Harris County, TX, October 9, 2026 – Harris County Commissioners Court will receive an update on the status of Flock cameras in the county at the next meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Judge Lina Hidalgo called for the update […]
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$3M Federal Grant Expands University of Houston Opioid Overdose Response Training
Expansion brings lifesaving naloxone training to first responders across Harris and Fort Bend counties Key Takeaways Expanding lifesaving training: A $3 million federal grant will expand the Houston Health Department’s FRONTLINES program, training first responders across Harris and Fort Bend […]
One Katy. Three Counties. Who Is Really Responsible for Your Neighborhood?
Special Report | The Katy News KATY, TEXAS — You live in Katy. Your children may attend Katy ISD. Your driver’s license says Katy, your mail arrives at a Katy address, and you probably tell everyone you live in Katy, […]
Statement From Commissioner Lesley Briones on the Passing of Former Texas Representative Garnet Coleman
“Representative Garnet Coleman was a proud son of the Third Ward who never stopped fighting for the community that raised him. During his 31 years in the Texas House, he championed voting rights, access to healthcare, social justice, and equal […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
