A local activist group held a small demonstration on March 5 at State Representative District 132 Mike Schofield's office in Katy, to protest his co-authoring of HB3. more

The City of Katy Parks and Recreation Department announced on March 4 that it has been honored with two prestigious awards by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS) in recognition of excellence in innovative programming. The department received both the East Region Innovative Program Award and the Lone Star Programming Achievement Award for their highly successful event, Taylor Swift Ultimate Karaoke Night, held in the Historic Town Square in April 2024. more

Lumin Fitness, the industry-leading smart fitness studio, has officially opened its doors in Cinco Ranch, combining the best of personal training with group fitness in a sensory-driven environment that changes daily and evolves over time. more

Assembling nearly two-dozen cohorts of the region’s most fertile minds, Katy ISD is sending 23 teams to the 2025 Lone Star Finals, Destination Imagination’s state competition, the district announced in a March 4 press release. more

As further evidence of the efforts to be prudent with taxpayer resources, Katy ISD was recently recognized as the Top Performing School District by CenterPoint, the district announced in a March 5 press release. more

Registration for Students Engaged in Advancing Texas 2025 Advocacy Day is officially open, organizers said in a March press release. more

Dairy MAX will award three $2,500 academic scholarships this spring, the Grand Prairie-based company said in a February 27 press release, stating that the company is committed to strengthening agriculture and sustaining a viable future for dairy farming. more

The Katy Home & Outdoor Living Show returns this spring with its most innovative home improvement and outdoor living showcase yet, featuring hundreds of exhibitors displaying cutting-edge home renovation solutions, sustainable gardening techniques and eye-catching backyard attractions including a more economical, and creative swimming pool solution. more

Base Power, the first and only electricity provider that includes a backup battery in its energy plan, announced on February 18 its launch in the Houston metro area. more

It’s been more than just a tradition – education has been a priority for the Freeman family since 1898, when widower Joe Freeman came from Iowa to what would eventually be Katy, Texas. more

Fort Bend County’s Commissioners Court has approved $2 million in federal funds to help construct a juvenile detention vocational training facility, the office of County Commissioner Precinct 4 Dexter L. McCoy announced in a February 25 press release. more

Royal ISD Superintendent Rick Kershner and RISD School Board President Scott Hartman, Secretary Melissa Woods, Trustee Elton Foster, and Trustee Rose Jones joined education leaders at the Texas Capitol for the 2025 Day at the Capitol, held February 25. more

The City of Richmond, along with Mayor Rebecca "Becky" Haas, the City Commission, and City Manager Terri Vela, has officially recognized the success of the 2024 Fort Bend County Fair in a special ceremony in early February. The proclamation also welcomed Bobby Poncik as the 2025 Fair President. more

Sometimes, life just doesn’t go as planned. more

Celebrate the 69th Annual Royal FFA Livestock and Project Show with the Falcon community March 26-29. more

After selling out their last two projects, innovative developer Steadfast Interest returns with the Oaks of Katy Mills Mall. more

Ralph Johnson is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleet’s principal surface force. more

During the inaugural “Brunch After Dark” foodie event at Typhoon Texas on February 28, Katy Taste Fest founder Cyril Thomas presented ceremonial checks to seven Katy-area nonprofits. The donations, totaling over $14,500.00, were funded by 100 per cent of the net profits from the 2024 Katy Taste Fest, Thomas said. more

The Harris County Attorney's Office has been made aware of a circulating text scam requesting money for unpaid tolls, according to a February 21 release from Mayra D. Hypolite, community outreach coordinator for the office. more