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Famous Athletes From Katy, Texas: Olympians, NFL and MLB Stars

From Katy to the world, local athletes have reached the highest levels of professional and Olympic competition.

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 […]

Omar Alvarado Guilty in Katy Freeway Crash That Killed Deputy and Daughter

Omar Alvarado Found Guilty in Katy Freeway Crash That Killed Deputy Katherine Hutson and Her Daughter By The Katy News Staff HOUSTON, Texas (July 24, 2026) — A Harris County jury has found Omar Jose Alvarado guilty of two counts […]

LeBron James Joins Philadelphia 76ers, Giving Katy Fans a New Team to Watch

LeBron James Joins 76ers: What Katy Fans Should Know By The Katy News Staff KATY, Texas — LeBron James is not finished yet. After weeks of speculation about his future—and serious consideration of retirement—the NBA’s all-time leading scorer announced Friday, […]

Cyclospora Outbreak Update: Recalled Iceberg Lettuce Reached Texas as U.S. Cases Rise

Cyclospora Outbreak 2026: Texas Lettuce Recall Update Federal officials are investigating several clusters of the intestinal illness while retailers, restaurants and food suppliers remove recalled lettuce and review their supply chains. By Staff Editor KATY, Texas (July 22, 2026) — […]

Katy vs. Katy Perry: Why Does the Pop Star Appear When You Search Katy?

When people search “Katy,” do they mean the international pop star or the growing Texas community? One Katy has “Firework.” The other has Friday night lights, historic railroads, growing neighborhoods and enough Texas personality to headline its own show. By […]

Primark Katy Mills Draws Fresh Attention Ahead of Back-to-School Shopping Primark Katy Mills: Hours & Shopping Guide 2026

What Katy-area families should know about the store’s location, hours, merchandise and the 2026 Texas Tax-Free Weekend By The Katy News KATY, Texas (July 22, 2026) — Primark at Katy Mills is attracting renewed attention as families prepare for the […]

Katy-Area First Responders Begin Autism Awareness Training at Willowfork Fire Department ESD2

Willowfork Fire Department Launches Autism Awareness Training By The Katy News Staff KATY, Texas (July 21, 2026) — Katy-area firefighters and public safety professionals participated Tuesday in Willowfork Fire Department’s inaugural Autism Awareness Training for First Responders, a new initiative […]

Katy, Texas | The Complete Guide to Katy – News, Events, Restaurants & More

Katy, Texas | The Complete Guide to Katy Welcome to Katy, Texas Katy, Texas is more than just one of the fastest-growing communities in the Greater Houston area—it’s a place where history, innovation, family values, and opportunity come together. Located […]

The Great Grocery Store Olympics: Events We Secretly Compete In Every Week

    By: Staff Editor If the Summer Olympics had a grocery store edition, most of us would already have a gold medal. We may not admit it, but every trip to the grocery store turns into a competition. Event […]