17-Year-Old Scammer from Katy: Carmine Gianni, aka Shigoori
New DPS drivers license office under construction in Katy
A new Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Office is finally coming to Katy. Construction on the 22,960-square-foot facility 23626 Kingsland Boulevard in Katy began on September 1 and is …
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Abnormal mammogram? Houston Methodist West experts share what happens next
Receiving an abnormal mammogram result can be a shock for many women and their families. Breast care …
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More fall fun – from relays to monsters to recycling
Relay for Life of Katy, recognized at the October 12 meeting of the City of Katy’s city council, will …
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Sugar Land Arts & Music Fest moves to Sugar Land Town Square, drops admission fee for 2026 Free general admission and new venue mark largest changes in festival's -five-year history
The Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation (SLCAF) announced September 30 that the Sugar Land Arts & Music …
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HCP4 decommissions Flock cameras on its properties
On October 8, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones directed her staff to decommission and …
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Houston Methodist breaks ground on new Emergency Care Center in Katy
Houston Methodist has officially broken ground on its newest Emergency Care Center (ECC) in Katy as …
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HCSO investigating auto-pedestrian incident involving ICE enforcement action
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an auto-pedestrian incident that occurred …
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Pin Oak Charity Horse show donates $283,076 to Texas Children’s Hospital
Board members and staff from the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show mingled with top executives and …
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Katy Rice Harvest Festival draws attendees with perfect weather
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Why Choose Public Schools?
As a parent, there’s one question that can keep you up at night: Is my child in the learning environment that truly grows them? That question …
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More Katy families are rethinking school—should yours? National School Choice Week encourages families to explore their options
Each January, National School Choice Week invites families across the country to pause and reflect on a simple but important question: “Is my …
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Libraries do so much for our communities and families and we'd like to give back
Please take time this coming week to send an email or postcard of appreciation for your library to your superintendent, school board, city …
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Our Children Can't Wait: Texas Must Act on Food Insecurity
When I was a teacher, I could always tell when a child came to school hungry. Their eyes showed it: that distant look, the difficulty focusing. …
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Katy ISD: Let the People Speak
At the October 27 meeting of the Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees, district counsel Justin Graham advised that allowing all …
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Local resident urges support for Royal ISD’s bond election
I am writing to express my strong support for the Royal Bond Election with a passion for supporting the educational needs of the children in our …
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William Priester Cardiff, Jr.
Friday, October 16
William Priester Cardiff, Jr., 80, of Bellville, peacefully went to be with our Lord on October 3, 2026. Born in Houston, Texas, on December 6, 1945, William was the son of William Priester Cardiff, …
Richard David Adair
Friday, September 18
Richard David Adair, 76, passed away on September 12, 2026, due to esophageal cancer. Richard was born in Detroit, MI on October 26, 1949, to Deroy and Vida Adair as the fourth of five children. In …
Marie Elizabeth “Beth” Francis
Tuesday, September 15
Marie Elizabeth “Beth” Francis, 76, was called home to the Lord on August 25, 2026 in Round Rock, Texas, with her family by her side. Beth was born on January 5, 1950, in Weatherford, Texas. She …
Kyle Jenkins Callender
Monday, September 14
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Kyle Jenkins Callender, who left this world peacefully at home on August 28, 2026. Born on November 26, 1975, in Houston, …
Frederick Irwin (Fred) White
Friday, September 11
Former Katy, Texas, resident, Frederick Irwin (Fred) White, age 93, most recently of Stallings, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, on August 9, 2026, with his wife, Carol, by his side. Born in …
Jacob J. Walla
Wednesday, July 29
Jacob J. Walla, 93, of Katy, Texas passed away on July 26, 2026. He was born on July 12, 1933 to Jerome Walla and Lillie Bell (Koehl) Walla in La Grange, Texas. On July 29, 1961, he married Victoria …
William Louis Morillon III
Wednesday, July 8
William Louis Morillon III, age 86, known to everyone as “Willie”, passed away peacefully on July 3rd by the side of his loving wife, Anne. He was a devoted husband, father, and a proud …
Betty Lynne Dolph
Wednesday, July 1
Betty “Lynne” Dolph, 81, of Katy, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Cedar Park, Texas. She was born to the late William Robert Bechtel and Betty Sue Bechtel, in Covina, CA. Lynne spent …
Patsy Carole Leatherwood
Friday, June 12
Patsy Carole Leatherwood, 81, passed away on Monday May 18th at her home in Katy, TX. She was born in Houston on October 22, 1944. She was preceded in death by her parents, William McNaughton and …
Jo Ann Hustede
Wednesday, June 10
Jo Ann Hustede, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on June 1, 2026, in Brenham, Texas. Born on July 1, 1936, in Pattison, Texas, Jo …