Governor’s plan mirrors an NFIB-backed legislative effort to give small business owners greater access to affordable health insurance AUSTIN, TX (July 29, 2026) – At a roundtable event with small business owners, Governor Greg Abbott’s revealed a plan to expand access […]
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EPA Grants Nearly $1.5 Million to Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas for Tribal Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling
DALLAS, TEXAS (July 29, 2026) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $1,499,066 for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia through the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant program in Texas. EPA selected the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to receive the grant funding. “These grants […]
Katy, Texas Grandfather Departs This Weekend to Ride in Exclusive 11,000-Mile Survival-Style Motorcycle Challenge Across America In Honor of Father and Aunt Lost to Alzheimer’s
Scott “Sugar Bear” Brown is currently heading north to Woodstock, Illinois to participate in one of America’s toughest motorcycle rides, the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, riding for the Alzheimer’s Association. KATY, Texas (July 29, 2026) — When longtime Katy resident Scott Brown returned home from Iraq after supporting U.S. military operations following […]
Texas Rangers, Amarillo Police Solve 1997 Cold Case Murder
AUSTIN – Using modern forensic testing, investigators have now identified the man responsible for the brutal murder of a woman at an Amarillo park nearly 30 years ago. The suspect, Jimmy Dale McClinton, of Buchanan Dam, died in November 2025 at […]
Three Romanian Nationals Arrested in Multi-Agency Skimming Investigation
SAN ANTONIO, TX – The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) led a multi-agency investigation that resulted in the arrest of three Romanian nationals accused of operating an organized skimming scheme targeting retailers across Texas. The investigation began in June 2026 […]
EPA Issues Permitting Guidance to Further President Trump’s Agenda Promoting Data Centers and Safeguarding Communities
DALLAS, TEXAS, (July 27, 2026) – This month, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidance clarifying that the Clean Air Act (CAA) Acid Rain Program (ARP) does not apply to power generation facilities that are not connected to a public electricity […]
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 […]
Texas A&M Forest Service Adds Airpower to Fight Against Wildfires with Three New Aircraft
BRYAN, COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas’ ability to detect, track and fight wildfires is growing even stronger with the acquisition of three new multi-mission aircraft for Texas A&M Forest Service. The purchase marks the agency’s second major aviation acquisition in recent […]
U.S. House Passes Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill: What It Means for Texas, Katy and Farmers
Daylight Saving Time Bill: What It Means for Texas By The Katy News Staff KATY, Texas (July 22, 2026) — The United States moved closer to ending the twice-a-year clock change after the House of Representatives approved legislation that would […]
Speaker Dustin Burrows and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Issue Joint Statement on Audit of Broadband Development Office
AUSTIN, Texas – Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick today issued the following joint statement: “The State of Texas recognizes the importance of expanding broadband access so more Texans can benefit from reliable, high-speed internet. […]
