The Katy Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host a special event recognizing World AIDS Day on December 1 in order to raise awareness and support the fight against HIV/AIDS. more

Katy ISD’s Partners in Education invites the community to bring hope to families in need this holiday season. The organization’s biannual Food for Families campaign allows the community to bring joy into the homes of students and their families. more

Harmony Public Schools is seeking community and corporate donations now through Giving Tuesday, December 3 as part of its “Together We Give” alumni support campaign. Launched Nov. 11, the purpose of the Together We Give campaign is to raise funds to provide extra support and resources for Harmony's college-enrolled alumni. more

Seven Lakes High School’s Marching Band represent the school and Katy ISD at this year’s UIL State Marching Band Championship, after progressing through regional and area competition. more

New sidewalks connecting Katy High School with Bartlett Road as well landscaping improvements have been funded by Keep Katy Beautiful and TxDoT’s Keep Texas Beautiful grant. more

Santa Claus announced on October 30 that he would return to the magical Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s – a free family Christmas event that has become a much-anticipated and cherished holiday tradition for families. more

Sensory-friendly ‘Pancakes at the North Pole’ to be hosted by Main Event on December 1 Enjoy a sensory-friendly event with non-abrasive lighting, low-volume Christmas music, touch and … more

Thirty years ago, Betsy Proctor had an idea. The owner of The Limited Edition Art & Antiques, a shop at 5717 Second Street which sells vintage vinyl records and movie and travel posters, wanted to … more

The long-awaited traffic signal at the intersection of Morton Road and Katy Hockley Road will finally become a reality, as a result of city council action in Monday night’s meeting. more

A Houston mother was sentenced Tuesday to 50 years in prison for her role in the death of her 8-year-old son in 2020, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced in a November 13 press release. more

Lisa Kassman, Executive Director of Facilities, Planning, and Construction for Katy ISD, has been named the 2024 Director of the Year by the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), the district announced in a November 14 press release. more

At Monday's Katy ISD board work study meeting, the proposed names for elementary schools #47 and #48, as recommended by two separate naming advisory committees, were presented for trustees' consideration. more

The Waller County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP) was once again recognized for excellence in economic development at the annual Texas Economic Development Council’s (TEDC) annual meeting, the organization announced in a November 17 press release. more

The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) announced in a November 11 press release that David Munnilal is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Plant Manager of the Year award for 2024. more

An pair of anonymous benefactors will match “Giving Tuesday” donations to local animal shelter Citizens for Animal Protection, the Katy Times has learned. more

November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced on November 8 the launch of the “Take Me Home” program, a new initiative designed to ensure the safety of elderly residents with various types of dementia. more

The holiday season is upon us, and that means that Santa is getting ready to make his way through Katy again with the help of the Katy Fire Department. For 14 nights – beginning on December 2 – Santa will tour Katy neighborhoods starting at 6 p.m. Every morning of the tour, the fire department will post the route maps on Facebook so you can track Santa's progress and know when he’ll be near your neighborhood. more

On September 28, 2024, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Chi Omicron Omega Chapter partnered with the Phenomenal Pearls Educational and Charitable Foundation (PPECF) to host their annual signature program, “College is an Option” at Alief Taylor High School, 7555 Howell Sugar Land Rd. in Houston. more