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The Katy Police Department substation at Katy Mills Mall has been open since the mall underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation in 2018-19. Yet while the substation has never had a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony, it enjoys a higher profile thanks to a new sign placed outside the station, which sits on the east side of the mall.

Katy Sip N Stroll, benefiting Ballard House, set for Saturday

The 23rd annual Katy Sip N Stroll, a culinary and wine community event, is set for Saturday.

Katy Area Safety Fest set for Saturday at Katy Mills Mall

The Katy Police Substation at Katy Mills Mall has been in business for a while, but the pandemic …
Katy ISD to host 36th annual Folk Life Festival

The Katy Independent School District hosts the 36th annual Folk Life Festival this weekend.
Dig World closes due to machine capacity, will hold a re-grand opening

Dig World, the new construction-themed adventure park that opened last week at Katy Mills Mall, announced …
Katy Taste Fest set for Saturday

After a two-year hiatus, the Katy Taste Fest returns with plenty of locally prepared foods to enjoy.

One of America’s oldest aircraft coming to Katy

The Experimental Aircraft Association, known to aircraft enthusiasts as EAA, is selling flights on …
Katy Home and Garden Show moving to Katy ISD Agriculture Services Center

At a time when just getting back to normal is a welcome change, the Katy Home and Garden Show has …
Knights of Columbus grant enables Mayde Creek student to raise a pig for FFA competition

Chavalita is a 200 lb. pig being raised for this year’s Katy ISD FFA Livestock Show. She loves …
Special rodeo is a special place for Katy ISD life skills students

Ask Joe Bochat, Katy ISD FFA special rodeo organizer, how long the rodeo has been going on, and he …

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Books

Maud Marks Library to host used book sale

A Katy-area tradition resumes later this month as the Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold its used book sale.

Fort Bend Libraries reopen meeting rooms for the public

As of Monday, November 1, 2021, Fort Bend County Libraries’ (FBCL) meeting rooms and conference rooms are available for reservation by the general public. The rooms had been closed or limited …

Local author creates Katy-inspired children’s book series

Local author and former Taylor High School student Ricky Ross first began creating stories for his granddaughter several years ago but his love of reading and creativity goes back to his childhood …

Ft. Bend Co. libraries announce reopening of more libraries June 4

Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) began the process of re-opening buildings on March 15, when five locations resumed in-person service. On Friday, June 4, the library system will welcome patrons back …

Fort Bend Co. libraries ramp up summer reading challenges

Fort Bend County Libraries presents special reading challenges during the summer to encourage reading among children from birth and up, as well as teens and adults. “Tails & Tales” is …

‘Mexican Gothic’ brings back gothic horror with finesse

The latest novel by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, “Mexican Gothic” was one of the hottest reads of 2020 as soon as it hit the shelves in late June. Featuring mostly gothic elements and some …

Cinco Ranch Branch Library hosts online game hours for teens, adults

The Adult Services Department at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will have virtual game-day activities for adults and teens in February. These virtual events will …

Richmond, TX Author Publishes Physical Therapy Book

Fort Bend Co. libraries move into phase two of COVID-19 reopening plan