Where to Splash: A Parent’s Guide to Local Water Play in Katy, TX
When the Texas sun starts blazing, there's no better way to cool off than with a visit to one of Katy’s favorite splash pads! These water wonderlands are the perfect solution for families with kids of all ages. Whether you have a little one just finding their footing or a big kid ready to sprint through fountains and...
3 mistakes people make when shopping for home insurance in Texas
HOUSTON — Homeowners in the Houston area spent more than $2.2 billion on homeowners insurance last year, but many still aren’t fully protected. Whether you’re shopping for a new policy or reevaluating your current coverage, experts say understanding your needs and asking the right questions can save you money and...
Texas Law Enforcement Arrests 23 People In Major Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Operations
Twenty-three individuals have been detained on charges related to drug trafficking, firearms, and money laundering in Texas, following extensive law enforcement operations in the Houston/Galveston and Rio Grande Valley areas, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Some of those apprehended have already appeared...
Texas Scratch-Offs Are Making Millionaires This Summer
I thought I'd been feeling lucky lately, so I picked up a couple of scratches. Spent $20 and won $5 sure I might be in the negative, but a wins a win!. There's a lot of fish much more lucky than me right now. This week, someone from Spring, Texas, is waking up $3 million richer after scratching their way to a new...
Katy ISD Fine Arts Students Excel: 150+ Graduates Earn College Arts Scholarships and Placements
KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — More than 150 Katy Independent School District fine arts students from the Class of 2025 earned spots in college arts programs, the district announced Thursday during annual fine arts signing day ceremonies. The celebrations, held at district high schools, recognize graduating...
Texas Housing Market Slows in 2025, But Investor Buyers Remain Active
As the Texas real estate market cools, it’s beginning to rebalance. Inventory is increasing, price growth is slowing, and homes are staying on the market longer, especially those that need updates or are priced too high. Some sellers are succeeding, but others face extended timelines and fewer offers. Despite...
8-year-old fights to save family’s Richmond restaurant amid county construction project
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – In a heartfelt TikTok video that has garnered over 3,800 views, 8-year-old Aiden Vachiratevanurak expresses his urgent plea to save his family’s restaurant, Mama Le, located in Richmond. The restaurant is facing significant challenges due to a $4.6 million construction project near the...
South Loop Ventures’s Zach Ellis on investing in Texas and diverse founders
Zach Ellis recently launched South Loop Ventures’s first $21 million fund.
Katy ISD Teams Shine at 2025 Destination Imagination Global Finals
Creativity, character, and collaboration took center stage as 11 teams from Katy ISD earned top global rankings at the 2025 Destination Imagination Global Finals in Kansas City, Missouri. The annual event, which brings together thousands of students from across the globe, provided a platform for young innovators to...
Gov. Abbott signs $20 billion ‘generational investment’ in Texas’ water infrastructure bill into law
HOUSTON – A critical bill that will provide $20 billion generational investment to assist Texas in rectifying its aging water infrastructure was signed into law Wednesday. Governor Greg Abbott signed two major bills (Senate Bill 7 and House Joint Resolution 7) during a signing ceremony in Lubbock to help Texas...