City of Katy

City of Katy’s Freedom Celebration July 4 Fireworks Show to Cap Off Four-Day Red, White & Boom at Typhoon Texas

KATY, TX (June 28, 2022) – Typhoon Texas will again partner with the City of Katy to celebrate the Fourth of July as the west Houston waterpark presents Red, White & Boom, four days of patriotic, family fun with extended […]

Christmas Season in Katy Kicks Off with Tree Lighting Tonight; Several Events Planned Saturday

By George Slaughter Christmas season is here, and Katy-area residents have four family-oriented activities to consider as they make their plans to celebrate over the next few days. The first of these events is the annual mayor’s Christmas tree lighting […]

City Passes No-Parking Ordinances at I-10 Exits at Pederson Road

The Katy City Council prohibited parking along the access roads where Pederson Road meets Interstate 10. (City of Katy/Katy News graphic)

By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday passed ordinances to prohibit parking in high-traffic areas as the city continues to grow. Parking is now prohibited between the south right-of-way line and north right-of-way line of I-10 North frontage road […]

City Purchases House to Be Used for Parks Department

The house at 5402 Franz will be part of the city's parks department. (Chris Harris photo)

By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday authorized the purchase of a historic home, and some equipment, to be used by the city’s parks department. The city will purchase the house, at 5402 Franz Road, for $350,000. The city […]

City Proclaims October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Mayor Bill Hastings poses with Aylin Bissonett, Adelene, Susan Hastings, Mar and Teresa Garcia (George Slaughter photo)

By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday issued a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which Mayor Bill Hastings will present later this month at a dinner honoring those who work to address domestic violence in the […]

Katy National Night Out Set for Tuesday at Katy City Park

Freddy the Fire Truck made an appearance at National Night Out Tuesday at Katy City Park – George Slaughter photo

By George Slaughter Katy residents and friends will celebrate the annual National Night Out, which is set for 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Katy Play Station and Pavilion at Katy City Park, 5611 Gardenia Lane. Katy has held an event […]

Katy Celebrates Rice Festival with a Parade

Some children enjoying the Katy Rice Festival Parade. (photo by Terry Carter/UD Photos.com)

By George Slaughter The Katy Rice Festival is set for next weekend, and held a parade Saturday to celebrate. After seeing the 2020 festival be put exclusively online due to the pandemic, festival organizers and participants are looking forward to […]