Council approves live streaming of CPZ meetings, simplifies plat approval process
Katy’s ‘Hometown Heroes’ program to honor 12 additional veterans at second annual banner unveiling Nov. 14 Katy Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Katy continue growing tradition of honoring military service, preserving legacies, and celebrating communi
Every hometown has its heroes. Some are remembered in history books, while others are the neighbors, parents, grandparents, friends, and loved ones whose stories deserve to be told. On Saturday, …
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Briones announces $80.2 million partnership investment to advance public safety, flood protection in Precinct 4, including several in greater Katy area Partnership projects include roadway, drainage, intersection, and connectivity improvements for over 52
On October 29 Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones announced $80.2 million in resilient …
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Katy ISD board approves attendance boundary Modifications for 2027-2028, opens naming nominations for Elementary #49
During the October 26 Regular Board meeting, Katy ISD Trustees approved attendance boundary modifications …
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Foot Solutions Katy celebrates first anniversary with Nov. 21 block party and Thanksgiving food drive
Foot Solutions Katy is celebrating its first year through giving back to the community – hosting “One …
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Houston Methodist West Hospital first in greater Katy area to perform innovative thumb joint replacement surgery
Houston Methodist West Hospital has successfully completed its first TOUCH thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) …
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Port Freeport CEO, Panamanian ambassador to speak at Nov. 16 meeting of Hwy. 36A Coalition
The November 16 luncheon of the Highway 36A Coalition will feature keynote speakers Ambassador Juan …
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Master Gardeners help Scouts earn plant science merit badge
Fifteen Scouting America scouts learned how to plant the right plant in the right place by …
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Children’s Lighthouse of Katy and Fulshear take gratitude beyond classroom with local food drive Early learning school sets 300-item goal to benefit local charities
Children’s Lighthouse of Cinco Ranch and Fulshear–Cross Creek West are inviting families, …
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Miracles R Real launches blanket drive
The 12th annual “Warm Hearts, Warm Hands” blanket drive, a project of Miracles R Real Outreach, …
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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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William Priester Cardiff, Jr.
Friday, October 16
William Priester Cardiff, Jr., 80, of Bellville, peacefully went to be with our Lord on October 3, 2026. Born in Houston, Texas, on December 6, 1945, William was the son of William Priester Cardiff, …
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 …