Nearly 15% of active Social Security numbers have undergone corrections in the agency’s largest database cleanup. Here’s what Katy-area residents need to know. KATY, TX — October 22, 2026 — Your Social Security number follows you throughout your life. It […]
Opinion / Katy News
OP-ED: Katy Families Deserve the Whole HCDE Record
Harris County residents deserve agencies that stretch every public dollar. Serving the twenty-five districts throughout the county, the department provides early learning centers, adult classes, specialized campuses, after-school options along with a group purchasing arrangement to reduce everyone’s expenses. Trustees […]
How to Vote in the US Midterms: What Katy, Texas Voters Need to Know Before Election Day 2026
KATY, TEXAS — The 2026 U.S. midterm elections are approaching, and residents across Katy, Fulshear, Cinco Ranch, Brookshire, and surrounding communities need to know when to vote, where to go, and what identification to bring. For anyone searching how to […]
Is Katy, Texas, Safe? 7 Risks Families Should Know
From neighborhood streets to the front door, some of the biggest safety concerns are hiding in plain sight. Here’s what Katy-area families should know. KATY, TEXAS — You lock your doors at night. You remind your children to be careful. […]
SpaceX Starshield: The Military Satellite Network That Could Change Our Future — and What Nikola Tesla Envisioned Over 100 Years Ago
By The Katy News | Science & Technology | October 16, 2026 KATY, TEXAS — Imagine a world where satellites orbiting hundreds of miles above Earth can help military forces communicate, monitor activity on the ground, coordinate unmanned aircraft and […]
Massive China-Linked Cyberattacks Target U.S. Infrastructure: What Americans and Katy Residents Need to Know
KATY, TEXAS — October 15, 2026 What happens when hackers thousands of miles away gain access to the digital systems Americans depend on every day? It’s a question federal cybersecurity officials are confronting as investigators uncover the scale of China-linked […]
Are Our Politicians Standing for Their Beliefs — or Adapting to Those Who Finance Them?
There is another uncomfortable question that deserves attention. Are politicians standing up for what they genuinely believe, or are some adjusting their positions to attract the financial support needed to win elections? Political leaders have every right to change their […]
Feeling Adventurous, Katy? Here’s What’s Happening This Weekend in Katy and Houston
From a community picnic fundraiser and family activities in Katy to outdoor movies, live music, art, and dancing in Houston, there’s plenty to explore October 15–18. KATY, TEXAS — October 15, 2026 Katy, when was the last time you stepped […]
Katy Is Building More Sidewalks — But Can You Actually Get Anywhere Without a Car?
Millions are being invested in sidewalks, trails and pedestrian improvements across Greater Katy. But for residents who want to walk or bike to school, work or nearby businesses, one question remains: Is Katy becoming easier to navigate without driving? KATY, […]
Katy Drivers: What Can Happen in Just 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel?
KATY, TEXAS — Three seconds. That’s all it takes to travel the length of a basketball court at highway speed. Now imagine spending those three seconds looking at your phone instead of the road. A notification flashes. Your phone lights […]
