutureU is Harris County Public Library’s College and Career service that guides teens and adults on their path to a better future through college preparation, career guidance and self-discovery. FUTURE U August Newsletter
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 […]
