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The Texas Department of Public Safety urges drivers to exercise caution as students return to school.
DPS offers tips, resources as new school year begins
As the new school year nears, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to use extra caution in and around school zones and neighborhoods. more
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This map shows the proposed Katy Court Phase 2 expansion approved by the Katy City Council Monday. It features both 412 lots for housing development and a detention pond just to the south.
City approves Katy Court expansion
The Katy City Council Monday approved plans for a Phase 2 development of Katy Court, a planned development district near the southwest corner of Clay Road and Katy Hockley Cutoff Road. more
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The smell of a house can help make or break a sale, writes columnist Timothy Gene Sojka.
I smell a good deal
HGTV hosts lead viewers on tours through spectacular remodels, featuring hip designer colors, the latest technology and the coolest upgrades. The visual representation convinces viewers to believe that nothing sells homes faster than smart remodels. But the purveyors of visual stimulation, although correct, missed something. more
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Jason Andrukonis, GEICO commercial vice president, speaks at a Feb. 15 ceremony in Katy.
GEICO chooses Katy as headquarters for its small business insurance operations
GEICO announced that its Katy office will serve as its headquarters for its small business insurance operations. more
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Katy ISD teacher Elizabeth Harden poses in front of one of the White House Christmas trees. The Texas ornament can be seen behind Harden.
Katy ISD teacher helps decorate the White House for Christmas
While Katy-area families were busy setting up their Christmas trees and arrangements, one Katy ISD teacher helped set those arrangements at the White House. more
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Chris Harris listens as his daughter, Kylynn Harris, speaks about the Coastal Prairie Conservancy at the Feb. 15 Fulshear Katy Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Creating partnerships: Coastal Prairie Conservancy teams with farmers, ranchers for land conservation
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy continues to partner with local farmers and ranchers on land conservation and stewardship as local urban development continues, two conservancy volunteers said. more
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As anticipation builds for the upcoming World Championship, the teams from Katy ISD are gearing up to showcase their talents on a global stage, aiming to make their mark while representing their school and community, said the district in the press release.
Katy ISD robotics teams display ingenuity and spirit at state competition
The atmosphere was buzzing at the UIL State Robotics Competition held over the weekend of April 6-7, where 86 teams from across the state converged to showcase their ingenuity, technical ability, and teamwork. more
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Andrew Horner, left, and Preston Brown (who are seniors at Tompkins High) dress up as rodeo clowns at the Feb. 15 special rodeo at the Gerald D. Young Agricultural Sciences Center. Horner plans to attend the University of Louisiana-Monroe, major in kinesiology and play football. Brown plans to attend Oklahoma State University and major in aviation education.
Special rodeo provides special experience for young cowboys, cowgirls alike
Cowboys and cowgirls come in all forms. And if they have special needs, there’s a place for them at the Katy FFA Livestock Show. more
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Katy City Hall
Absentee balloting underway for city, school board races to be decided in May 6 election
The Katy ISD Board of Trustees race has drawn local attention as three seats are open with no incumbents running in any of those races. Meanwhile, races for local city and school board seats are also entering the final stage, as absentee voting is now underway in advance of the May 6 election. more
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Miller Career & Technology Center SkillsUSA teams advance to national competitio
Following a rigorous four-day state tournament held in Corpus Christi during the weekend of April 6-7, six Katy ISD students were rewarded with first place honors, securing their participation in the 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. more
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TXU Energy donated $10,000 to provide more than 400 fans for Greater Katy area households in need Saturday. Pictured are, from left, state Rep. Mike Schofield, Mayor Dusty Thiele, KCM Executive Director Deysi Crespo, KCM Programs and Grants Director Carolyn Chandler, Council Member-at-Large and Mayor Pro Tem Chris Harris, Ward B Council Member Rory Robertson, TXU Beat the Heat Program Jason Schultz, and KCM Director Don Flowers.
Community briefs for Aug. 18
Community briefs for Aug. 18, 2022. more
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Molly Maher of the Texas Cowgirls rides her paint horse, Tex, in the Feb. 18 Katy Rodeo Parade.
A special cowgirl and her horse take their place in the Katy Rodeo Parade
The annual Katy Rodeo Parade, held Feb. 18, featured the usual assortment of bands, dignitaries and sponsors. But it also featured a rider who took an unusual path to the festivities. more
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Justin Landers, right in red shirt, lead a discussion during the April 18 Katy ISD community bond advisory committee meeting. Pictured clockwise from left of Flanders are David Frishman, Norma Veguilla-Martinez, Andrew Lowry, Dustin Clark, Cheryl Taylor and Lindsay Hunniford. Kathy Caldwell, the last member of this group, sits obscured behind Landers.
Katy ISD trustees to consider $840.6 million bond for placement on November ballot
A Katy ISD community bond advisory committee April 18 approved an $840.6 million bond proposal for four new schools, upgrades to existing district facilities, safety security improvements meant to exceed state standards, and a technology plan that would incorporate a 1:1 student-to-device ratio. more
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The S.L.E.D. Quartet, an A Cappella quartet, performed May 4 at a Katy city celebration at Katy Heritage Park honoring the Waller County sesquicentennial. A part of the City of Katy falls in Waller County. Randy Rensi, a singer with the group, said the “S.L.E.D.” acronym has different meanings, developed over the years, based on the song being performed at the moment. Rensi is at left; he sings bass. With him are, from left, Clarke Bean, baritone; Fred Leash, lead, and Allan Quiat, tenor.
Community briefs for May 11
Community briefs for May 11, 2023. more
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Attention all Katy Times print readers
The October 5, 2023, print edition of the Katy Times has the incorrect date on the front page. The date is correct on the folio line at the top of each interior page. The Times regrets the error. The … more
Katy ISD earns “A” in 2022 TEA Accountability Rating System
Katy ISD earns “A” in 2022 TEA Accountability Rating System
Katy ISD earned an overall A rating (91) from the Texas Education Agency’s A-F Accountability Rating System, the district said. more
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Leila Skaini, a 15-year-old, has been found safe, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's office said. Her case remains under investigation
FOUND AND SAFE: Fort Bend County Sheriff's office finds missing 15-year-old
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office is seeking the public’s help in finding Leila Skaini, 15, who was last seen on Monday, Sept. 5, close to her home by the 6800 block of Gaston Road, in Katy. Skaini is 5’7” and weighs about 120 lbs.   more
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Royal Early College High juniors on March 30 paid a visit to the state Capitol in Austin, where they learned about state government and visited with local officials including Rep. Stan Kitzman of Waller County.
Education briefs for April 20
Education briefs for April 20, 2023. more
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Waller County celebrates its sesquicentennial this month with a series of celebrations and events, including a May 4 event in Katy Heritage Park.
Events calendar for May 2023
The Katy Times events calendar for May 2023. more
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Students from Royal High School traveled to Corpus Christi in early April to compete at the state level in the SkillsUSA contest.
Royal ISD SkillsUSA contest bring home awards from state competition
The Royal SkillsUSA Chapter competed on April 4th-6th at the SkillsUSA State Competition at multiple locations around Corpus Christi, Texas. A grand total of 43 students from Royal ISD captured awards at the competition, where over 6,000 students and over 350 CTE/high schools participated. more
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