Katy Responds announced April 15 that Eliza Willhoit has joined the local nonprofit, serving as Communications Coordinator. Willhoit will create and distribute correspondence, creating the monthly newsletter, and working with organizational administrative software. more

Amid stiff competition from across Texas, Katy ISD’s Miller Career and Technology Center (MCTC) students earned nearly two dozen medals at this year’s state SkillsUSA competition, the district announced in an April 14 press release. more

Ten of Katy ISD’s budding scientists were recognized for their research and achievement at this year’s Science & Engineering Fair of Houston (SEFH), held in February at the Fort Bend Epicenter, the district announced on March 25. more

Cicis Pizza, the brand that pioneered the all-you-can-eat pizza buffet, is celebrating 40 incredible years of providing friends and families with its signature combination of variety, value and fun. more

On April 16, the Katy Independent School District recognized its ‘Of the Year’ honorees, honoring the many individuals who contribute to the district’s success. more

Two Katy ISD seniors will be able to concentrate more on their studies and less on finances thanks to Grange, a new community in Katy, that has awarded them each a $5,000 scholarship through The Grange by Johnson Development Corp. College Scholarship Program. more

Two local students from Katy ISD, Rohan Jha and Rishabh Jha, have made waves in the academic community with their recent research publication in “Frontiers in Sustainability,” a well-regarded peer-reviewed journal. more

The Katy Exchange, a monthly event held in Katy’s historic downtown square at Second Street and Avenue C in Old Katy, donates 100% of its proceeds to nonprofits selected for each event. more

During its April 14 work-study meeting, the board of trustees of the Katy Independent School District heard an update on the district’s discipline management plan related to fighting, physical contact and assault. more

Residents of Texas’ 22nd Congressional District gathered on April 14 at the Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Annex Building, 22333 Grand Circle Drive in Katy, for a public town hall organized by local community leaders and residents. Despite repeated invitations, Congressman Troy Nehls did not attend or respond. “The town hall was organized in response to growing frustration over Rep. Nehls’ failure to host a public town hall in four years since taking office,” said a spokesperson for Fort Bend County Commissioner Dexter L. McCoy, who organized the event. McCoy, a resident of CD-22, joined constituents in calling for greater transparency and engagement from their congressional representative. Residents voiced concerns on a range of issues, including veterans’ services, public education, healthcare, and the need for accessible, responsive representation in Washington. The event follows a grassroots movement that escalated last month, when Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and former Congressman Beto O’Rourke visited Fort Bend County to host a town hall at the request of local organizers. Commissioner McCoy pledged at that event to help create space for constituents to gather and be heard during the April Congressional District Work Period. Although Rep. Nehls was invited to attend Monday’s event, he did not respond to the invitation. more

At the April 14 meeting of Katy’s city council, members unanimously approved a proposal from the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce which would place banners honoring veterans along George Bush Drive between Avenue D and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall at 6202 George Bush Drive. more

Are you ready to recognize your favorite businesses in the greater Katy area? more

Representatives of Keep Katy Beautiful and from the City of Katy gathered outside the Fellowship Hall of Katy’s First United Methodist Church on April 2 to designate an outstanding local landmark as a “legacy tree.” more

Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced on March 27 the launch of “Fort Bend Forward,” a new digital newsletter designed to keep residents informed about important county initiatives, public meetings, community programs, and decisions made by the Commissioners Court. more

On February 10, Katy’s city council debated potential changes to the city’s home rule charter and approved a special election in May for voters to decide on potential amendments. The … more

On February 10, 2025, Katy’s city council voted to put the following proposed charter amendments on the May 3, 2025, ballot: more

Brenda Hunter Martin, a well-known community volunteer and organizer of local programs such as Relay for Life of Katy and Milk4Many, posted a statemen in support of all propositions in the Facebook group “City of Katy Residents Forum” on April 2. more

The proposed charter amendments come from City Council’s ongoing efforts to improve how Katy’s city government serves residents. more

A joint press release signed by seven former mayors of the City of Katy was provided to the Katy Times on April 7 by Skip Conner, who was mayor of the City of Katy from 1991 to 1995. more

The Sugar Land Arts & Music Fest has announced its entertainment lineup, featuring an array of talented musicians set to take the stage on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, at Smart Financial Centre Plaza, 18111 Lexington Blvd.in Sugar Land. more