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

The excitement is building as we approach the start of the 2025 Pin Oak Charity Horse Show—Katy’s signature event, held each year at the Great Southwestern Equestrian Center, 2501 S. Mason Road in Katy. more

The L. D. Robinson Scholarship program will host “Expanding New Horizons,” an evening of fine dining including a prime rib dinner and fun-filled auction on March 25 at Midway BBQ Banquet Room, 6025 Highway Blvd., in Katy. more

At the ripe old age of 16, high school junior Mary Adegbesan has already accomplished a lot. more

In a surprise announcement at the February “State of the City” luncheon sponsored by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, Katy Times Publisher Susan Rovegno, together with Chamber leaders Matthew Ferraro and Adrienne Davitz, said that the “Best of Katy” readers’ choice awards program would be returning this year after a two-year absence. more

Officials from the Texas Department of Transportation traveled to Waller County to bring county officials up to date on progress on the proposed expansion of Highway 36A, which would create a north-south corridor from Freeport to central Texas, providing greater connectivity for the county and relieving road congestion, while also providing increased opportunities for hurricane route evacuation. more

Following reports of damage to water lines and private property created during the installation of in-ground telecommunication/fiber lines, Katy’s city council has enacted a temporary ban as it considers an ordinance to regulate such installations in city right-of-way. more

Following feedback from the community and from current Katy ISD namesakes, the Katy ISD board of trustees voted on February 24 to table action on proposed changes to the district’s policy for the naming of school campuses and facilities. more

Khristopher (Kris) Fields, the founder and principal officer of the Wise Up to Rise Up ™ Foundation, filed paperwork with the Katy Independent School District on February 14 which will allow him to run as a write-in candidate for the Katy ISD Board of Trustees Position 2, currently held by Lance Redmon. more