Katy Boutique Offers New Home for Vendors Left Behind by Painted Tree Closure
CITY OF KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — The sudden shutdown of Painted Tree Boutiques left independent small business owners, artists and craftspeople across Texas scrambling. Without a marketplace to sell their goods, many faced financial uncertainty. However, with the quick work of Nancy Wilden, many in the Katy a
A Houston-Area Restaurant Known for Its Signature Duck Dish Has Closed
Duck N Bao announced the permanent closure of its Cypress location. The traditional Chinese spot on Spring Cypress Road was the original location of the restaurant. It served its final meal on June 1, after six years of service. Original Duck N Bao Location Permanently Closes. Duck N Bao has...
Fort Bend disabled girl survived on cake, mom charged with abandoning her
RICHMOND, Texas – A Fort Bend County mother is facing felony charges after investigators say her child, who has a disability, was left home alone for days and eventually contacted law enforcement asking for food. KPRC 2 has obtained court records, bond documents, and other filings that paint a...
Texas Man Celebrates 100th Birthday After Defying Odds and Surviving Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Cecil McConnell shared what contributed to his longevity
Texas state takeover of local school districts expands, raising concerns
This article was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive its biggest stories as soon as they’re published. The piece is co-published with the Texas Observer as part of an initiative to report on state and federal efforts to restrict local control. N
The Katy News App: Local News, Weather, Events, Businesses & Community Updates in Katy,...
In today’s fast-moving world, staying connected to your local community can be surprisingly difficult. Important news gets buried in social media feeds. Community events are missed. Weather updates come from multiple sources. Local businesses struggle to reach the people they serve. Residents often find themselves sear
See it: Lightning strike causes major house fire during severe thunderstorms in Texas
A powerful lightning strike caused a major house fire in Texas during a severe weather event on Tuesday.
Fort Bend County Libraries to launch new borrowing program, library policy changes
Library of Things founders Rishan Hemrajani (left) and Kyle Nguyen (right) with items donated to the Library of Things. (Courtesy Rishan Hemrajani) Fort Bend County Libraries is set to begin a new borrowing program and library policies in June. About the program. The “Library of Things” pilot program will launch...
A 370-acre development in Rosenberg will add 1,100 homes to growing Fort Bend County
Rosenberg city leaders unanimously approved a development agreement Tuesday that could bring up to 1,100 homes starting around $400,000 to nearly 370 acres near Brookwater.
25 years ago, Tropical Storm Allison dropped feet of rain, flooding Houston area
Between June 5 and 9, 2001, Tropical Storm Allison meandered over Texas and Louisiana, bringing 30 inches of rain to both states. In Houston, over 73,000 homes and 95,000 vehicles were flooded. Diana Delarosa is helped through rushing floodwaters by Sean Torres, left, Julia Demeritt, and Ryan Johnson as the...

















