HOUSTON, March 11, 2024 – It’s no secret that textbooks are one of the unforeseen costs contributing to student debt. Nationwide, university students pay approximately $1,200 annually for … more

Join the University of Houston-Victoria at Katy for the next Jaguar Day in Katy open house on April 6th. more

The American Legion celebrated its 105th anniversary with a special dinner on Friday, March 15th hosted by local Post 164 at the Elks Lodge, 1050 Katy Fort Bend Road. Cutting the birthday cake are (left to right) Post Commander Peter Betura, 105-year-old World War II Army veteran Thelma Williams and American Legion District 22 Commander James McGuire. Snapping a photo of the cake is State Representative Michael Schofield, who also spoke at the event. more

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and women in the United States. more

Katy Independent School District's Financial Services team has been recognized with the prestigious Award of Excellence in Financial Management, highlighting their commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency in education. more

Typhoon Texas Waterpark in Katy announced March 8th the commencement of online applications to fill over 1,000 summer positions, welcoming enthusiastic individuals ages 15 and up to join its dynamic team. more

At its February 29th meeting at the Club at Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Drive in Katy, the Rotary Club of Katy awarded another round of charitable donations to eight area organizations, for a total of $19,150.00. more

LaCenterra at LaCenterra announced on March 4th that the center would host a new event, Blanket Bingo, to be added to its lively entertainment schedule. Blanket Bingo will be held in the centrally … more

Hop to It! The Bunny Returns to Katy Mills for Easter Katy Mills is pleased to announce Bunny visits for families as part of the Bunny Photo Experience at Katy Mills. The Bunny arrives on Friday, … more

On March 5, Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD) celebrated the significant contributions and legacy of David and Terri Youngblood at the dedication ceremony of Youngblood Elementary, 25600 Longenbaugh Road, in Katy. more

Katy Independent School District will conduct free CRASE training – Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events – on March 27th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the district’s Education Service Complex, 6301 S. Stadium Lane in Katy. more

The award-winning Jurassic World: The Exhibition opened March 8th at Katy Mills Mall, 5000 Katy Mills Circle in Katy, with an official ribbon-cutting attended by city officials, media and other dignitaries. more

The 18th Annual Katy Home & Garden Show and Barndo Expo is back March 23-24 at the Katy ISD Gerald D. Young Ag Center, 5801 Katy Hockley Cut Off Rd. in Katy, with hundreds of exhibitors, vendors, and speakers all under one roof to help with home improvement and garden needs. Whether you are looking for new flooring, windows, kitchens, baths, or ideas to spruce up your backyard --comparison shop on everything all under one roof. more

The Royal FFA Livestock team competed at the San Antonio Livestock Show on Sunday February 25, 2024. more

Two Katy High School robotics teams have qualified for the VEX World Robotics competition – the Varsity K team and the JV A team, according to a recent Facebook post. more

Approximately 230 students and sponsors from churches around Texas will be volunteering in the Katy/Houston area, doing repairs and recovery work on homes affected by Hurricane Harvey through Dallas-based BOUNCE Student Disaster Recovery. more

Prior to the Katy Taste Fest event which attracted huge crowds to Typhoon Texas on March 2, event organizers held a “Partner Appreciation Night” at the Red River Grill at the waterpark in order to recognize event sponsors and – more importantly – to award the 2023 Beneficiary Awards. more

Katy’s gardeners recently faced a setback with an unexpected cold front, challenging their early spring hopes. The mild weather preceding the cold snap led many to transplant tender spring seedlings, such as tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants, only to rush for cover as temperatures plummeted to the low 40s, creating a risk for these sensitive plants. more

Imagine being a victim of sex trafficking coerced into commercial sex only to find out that you are being charged with a crime and cannot explain to the jury why you committed the crime. more

It is the end of an era in Katy – an era of family ownership of a local company that dates back generations to the time the city began. more