November 3, 2026 | The Katy News Staff | Elections & Politics Voters across the United States are delivering major decisions in the 2026 midterm elections, with closely watched U.S. Senate and governor races shaping the political future of Texas, […]
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Nine Killed in Florida Plane Crash After Private Jet Departs Texas: What Katy and Houston-Area Readers Should Know
A Learjet traveling from Austin to the Bahamas plunged into a Florida neighborhood after pilots reported icing, turbulence and a rapid loss of altitude. Federal investigators are examining what went wrong. By The Katy News Staff Editor November 1, 2026 […]
Student Loan Forgiveness Protected After Education Department Drops PSLF Challenge: What Katy Residents Need to Know
Millions of Americans working in public service have received encouraging news. The U.S. Department of Education has backed away from a legal fight that threatened to restrict student loan forgiveness for certain government and nonprofit employees. The decision could be […]
Massive China-Linked Cyberattacks Target U.S. Infrastructure: What Americans and Katy Residents Need to Know
KATY, TEXAS — October 15, 2026 What happens when hackers thousands of miles away gain access to the digital systems Americans depend on every day? It’s a question federal cybersecurity officials are confronting as investigators uncover the scale of China-linked […]
Can Katy Seniors Afford to Grow Old in the Community They Helped Build?
Opinion | The Katy News KATY, TEXAS — They helped build the community we know today. They raised their families here, supported local businesses, volunteered at community events, and watched Katy grow from a small Texas town into one of […]
New Commercial Development in Katy: More Money, More Traffic — Can Katy Handle More Growth?
Opinion | The Katy News KATY, TEXAS — Katy is growing, and there is no denying that growth has brought tremendous opportunities to our community. New businesses, expanding neighborhoods, restaurants, shopping centers, and employment opportunities have helped transform Katy into […]
Print is Past, Digital is Now: The Katy News App Surpasses Thousands of Local Users
The Katy News Records More Than 45,000 Users While Expanding Mobile Access Across Greater Katy KATY, TX — The way people access community news continues to evolve, and recent readership data shows that mobile devices now play a major role […]
Why Beef Prices Keep Climbing — And What It Could Mean for Katy Families
KATY, Texas — Residents shopping for burgers, steaks, brisket, and other beef products may have noticed a growing trend at grocery stores and restaurants: prices continue to rise. Industry analysts say the increase is being driven by a combination of […]
National Donut Day 2026 Is June 5: The Sweet History Behind America’s Favorite Treat and Why You Should Visit a Local Donut Shop
KATY, Texas — June 5, 2026 is National Donut Day, and millions of Americans are expected to celebrate one of the nation’s sweetest traditions by enjoying everything from classic glazed donuts to creative gourmet creations. Whether you’re grabbing breakfast before […]
New Businesses Coming to Katy, Texas in 2026: Restaurants, Retail Stores and Major Developments
KATY, TX — Katy continues to be one of the fastest-growing communities in Texas, and with that growth comes a steady stream of new restaurants, retail stores, entertainment venues, and service businesses opening across the area. As new neighborhoods, commercial […]
