In a lengthy work study meeting held August 18, the Katy ISD board of trustees met to discuss a resolution on SB12, which is aimed at protecting parental rights; a proposed update to the district’s policy for naming new campuses and facilities; and a contract for design services needed for a new Opportunity Awareness Facility. more

LiuGong North America, in collaboration with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) hosted the AEM “Manufacturing Express” bus at its facility in Katy on August 22. more

The Brookshire Chamber of Commerce is set for a major relaunch after being non-operational for several years, organizer Tony McAnelly announced in an August 21 press release. more

TDECU announced on August 21 that it has earned a 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award, which recognizes organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first … more

In an August 14 post on its Facebook page, First Christian Church announced that it is holding a back-to-school food drive for its Blessing Box. more

Following formal action by the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court during its meeting on Tuesday, July 22, Fort Bend County announced the appointment of Ana Martinez as the new Director of Community Development in an August 18 press release. more

One Katy area resident got some real kicks out of her birthday celebration. more

The Bible Seminary, in partnership with Grace Fellowship on Mason Road in Katy, announced on August 16 an extraordinary opportunity to experience the Shroud of Turin Exhibit during the week leading up to Easter 2026. more

September marks the start of planting your fall vegetable garden. more

The Story Peddler bookstore in Bellville is hosting Houston children’s book series author Natrix Davis on Saturday, August 30 at 3 p.m. Natrix will read from a selection of his picture book/beginning readers series, “Peanut Butter & Jam.” more

Pakistani all-rounder Malik Asad Rafiq, who is currently living in Katy, has emerged as one of the brightest stars in the Houston Cricket League (HCL), delivering a stunning run of performances that earned him five MVP awards in just eight games this season. more

Following a half-hour closed executive session, members of the City of Katy’s city council unanimously approved a new three-year contract for City Administrator Byron Hebert and also gave the green light to the appointment of City Finance Manager Joey Killion as the new Assistant City Administrator. more

The Katy Triathlon -- the oldest triathlon in Texas and the only non-profit triathlon in the greater Katy/Houston area – will be held for the 32nd time on August 31 – but in a new location. more

Welcoming more than 97,000 students back with 14,000 educators and staff at over 100 campuses and facilities, Katy ISD began the new school year on Wednesday, August 13, with the district’s two newest campuses — Boudny Elementary and Cross Elementary — opening their doors to students for the first time. more

The Royal ISD Board of Trustees has called a bond election for November 2025, the district announced in an August 15 email. more

Student clubs are apparently back on track at Seven Lakes High School, following a temporary pause implemented by school officials in early August. more

BoomerJack’s, the brand from On Deck Concepts, known for its enthusiastic service mindset, delicious scratch-made American fare, backyard-style, inventive patios, and wall-to-wall TVs for guests to cheer on their favorite sports team, opened its second Greater Houston area location on August 11 with a 12,305-square-foot restaurant in Katy, in the Katy Grand Shopping Center at 1110 Grand West Boulevard, on the north side of I-10 next to Popstroke and Andretti’s. more

Ochoa Energy Storage has named Society Prosper as the grant recipient for the second quarter of their Community Giving Program, the company announced in an August 4 press release. more

The Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) invites the public to attend the Installation Service of the Rev. Tracey Breashears Schultz as the fourth bishop of the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod on a special ceremony on September 7. more