Lisa Kassman, Executive Director of Facilities, Planning, and Construction for Katy ISD, has been named the 2024 Director of the Year by the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), the district announced in a November 14 press release. more

At Monday's Katy ISD board work study meeting, the proposed names for elementary schools #47 and #48, as recommended by two separate naming advisory committees, were presented for trustees' consideration. more

The Waller County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP) was once again recognized for excellence in economic development at the annual Texas Economic Development Council’s (TEDC) annual meeting, the organization announced in a November 17 press release. more

The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) announced in a November 11 press release that David Munnilal is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Plant Manager of the Year award for 2024. more

An pair of anonymous benefactors will match “Giving Tuesday” donations to local animal shelter Citizens for Animal Protection, the Katy Times has learned. more

November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced on November 8 the launch of the “Take Me Home” program, a new initiative designed to ensure the safety of elderly residents with various types of dementia. more

The holiday season is upon us, and that means that Santa is getting ready to make his way through Katy again with the help of the Katy Fire Department. For 14 nights – beginning on December 2 – Santa will tour Katy neighborhoods starting at 6 p.m. Every morning of the tour, the fire department will post the route maps on Facebook so you can track Santa's progress and know when he’ll be near your neighborhood. more

On September 28, 2024, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Chi Omicron Omega Chapter partnered with the Phenomenal Pearls Educational and Charitable Foundation (PPECF) to host their annual signature program, “College is an Option” at Alief Taylor High School, 7555 Howell Sugar Land Rd. in Houston. more

Higher Dimension Church, (HDC) celebrated the grand opening of its brand-new Katy campus, at 1350 North Mason Road in Katy on November 17. more

Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski announced the principals for the district’s newest schools, Elementary #47 and #48 on November 12, according to a press release from the district. Felicia … more

Katy ISD's Navy JROTC unit, based at Mayde Creek High School, achieved a third-place overall finish at its first drill meet of the season, the district announced in a November 5 press release. more

Katy ISD’s Partners in Education invites the community to bring hope to families in need this holiday season. more

In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will present a special program on the Karankawa Indians of the Gulf Coast region of Texas on Tuesday, November 26, at 2 p.m., at the Fulshear Branch Library (6350 GM Library Rd, off Texas Heritage Parkway). more

LaCenterra to light the Christmas tree on November 22 The highly-anticipated tree lighting at LaCenterra – Katy’s premier shopping destination – will take place on November 22 from … more

Harris County is doubling down on its commitment to building a future-ready workforce, according to an October 29 press release from the office of Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones. more

On Friday, November 1, the newly remodeled Walmart store located at 22850 Morton Ranch Rd. in Katy was unveiled to the local community. more

Battle re-enactments, horse drawn wagon rides, hot air balloon demonstrations and more are all happening at the 200th Anniversary George Ranch Frontier Days on Saturday, November 16th. more

Katy Responds has a volunteer opportunity for those who would like to help vulnerable families with home repair, according to a recent post on their Facebook page. more

Dear Editor: As a student living in Katy and attending Katy ISD schools, the increasing frequency of climate disasters like Hurricane Beryl and, more recently, Hurricane Rafael, deeply concerns me … more

Light the World Giving Machines are back for another year, offering the Houston community a chance to give back in a unique way throughout the holiday season, from November 29 through December 29. more