Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technologies, today announced the grand opening of its Grundfos US Headquarters located outside of Houston in Brookshire. This facility houses both the global headquarters for Water Utility and main office for Grundfos Americas Corporation. more

Representatives from the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) and Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund gathered together on Thursday to celebrate a continuation of their partnership to … more

So, you want to build a custom home on your own acreage. Building on acreage is not for the faint of heart or unprepared. I am betting you have the heart for it, and honestly, I cannot help much in that area. Still, I can help you be prepared. more

Community briefs for Nov. 10, 2022. more

YOKOSUKA, Japan—As Houston Navy Week continues in Texas, a Katy native and 2015 Taylor High School graduate is serving in the Navy and stationed in Yokosuka, Japan as part of Commander, Submarine Group 7 (CSG 7). more

Semper Fidelis, or always faithful, is the U.S. Marine Corps motto. A Katy bourbon company is working to follow that motto it donates a portion of its profits to organizations supporting military members and their families. more

The Houston Astros’ World Series win is a memorable thing, but Bob Doll of Katy can be forgiven if he sees things differently. more

Katy ISD voters Nov. 8 rejected a tax ratification measure that, had it passed, would have kept the district’s property tax rate at $1.3517 per $100 evaluation, according to early unofficial returns from the Fort Bend, Harris and Waller County election offices. more

A 20-year-old Katy resident has pleaded guilty to illegally smuggling a spider monkey into the United States and fleeing from federal law enforcement, U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery said. more

Education briefs for Nov. 3, 2022 more

Community briefs for Nov. 3, 2022. more

Katy ISD invites all military veterans and a guest to attend Friday’s Taylor-Katy football game at Legacy Stadium. more

The U.S. Marines, the advertising slogan goes, are looking for a few good men. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office, meanwhile, is looking for some deputies, 911 dispatchers and detention officers. more

Early voting for the Nov. 8 general election ends Friday, with voters making their choices in a number of state and local races. more

Often, a student focuses on one topic, only to have an epiphany of sorts and change direction to pursue her true calling. That’s the case with the new branch manager at the Katy Public Library, 5414 Franz Road. more

Today is the deadline for Katy ISD parents, with children in grades 1-4, who believe their student might be gifted and talented, to refer those students for the 2023-2024 Gifted and Talented (GT) Program. The GT Program for elementary students in Katy ISD consists of a one-day participation in a Challenge classroom with a teacher trained in gifted education. more

Education briefs for Oct. 27, 2022. more

Community briefs for Oct. 27, 2022. more

Incumbent Justin Beckendorff, a Republican, is facing challenger Ethel Wilmore, a Democrat, for Waller County Pct. 4 commissioner. The precinct, which comprises the southern portion of the county, includes the eastern side of Katy along with the cities of Brookshire and Pattison. more

Katy ISD school trustees Monday approved attendance boundary modifications for several elementary schools. more