Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer. It is a national day of remembrance dedicated to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to the country. Across […]
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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 […]
Stewarding the Wilds with Faith
Sunday, June 14, 2 – 4 p.m. Coastal Heritage Preserve 13117 Settegast Rd., Galveston, TX 77554 Calling people of all faiths – or no faith at all: Spend two hours living out your values by helping restore vital ecosystems on […]
Memorial Day Weekend Storms Update: CenterPoint Frontline Workers’ Response and Restoration Efforts Continue Through Holiday Weekend, with 155,000 Customers Restored Since Saturday at 3 a.m.
Emergency Operations Center activated and remains focused on coordinating restoration and emergency response efforts to restore power safely and quickly to all impacted customers HOUSTON – May 23, 2026 – As severe thunderstorms moved through the Greater Houston area this morning […]
Garden Grove Tank Cooling Operations: How Firefighters Prevent Catastrophic Chemical Explosions
Emergency crews in Garden Grove are continuing large-scale tank cooling operations after concerns emerged that overheated industrial chemical tanks could rupture or trigger a catastrophic explosion. The incident has drawn attention to one of the most critical defensive tactics used […]
Comprehensive U.S. Disaster / Violence / Terror / Industrial Incident Timeline (2025–2026)
Comprehensive U.S. Disaster / Violence / Terror / Industrial Incident Timeline (2025–2026) This list combines: Mass shootings Assassinations and attempts Oil spills and refinery explosions Chemical leaks Terror attacks Infrastructure disasters Natural disasters Political violence 2025 Date Incident Category Location […]
Trump Orders Troop Commitment to Poland After Questioning Pentagon Over Scrapped Deployment
President Donald Trump has reportedly directed U.S. military forces toward Poland after privately questioning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about why a previously planned troop deployment had been canceled, according to officials familiar with internal discussions. The move comes amid rising […]
Toxic Tank Crisis in Garden Grove: Inside the GKN Aerospace Chemical Emergency That Forced 40,000 Residents to Evacuate
A dangerous industrial chemical emergency in Garden Grove, California, has placed global aerospace manufacturer GKN Aerospace at the center of one of Orange County’s most alarming hazardous materials incidents in recent years. Tens of thousands of residents were forced to […]
EPA Announces $76 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Texas
DALLAS, TEXAS (May 20, 2026) – Today, EPA is announcing $76,607,000 in funding to protect Texas from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA’s unwavering commitment to Making America […]
County Judge Daniel Wong Discusses County with Attorney General Ken Paxton in Rare Visit
Richmond, TX – Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong hosted a meeting with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton at the historic courthouse to discuss a number of issues and challenges facing the state and the county. The visit by a […]
‘Iridescent: The Light I AM’ unveils God’s presence in every season of life
New book connects Scripture to life through 12 gemstones and 12 sobriety steps, revealing healing, hope and a God who meets us amid pain KATY, Texas – Jen Brodal, in her debut work titled “Iridescent: The Light I AM” (published by […]
