Tammy Reed, a Katy ISD teacher, filed paperwork dated February 14 to run against incumbent Lance Redmon for Katy ISD Trustee, Position 2 in the upcoming May 3 general election. more

At the February 17 work-study meeting of Katy ISD’s board of trustees, board members discussed possible modifications to the district’s policy for naming new schools and portions of campuses such as athletic facilities. more

Fourteen campuses from Harmony Public Schools were named official Texas “State Schools of Character” Tuesday for their outstanding efforts in promoting cultures of character in their schools and communities. more

Carrying on the legacy of excellence in fine arts, 54 Katy ISD students were selected for All-State honors in band, choir and orchestra, securing the state’s highest honor for students in music, the district announced in a February 5 press release. more

In a surprise ceremony that included her family near and far, Roosevelt Alexander Elementary teacher Olivia Watson learned on February 6 she’d been named a finalist for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award. more

Katy ISD’s Nutrition and Food Services Department reaped the Texas Department of Agriculture’s “Cream of the Crop” award for the state’s 2024 Farm Fresh Challenge, the district announced in a January 31 press release. more

Reaching upper atmospheric heights in a worldwide competition, Tompkins High School senior Sahus Gupta and junior May Lynn Espinola earned Honorable Mention at the 2024 NASA International Space Apps Challenge, according to a February 3 press release from Katy ISD. more

Three exceptional musicians from the Royal High School band -- Joseph Turner (left), (baritone saxophone), Damian Ramirez (second from right) (trombone), and Devin Ruley (far right) (trumpet), have … more

In an undisputed contest held virtually February 3 -9, Royal MCJROTC got the win over Hillgrove NJROTC, shooting their highest score this season at 800.7 points. Royal MCJROTC was led by Dilon Meza who shot a 212.9. more

In a testament to the award-winning Katy ISD Athletics department, 49 Katy ISD student-athletes have inked agreements with collegiate programs across the country with letters of intent to continue their playing careers on a larger stage. more

The Texas Girls Coaches Association released its latest State Soccer Poll on February 10, showing Katy ISD’s Tompkins High School ranked third in the state. No other Katy ISD teams made the list. … more

EDITOR’S NOTE: Our original story published on February 6 erroneously stated that there would be a carnival at the Katy Rodeo. The Katy Rodeo has informed us that there will be no carnival this year, and we have updated our story. The Times regrets the error. more

Katy ISD has named 34-year law enforcement veteran David Rider as incoming Chief of Police, the district said in a January 30 press release. The new chief will assume Katy ISD’s top law enforcement post on Monday, February 17. more

In a poignant ceremony on February 3, hundreds of Katy ISD leaders, teachers, staff, students and community members gathered to dedicate Nelson Junior High School (NJH) and pay homage to the Nelson family for their service to the community and dedication spanning nearly a century.  The campus, located at 25747 Longenbaugh Road in Katy, is built on land once owned by the Nelson family. more

Royal ISD announced its selection as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT) in a January 23 press release. more

Katy ISD’s Navy JROTC Unit based at Mayde Creek High School, located at 19202 Groeschke Rd. in Houston, bested the competition at the 2025 Magnolia High School JROTC Drill Competition held the weekend of January 25-26, earning top marks on a journey to this year’s state championship meet. more

Katy ISD celebrated commencement for 2025 winter graduates on January 23, honoring 112 students as they move forward into their bright futures in careers, higher education or military service. The ceremonies were held at the district’s Merrell Center, 6301 S. Stadium Lane in Katy. more

On January 21, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the kickoff of the 2025 “Save Texas History Essay Contest” for fourth- and seventh grade students. more

Hundreds of “Creechers,” Creech Elementary former and current students and staff, attended a January 28 reception at the campus at 5905 S. Mason Road in Katy to celebrate the school’s 25th anniversary and honor those who have made the school a home for students, staff and families. more