🌱 Katy mother charged after daughters’ drowning linked to cocaine exposure
Katy, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Katy! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Katy mother charged after daughters’ drowning linked to cocaine exposure
- Deputies probe unexplained death inside a vehicle near Kingsland Boulevard
- Meet the Houston–Katy media voice tracking tech, money, and prophecy
Also on today's calendar: Gull-den Sunset and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 68.
- Friday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Katy, Texas sisters drowned after ingesting mom's cocaine (scallywagandvagabond.com) — A Katy mother has been charged after investigators found her two young daughters, who drowned in a backyard pool at their West Harris County home, also had cocaine in their systems. Authorities say the 23-year-old, who previously faced questions about drug use, was arrested in Florida and now faces two felony counts of injury to a child. 
• Harris County authorities investigating after man was found dead inside vehicle in Katy (fox26houston.com) — Law enforcement is investigating after a man in his mid-20s was found dead inside a vehicle in Katy on Tuesday near Everington and Kingsland Boulevard. Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are still on scene, and officials have not yet released details about the victim or any suspects.
• Mr. Wally Wood: Faith, Journalism, and a Lifelong Watch on Technology (thekatynews.com) — A longtime Houston media and ministry figure, Wally Wood now lives near Katy in the west Houston–Katy Energy Corridor while continuing his research and broadcasting on technology, digital economics, and Bible prophecy. His decades of work span journalism, Christian ministry, and analysis of cashless systems and global surveillance trends. Local readers may encounter his content through podcasts, YouTube, and related online ministries.
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Inspiration Ranch Family BINGO Night
Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce Inspiration Ranch 33029 Wright Road Magnolia, TX 77355
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Pinot's Palette, 25920 Westheimer Pkwy Suite 100, Katy
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Ribbon Cutting - Cornerstone Car Care
Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce, 315 E. Main Street, Tomball
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The Place/Katy, 24984 Katy Ranch Rd Suite 110, Katy
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Tomball Farmers Market Weekly All local farmers market
Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce 205 W. Main Street Tomball, TX 77375
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Thursday May 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Family Story Time →
Fort Bend County Libraries - Cinco Ranch Branch, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy
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Painting with a Twist, 2020 S Fry Rd Ste E, Katy
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The Local Bar Katy, 24033 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy
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RHS Senior Final Exams AM: AP Environmental Science
Royal ISD Pattison, TX 77466
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found this baby boy around lunch time today in Westfield near Flatwood and Campfield- if he belongs to you please message me.
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Kai was LOST on May 12, 2026 in Silvermill, TX 77449 near Greenhouse or Morton Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Villages Of Bear Creek)
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🗞 Nearby News
Cinco Ranch
- Cinco Ranch High School students attend Texas FBLA State Leadership Conference (thekatynews.com)
- Katy ISD Class of 2026 graduations: What you need to know before heading to Legacy Stadium (coveringkaty.com)
Fulshear
- Klein football coach Nick Codutti being investigated for his time at Tomball (houstonchronicle.com)
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