In a 5-0 vote, members of Katy’s city council authorized the Katy Development Authority (KDA) to use $1,424,224.40 in Metro funds for the Pitts Road Boulevard Expansion project, which is slated to begin in December. more

In a special meeting Monday night, the trustees of Katy ISD’s school board came together for team-building activities and for more training on their roles, rights and responsibilities as board members. more

Artificial intelligence is a tool already in use in local health care institutions, industry leaders said at the October 13th “State of Healthcare” summit hosted by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce at the Embassy Suites at 16435 Katy Freeway. more

On September 27th Waller County Commissioners' Court approved an incentive deal that will bring Europe's largest solar panel manufacturer to Texas. Elin Energy, with corporate headquarters in Turkey, will have the capacity to manufacture 2,000 MW annually in their new US facility more

Local leaders Bill Callegari and Byron Hebert received highest honors from the West Houston Association during the WHA’s Public Officials and Awards Reception at the Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, on October 11th. more

Recent rains have brought relief to the Katy area in more ways than one–with the lifting of drought restrictions for residents of the city of Katy and the lifting of the burn ban in Fort Bend County. more

After reconvening from closed session, Katy’s city council voted 5-0 to acquire a lot in the downtown area for parking for shopping and activities in the historic down- town area. more

Last year the Rice Harvest festival flew in a local Katy girl and her band to come home to perform. more

Families gathered early along Avenue C on Saturday morning, October 7th, to view the annual Rice Harvest Festival Parade, featuring decorated floats and vehicles — most with rice, historic, or Katy themes. Antique vehicles from the Johnny Nelson Museum led the way for parade participants, which included city officials, school groups, nonprofit organizations, churches and area businesses. more

The Board of Trustees of the Katy Independent School District met in a a special board meeting on Monday, October 5 at 12 p.m. in the professional learning room of the Martha Lopez Aki ECI Project Tyke Center, 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy. The meeting, listed as a Strategic Design meeting, was conducted by an outside facilitator as a workshop with the Board and the Superintendent. more

Ten Katy ISD students were among 840 outstanding 4th through 8th graders from across Texas who recently had the opportunity to hone their leadership skills at the 2023 Lone Star Leadership Academy camps. more

Austin, TX, September 6 — Teach, Plus, a national teacher leadership organization, has selected 50 demonstrably effective teachers from around Texas for its 2023-2024 Policy Fellowship cohort. more

Over 145 women gathered for lunch at Perry’s Steakhouse in LaCenterra on Tuesday, September 26th to hear from other successful women of Katy. more

According to the Waller County website, these projects slated for Precincts 3 and 4 made the cut for inclusion in the county’s first-ever mobility bond. more

On September 28, 2023, at approximately 6:46 am, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office received a call regarding an accident involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian in the 6000 block of Mason Road, Katy. more

Eleven Katy ISD music ensembles were recently recognized as national winners in The Foundation for Music Education Mark of Excellence Competition.  Only the top 25% of entrants receive the National Winner distinction. The second 25% are named as Commended Winners.  more

Longtime local community leader Bill Callegari will receive the 2023 Impact Award from the West Houston Association, in recognition of his many years of service to the West Houston area. more

Fort Bend County Judge KP George is hosting a series of community meetings to inform residents about the 2023 Fort Bend County Bonds that will appear on the November 7 ballot. more

Katy ISD has several students kicking off the school year with newfound skills and confidence in the classroom thanks to a summer of learning and growth at Rice University’s prestigious camps hosted by The Tapia Center for Excellence and Equity in Education. more