Katy-area residents hoping to begin 2023 with a joyful fireworks kaboom or two are being reminded to do so both safely and outside the Katy city limits. more

In a long-standing tradition, the Texas House of Representatives puts up a Christmas tree in the middle of the House chamber at the state Capitol building in Austin. And each year, representatives are invited to take a blank ornament back to their respective districts to be painted in such a way that is reflective of those districts. more

Chelsea Gerber, the former Katy Animal Control Department worker who had filed suit against the city, said she has settled her lawsuit. more

The NAACP Legal Defense Fund, at the behest of a group of Katy ISD parents, is asking Katy ISD to change from at-large trustee representation to single-member district representation for future trustee elections, beginning with the May 2023 election. more

Education briefs for Dec. 22, 2022. more

The Houston Texans announced that Coach Cameron Campbell is the team’s recipient for the 2022 Inspire Change Changemaker Award. The NFL created this inaugural award to recognize individuals who are making a difference in their communities through social justice work across each of the NFL’s 32 club markets. Known as “Coach Cam,” Campbell was recognized at the Dec. 18 Kansas City Chiefs-Houston Texans game at NRG Stadium. more

Community briefs for Dec. 22, 2022. more

Katy ISD has named Kara Fox as principal at Schmalz Elementary and Carole Langley at Stephens Elementary. more

PopStroke, a Florida-based golf and casual dining facility, chose Katy for its first non-Florida location, opening in a Dec. 15 ceremony at 23110 Grand Circle Blvd. more

Katy-area residents dreaming of a white Christmas can expect a cold one, if not a white one, this weekend. more

CenterPoint Energy continues to monitor the weather forecast, as Katy and the greater Houston area is expected to experience colder-than-normal temperatures later this week and into the weekend. The company is preparing for the upcoming weather conditions and wants customers to be prepared as well. more

Some authors say their stories begin with a character. Other authors say their stories begin with a plot. But for local author Tim Sojka, the story begins with something that bothers him. more

Education briefs for Dec. 15, 2022. more

Community briefs for Dec. 15, 2022. more

Two separate naming advisory committees Dec. 12 have given Katy ISD trustees their recommended names for the district’s newest elementary schools. more

The Katy City Council Monday approved plans for a Phase 2 development of Katy Court, a planned development district near the southwest corner of Clay Road and Katy Hockley Cutoff Road. more

While Katy-area families were busy setting up their Christmas trees and arrangements, one Katy ISD teacher helped set those arrangements at the White House. more

A kitchen fire in the Katy Mills Mall food court compelled a two-hour evacuation of the mall Monday afternoon. more

Education briefs for Dec. 8, 2022. more

Children’s Lighthouse of Katy-Wood Creek Reserve, 26051 Kingsland Blvd., is holding a toy drive. Those wishing to make donations are asked to bring new, unwrapped toys to donate to those in need this holiday season. more