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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Armed Standoff at Richmond Five Below Ends With Suspect in Custody
By The Katy News StaffPublished July 25, 2026 RICHMOND, Texas — An armed man who allegedly attempted to strike several people with a vehicle before barricading himself inside a Five Below store surrendered following an hours-long standoff early Saturday, […]
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 […]
Katy-Area First Responders Begin Autism Awareness Training at Willowfork Fire Department ESD2
Willowfork Fire Department Launches Autism Awareness Training By The Katy News Staff KATY, Texas (July 21, 2026) — Katy-area firefighters and public safety professionals participated Tuesday in Willowfork Fire Department’s inaugural Autism Awareness Training for First Responders, a new initiative […]
The Story of Cinco Ranch, Texas | History of Cinco Ranch
The Story of Cinco Ranch, Texas By: Staff Editor Cinco Ranch is one of the best-known master-planned communities in the greater Katy area. Located in Fort Bend County, the community is recognized for its residential villages, lakes, parks, trails, neighborhood […]
