Texas Leads With 6 of the Nation’s Hottest Cities
In case you didn't know, it's hot in Texas! A Texas summer can be pretty brutal; and summer hasn't even officially started! Depending on where you are in Texas, you'll have different heat experiences- in some parts it's a dry heat and in other parts, it's a humid-induced heat- either way, it's hot!
Katy ISD Approves 2025-26 Compensation Plan with Across-the-Board Pay Increases
The Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the 2025-2026 compensation plan, signaling a strong commitment to staff retention and competitive salaries across the district. The newly adopted pay structure features targeted raises for teachers and employees at every stage of their...
North freeway shut down after woman with gun causes deputy standoff
A woman with a firearm has caused a standoff on the North Freeway, leading to a shutdown of traffic. It happened near the 17700 block of the I-45 North Freeway near Cypresswood Drive. Northbound lanes are shut down. The woman was allegedly involved in a car accident with a truck,...
‘Trees for Katy’ Fosters Grassroots Tree-Planting Movement to Cool and Connect a Growing Community
In the unincorporated stretch between Katy and Houston, where asphalt and rooftops now dominate the once-rural landscape, a local nonprofit is bringing relief from the heat—through shade, soil, and community. Trees for Katy, a grassroots volunteer initiative by the nonprofit One Creek West, is on a mission to combat...
Typhoon Texas offers free swim lessons for kids
Typhoon Texas in Katy is hosting free swim lessons for kids for a limited time. FOX 26's Nate Griffin got all the details about what the program offers from Natalia Castro.
Next Week’s Texas Temps Will Be 10°+ Above Normal
The heat dome that has resulted in miserably hot temperatures in the eastern United States will soon make its way to Texas. Humidity Already Making Texas Feel Hotter Than It Is. I don’t know about you, but it’s been plenty hot enough for me here lately. Even with the high...
High stakes: THC ban veto spares local dispensaries but uncertainty looms over regulation mandates
At The Cobo Dispensary in Houston’s historic Fifth Ward, owner Ricky Bell was preparing for the worst. The potential signing of a statewide THC ban could have wiped out his entire livelihood, one he built from the ground up after surviving a near-fatal accident and years of chronic pain.
Board adopts 2025-2026 budget, reinstates transportation, and approves raises for all staff for 14th...
The CFISD Board of Trustees voted during its June 23 meeting to approve a 2025-2026 budget that includes a salary increase for all staff and reinstates transportation services previously reduced for the 2024-2025 school year. June 24, 2025—The Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees adopted the 2025-2026 budget in...
🎆 Katy, Fulshear & Brookshire 4th of July Family Guide 🎆
Looking for the best 4th of July events in Katy, Fulshear, and Brookshire? We've rounded up all the parades, fireworks, festivals, and family fun happening in our local community! Whether you're planning a backyard BBQ or heading out to see a dazzling fireworks show, this guide has everything you need to make...
Massive Saharan Dust Cloud to Blanket Texas Early Next Week
Yet another massive cloud of Saharan dust is on a crash course with Texas. It’s only been a few weeks since the last plume of Saharan dust clouded the Texas skies. This time around, though, a much larger area of the Lone Star State will be affected, according to the Austin American-Statesman.
