Katy and surrounding communities could enjoy one of the best nights of stargazing this year as the 2026 Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak Wednesday night, August 12, into early Thursday morning, August 13. The Perseids are known for producing […]
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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 […]
Katy Weather Alert: Heat Advisory, 107° Heat Index and Possible Storms Saturday
Updated Saturday morning, August 1, 2026 KATY, TX — Dangerous heat will be the primary weather concern across Katy and surrounding communities Saturday, while a weak summer front could bring a few isolated showers or thunderstorms later in the day. […]
Katy Weather: Heat Index Could Reach 107 Sunday as Triple-Digit Temperatures Return
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 […]
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 […]
