Katy TX

KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — Katy Independent School District is launching a new Water Operations Licensing Program this fall to prepare high school students for careers in Texas' rapidly expanding water industry, where skilled workers are in critical demand. New Water Operations Certificate Program Addresses...

A Houston man was arrested June 24 after police say he committed several armed robberies and led officers on a chase through Pearland and Friendswood. According to a June 25 press release from the Pearland Police Department, 31-year-old Eric Vaughn Gibson II is believed to be responsible for at least five aggravated...

In June 1964, a gruesome discovery along FM Road 359 in Fort Bend County left investigators with more questions than answers. A decomposing torso was found near the Jones Creek Bridge. The victim’s head, hands, and feet were missing. The remains belonged to a white man, estimated to be...

Saharan dust is expected to hit the Texas Gulf Coast by Sunday, becoming the most irritating to sensitive eyes and noses by early next week.

The incident ended peacefully after a crisis responders communicated with her.

If you have a bachelor’s degree in an industry you want to pivot from, and have a passion for education and teaching, there may be an opportunity for you with a starting pay of $53,250. Without having to go back to school full-time, Alief Independent School District is offering...

New-home sales surged in all of Texas’ major markets, including Houston, according to the latest data from HomesUSA. Sales increased by 6.9% month over month, with 2,342 new-homes sold in May, up from 2,191 in April. That was also up 11.9% year over year, from 2,091 in May 2024.

RICHMOND, Texas (Covering Katy News) — Fort Bend County Treasurer Bill Rickert announced Thursday his candidacy for reelection, emphasizing his commitment to maintaining the county's financial stability and continuing his service to residents. "Serving as County Treasurer has been the honor of my lifetime," Rickert...

STRONG Pilates combines cardio, resistance and strength training to provide a low-impact, high intensity workout. (Courtesy Strong Pilates) STRONG Pilates, an Australian-based franchise, has opened its second Texas location in Katy following its San Antonio debut last fall. In a nutshell. The pilates franchise...

The company is partnering with Dixie Plywood. Tando Composites has partnered with Dixie Plywood and Lumber Company (DIXIEPLY) to expand distribution in Texas. DIXIEPLY will now carry the full line of Tando Composites’ products, including Beach House Shake and TandoStone. Headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, DIXIEPLY...