HOUSTON, August 21, 2026 – Justin “Juice” Cryer, a Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) alumnus and former Royal High School football standout, recently presented a $1,000 gift to the Royal Boys & Girls Club in appreciation of the […]
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Texas Longhorns Defense Dominates Second Preseason Scrimmage
By: Katy Editor The Texas Longhorns completed their second preseason scrimmage Saturday as preparations continue for the 2026 college football season. Texas reportedly ran approximately 120 plays under extremely hot conditions at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. The defense delivered […]
Former NBA Players Challenge WNBA Eligibility Rules: Could the Dispute Affect School and College Sports?
By: Staff Editor Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White say they plan to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft—but their announcements appear designed to challenge the league’s eligibility language rather than begin genuine professional comebacks. The unusual declarations […]
Victor Wembanyama Surprises Katy Soccer Players During Pickup Game
By The Katy News StaffJuly 25, 2026 KATY, Texas — Players arriving for an ordinary night of soccer in Katy received an extraordinary surprise when San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama stepped onto the field and joined a recreational game. […]
Famous Athletes From Katy, Texas: Olympians, NFL and MLB Stars
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 […]
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, […]
Argentina Fans Demand World Cup Final Replay as Petition Surges Past 80,000—Could FIFA Say Yes?
80,000+ Fans Demand World Cup Replay A campaign accusing match officials of “irregularities” has exploded online following Spain’s dramatic 1-0 victory over Argentina—but signatures alone cannot overturn a World Cup result. By The Katy News Staff July 23, 2026 Spain […]
Where Is the 2030 FIFA World Cup? Six Host Countries, Opening Matches and What Fans Should Know
By: Staff Editor The centennial World Cup will cross three continents, with Morocco, Portugal and Spain serving as the main hosts and historic opening matches played in South America. By: Staff Editor KATY, Texas — One day after Spain lifted […]
Spain Wins 2026 FIFA World Cup, Defeats Argentina 1-0
Spain Wins 2026 FIFA World Cup, Defeating Argentina in Extra Time Ferran Torres delivered the championship-winning goal as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0, closing a record-setting tournament that brought seven matches to Houston. By: Katy Editor Spain is once again on […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston members create gigantic “We, The Kids” America250 flag mural now displayed at headquarters near downtown
HOUSTON, July 3, 2026 – More than 125 youth from Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) participated in the planning, creation, and painting of a 300-foot x 50-foot American flag mural unveiled on July 2 in the parking […]
