By The Katy News StaffPublished July 25, 2026 KATY, Texas — Residents across the Katy area should prepare for several days of dangerous summer heat, with the heat index forecast to reach approximately 107 degrees Sunday before actual temperatures climb […]
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Bertha Weakens to Tropical Depression Near Houston as Flash Flooding Hits Fort Bend County
Bertha Weakens Near Houston; Fort Bend Flood Warning Coastal tropical storm warnings have been discontinued, but dangerous rainfall and localized flooding remain possible across the Houston area Thursday night. By Staff Editor Updated: July 23, 2026, at 7:40 p.m. CDT […]
Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Louisiana Landfall, Tracks Toward Texas: See Its Path and Katy Outlook – The Katy News
Tropical Storm Bertha Path: Texas and Katy Update Bertha is following an unusual coast-hugging route that could carry the storm from Louisiana toward the upper Texas coast before it weakens inland. By Staff Editor Updated: July 23, 2026, at 12:23 […]
Tropical Storm Bertha Update: CenterPoint Energy Continues to Prepare for Potential Impacts Across Greater Houston Area
Additional CenterPoint preparations underway as the hottest temperatures of the year so far may impact equipment in some areas on Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of any potential tropical impacts later in the week Key actions taken to date: activating Emergency Operations Center, mobilizing approximately 1,050 frontline […]
High Water Alerts Issued Across Katy and Houston as Heavy Rain Creates Flooding Concerns
KATY, Texas — Drivers across Katy, West Houston, and the greater Houston area are being urged to use caution as heavy rainfall continues to create hazardous driving conditions and high-water concerns on roadways throughout the region. Weather officials have warned […]
CenterPoint Energy activates Emergency Operations Center as it continues monitoring and preparing for potential impacts of severe thunderstorms across the Greater Houston area
To help keep its customers and communities safe ahead of the next weather system, CenterPoint is actively monitoring evolving weather conditions, preparing frontline workers to respond to potential impacts on system and closely coordinating with local officials The potential for […]
HEB Adjusted store hours for winter weather
H‑E‑B Adjusts Store Hours for Winter Weather Across Texas (Updated Jan. 25, 2026) H‑E‑B has temporarily adjusted operating hours at select stores due to severe winter weather. The […]
CenterPoint Energy continues to prepare for weekend winter weather and secures 600 additional frontline workers to support emergency response efforts as ERCOT issues Weather Watch and Texas Governor declares State of Emergency
Approximately 3,300 CenterPoint employees and contract workers supporting storm preparation and potential restoration efforts across Houston and parts of Southeast Texas State of Texas emergency response resources activated ahead of potential impacts ERCOT Weather Watch issued for Saturday to Tuesday; […]
TEXAS ICE STORM PREP GUIDE (NOAA / NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE)
TEXAS ICE STORM PREP GUIDE (NOAA / NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE) As of January 20, 2026, NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS) office in Fort Worth/Dallas is warning of “impactful winter weather” across North and Central Texas, including the risk of freezing […]
DPS Offers Winter Weather Safety Reminders
AUSTIN – As many parts of the state prepare for wintry weather, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that extreme cold, freezing rain, ice, and snow can pose significant hazards to drivers and pedestrians. The department urges […]
