KATY, Texas — June 5, 2026 is National Donut Day, and millions of Americans are expected to celebrate one of the nation’s sweetest traditions by enjoying everything from classic glazed donuts to creative gourmet creations. Whether you’re grabbing breakfast before […]
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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 […]
Dallas Apartment Explosion Kills 3 After Reported Gas Leak in Oak Cliff on May 28, 2026
DALLAS, Texas — May 28, 2026 — A powerful explosion tore through an apartment complex in Dallas on Thursday afternoon after reports of a possible natural gas leak, killing at least three people, including a child, and injuring several others. […]
Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Engine Test in Florida, Triggering Massive Fireball
Blue Origin is facing one of its most significant setbacks to date after a New Glenn rocket reportedly exploded during a hot-fire engine test at the company’s launch facility in Florida. The incident quickly became one of the most searched […]
Claude Lemieux Cause of Death: Former NHL Star and Stanley Cup Champion Dies at 60
The hockey world is mourning the loss of former NHL star Claude Lemieux, who has died at the age of 60. Lemieux, one of the most accomplished playoff performers in NHL history, was known for his intense style of play, […]
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 […]
Ebola Risk and the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston: Could a Global Health Crisis Impact Texas During the World’s Biggest Sporting Event?
As Houston prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, millions of visitors are expected to flood the region from around the globe. Hotels are filling, transportation systems are expanding, and excitement is building across Houston and surrounding communities including […]
Texas Tech Law Leads Nation with Three Academic All-American Advocates
Texas Tech is the only university to have honorees in all three advocacy disciplines set by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators. Summary: Texas Tech University School of Law has solidified its reputation as the nation’s top advocacy program […]
Congressman Christian Menefee Wins Primary Runoff Election for Texas’s 18th Congressional District
HOUSTON, TX — Congressman Christian Menefee has won the primary runoff election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, capping an extraordinary seven-month stretch in which he won four consecutive elections for the same seat — a direct consequence of Republican gerrymandering and […]
Chemical Tank Implosion at Washington Mill Leaves 1 Dead, 9 Missing
LONGVIEW, Wash. — A devastating chemical tank implosion at a paper mill in Longview, Washington, has left one worker dead and nine others unaccounted for, according to local authorities and company officials. The explosion occurred Tuesday morning at the […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Introduces Bill to Bring FAA Aircraft Maintenance Documentation Into the 21st Century
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), Chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee, introduced the Major Repair and Alteration Modernization Act, which would direct the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to modernize and expand electronic filing capabilities for FAA Form 337, which is used by mechanics and repair […]
