Katy Fire Department

Katy Mills Mall hosts multi-agency active-shooter training exercise

Katy Mills Mall hosts multi-agency active-shooter training exercise Juhi Varma The city of Katy and Katy Mills held a full-scale, live-action active shooter drill at the Katy Mills Mall, on October 18, 2026. The goal was to practice emergency response […]

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 […]

City Appoints Parker Fire Chief

Katy Fire Chief Kenneth Parker poses with his family after his appointment. Pictured are, from left, his stepdaughter Kayla Santos, his wife Angela, and daughters Kenzie and Kaileigh (Katy Fire Department photo)

By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday appointed Kenneth Parker as permanent fire chief. Parker had served as interim fire chief since last October, when former chief Russell “Rusty” Wilson took a similar position with the Mesquite Fire Department. […]