September 16, 2026 | Katy & Fulshear, Texas There was no shortage of local news across Katy and Fulshear this week. From city government and property taxes to public safety, community events, economic development and a death that brought a […]
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A Tip of the Cap: 330 AP Capstone Diplomas Earned in ’25 – 26 School Year
KATY, TX [September 4, 2026] – Katy ISD continues trailblazing academic achievement for large school districts, with 330 students earning the AP Capstone Diploma™ and 27 students earning the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™ during the 2025 – 2026 school year. […]
Labor Day 2026: Honoring Katy, Texas Workers and Their Contributions
Labor Day 2026: Honoring the Workers Who Keep Katy and America Moving KATY, Texas — Labor Day is more than the unofficial end of summer. It is a day set aside to recognize the millions of American workers whose skills, […]
Katy Author Turns Neighborhood Dog Walks Into Cookbook Celebrating Community
Small Treats. Big Wags. — The Neighborhood Edition is a love letter to a Katy dog community, one trail and one treat at a time. For CeCe, it all started with her German Shepherd, Nox. Their daily walks around the neighborhood […]
Katy Growth Continues: Target, Lowe’s and EōS Fitness Confirm Major West Katy Locations
By The Katy News West Katy continues to attract major national businesses as residential and commercial development pushes farther west along the Interstate 10 corridor. Target, Lowe’s and EōS Fitness have each confirmed locations in West Katy through their official […]
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks August 12: Best Time for Katy-Area Residents to Watch
Katy and surrounding communities could enjoy one of the best nights of stargazing this year as the 2026 Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak Wednesday night, August 12, into early Thursday morning, August 13. The Perseids are known for producing […]
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 […]
Katy, Texas | The Complete Guide to Katy – News, Events, Restaurants & More
Katy, Texas | The Complete Guide to Katy Welcome to Katy, Texas Katy, Texas is more than just one of the fastest-growing communities in the Greater Houston area—it’s a place where history, innovation, family values, and opportunity come together. Located […]
Did Canada Ban Texas Beef? What Shoppers and Ranchers Need to Know
Canada has stopped certain live animals from entering the country from Texas following New World screwworm detections—but beef sold in grocery stores and restaurants is not included in the restriction. Reports that Canada has “banned Texas beef” are spreading online, […]
Woman Killed After Tesla Crashes Through Katy-Area Home; Driver Injured, Authorities Say
KATY, Texas — An elderly woman was killed and the driver of a Tesla was injured after a vehicle crashed through a home in the Katy area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred in a residential […]
