KATY, TX [February 18, 2026] – The future of college athletics runs through Katy ISD. Surrounded by proud families, teammates and coaches, dozens of Katy ISD student-athletes made their dreams official, signing National Letters of Intent to compete at the […]
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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 […]
League of His Own: Tompkins Alum Jalen Milroe Makes History as Super Bowl Champion
KATY, TX [February 12, 2026] – Former Tompkins High School standout Jalen Milroe made Katy ISD history, becoming a Super Bowl Champion, following the Seattle Seahawks’ victory in Super Bowl LX. Milroe, a member of the Seahawks roster during their […]
Fort Bend’s Healthcare Surge – The Nurses Fueling Its Fastest Growth
Fort Bend County is undergoing explosive change. As one of the fastest growing counties in the Greater Houston region, it is experiencing persistent population growth, rising median incomes and suburban development. With that growth comes an unavoidable need: an increasing […]
Chinese years: history, when the year starts and ends, and why Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year Chinese years: history, when the year starts and ends, and why In everyday life, China (like most of the world) uses the Gregorian calendar (January–December). But when people talk about “Chinese years” in a traditional sense especially […]
Judge Lina Hidalgo and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Deliver Meals on Wheels to Homebound Seniors
Harris County, TX, February 14, 2026, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and U.S. Representative Sylvia Garcia delivered meals to homebound seniors on Friday through Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston & Galveston County’s Meals on Wheels program. “What better way to […]
Katy Area Community Band Getting into the Swing for Spring
(February 2nd, 2026. Katy, Texas) – As spring approaches, the Lone Star Symphonic Band will perform the first of two spring concerts. The first, Swing into Spring, will be on March 1st, 2026. Just looking at the title of this […]
Space Center Houston’s Moon 2 Mars Festival presented by Wellby Financial Returns This Spring Break
Experience Daytime STEM Adventures and Weekend Concerts from The Wallflowers and 311, March 11 -14 HOUSTON, TEXAS (FEB. 16, 2026)— Houston, your spring break fun awaits! Returning for its fifth year, Space Center Houston invites families, friends, students, and space […]
Remembering Jesse Jackson: A Life of Faith, Justice, and Public Service
The Katy News joins communities across the nation in reflecting on the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in the American civil rights movement whose decades of advocacy reshaped public discourse around equality, voting rights, and […]
Statement from Commissioner Lesley Briones on the Passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson
“Today, we mourn the loss of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a giant of the civil rights movement whose courage, faith, and leadership made our nation more just. He gave a voice to the forgotten, challenged injustice, and reminded America of its […]
National Sports Association of Wellness and Mental Fitness Launches to Advance Mental Fitness as a Core Pillar of Athlete Development
RIVERSIDE, CA – The National Sports Association of Wellness and Mental Fitness (NSAWMF) announces the launch of its national nonprofit association dedicated to advancing mental fitness as a core pillar of athlete development, performance, and lifelong well being. Built to […]
