Weather
Extreme heat has caused drought conditions in some parts of the Houston region
Posted on · Katy and Galveston have put restrictions on using water and enacted a burn ban, respectively.
Tag: katy
Houston Matters
Substantially sinking suburbs, and travel host Rick Steves (Oct. 14, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: We discover why some of the city’s northern suburbs are sinking at a substantial rate. We discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week. And we talk with travel host Rick Steves about his news series.
Infrastructure
Katy, Spring, The Woodlands sinking at substantial rate, expert says
Posted on · Thousands of oil and water wells both active and inactive were analyzed to determine the locations and severity of subsidence, or sinking ground.
Energy & Environment
Katy issuing mandatory water restrictions amid ‘severe’ drought
Posted on · Katy has imposed mandatory restrictions on its residents water usage.
Criminal Justice
2 Katy brothers arrested, accused of assaulting officers at Capitol insurrection
Posted on · The Department of Justice released images it says shows Adam and Brian Jackson at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Houston Matters
Mayor’s Reversal On Housing Deal, Greg Travis, & Growth in Katy (Oct. 12, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Why the mayor changed his mind on a controversial housing contract, City Council Member Greg Travis answers your questions, what's behind recent growth in Katy, and a new memorial to Houstonians lost to COVID-19.
Business
Plumber Shortage And Supply Chain Issues Are Delaying Storm Recovery Efforts In Texas
Posted on · As plumbers and plumbing parts are scarce after last week’s freeze, some Houstonians took matters into their own hands to get what they needed.
Education News
Here Are The Houston-Area Schools Closed By Hurricane Laura
Posted on · Independent school districts, charter schools, colleges and univerities closed in the Houston area due to Hurricane Laura.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Houston Matters: Why School Districts Are Pushing Back Against County Health Experts (Aug. 20, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday’s show: Why ten area superintendents have signed a letter opposing back-to-school recommendations from county health officials, addressing health care worker fatigue, Kam Franklin of The Suffers discusses her career, and Robin Kesselman prepares for a solo performance for the series Live From Jones Hall.
Spelling Bee
Finalists from Katy and Fort Bend County Emerge from 2020 Houston Public Media Spelling Bee
Posted on · The two spellers advance to the national spelling bee in Maryland.
Local
Democrats Confront Bellwether Expectations As Texas House Special Election Reaches End
Posted on · Texas House District 28 is getting wide attention from Democrats, but it is far from the most competitive legislative district on their radar this year, and Republicans are confident ahead of a special election runoff Tuesday.
Houston Matters
Houston’s “Bubba” The Supercomputer Aims To Be World’s Largest
Posted on · Houston Matters takes a tour of a new supercomputer in Katy.
Houston Matters
A New Grading System In Katy, And A Course On Running An NFL Franchise: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
News
Former High School Football Coach From Katy Convicted Second Time For Wife’s 1999 Killing
Posted on · In 2007, a jury already found David Temple guilty of murder but the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overturned that conviction in 2016.
Houston Matters
The Full Menu: Where To Eat In Katy
Posted on · Local food writers discuss their favorite places to eat in the west Houston suburb.