Summer in Texas has traditionally gone hand in hand with cold beer, backyard cookouts, and weekends on the water. This year, however, many residents across Katy and the Dallas-Fort Worth area are making a different choice. More Texans are cutting […]
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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 […]
County Judge Daniel Wong Declares Public Health Emergency to Support Mosquito Control Operations
Richmond, TX – Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong has issued a Declaration of Local Public Health Emergency in response to extraordinary mosquito populations affecting large portions of Fort Bend County following weeks of persistent rainfall and widespread standing water. […]
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 […]
Mediterranean Eating Pattern Class Combines Nutrition Education, Cooking, and Shared Meal Experience
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is excited to announce Cooking Well Texas Meets Mediterranean, an upcoming educational class focused on the Mediterranean eating pattern, offering participants a hands-on opportunity to learn, cook, and enjoy nutritious Mediterranean-inspired meals together. The class will […]
EPA Announces $25.5 million to Address Wastewater Challenges in Rural, Small, and Tribal Communities
DALLAS, TEXAS (June 17, 2026) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $25.5 million in grant funding for technical assistance providers to help small, rural, and Tribal communities address wastewater infrastructure challenges to protect human health and […]
Kimberly Nicole Evans marks publishing debut with ‘The Bridge40 Method: Changing the Lives of Millions Age 40 and Older Beyond a Paycheck’
New book presents a practical framework to transition from employment to ownership without risking financial stability HOUSTON— As economic uncertainty, layoffs, and career burnout continue reshaping the professional landscape, author, entrepreneur, and transformational coach Kimberly Nicole Evans empowers midcareer professionals […]
Fort Bend County Libraries to close in observance of Juneteenth
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries will be closed Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21, in observance of Juneteenth. Regular library hours will resume on Monday, June 22. Your online library is always open at www.fortbendlibraries.gov for searching […]
Retired NASA physicist Don Cooper emphasizes essential education in a free library program about Apollo missions
‘Math and physics solve real-world problems’ Celebrated historical aerospace figure, retired NASA physicist F. Don Cooper, will speak at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Sienna Branch on June 23 to share his experiences with creating the technology that helped launch Apollo […]
High Water Alerts Issued Across Katy and Houston as Heavy Rain Creates Flooding Concerns
KATY, Texas — Drivers across Katy, West Houston, and the greater Houston area are being urged to use caution as heavy rainfall continues to create hazardous driving conditions and high-water concerns on roadways throughout the region. Weather officials have warned […]
Judge Hidalgo Welcomes International Fans to Harris County for the World Cup
Judge Hidalgo welcomes international visitors to Harris County in a newly-released “Welcome to Houston” video. Watch the full video here. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas, June 15, 2026, With the World Cup underway, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is welcoming international fans to Harris […]
