Mayekawa, the Japanese family-owned company that manufactures compressors serving the food, medical and oil and gas industries, has gone Texan. more

The Katy Library, 5414 Franz Road, on May 10 celebrated its 20th anniversary at that location. It was a special celebration featuring the Paetow High pom-pom squad, a story time and the requisite cake and punch. Harris County Pct. 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones sent well wishes and a proclamation. Mayor Dusty Thiele issued a proclamation from the City of Katy. more

Katy ISD officials said Cardiff Junior High School will be on a regular schedule tomorrow following the evacuation of the campus earlier this afternoon in response to the discovery of a suspicious package in the school cafeteria. more

Katy ISD announced two new assistant superintendents who will be replacing two long-time educators retiring from their roles. Kristin Harper and Deborah Hubble, well-known campus leaders in the Katy ISD community, will assume the positions July 1. Together Harper and Hubble bring with them a wealth of experience as well as a love for empowering students to reach their full potential. more

Community briefs for May 11, 2023. more

Leyendecker Landing, a city water detention facility north of Morton Road and east of Pitts Road, will soon have 17 mature trees donated by a local developer. more

If he were alive to see it, former mayor and city administrator Johnny Nelson might describe Saturday’s rededication of the museum named in his honor as a “Rice Day.” more

Education briefs for May 11, 2023. more

The front elevation of your home is not only the first thing visitors see when they pull up to your property, but more importantly, often the first picture homebuyers will see when they find your home online. Maximizing the elevation ranks high on an intelligent home seller’s priority list. Luckily, there are inexpensive tricks to maximize your homes curb appeal. more

Amy Thieme, Morgan Calhoun and Mary Ellen Cuzela were elected Saturday to seats on the Katy ISD Board of Trustees, according to unofficial results. more

Royal ISD voters Saturday approved one bond proposition, while rejecting another, as the district works to manage ongoing growth. more

Ward A Council Member Janet Corte won re-election Saturday, defeating challenger Cara Bonin, according to unofficial election returns. more

Education briefs for May 4, 2023. more

Community briefs for May 4, 2023. more

For the first time, Harris County Precinct 4 has launched a call for infrastructure partnership projects. Precinct 4 is committed to serving Precinct 4 by leveraging its infrastructure dollars in collaboration with local community organizations. Through these partnerships on projects such as urban planning, drainage and mobility improvements, Precinct 4 will deliver sustainable and resilient infrastructure needed in the fastest growing precinct in Harris County. more

Seven of eight candidates for the Katy ISD Board of Trustees filed their campaign finance reports April 28, with the reports showing that four candidates received either political action committee funds or in-kind services. more

Waller County this month is celebrating its sesquicentennial—its 150th birthday— with festivities scheduled throughout the county. Even Katy, a part of which is in Waller County, will host local festivities this week. more

Katy ISD officials Monday placed Seven Lakes High School, 9251 S. Fry Road, and Seven Lakes Junior High School, 6026 Katy Gaston Road, on lockdown out of what they called an abundance of caution while investigating a rumored threat. more

Education briefs for April 27, 2023 more

Community briefs for April 27, 2023. more