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Fort Bend ISD parent says school closure led family to leave district ahead of new school year

A Fort Bend ISD parent says the Sugar Mill Elementary closure led her family to enroll at Aristoi Classical Academy. The district previously outlined transition support, but questions remain about enrollment and plans for the closed campus.

Houston-area school districts update e-bike rules ahead of new school year

Katy ISD, Conroe ISD and Barbers Hill ISD have each announced different approaches, but district leaders say the changes are centered on student safety.

Katy church burglarized, nearly $15,000 in sound equipment stolen after Sunday service

A Katy church is asking for the public's help after thousands of dollars worth of sound equipment was stolen just hours after Sunday service. The suspect was caught on surveillance camera, and investigators are now working to identify him.

19-year-old killed while driving in Katy
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An investigation is underway after a 19-year-old was found dead in a running vehicle early Friday morning in the Katy area. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares the details provided so far.

NTSB investigating deadly Tesla crash into Katy home

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced on Wednesday that it has started a safety investigation into the June 19 crash.

Tesla sued after Katy crash leaves 76-year-old woman dead

Tesla is facing a new wrongful death lawsuit in Texas after a crash that allegedly involved the company's Autopilot system left a 76-year-old grandmother dead inside her family's home.

Katy Tesla crash: Expert explains what investigators will be looking for as federal probe continues

As investigators work to determine what caused a Tesla Model 3 to crash into a Katy-area home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila, both local experts and federal agencies are taking a closer look at the evidence.

Tesla official says driver in deadly Katy crash overrode self-driving

A Tesla official says a driver who claimed to be using autopilot when his car slammed into a Katy home actually overrode self-driving by pressing on the accelerator. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is still investigating the deadly crash.

Nearly 200 volunteers fan out across Houston suburbs to fight trafficking ahead of World Cup rush

As the global spotlight shines on Houston for the FIFA World Cup, a local organization warns that a shadow economy is ramping up right alongside the soccer rush. The nonprofit organization Elijah Rising confirms 185 volunteers have signed up for a massive, coordinated outreach operation targeting suburban hotels and motels.

Katy-area house fire possibly sparked by lightning

Crews were at the home minutes after the 911 call Tuesday and saw flames rising through the roof.

Katy residents say they pay more than $100 a month for water that contains sediment

Residents in a growing Katy subdivision say they’re paying high monthly water bills for water they don’t trust to use for cooking, bathing children or even giving to pets.