Tag: Katy

KATY, Texas — About 12 hours after a man was found dead in a Katy-area home, a dive team from the Northeast Fort Bend County Fire Department was searching a pond behind the house, though the sheriff’s office has not disclosed what they were seeking. At 11:06 p.m. Thursday,…

KATY, Texas — A suspect wanted for felony theft out of Fort Bend County surrendered peacefully after a short standoff in Katy, authorities said. Harris County Sheriff’s Office SWAT, along with the U.S. Marshals Office and Katy Police Department, executed a search and arrest warrant near the 2600 block of Maverick Park Lane in West…

Last year Harris County and Fort Bend County saw an increase in pedestrian accidents and many centered around school drop-off and pick-up hours. Local authorities caution drivers ahead of the start of Katy schools tomorrow. Photo credit: Angelina Clark. Katy Students Return to School Tomorrow. Tomorrow Katy ISD students will…

The cities of Katy and Fulshear are working to clean up debris caused by Hurricane Beryl. (Amy Martinez/Community Impact) The cities of Katy and Fulshear are continuing efforts to return to normalcy one week after Hurricane Beryl swept across the Greater Houston area. The big picture. On July 8, Beryl…

After Hurricane Beryl left downed trees and fallen debris scattered across Greater Houston July 8, the cities of Katy and Fulshear and Fort Bend County will provide upcoming debris pickup. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact) Following the July 8 landfall of Category 1 Hurricane Beryl, Katy and Fulshear are working to access…

While more than a million homes are still without power, the hardship helped bring the welcome sight of people helping people. FOX 26’s Tom Zizka is in Fort Bend County where there was some emergency assistance for residents in need.

KATY, TX (Covering Katy News)—Hurricane Beryl hit Fort Bend County directly on Monday morning, leaving streets flooded, tree limbs down, roofs damaged, and other problems associated with high wind and rain. The Katy area in Harris and Waller Counties also experienced the impact of Beryl. Regionally, about 2.2 million people lost power before the storm…

KATY, TX (Covering Katy News)—Hurricane Beryl hit Fort Bend County directly on Monday morning, leaving streets flooded, tree limbs down, roofs damaged, and other problems associated with high wind and rain. The Katy area in Harris and Waller Counties also experienced the impact of Beryl. Regionally, about 2 million people lost power before the storm…

This month, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, in collaboration with Fort Bend County Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge, is all set to present an enchanting adaptation of a beloved children’s book, Chicken Big. This delightful and highly anticipated performance, taking place on Wednesday, July 10, will begin at 2:00 pm, with a repeated show at 3:00 pm,…

In conjunction with Fort Bend County Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library will host a special workshop for teens, “The Beauty Within: Hip-Hop Dance,” on Saturday, July 20, from 11:00 to 11:45 am, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy.

KATY, Texas — A church pastor in Stafford, Texas was convicted of indecent assault involving a member of his church. Gregorio Maldonado, 46, said the devil made him do it. Over 100 members of Maldonado’s church showed up at the close of his trial at the Fort Bend County Courthouse in Richmond.

Katy – A Katy resident has been sentenced to one year in county jail and received a $4,000 fine for Indecent Assault. The verdict was delivered by Judge Dean Hrbacek in County Court at Law No. 6, marking a significant legal outcome for Fort Bend County. FOX 26 Houston is…

KATY, Texas – Two people are recovering in the hospital overnight Monday after a multi-vehicle crash in Katy. It happened a little before 12:45 a.m. on Grand Parkway just south of Highland Knolls. That’s where the Fort Bend County Fire Department says it was called with several agencies to respond to the crash, where two…

KATY, Texas — An employee of a gym and spa in Katy has been arrested on a charge of indecency with a child, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said. The alleged assault happened at the Villa Sport Athletic Club and Spa on Gaston Road in the Cinco Ranch area.

Texas Department of Transportation officials shared Katy-area roadway project updates at a March 21 Chamber of Commerce luncheon. (Kelly Schlafer/Community Impact) Residents will be able to learn more and share input on the proposed Hwy. 36A project at Texas Department of Transportation public meetings later this fall. TxDOT officials updated…

The unofficial results show the Katy- and Fulshear-area candidates who are leading the Republican and Democratic primaries. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact) Unofficial voting results show Katy- and Fulshear-area Texas House of Representative candidates have maintained their leads from early voting. Fort Bend County Election Administrator John Oldham said elections staff are…

Chess players of all ages and skill levels – from beginners to advanced – are invited to practice their strategies and share tips with others at the “Chess Day at Cinco Ranch” event on Saturday, March 2, from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm, in the Multi-purpose Room at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch…

RICHMOND, TX (Covering Katy News) – Construction is underway on a new public transportation Park and Ride location along the Westpark Tollway in the Katy area. It will be off the westbound service road about a quarter mile east of South Mason Road. Contractors will install a dedicated right-turn…

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy, presents a variety of free children’s programs, adult computer classes, book clubs, and special programs for people of all ages each month. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, see the FBCL website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call…

In recognition of Black History Month, Fort Bend County Libraries will present a special musical performance of “African Hand-Drumming” on Saturday, February 10, beginning at 11:00 am, in the Meeting Room of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Enjoy the traditional…

FORT BEND & HARRIS COUNTIES – (Covering Katy News) – Hazardous weather predictions have several school districts making an early decision to close on Tuesday. Their decisions were made on Monday afternoon, rather than early Tuesday morning. Katy ISD Announced the following:. Due to “hazardous weather conditions,” all Katy ISD…

With Christmas and the bank holiday coming, many Katy residents will head to the bank. Local authorities warn residents of the ongoing threats of “juggings.”. Local authorities report seeing a continual increase of “juggings.” This is when a thief waits at a bank or ATM. They will wait for someone to withdraw cash and follow…