Katy ISD Names 2025-26 Teachers of the Year
KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — Katy Independent School District is celebrating its 2025-26 districtwide Teachers of the Year, recognizing educators who inspire students and set standards for excellence across the district. Leonard Elementary's Quarde D. Alfred has been named Elementary Teacher of the Year. Katy...
YouTuber’s Fort Bend arrest at emergency scene violated his First Amendment rights, judge rules
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office violated a local YouTuber's First Amendment rights when they arrested him while he shot video at an emergency scene, a federal district judge ruled last week. YouTuber Justin Pulliam was awarded $75,000 in compensatory damages. Pulliam films law enforcement agencies responding to...
Greg Abbott touts campaign plan to end school property taxes in Texas during Houston-area...
Gov. Greg Abbott touted plans to end property taxes used to pay for public schools in Texas as he met with Galveston County commissioners on Tuesday morning and later addressed oil and gas producers at a conference in the afternoon. The governor unveiled his plan late last year as part...
Women’s Golf Tee Up Locally Tuesday, Wednesday
Katy, Texas. – Texas Southern Women's Golf teams return to action this week as they compete locally in the National Women's Collegiate Golf Championship hosted by the Women's In Golf Foundation. The Tigers posted a three-round total of 940 (310 – 305 – 325) to finish in 14th place...
🚨 Statewide Emergency Alert Test Set for April 2
The City of Katy will take part in a statewide emergency alert test on Thursday, April 2, 2026, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The test, led by the Texas Division of Emergency Management, will check how well public warning systems work across the state.
Artemis II mission: The road to the Moon runs through Texas
NASA is targeting Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for the Artemis II mission, a 10-day flight carrying four astronauts around the moon and back. Houston’s Johnson Space Center will serve as the mission's nerve center, overseeing the flight as the crew achieves milestones for women and people of color in deep space.
WALLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MAKES AN ANIMAL CRUELTY ARREST
The Waller County Sheriff’s Office Livestock Division, in coordination with an Environmental Crimes Investigator, concluded a multi-week investigation into an animal cruelty case with an arrest. Doug James Smith of Waller County was arrested on Monday for two counts of Cruelty to Livestock Animals. He was transported...
Ziggi’s Coffee permanently closes Katy location
The Ziggi's Coffee location in Katy has closed its doors. (Courtesy Ziggi's Coffee) Neighborhood drive-thru coffee shop Ziggi’s Coffee has closed its doors in Katy, officials announced in a March 3 social media post. What we know. The shop served handcrafted espresso drinks, lattes, cold brew, energy infusions,...
Handcuffed suspect flees after arrest attempt leaves 2 deputies hurt in SW Houston, Pct....
The suspect began fighting with the deputies, which led to one being hit in the head and falling to the concrete, before fleeing the scene, officials said.
Things to Do With Kids in Sugar Land & Southwest Houston in 2026
Things to Do With Kids in Sugar Land, Richmond, Missouri City & Stafford. If you’re constantly searching for things to do with kids near me, you’re not alone. Parents across Sugar Land, Richmond TX, Missouri City, and Stafford TX are looking for simple, reliable ways to keep their kids entertained without spending...

















