The Story of Cinco Ranch, Texas By: Staff Editor Cinco Ranch is one of the best-known master-planned communities in the greater Katy area. Located in Fort Bend County, the community is recognized for its residential villages, lakes, parks, trails, neighborhood […]
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A Path to Impact: Discover Katy ISD’s KEYS Mentoring Program
Friday, September 25, 2026 Community members, prospective and current mentors invited to attend (Katy, Texas) – The path to making a difference in a student’s life can start with a simple connection. Katy ISD Partners in Education will host the […]
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Bo’s Place Brings Free Grief Support to Katy, Opening New Location in Time for National Grief Awareness Day
Bo’s Place, a non-profit, free-of-charge bereavement center, is expanding its free grief support services westward with a new location in Katy, offering families in Katy and the surrounding communities a closer place to turn when they are grieving the death […]
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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 […]
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After the Storm: Is Your Security System Still Protecting You? – ioT Security
After the Storm: Is Your Security System Still Protecting You? Don’t Let Winter Weather Compromise Your Safety. For Service Call: 346-531-1340 or email: service@iotsecurityes.com The recent winter storm has left more than just snow in its wake—it may have […]
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Katy Fence Company Continues Serving Katy and Greater Houston with Quality Fence and Gate Solutions
Katy, TX (1/17/2026) – Katy Fence Company, a locally owned and operated fencing contractor recognized by many residents as one of the best fence companies in Katy, continues serving homeowners and businesses throughout Katy, Cinco Ranch, Cypress, and the Greater […]
The Story of Katy, Texas | History of the City of Katy
Katy, Texas History | Railroads, Rice, Hurricanes & I-10 Long before Katy had streets, schools, or railroad tracks, the land was home to the Karankawa people, who lived, hunted, and traveled across the coastal plains of what is now Southeast […]
The Great Grocery Store Olympics: Events We Secretly Compete In Every Week
By: Staff Editor If the Summer Olympics had a grocery store edition, most of us would already have a gold medal. We may not admit it, but every trip to the grocery store turns into a competition. Event […]
Sharron Melton to Emcee 2nd Annual Child Abuse Prevention Luncheon
Child Advocates of Fort Bend is pleased to announce that Sharron Melton, dynamic morning anchor for CW39 Houston, and two-time Emmy-nominated and award-winning journalist will serve as emcee for the 2nd Annual Voices for Children Abuse Prevention Luncheon on Friday, September 11, 2026 from 11am […]
Mental Health and Houston Super Commutes: Why More Katy Residents Are Seeking Help Earlier
Life in Katy offers plenty of advantages, but for thousands of residents, the workday begins and ends with a lengthy drive. Whether commuting into Houston’s Energy Corridor, downtown, or the Texas Medical Center, spending hours in traffic can gradually affect […]
How Katy Families Can Support Students Through a Busy School Year
Families in growing communities often juggle packed schedules, school demands, extracurricular activities, and long-term planning for college or careers. Katy is no exception. As students move through elementary, middle, and high school, their academic needs can change quickly. Parents can […]
A&M System Launches Chancellor’s Cup to Celebrate Competition and School Pride
Prairie View A&M and Tarleton State will play for the first Cup Aug. 29 in Stephenville BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System has 12 universities, a whole lot of mascots and just enough family rivalry to keep things […]
Abbie Kamin Makes Historic Debut as Harris County Attorney
County Attorney Abbie Kamin made history as the first woman and mother to serve as Harris County Attorney. She took the oath of office on June 15 surrounded by loved ones, community members, and neighborhood leaders. “Together, we will defend the rights and liberties of […]
Cinco Ranch High School Makes Their Mark at FBLA Nationals
By Christina Le Cinco Ranch High School students travel to San Antonio, Texas as Texas representatives to FBLA’s National Leadership Conference Four Students Rise to Top Ten After competing at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in March, fourteen hard-working, determined […]
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 […]
