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Remmele Young, Houston City College Chancellor for Governmental & External Affairs and Transfer and Alumni Relations, gives an update on plans to strengthen the school’s alumni association during the college’s Community Partnership meeting on April 28 at the West Houston Institute, 2811 Hayes Road in Houston. Young said that alumni associations unite graduates across generations, strengthen lifelong relationships between the college and its alumni, celebrate alumni achievements and shared pride and create a formal network to support students, alumni and the institution. Young was joined by HCC NW President Zachary Hodges and HCC Chancellor Margaret Ford Fisher and other staff members to provide an update on the college’s course offerings, expansion plans and partnership opportunities.
HCC increases efforts to engage alumni
ImagineNation Kid Expo FUNdraiser program empowers local organizations while creating family fun
Communities thrive when organizations work together to create opportunities that are both meaningful and fun. That spirit is at the heart of the ImagineNation Kid Expo FUNdraiser program, a simple, … more
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Phillip Reeves, acting executive director for Katy Christian Ministries, addresses the organization’s volunteers during a “volunteer appreciation luncheon” on April 29, providing a number of updates to the nonprofit’s plans as it forges a new path forward.
Katy Christian Ministries honors volunteers, provides updates to nonprofit’s plans
Katy Christian Ministries – one of the area’s longest-serving nonprofits – gathered over 100 volunteers together on April 29 to honor them and thank them for their service to the organization. … more
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Westlake Lutheran Academy breaks ground on new campus expansion to serve growing demand in Fulshear-Katy area
Westlake Lutheran Academy (WLA), a rapidly growing Christ-centered private school serving students in pre-K through high school, celebrated a major milestone with an official groundbreaking ceremony … more
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Today’s Hearing, now located at 21542 Kingsland Blvd. in Katy, has been serving the community for 40 years; it opened a second location in Sealy in 2020. The company offers comprehensive audiological care, including hearing aid consultation, assessment and treatment for tinnitus, cognitive screening and other services.
Today’s Hearing marks 40th anniversary
It all began 40 years ago in another location down the street – but on April 29, Today’s Hearing, 21542 Kingsland Blvd. in Katy, celebrated its mileston anniversary with a “patient appreciation … more
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Emcee Melissa Wilson, reporter for Fox 26 Morning News (at podium) introduces volunteer model Dee Jones at Society Prosper’s “Healing in Bloom” fundraiser and fashion show May 2 at The Ark by Norris, 21402 Merchants Way in Katy. Jones is a teacher and coach, according to materials provided by Society Prosper. Teen models also participated in the fashion show.
Society Prosper hosts third annual fashion show and fundraiser
It was fun, it was fashion – it was Derby Day at Society Prosper’s “Healing in Bloom” fundraiser held May 2 at The Ark by Norris, 21402 Merchants Way in Katy. Attendees turned out in their … more
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Lawn care app GreenPal launches in Katy
GreenPal, a Nashville-based app that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals, launched its service in Katy in late April. The company has been described as the “Uber for lawn … more
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The Royal Education Foundation held its annual fundraising gala on May 1 at Hemi Hideout, 1172 Wilpitz Road in Brookshire, to raise money for teacher grants and other district causes. The “Denim & Diamonds” event featured an array of food and drink along with a silent auction, live auction and a lively version of “Heads or Tails” led by former Royal CTE Director Nick Gonzales, who is now with Katy ISD. Attendees included current and former district employees, including Superintendent Megan Pape, and community members.
RISD supporters don ‘denim and diamonds’ for education foundation fundraiser
National Day of Prayer observances set for May 7-9
The Katy community will come together for the National Day of Prayer on May 7, with observances set for 7 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Cinco Ranch Campus, 2655 S. Mason Road in Katy. Additional … more
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Follis, Dietz and Meihls win city council seats
The new faces on Katy’s city council will be Paul Follis, Johnston Dietz and Michael Meihls – all selected by voters in the May 2 election. Follis, a retired law enforcement officer, defeated … more
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Royal ISD’s stadium bond passes by narrow margin
By just 29 votes, the Royal ISD community passed a bond issue on May 2 to fund a new stadium for the rapidly growing district, which serves the Brookshire-Pattison area. According to unofficial … more
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Nathan Shipley (left) who won the Katy ISD board position five in the May 2 election, celebrates at Old Katy Patio, 1306 Avenue A in Katy, with (left to right) Michael Arrellano, future Taylor High School student body president Jackie Arrellano and Jim Davidson, who was also elected to the KISD board position four.
Taylor, Davidson and Shipley win Katy ISD trustee positions Taylor makes history as first African American woman elected to board
Despite low turnout, Katy-area voters handed decisive victories to school board candidates Cicely Taylor, Jim Davidson and Nathan Shipley in the May 2 election, with each winning by a wide margin. … more
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Interim Katy Fire Department Chief Dana Massey (middle, in white) receives a proclamation from City of Katy councilmember Gina Hicks honoring International Firefighters Day on May 4, as Mayor Dusty Thiele (seventh from left) and members of KFD look on. The presentation was made during the April 27 council meeting.
Council revises plan for proposed high-density development, passes ordinance limiting golf cart use on city streets
Following public outcry at the April 27 meeting and at prior meetings, Katy’s city heard a revised plan for development of the 33-acre property at Morton Road and Katy Hockley Cutoff. Numerous … more
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Katy ISD district-wide Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year Honorees with nominating principals
Blueprint of success: Katy ISD honors excellence at 2026 ‘Of the Year’ Awards
Katy ISD celebrated people who power its success on April 16, honoring the 2026 “Of the Year” recipients during an evening dedicated to excellence, leadership and service across the district. … more
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Fort Bend Junior Service League awards six 2026 volunteer scholarships
On April 20, the Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) announced the recipients of the 2026 Volunteer Scholarships, awarded to six exceptional young women who have demonstrated a strong commitment … more
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Tacodeli announces latest store, located in Katy; set to give away 400 free tacos every weekend now through May 10
Tacodeli, the Texas-based, award-winning taqueria created by chef/founder Roberto Espinosa, announced April 15 that it plans to open its third Houston-area location, and 16th in Texas, in Katy at … more
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Girl Scout Eleanor Williams works with Master Gardener Annette Beadles toward earning a "Shapes in Nature" badge at Bud O'Shieles Community Center in Rosenberg on April 11.
Girl Scouts learn about nature's patterns By Fort Bend Master Gardeners
Using patterns and shapes, Fort Bend County Master Gardeners brought nature home to 22 elementary school girls on April 11. It was all part of a class designed to help the Girl Scout Daisies and … more
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Katy Police Department’s K9 Mac to get donation of body armor
K9 Mac will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.. Katy Police Department announced April 13 on its … more
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Fort Bend’s newest funeral home combines burial options and life celebrations in modern ranch-style setting
Forest Park Southwest Funeral Home and Cemetery has completed its master plan with the opening of a premier funeral home on its 100-acre property in Fort Bend County — creating one of the area’s … more
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The Coastal Prairie Conservancy is battling invasive species on the prairie the old-fashioned way – with goats. The organization just brought 150 goats to one of the conservancy's preserves, Williams Prairie, which is located at 32510 Hepplewhite Dr., Brookshire This 11-acre permanently-protected preserve is in the middle of the Brookshire suburbs, creating a very cool visual contrast. The goats were there for one week helping to eat invasive species and to clear brush. CPC also hosted a goat grazing workshop on April 16 called Bagels & Bleats. as part of its Earth Month programming. The event offered a unique opportunity to see goat grazing in action and included educational demonstrations, along with coffee and bagels for attendees.
CPC hosts goats at Williams Prairie as strategy to combat invasive species
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