Texas Crop and Weather Report Retail pork prices hit record high levels this summer and are expected to remain elevated heading into the holiday season, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts said. In July, average retail pork prices reached the highest point […]
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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 […]
Libraries to Close in Observance of Labor Day
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch, the Fulshear Branch, and the Mission Bend Branch, will be closed Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2. In addition, George Memorial Library […]
Registration for Katy ISD Fall Community Education Virtual classes is Now OPEN!
Dear Katy ISD Community, Registration for Fall Community Education virtual classes is now OPEN! Visit our website to view the online course catalog, and sign up for classes in Pay N’ Go. Courses kick off on September 8, and all classes will […]
8 Essential Tips for Visiting a Developing Country as a Tourist
Traveling to developing countries offers some of the most rewarding and transformative experiences a tourist can have. From witnessing breathtaking landscapes untouched by mass tourism to connecting with vibrant local cultures, these destinations provide authentic adventures that wealthy nations often […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Appeals the Politically-Motivated Attack Targeting Him and the OAG
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has immediately appealed an El Paso court’s attempt to force him to be deposed at the request of Robert Francis O’Rourke. Attorney General Paxton also appealed the court’s order to allow a politically-motivated attempt […]
Attorney General Paxton and America First Legal Join President Trump to Defeat California’s Attempt at Forcing Radical “Green Energy” Car Standards on America
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton and America First Legal, which is serving as co-counsel for Texas, took legal action to join President Donald Trump in ongoing litigation against California’s attempt to force radical “green energy” car emission standards on […]
Judge Hidalgo Celebrates Opening of HAY Center, A Historic Investment in At-Risk Youth
Harris County, TX, Today Judge Lina Hidalgo joined local officials to celebrate the opening of the new $41M Houston Alumni & Youth (HAY) Center Campus. The new campus, which is the only facility of its kind in the state, will provide […]
Judge Hidalgo Clarifies That Harris County Deficit is 200M+, Not $48M
Harris County, TX, August 22, 2025, Over the last year, three members of Commissioners Court consistently voted against the budget director’s recommendations, which created a $200M+ deficit that could have been avoided. Judge Hidalgo and Commissioner Rodney Ellis opposed those fiscally […]
State Rep. Briscoe Cain Announces Candidacy for New Cd-9 Congressional Seat
DEER PARK – State Representative Briscoe Cain (R-HD 128), formally filed to run for the new CD-9 congressional seat created by the passage of Texas’s Big Beautiful Map. Rep. Cain brings a significant portion of his current State House District […]
Harris County Sheriff’s Office – Missing Persons Unit Seeks Public’s Help in Two Cases
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in generating new leads on two separate missing persons cases. To bring renewed attention to these cases, digital billboards have been launched across the Houston […]
