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Open Enrollment Now Underway at Harmony Public Schools for the 2027-2028 School Year

Application Deadline is Feb. 10, 2027 [TEXAS] — Harmony Public Schools, the largest STEM-focused charter public school network in Texas, is now accepting applications for new students for the 2027-2028 school year. The annual Open Enrollment period runs from Nov. 1 […]

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 […]

Who would you vote for in the Texas U.S. Senate race?

TEXAS SENATE RACE 2026 — WHO HAS YOUR VOTE? Texas, we want to hear from you! With Election Day approaching, The Texas Countryman is inviting readers across the Lone Star State to participate in our 2026 U.S. Senate Reader Poll. […]

Halloween 2026 in Katy, Texas: Family Events, Trick-or-Treating Safety and What Parents Need to Know

By The Katy News Staff | Saturday, October 31, 2026 KATY, TEXAS — Halloween has arrived, and families across Katy, Fulshear, Cinco Ranch, Brookshire and surrounding communities are preparing for a Saturday filled with costumes, candy, neighborhood celebrations and family […]