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 […]
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Former Fort Bend County Judge KP George Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail, 5 Years Probation
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Former Fort Bend County Judge KP George was sentenced Tuesday to 180 days in county jail, five years of probation, and a $5,000 fine following his conviction on felony money laundering charges. The court also […]
Midland Shooting Leaves One Dead, Multiple Injured After Hours-Long Standoff
MIDLAND, Texas — A shooting in Midland on Friday left at least one person dead and multiple others injured before an hours-long standoff with law enforcement ended with the suspected gunman found dead, according to Texas authorities. The incident began […]
Texas Residents Warned About Growing AI Scams That Sound More Real Than Ever
TEXAS — Artificial intelligence is changing the way people work, communicate, and do business. Unfortunately, criminals are also using AI to create more convincing scams that are becoming increasingly difficult to detect. Cybersecurity experts are warning Texans to be on […]
Why Are Texas Home Insurance Rates Rising? What Homeowners Need to Know in 2026
TEXAS — Homeowners across Texas are opening their insurance renewal notices and experiencing sticker shock. Many families report seeing premiums increase by hundreds or even thousands of dollars compared to previous years. While rising insurance costs are affecting homeowners nationwide, […]
Texas Parents Concerned About Growing Social Media Risks for Teens
TEXAS — As social media continues to play a major role in the daily lives of teenagers, many Texas parents are becoming increasingly concerned about the potential risks these platforms may pose to their children’s mental health, safety, and overall […]
Canada Blocks Texas Livestock Imports After Flesh-Eating Screwworm Discovery; Texas Leaders Launch Emergency Response
Canada has temporarily restricted imports of certain live animals from Texas following the discovery of the flesh-eating New World screwworm in a Texas calf, a development that is drawing attention across the agricultural industry and prompting an aggressive response from […]
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 […]
