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Ginny Silver volunteers her time at Sunrise of Cinco Ranch as well as at her church, helping elevate craft activities to enrich the lives of senior citizens. Silver believes that "there is nothing that is messed up that we can't fix with a little glitter."
The Glitter Fix: How one retiree Is spreading joy one craft project at a time
"As I approached the time to retire, my friends all told me to take a few years off before I decided what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Well, my head and my heart were set on becoming a volunteer…” more
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Parents can introduce simple STEM concepts at home through hands-on activities that are accessible and engaging for children, as well as being budget-friendly, says a local education expert from Lightbridge Academy.
Lightbridge Academy of Katy highlights importance of STEM for young children with tips from education expert
Local early learning center Lightbridge Academy is highlighting the importance of early STEM exposure for young learners in honor of National STEM Day on Friday, November 8. more
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Vivian Liu founded Origami for Good in order to spread positive messages of hope to those in need, through origami creations.
Local student organizes global effort to deliver positive messages through origami
Vivian Liu, a 15-year-old sophomore at James E. Taylor High School in Katy, is folding paper to help unfold change around the world. more
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A Diwali celebration, hosted by the Indo-Americans of Katy was held at Tompkins High School, 4400 Falcon Landing in Katy on October 26, with over 280 residents of the King Lakes community attending.
King Lakes shines bright with Diwali Celebration by Indo-Americans of Katy
On Saturday, October 26, the King Lakes community held a vibrant Diwali celebration, hosted by the Indo-Americans of Katy at Tompkins High School, 4400 Falcon Landing in Katy. more
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Broken pipe floods hallways at Fulshear High School
Reports of a large sewage break at Fulshear High on November 7 have been greatly exaggerated, school officials say. more
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At the request of Councilmember Rory Robertson (left) and Mayor Pro Tem Chris Harris (second from left), special recognition was given to Aristoi Classical Academy at the October 28 meeting of Katy city council. The school’s team won the 2023-2024 Texas Cup in the Texas Charter School Academic and Athletic League and also won the 2023-2024 Flag Football Championship. Also pictured with the team are Katy Mayor Dusty Thiele (third from left), Councilmember Dan Smith (second from right) and Councilmember Gina Hicks (far right).
Council approves new commercial development on Morton in split vote
Amid opposition from some nearby residents, the proposed “Green at Katy Park” planned development district was approved by the City of Katy city council in the October 28 meeting in a split 3-2 vote. more
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Three developers who are building projects in the Waller County area provided updates to the Katy Area Economic Development Council on October 22 at the organization’s monthly breakfast meeting, held at Houston Community College, 22910 Colonial Parkway in Katy. From left to right, the panel members are Russ Walker, head of development for Maple Development; Jacob Rice, vice president and general manager for Johnson Development; and Alex Kamkar, managing shareholder for Bold Fox Development.
KAEDC members receive updates from developers on Waller County projects
At its October 22 general assembly meeting, the Katy Area Economic Development Council hosted an exclusive developer panel, moderated by Mike Schofield, State Representative for Texas District 132. more
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Left to right: Katy Mayor Dusty Thiele, Katy Mills Mall General Manager Heidi McMillan and Katy’s City Administrator Byron Hebert prepare to cut the ribbon at an October 28 ceremony at the mall, commemorating the shopping center’s 25th anniversary. The mall, located at 5000 Katy Mills Circle in Katy, is a major source of revenue for the city and is a major employer in the area.
Katy’s “number one economic driver” celebrates 25th anniversary
Katy Mills Mall – one of the City of Katy’s largest employers and major sources of sales tax revenue -- just celebrated its 25th birthday with a special ceremony held at the retail center at 5000 Katy Mills Circle in Katy on October 28. more
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Intersection of Pitts and Morton closed until mid-November as realignment project begins
Beginning Monday, October 28, a third-party contractor for the City of Katy was scheduled to begin the Pitts Road realignment project, the City of Katy announced October 22 on its official Facebook page. more
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Isabella Carrillo (left), a fifth grader at Campbell Elementary School, is congratulated by Katy ISD board member Rebecca Fox after leading the pledges of allegiance at the October 28 meeting of the school board.
Katy ISD trustees approve attendance boundary modifications for schools opening in fall 2025
During the regular board meeting on October 28 at the Education Support Complex at 6301 S. Stadium Lane in Katy, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve attendance boundary modifications (ABM) for the district’s next elementary schools, #47 and #48, which will be located in the district’s northwest quadrant. more
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Katy ISD reschedules operations job fair to November 9
Katy ISD is inviting experienced professionals to its upcoming Operations Job Fair, to be held Saturday, November 9 at Morton Ranch High School, 21000 Franz Road in Katy, from 9 to 11 a.m. more
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Mayde Creek assistant principal resigns after incident with student
According to multiple news reports from Houston-area broadcast stations, Mayde Creek High School assistant principal Adrian Lee Berg has resigned following an incident on October 3 in which he has been charged with injury to a child. more
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Highland Homes has started presales in Grange, a new Johnson Development community located in Katy. The developer has also broken ground on the community’s first park.
Presales begin in new Johnson Development’s Grange community
Presales have started in the new Johnson Development community of Grange just as the community gets ready to break ground on its first park, the company announced in a press release on October 21. more
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The first local competition for the National Civics Bee was held on April 2, 2024, at the Performing Arts Center at Morton Ranch High School, 21000 Franz Road in Katy, and was emceed by Charles Stein of AT&T (at far right at podium). The event, hosted by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, will return to the area for a second year in 2025, the chamber announced on October 25.
Katy Area Chamber of Commerce launches 2025 National Civics Bee® Katy area middle school students will test their civics knowledge and compete for national title
The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce announced on October 25 the launch of the 2025 National Civics Bee®, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. more
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Taylor High School teacher Brandy Cabe teaches American Sign Language as a foreign language at the school and also serves as an ASL interpreter for the Texas Renaissance Festival.
Signs of the times: Taylor educator teaches ASL during the week, also serves as interpreter at Texas Renaissance Festival
Who knew that sign language counts as a foreign language for students at Katy ISD? I didn’t. more
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Ken Gregorski, superintendent of schools for Katy ISD, addresses attendees at the annual “State of the District” breakfast held October 25 at the Merrell Center, 6301 S. Stadium Lane in Katy. The theme of this year’s event was “Unparalleled Learning.”
Katy ISD 2024 ‘State of the District:’ a year of ‘unparalleled learning’
Katy ISD’s 2024 State of the District event, held October 25 at the Leonard Merrell Center at 6301 S. Stadium Drive in Katy, was a celebration of excellence, collaboration, and appreciation for the many stakeholders that continue investing in the future of students, the district said in a press release. more
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State Representative Jon Rosenthal (right), who represents District 135 in the Texas House of Representatives, visits with attendees at the pizza party and rally for public education that he hosted on October 26. The event, held at Burnet Bayland Park at 6000 Chimney Rock in Houston, was also sponsored by Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner, Lesley Briones. An audience of about 60 heard advocates from several organizations who sought to raise awareness about how insufficient funding has harmed public schools and their capability to provide for students. Speakers included Tom Jackson, past president of the CyFair ISD school board, who said, “The message is simple – the state has a ton of money and won’t give it to the school districts.” Rosenthal’s district covers an area east of the Grand Parkway and north of Clay Road.
Jon Rosenthal rally photo
Harmony Public Schools awards teachers, school employees $15 million in bonuses Average Harmony teacher will receive between $3,000-$4,000
Roughly 5,000 teachers and other school employees from Harmony Public Schools will enjoy a festive start to the holiday this season this week as they receive a combined total of $15 million in bonuses from the Texas-based public charter school, which made the announcement in an October 21 press release. more
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Rusted Gingham Barn Sale will host its 17th annual – and final – ride on Nov. 1
If you’ve heard about the Rusted Gingham Barn Sale but have never made it, now is your chance. The Final Ride will be happening Friday, November 1, from 4 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, November 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. more
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School board hears discussions on attendance boundary modifications, campus safety upgrades and legislative priorities
Despite an hour’s early start, the Katy ISD board of trustees meeting on October 21 at the Education Support Complex at 6301 S. Stadium Lane ran long, with two separate closed meetings on the agenda, in which the board consulted with their attorney in private. more
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