Attendees at Saturday’s first Katy Exchange market day in the City of Katy’s historic downtown square were able to view the city’s new visitors center at 5718 Second Street, which is expected to open in early summer. more

On March 10 H-E-B kicked off the 12th annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best, a competition created to find the best Texas-made products. more

In recent years, studies have shown a concerning rise in colorectal cancer diagnoses among younger adults, a trend that continues to grow. more

Tesla is expanding its presence in Texas with a new “Megapack” battery storage manufacturing facility in Brookshire, bringing approximately 1,500 full-time jobs to the area, according to sources at the Waller County Economic Development Partnership. more

On March 10, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) announced that the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, a contest for high school students in the 10th Congressional District, is officially open. more

A familiar name in the local tree care industry, Cody Geiman has taken his passion for trees to an artistic level. more

On March 3, LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch announced the launch of BLOOM, an innovative month-long series of events intended to promote sustainability and celebrate the coming of spring. more

The much-anticipated Katy Sip N Stroll is set to return April 5, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., offering attendees a one-of-a-kind experience that pairs exquisite wines, delicious food, and live entertainment all benefitting Christ Clinic. more

The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce will host a candidate forum on March 18 at the Legacy Stadium Field House, 1830 Katyland Drive in Katy, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. more

The regular meeting of Katy’s city council, originally on the calendar for March 10, was cancelled earlier in the month due to lack of a quorum for the meeting, which fell during spring break week. more

Local developer Andrew (Hadi) Nurcahya has a vision for an entertainment district in Katy – with the historic J.V. Cardiff & Sons rice dryer at 5321 First Street as the centerpiece. more

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