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. […]
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Commissioner Lesley Briones Advances Public Safety with Competitive Pay for Law Enforcement Agencies
Historic pay parity investment cuts law enforcement agencies’ turnover in half HARRIS COUNTY, TX (July 31, 2026) – Commissioner Lesley Briones and Harris County law enforcement leaders celebrated new data showing the landmark pay parity investment approved by Commissioners Court in […]
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 […]
Cyclospora Outbreak Update: Recalled Iceberg Lettuce Reached Texas as U.S. Cases Rise
Cyclospora Outbreak 2026: Texas Lettuce Recall Update Federal officials are investigating several clusters of the intestinal illness while retailers, restaurants and food suppliers remove recalled lettuce and review their supply chains. By Staff Editor KATY, Texas (July 22, 2026) — […]
Witnesses in ICE Shooting of Houston Father Still Detained as Pressure Mounts for Full Investigation
by Juhi Varma Houston, TX — Days after 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by ICE agents during an enforcement operation, his family and community leaders are still searching for clear answers —and calling for accountability. These calls appear to […]
Best Farmers Markets Around Katy, Texas: Fresh Food, Family Fun & Local Treasures
Discover the Charm of Farmers Markets Around Katy: A Perfect Family Weekend Tradition There’s something special about spending a Saturday morning at a farmers market. The fresh aroma of locally grown produce, the sounds of live music, friendly conversations with […]
Katy Tesla Tragedy Raises New Questions as Musk Pushes Back Against Self-Driving Claims
KATY, Texas — A deadly crash that shook a quiet Katy neighborhood is now at the center of a growing national debate over vehicle automation, driver responsibility, and the future of self-driving technology. Federal investigators have opened a review into […]
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 […]
