The 10th annual Lonestar Safety Fest returns to Typhoon Texas on Oct. 3, bringing first responders, emergency vehicles, live demonstrations and family safety education together for one of the organization’s biggest celebrations yet. KATY, Texas — For 10 years, an […]
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Katy Events to Watch: Bird Week, Rice Harvest Parade, Lone Star Safety Fest and Katy Vibes
By The Katy News Staff KATY, Texas — Fall is bringing a full calendar of events to Katy, with the coming days offering residents opportunities to explore nature, follow city government, meet first responders, celebrate Katy’s history and take part […]
Katy & Fulshear This Week: 12 Local Government, Community and Public Safety Stories Residents Should Know
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 […]
Cornyn: Houston to Receive Nearly $3M to Support Law Enforcement, Enhance Public Safety
AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $2,861,935 in federal grant funding to the City of Houston to enhance public safety, equip law enforcement with updated technology, and reduce the backlog of […]
County Attorney’s New Filing Raises One Simple Question: Why Put Fort Bend County Through Months of Political Chaos?
RICHMOND, TX — After months of declaring that County Judge Daniel Wong’s appointment created a legal crisis and advancing legal arguments that were used to justify repeated Commissioners Court boycotts, the Fort Bend County Attorney is now asking the court […]
Flock Cameras: Public-Safety Benefits, Privacy Concerns and the Rules Communities Need
Flock Cameras Can Help Keep Communities Safe — But Public Trust Requires Clear Rules Across Texas and the nation, police departments, businesses and neighborhood associations are using Flock Safety license plate reader cameras to help identify stolen vehicles, locate missing […]
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 […]
AMBER Alert Issued for Missing 5-Year-Old Edward Hall in Katy
Important update: Texas DPS has issued an active AMBER Alert and identified the child as Edward Hall. The later DPS bulletin lists slightly different clothing and timing than the Sheriff’s initial release, so the article notes both descriptions. AMBER Alert […]
Willowfork Fire Department and Texas ABA Centers Launch First-of-Its-Kind Autism Awareness Training for First Responders in the Area
By: Staff Editor KATY, Texas — A new partnership between Willowfork Fire Department and Texas ABA Centers is helping reshape how first responders prepare to serve individuals with autism and other neurodiverse conditions—before an emergency ever happens. The department has […]
FREE Stop the Bleed Training in Cinco Ranch Near Katy: Learn Life-Saving Skills and Receive a Free Tourniquet
🚨 FREE Stop the Bleed Training – Register Today! 🚨 Willowfork Fire Department is excited to partner with the South-east Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC) to offer FREE Stop the Bleed Training to our community! 🩸 In an emergency, every second counts. Learn how to control […]
