KATY, Texas — An 11-year-old Katy ISD student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in the Pine Mill Ranch area, renewing concerns across the Katy community about children using e-scooters and other electric […]
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Grow Your Future: Texas New Fruit Growers Conference Set for October in Rosenberg
Ready to turn your passion for fresh fruit into a thriving business or a rewarding hobby? Join us at the Texas New Fruit Growers Conference to learn from top experts and kickstart your orchard journey. Hosted by the Texas A&M […]
Texas’ Data Center Boom Is Raising a New Question: Will There Be Enough Water for Residents?
By The Katy News Texas is rapidly becoming one of the nation’s largest centers for artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data-center development. Billions of dollars in investment could bring construction, technology jobs and new tax revenue to communities across the […]
County Judge Wong Announces Major Rail Safety Investment Benefiting Fort Bend County
Richmond, TX – Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong today announced that long-sought improvements to rail crossings along Highway 90A in Sugar Land are moving forward as part of a major $755 million federal transportation investment awarded to the Texas […]
Willowfork Fire Department hosts car seat safety event for local families. Find out if you qualify for a free child’s car seat.
By: Juhi Varma Katy News Journalist A car seat looks simple enough, but choosing the right one for a child — and making sure it is properly installed — can involve more than buckling a few straps. Families got some […]
On the Passing of County Judge Bob Hebert
RICHMOND, TX — Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong issued the following statement regarding the passing of long-serving former County Judge Bob Hebert. “It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of former Fort Bend County Judge […]
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. […]
County Attorney’s New Filing Raises One Simple Question: Why Put Fort Bend County Through Months of Political Chaos?
RICHMOND, TX — After months of declaring that County Judge Daniel Wong’s appointment created a legal crisis and advancing legal arguments that were used to justify repeated Commissioners Court boycotts, the Fort Bend County Attorney is now asking the court […]
Flock Cameras: Public-Safety Benefits, Privacy Concerns and the Rules Communities Need
Flock Cameras Can Help Keep Communities Safe — But Public Trust Requires Clear Rules Across Texas and the nation, police departments, businesses and neighborhood associations are using Flock Safety license plate reader cameras to help identify stolen vehicles, locate missing […]
Covering Katy, Texas: Communities and Stories Shaping the Area
Covering Katy, Texas: The Communities, People and Stories Shaping the Area Katy is no longer simply a small railroad town west of Houston. Understanding the modern Katy area requires looking beyond city limits at the neighborhoods, schools, businesses and communities […]
