Dear Katy, Some of you may remember me as the former editor at the Katy Times. About two years ago, my wife Brandee and I moved to Central Washington to be closer to my family and to get back to a place that had four seasons. more

In a post to the company’s Facebook page on November 30, the owners of MKT Distillery announced that the locally-owned craft distillery would be closing its doors on December 2. more

On Dec. 4, Walmart unveiled its latest Market Fulfillment Center (MFC) at the Katy Supercenter at 25108 Market Place Drive in Katy, near Katy Mills Mall. The high-tech center is the first fulfillment center to open in Texas and one of five nationally. A second Texas location will open in Wichita Falls later in December. more

During the December 4th work study meeting of the Katy ISD board, the Naming Advisory Committee for Junior High School #18 recommended to the Board of Trustees that the new school be named after the Nelson family, who have resided in the Katy area for over five generations and who since the 1940s have farmed the land where Junior High School #18 is being built. more

Area lawmakers gave an update on the long legislative session in Texas at the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Embassy Suites, 16435 Katy Freeway on November 28th. more

Legendary local businessman Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale shared some of his wisdom with attendees of the Katy Area Economic Development Council at the December General Assembly breakfast on December 4th. more

In observance of World AIDS Day, Fort Bend County Judge KP George, in collaboration with Katy Pride, First Christian Church of Katy, and Fort Bend Health and Human Services, hosted the inaugural Fort Bend County AIDS Walk on Friday, December 1, 2023. more

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the Citizens Police Academy scheduled to begin in the Spring of 2024, according to a department press release. more

Texas Online Preparatory School students donate sweet treats and fruit to the Katy Police Department, where they were given a tour of the jail and police vehicles and learned about the canine unit. more

Mosaic House of Prayer held its 18th Annual Toy Blessing at the Hangar Unity Center in Brookshire on November 28th. more

Fort Bend County Judge KP George is set to host his Annual Community Toy Drive at noon on Friday, December 15, at the Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Rd, Rosenberg, TX 77471 more

A shooting occurred Saturday, November 25th outside Katy Mills Mall at 5000 Katy Mills Circle in Katy where three people were injured around 9 p.m. after gunfire erupted in the parking lot adjacent to mall entrance number 5, which is near Sun & Ski Sports. more

Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones has announced a “Small Business Meetup” for local businesses and entrepreneurs. more

Harris County’s approach to public safety goes far beyond gun buybacks. In 2022, Harris County Public Health launched the Community Violence Interruption Program (CVIP). This year, Harris County Commissioners Court approved numerous public safety investments, such as the expansion to the Holistic Assistance Response Teams (HART) Program, which connects residents experiencing mental health crises with appropriate services without having to involve public safety officers, freeing law enforcement to respond to violent crimes. more

Royal FFA’s team members scored big at the District Leadership Development Event on November 10th at Blinn College. more

All seven Harmony Public Schools districts received “Superior” A+ scores from the Texas Educational Agency on the agency’s annual FIRST financial accountability ratings, the Harmony system announced in a November 10th press release. more

Aristoi Classical Academy invites students, parents, and families to its Prospective Family Open Houses on December 2, 2023. more

Through its annual “Santa’s Sleigh” program, Katy Christian Ministries’ Social Services helps families find and maintain some balance when they fall into financial crisis. Celebrating Christmas can be really hard for these families who are struggling just to keep a roof over their heads and the lights turned on, said event organizers on the KCM website. more

Registration is now open for spring semester classes at the new Blinn College-Waller Campus, the college announced in a November 9th press release. more