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 […]
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Katy Weather: Heat Index Could Reach 107 Sunday as Triple-Digit Temperatures Return
By The Katy News StaffPublished July 25, 2026 KATY, Texas — Residents across the Katy area should prepare for several days of dangerous summer heat, with the heat index forecast to reach approximately 107 degrees Sunday before actual temperatures climb […]
Parent Says Royal ISD Delays Cost Children Access to Special Education Grants
by Juhi Varma Pattison — Jessica Ervin, a former Royal ISD Behavior Specialist and mother of three, spoke during public comment at the June 15 Royal ISD board meeting. She described what she called repeated failures by the district to provide […]
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 […]
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 […]
