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 […]
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to Host Community Budget 101 Town Hall
Harris County, TX, August 7, 2026 – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will host an interactive community town hall on the budget process. Residents will have the chance to learn how the Harris County budget is developed, understand this year’s budget […]
Your Child Says School Is “Fine”—But Is It? 8 Back-to-School Behavior Changes Katy Parents Should Watch
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, […]
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 […]
Texas Is Entering a Critical Final Stretch of 2026—Here’s What Residents Should Watch
KATY, TX — The final months of 2026 could bring some of the year’s biggest challenges—and opportunities—for Texas residents. From dangerous summer heat and hurricane season to back-to-school expenses, a major November election, growing electricity demand and the arrival of […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
William “Bill” Kyser’s Legacy Lives on as Katy ISD Dedicates North Transportation Center
KATY, TX – Katy ISD leaders, elected officials, transportation employees, community members and the Kyser family gathered July 28 to dedicate the William “Bill” Kyser North Transportation Center, honoring a man whose multidecade service transformed student transportation and left a […]
