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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Texas Food Truck Owners Can Now Apply for New Statewide License Ahead of July 1 Deadline
KATY, Texas — Food truck owners and other mobile food vendors across Texas can now begin applying for a new statewide license that will replace many local permitting requirements beginning July 1, 2026. The change comes as part of House […]
The Katy News App: Local News, Weather, Events, Businesses & Community Updates in Katy, Texas
In today’s fast-moving world, staying connected to your local community can be surprisingly difficult. Important news gets buried in social media feeds. Community events are missed. Weather updates come from multiple sources. Local businesses struggle to reach the people they […]
A Backyard Tragedy: Katy Mother Charged in Deaths of Her Two Young Daughters
Katy Mother Charged in Connection to Deaths of Two Young Daughters KATY, Texas — A 23-year-old Katy mother is facing charges after investigators said her two young daughters were found dead in a backyard pool and later tested positive for […]
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