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Incumbent Mayor Dusty Thiele (left)celebrates election results with constituent Diane Robichaux Walker (right) at the election results watch party at Brett’s BBQ, 25220 Kingsland in Katy, on May 3.
Landslide victory assures Thiele of second mayoral term, all propositions failby wide margins
City of Katy voters awarded current mayor William H. “Dusty” Thiele another term in office, in an overwhelming victory. more
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Challenger Robert Richards rolled to victory over Brookshire incumbent mayor Darrell Branch and challenger Tony McAnelly in the May 3 city elections, winning 65 per cent of the vote. Richards is shown on his float at the March 29 Royal FFA parade in downtown Brookshire.
Richards defeats Branch, water proposition passes
Brookshire Mayor Pro Tem Robert Chris Richards won a decisive victory in the Brookshire mayoral race, beating out incumbent Darrell Branch and former Alderman Position 2 Tony McAnelly. more
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KISD board of trustees incumbent Lance Redmon (center) shares the early vote totals with supporters at an election watch party at Katy Beer Garden, 5345 E. Third in Katy on May 3.
Redmon re-elected as KISD trustee, Cross defeats board president Perez
A long, hard-fought battle on all sides finally came to a close on May 3 as votes were tallied in Katy ISD’s school board election. more
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Royal ISD voters approve attendance credit election with overwhelming support
In a May 3 post on its Facebook page, Royal ISD announced that the unofficial election results from Waller County show overwhelming support for the Attendance Credit Election. more
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An intersection improvement project recently completed by Harris County Precinct 4 is at Morton Ranch Rd at Old Katy Hockley Cut Off Rd. in Katy. One of six projects undertaken by Precinct 4, this intersection received replacement of the existing asphalt pavement of Morton Ranch between Old Katy Hockley Cut Off Road to a concrete pavement road. The work included the addition of an eastbound lane, installation of accessible ramps, drainage, and sidewalks. The project was completed in March 2025 at an approximate cost of $1,360,144.
Harris Co Pct 4 completes work on six intersections in greater Katy area
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones and her infrastructure department have completed work on six intersections in western Harris County in the greater Katy area, department spokesperson Brittany Little told the Katy Times more
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KISD board hears requests for staffing increase, purchase of fleet vehicles
Katy ISD’s board of trustees met on Monday, May 5 for a brief work-study meeting. It was the first meeting since the May 3 school board election in which board president Victor Perez lost his position, while long-time trustee Lance Redmon retained Position 2. more
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About 75 local protestors converged on the Avenue D side of the City of Katy’s City Hall, 901 Avenue C in Katy, at noon on May 1 to protest against policies enacted by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. One of many May Day rallies taking place across the nation that day, the local effort was organized by Indivisible Katy Huddle and Katy Area Democrats. Many of the protestors were local retirees concerned about the future of the Social Security program.
May Day rally draws protestors to Katy’s City Hall
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Fort Bend Transit launches Everbridge notification system for real-time alerts
Fort Bend Transit announced on April 23 the official launch of its new alert notification system, Everbridge, FBTAlerts, designed to keep riders instantly informed about important transit updates including weather delays, route closures, and other critical service notifications. more
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Sarah McLeod (left), 2024-2025 chair of the Volunteers in Public Schools executive board, and Jamie Banowetz (right), incoming VIPS Executive Chair for 2025-2026 thank local volunteers who contributed over 900,000 hours of volunteer time to the Katy Independent School District, at an estimated value of $13.5 million. The annual salute to district volunteers was held May 2 at the Merrell Center, 6301 S. Stadium Lane in Katy.
Katy ISD, PIE and VIPS rise to the occasion with annual salute to volunteers
Hundreds of Katy ISD campus volunteers, along with district officials and community leaders, crowded the Merrell Center, 6301 S. Stadium Lane in Katy on May 2 for the district’s annual salute to its volunteers. more
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Local coffeehouse Humble Grounds has opened its third location at 2100 Cane Island Parkway in Katy, nestled behind The Oaks Restaurant. The shop, which is open 6:30 -11 a.m. with summer hours of 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning May 26, offers “grab and go” breakfast and lunch items. Owner Becca Ryan Speed said that the additional store provides a promotion for an existing staff member and will add five to ten jobs across the company. “The community has been beyond welcoming,” Speed said.
Humble Grounds Cane Island
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City of Katy Mayor Dusty Thiele is all smiles as he serves up barbecue while acting as the celebrity chef at Brett’s BBQ, 25220 Kingsland, on May 1. A portion of the proceeds from restaurant sales during Thiele’s time behind the counter will be donated to HerWell, a Brookshire-based nonprofit which guides survivors of unhealthy sexual relationships and family violence to break free from the fear of their past and step into healing—mentally, physically, and spiritually -- through personalized 12-month programs.
Mayor dishes up BBQ at Brett’s to raise funds for HerWell
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Doug Foster (left) will become the new Athletic Director for Royal ISD, the district announced on May 2. Foster and his wife moved to the Pattison area from Corpus Christi.
Royal ISD names Doug Foster as new athletic director
Royal ISD has hired Doug Foster as the district’s new Athletic Director. more
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Book Peddler to host Texas author
The Story Peddler bookstore at 538 W. Main St. in Bellville is hosting Dallas author Liese Sherwood-Fabre on Thursday, May 22 at 6 p.m. more
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Katy Christian Chamber becomes the Texas Christian Chamber
After five years and four months of operation, the Katy Christian Chamber of Commerce is expanding its operations across Texas – with a new name to match its new mission. more
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10th Street bridge dedication postponed
A dedication ceremony planned for Katy’s 10th Street bridge on April 24 was postponed by the city. more
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Representatives of the City of Katy’s fire department are recognized at the April 28 meeting of city council with a proclamation designating May 4.2025 as International Firefighters Day. The proclamation was signed by Mayor Dusty Thiele (fourth from left) and read by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Harris (far right).
Council approves agreements for improvements to Katy Park, trail system
The City of Katy will move forward with recreational opportunities for city residents as a result of actions taken at the April 28 meeting of city council. more
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Dan Smith creates social media video in response to charter amendment opponents
City of Katy Councilmember Dan Smith has created a 15-minute video titled “Addressing misinformation about the City of Katy Charter Amendments” in response to opponents of the proposed charter amendments that Smith introduced earlier this year. more
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Ken Gregorski, Katy ISD Superintendent
KISD and TSTA react to new state accountability ratings
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released 2023 A-F accountability ratings for school systems and campuses statewide on April 24, after a two-year battle waged by several public school districts over the ratings system. more
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Royal ISD forms citizen committee to address growth and facility needs
Royal ISD invites parents, staff, community members, and local business leaders to become part of an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the district. The Falcon Planning Committee is now forming, the district announced in an April 22 press release. more
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KISD seeks to feed 300 needy families over summer break through ‘Food for Families’ initiative
Katy ISD is launching the district’s annual “School’s Out” Food for Families campaign – a community initiative raising monetary donations to purchase grocery gift cards for Katy ISD students and their families in need over the summer. more
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