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Katy ISD begins annual ‘Food for Families’ campaign to provide for needy students over winter break
Katy ISD’s Partners in Education invites the community to bring hope to families in need this holiday season. more
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22nd Annual Turkey Dash: running for a cause since 2002
Turkey Dash celebrates its 22nd year on Thanksgiving Day – November 28 -- as a premier community gathering that serves up family-friendly fun, promotes fitness with running and walking events, and supports YMCA charitable programs in Katy, said an October 31 press release from the Greater Houston YMCA. more
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Volunteers and staff at the City of Katy’s animal control department introduce some of the dogs who have been taken in by the facility. From left to right: Volunteer Dominique Booth has handsome pit bull mix Ricky on a leash, City of Katy Animal Control Supervisor David Brown kneels with bull mastiff Jax, and volunteer Catherine Newlin holds a shy Pearl, who is a terrier mix. The facility is nearly full, with only seven spots available to accommodate more dogs. Brown says there is an immediate need for adopters and fosters for the animals there now, which include 13 dogs and three cats.
Katy’s animal control department nears capacity; adopters and fosters needed
There may not be room at the inn for our furry friends this holiday season. more
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Brenda Washington returns to her seat after addressing city council on March 25, 2024, thanking council members for their support of the community’s 2023 Kwanza celebration.
Local activist passes away at 66
Brenda Joyce Washington, a local community activist who was instrumental in creating and organizing the first Juneteenth Parade and Celebration in Katy, has died. more
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City conducts ‘active threat training’ at Katy Mills Mall on November 3
On Sunday, November 3, the City of Katy and Katy Mills conducted a full-scale active threat training at Katy Mills, located at 5000 Katy Mills Circle in Katy. “Scheduled weeks in advance, this training will test the emergency response plans and procedures of all participating agencies,” said the official press release from the city, which was posted on the city’s website on November 3. more
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The Houston Community College system welcomed area leaders “To the Metaverse and Beyond” in the annual “State of the College” breakfast on November 1 at the Hilton Americas at 1600 Lamar in Houston.
State of the College: HCC may consider name change
The Houston Community College system welcomed area leaders “To the Metaverse and Beyond” in the annual “State of the College” breakfast on November 1 at the Hilton Americas at 1600 Lamar in Houston. more
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Stephen Spielman, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Physician Organization and President, Primary Care Group outlines the three new technological innovations that will be in place at Houston Methodist West Hospital’s new comprehensive care center, to be located at 26000 FM 1093 in Richmond.
Houston Methodist breaks ground $62 million Comprehensive Care Center near Fulshear
On October 30, Houston Methodist broke ground on a 65,000-sq. ft. new comprehensive care center near the Fulshear area, adjacent to its current emergency care center in Cinco Ranch at 26000 FM 1093 in Richmond. more
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Correction to 10/31 City Council story
In the coverage of the City of Katy city council meeting on October 28, which appeared on the front page of the October 31, 2024, edition of the Katy Times, there was an error in describing area … more
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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