KATY, TX — The countdown to the first day of school has officially begun. Katy ISD students return to class on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, giving families only a few more days to purchase clothing, shoes, backpacks and classroom supplies. […]
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Texas Is Entering a Critical Final Stretch of 2026—Here’s What Residents Should Watch
KATY, TX — The final months of 2026 could bring some of the year’s biggest challenges—and opportunities—for Texas residents. From dangerous summer heat and hurricane season to back-to-school expenses, a major November election, growing electricity demand and the arrival of […]
Texas Delta-8 Crackdown: Fair Regulation—or Unfair Punishment for Businesses?
Texas Delta-8 Ban: What Happens During a Traffic Stop? KATY, TX — Texas allowed a large hemp industry to grow, registered businesses, collected fees and watched delta-8 products sell openly for years. Now those products are prohibited, businesses could lose […]
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. […]
Hey, Katy—We Found a Free Community Health Event Worth Sharing
KATY, TX — While looking through upcoming events around Katy, we came across a free Community Health Day happening this Sunday and thought local families might want to know about it. AFC Urgent Care Cinco Ranch is hosting the event […]
Promote Katy Business Events for Free on The Katy News App
Local restaurants and businesses often struggle to reach residents because social media posts get buried and paid advertising can be expensive. The Katy News offers a free local solution: claim your business in The Katy News Business Directory, post your […]
Katy Toll Divide: Morton Ranch Pays While Cinco Ranch Doesn’t
KATY, TX — Drivers entering the Grand Parkway southbound from Morton Road/Morton Ranch Road must pay a toll—even when they are only traveling a short distance to Interstate 10. TxDOT currently lists the Morton Road ramp toll at 69 cents […]
Why Different News Sources and Formats Matter to Houston-Area Communities
The Houston area is too large, diverse and fast-growing to depend on only one source of information. Residents benefit when regional and community publications independently report on the people, institutions and decisions affecting their lives. The Houston Chronicle provides broad […]
Powerball, Mega Millions and Lotto Texas Jackpots Reach Combined $1.45 Billion as UK Joins the Game
By The Katy News Staff TEXAS (July 26, 2026) — Lottery excitement is spreading across Texas and beyond as the combined advertised jackpots for Powerball, Mega Millions and Lotto Texas reach approximately $1.45 billion. The latest developments include an estimated […]
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 […]
