Since 2020, Westside community fire departments (Westlake VFD, Willowfork FD, Community VFD and Fulshear-Simonton FD) have collaborated to collect food and toys for local families in need. This year, we are launching a refreshed identity for our initiatives, combining both drives […]
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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 […]
Commemorative Air Force’s Gulf Coast Wing Seeks to Preserve Iconic WWII Aircraft
HOUSTON, Texas (Dec. 1, 2025) — The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Gulf Coast Wing announced today that its historic T-6 Texan/SNJ aircraft will once again take part in the CAF’s 12 Planes of Christmas campaign. The campaign is an annual fundraising initiative […]
SuburbanBuzz Merges Web Development & Hosting Division with Freshy, Expanding Digital Capabilities for Katy-Area Businesses
KATY, TEXAS – December 1, 2025 – SuburbanBuzz.com, LLC, a respected Katy-based marketing and web development firm, today announced the merger of its web development and hosting services with Freshy Sites, LLC (“Freshy”), a national leader in WordPress design, hosting, and […]
Houston Parks Board partners with Redbud Arts Center on art sculptures at Wiess Park
Seven unique sculptures by Texan artists are now on display through August 2026 HOUSTON, Dec. 1, 2025 — Houston Parks Board (HPB) has teamed up with Redbud Arts Center to bring an inspiring blend of nature and creativity to Wiess […]
Dickens on The Strand: Galveston’s Most Magical Victorian Christmas Festival
By Staff Writer The Katy News – Dickens on The Strand Each year, Galveston transforms into a glittering Victorian wonderland as Dickens on The Strand takes over the Historic Strand District. If you’ve never experienced it, imagine stepping straight […]
What Recovery Looks Like For Men Balancing Work, Family, And Texas Culture
Texas men carry a lot on their shoulders. Work pulls one way, family pulls another, and the everyday pressure to keep everything steady never really lets up. When a man decides it is time to make a change with alcohol […]
The Most Popular Christmas Toys of 2025: This Year’s Hottest Holiday Gift Trends
By Staff Writer The Katy News – Holiday Features The holiday season is here, and families everywhere are searching for the perfect gifts to place under the tree. Christmas 2025 brings an exciting mix of creativity, imagination, […]
Farewell to the Penny: Last U.S. One-Cent Coins Struck in Philadelphia
After more than 230 years, the Mint has stopped making pennies. Here’s what that means for Katy shoppers and businesses By Staff Writer | For The Katy News KATY, Texas — The little copper coin rattling around in your cup holder […]
HCA Houston Healthcare Opens New Airlife Base in Hempstead
Expanding access to life-saving emergency care for Waller County and surrounding communities HOUSTON, Texas (December 2, 2025) – HCA Houston Healthcare will host a Grand Opening and Community Open House for its newest AirLife base in Hempstead on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at 51137 […]
Fort Bend Women’s Shelter is Depending on You this Holiday Season
In just the past few months, heartbreaking acts of domestic violence have shaken our Houston-area communities. Each one a painful reminder that, for too many, home is not a place of safety — it’s a place of fear. Here at […]
