Spring temperatures and sometimes stormy weather during this time brings snakes out and increases chances of resident encounters. Many kinds of snakes call Katy home, including four that are venomous. Here's what you need to know.

Just in time for Spring Break a new park has opened, and it honors the late developer, Ted Nelson whose Katy legacy covered 23,000 homes. Ted Nelson Memorial Park is located in Elyson, on the northwest quadrant of Katy.

A man is believed to have fired multiple gunshots into the air near Katy ISD’s Memorial Parkway Elementary School on Wednesday afternoon. The incident prompted the District to alter dismissal plans to ensure everyone’s safety.

While the second phase of the Dryer renovation project continues to see delays, the development announced that The Katy Train, a ride on model, will soon be available to the public.

A man was electrocuted yesterday in Katy and flown via helicopter to a nearby hospital. The incident is believed to be the reason that some Katy residents experienced power outages yesterday in the north side of the city.

Katy ISD ranks among the highest-performing districts in the state of Texas. Thirty-one campuses were named to the 2025 Texas Honor Roll for outstanding academic achievement and success in closing student performance gaps. The District also earned the Honor Roll distinction.

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office will lead a procession for Deputy Kenneth Lewis today at 8:00 a.m. that will impact drivers along the Grand Parkway. Deputy Lewis lost his life when he was struck by a vehicle while assisting a stranded motorist.

The north side of Katy will soon be home to a new Houston Texans training facility that will bring more economic growth to the area. We now have more information on the fun to come.

The Lone Star Symphonic Band is set to welcome spring with concerts here in Katy. They are a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to bringing performances of artistic merit to the greater Houston area.

The Katy Heritage Society’s gazebo that is frequently used by photographers was vandalized over the weekend. While a company has stepped up to help, donations are still needed to maintain and renovate historic properties.

Yesterday morning deputies responded to a house in Katy where a woman was reported to be causing a disturbance. The scene ended in her taking her own life.

This week over 40 Katy ISD student athletes signed letters of intent to continue their sport at the college or university of their choosing. A wide variety of sports and locations were represented.

With Katy ISD’s spring break right around the corner, you’ll want to book the kids’ camps now! From sports and science to coding and art, these camps will bring out your child's inner talents. The sky's the limit!

The 2026 Katy ISD Livestock Show and Rodeo was a record-breaking season for FFA students. The milestone reflects thousands of hours of student preparation and the unwavering support of Katy families, businesses and alumni who filled the stands and bid generously to back the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Katy is full of beautiful walking trails, but local adventurers need to understand that a vast amount of wildlife share this land. One Katy family has named two large alligators that are known in the community.

The City of Katy Parks and Recreation Department has once again earned the prestigious Lone Star Recreation Programming Achievement Awards. This back-to-back honor is because of their Historic Town Square events.

The north side of Katy will soon be home to a new Houston Texans training facility that will bring more economic growth to the area.

Two Katy toddlers drowned in their backyard pool yesterday when family members were sleeping. The tragedy happened in the Lakes of Bridgewater community.

Valentine's Day is Saturday and Katy has plenty of options for couples seeking a romantic dinner. Schedule a babysitter and make reservations at one of these Katy favorites.

The exciting Phase II of The Dryer renovation project is experiencing delays. The Katy City Council will meet tonight for their regularly scheduled meeting and discuss and vote on forming an advisory board to help create the Historic Preservation Commission to help with the project.