Explorer Pipeline Offers Safe Digging Tips for Late Summer Projects to Protect Underground Utilities HOUSTON – August marks National Safe Digging Month, and Explorer Pipeline is reminding homeowners, landowners and farmers across Texas that every digging project – no matter how small – begins with […]
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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 […]
Coffee Shops in Katy, Texas to Try
By: Katy Food & Drink Guide Updated August 9, 2026 Looking for coffee shops in Katy, Texas? Katy’s growing coffee scene includes independent cafés, international bakery cafés, neighborhood gathering places and familiar national brands. This guide is presented without a […]
[FOUND] Silver Alert: Missing 67-Year-Old Consuelo Berrios
FOUND SILVER ALERT for Consuelo Berrios. Last seen 4100 Block of Polaris Dr. Irving, TX at 12:00 PM on Aug 09, 2026. Call 911 if seen.
[FOUND] Local Amber Alert: Missing 8-Year-Old Leanna Contreras
FOUND LOCAL AMBER ALERT for Leanna Contreras. Last seen 5600 Block of Evers Rd San Antonio, TX at 11:45 PM on Aug 08, 2026. Call 911 if seen.
[FOUND] Silver Alert: Missing 78-Year-Old Louis Hines
FOUND SILVER ALERT for Louis Hines and Louis Hines. Last seen 1102 N Memphis Ave Lubbock, TX at 10:45 AM on Aug 08, 2026. Call 911 if seen.
County Employee Pay Raises at Risk, Major County Projects Could Halt if Prestage, McCoy Boycott Continues
RICHMOND, TX – Fort Bend County employees could lose their proposed cost-of-living pay increase, major county infrastructure projects could be paused, and the county could face years of financial setbacks if the continued boycott of Commissioners Court meetings by Commissioners […]
2026 House Incumbent Primary Losses: Full List and the Issues Driving the Political Shake-Up
By: Staff Editor Updated August 8, 2026 ————————————————————————————————————- As of Aug. 8, 2026, nine sitting U.S. House members—six Democrats and three Republicans—have formally lost renomination. A tenth, former Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales, is included by some analysts because he withdrew […]
Events in Katy, Cinco Ranch and West Houston This Weekend: August 8–9, 2026
Last updated: Saturday, August 8, 2026 KATY, TX — Looking for events in Katy, Texas, today or tomorrow? The Katy News has gathered family activities, local markets, live music, back-to-school resources and community events happening across Katy, Cinco Ranch and […]
Katy Country Music Fans Mourn Tommy Detamore, Influential Texas Steel Guitarist, Dead at 70
KATY, TX — Country music fans across Katy and throughout Texas are mourning the death of Tommy Detamore, an acclaimed pedal steel guitarist, producer, recording engineer and mentor whose work helped shape generations of traditional country and Texas music. Detamore […]
What’s Happening in Katy Today and Tomorrow? Weekend Events for August 8–9, 2026
By: Staff Editor KATY, TX — The Katy community has a busy weekend ahead, with family activities, local shopping, pet adoptions, outdoor entertainment, back-to-school assistance and live music taking place today, Saturday, August 8, and tomorrow, Sunday, August 9. The […]
