National conservation honor recognizes Texas leader racing to conserve land as region rapidly grows Under Mary Anne Piacentini’s leadership, Coastal Prairie Conservancy has expanded permanently conserved lands from 1,300 acres in 1999 to 36,607 acres and
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An all-day breakfast and lunch café is coming to 1660 S Mason Rd in Katy, where franchise partners Mario Harper and Ifeoma Harper have signed a lease for their first The Flying Biscuit Café. The café is targeted to open in late November 2026 and will join
Local social media pages are always asking the question: Where can I eat in Katy after 10 p.m.? Now, there’s a new answer. Zio Al's Pizza & Pasta has opened at 1522 W Grand Pkwy S in Katy, in …
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The Flying Biscuit Café signs Katy lease, expanding in Houston market
An all-day breakfast and lunch café is coming to 1660 S Mason Rd in Katy, where franchise partners Mario …
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Katy Rice Harvest Festival Parade dodges rain to proceed on Oct. 3
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Katy ISD earns Niche A+ rating, ranks no. 1 large school district in Houston area and Texas
Katy ISD continues to rank among the top school districts in Texas and the nation, earning an A+ overall …
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Houston Pets Alive! invites community to celebrate pets and save lives at Barktoberfest 2026
Houston Pets Alive! (HPA!) invites animal lovers from across Greater Houston to join its celebration of …
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Katy Sip N Stroll lights up November night with ‘Let’s Glow!’ on Nov. 7 32nd edition brings neon nights, incredible sips, and culinary delights to benefit Christ Clinic
Get ready to glow! Katy's favorite food and wine event returns Saturday, November 7 from 6 to 9 …
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Fort Bend County commissioner’s court funds development of new flood dashboard
On September 24 in Commissioner’s Court, commissioners approved funding for a new flood dashboard …
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Waller Co. and Harris County Precinct 4 team up for Pitts Rd. improvements
Officials in Waller County have partnered with Harris County Precinct 4 to improve a section of …
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Why Choose Public Schools?
As a parent, there’s one question that can keep you up at night: Is my child in the learning environment that truly grows them? That question …
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More Katy families are rethinking school—should yours? National School Choice Week encourages families to explore their options
Each January, National School Choice Week invites families across the country to pause and reflect on a simple but important question: “Is my …
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Libraries do so much for our communities and families and we'd like to give back
Please take time this coming week to send an email or postcard of appreciation for your library to your superintendent, school board, city …
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Our Children Can't Wait: Texas Must Act on Food Insecurity
When I was a teacher, I could always tell when a child came to school hungry. Their eyes showed it: that distant look, the difficulty focusing. …
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Katy ISD: Let the People Speak
At the October 27 meeting of the Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees, district counsel Justin Graham advised that allowing all …
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Local resident urges support for Royal ISD’s bond election
I am writing to express my strong support for the Royal Bond Election with a passion for supporting the educational needs of the children in our …
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Richard David Adair
Friday, September 18
Richard David Adair, 76, passed away on September 12, 2026, due to esophageal cancer. Richard was born in Detroit, MI on October 26, 1949, to Deroy and Vida Adair as the fourth of five children. In …
Marie Elizabeth “Beth” Francis
Tuesday, September 15
Marie Elizabeth “Beth” Francis, 76, was called home to the Lord on August 25, 2026 in Round Rock, Texas, with her family by her side. Beth was born on January 5, 1950, in Weatherford, Texas. She …
Kyle Jenkins Callender
Monday, September 14
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Kyle Jenkins Callender, who left this world peacefully at home on August 28, 2026. Born on November 26, 1975, in Houston, …
Frederick Irwin (Fred) White
Friday, September 11
Former Katy, Texas, resident, Frederick Irwin (Fred) White, age 93, most recently of Stallings, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, on August 9, 2026, with his wife, Carol, by his side. Born in …
Jacob J. Walla
Wednesday, July 29
Jacob J. Walla, 93, of Katy, Texas passed away on July 26, 2026. He was born on July 12, 1933 to Jerome Walla and Lillie Bell (Koehl) Walla in La Grange, Texas. On July 29, 1961, he married Victoria …
William Louis Morillon III
Wednesday, July 8
William Louis Morillon III, age 86, known to everyone as “Willie”, passed away peacefully on July 3rd by the side of his loving wife, Anne. He was a devoted husband, father, and a proud …
Betty Lynne Dolph
Wednesday, July 1
Betty “Lynne” Dolph, 81, of Katy, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Cedar Park, Texas. She was born to the late William Robert Bechtel and Betty Sue Bechtel, in Covina, CA. Lynne spent …
Patsy Carole Leatherwood
Friday, June 12
Patsy Carole Leatherwood, 81, passed away on Monday May 18th at her home in Katy, TX. She was born in Houston on October 22, 1944. She was preceded in death by her parents, William McNaughton and …
Jo Ann Hustede
Wednesday, June 10
Jo Ann Hustede, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on June 1, 2026, in Brenham, Texas. Born on July 1, 1936, in Pattison, Texas, Jo …
Charles Stuart Keel
Tuesday, June 2
Charles Stuart Keel, age 63, of Pattison, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2026. He was born on September 11, 1962, in Houston to Evelyn and Larry Keel. Charlie is now in the loving arms of his …