Fort Bend County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 3 to celebrate the opening of the county’s second Neighborhood Tool Hub at Abe & Lizzie Daily Park at 4026 Nails Rd., Simonton. more

Researchers are learning a lot about how to keep our brains healthy, sharp and more resilient to dementia later in life. more

As part of its ongoing commitment to innovation and creating increased value for customers, INVISTA celebrated the grand opening of the Texas Technology Center (TTC), a $13M technology hub and research and development center in the Houston metro area. more

Sometimes, when the future looks bleak, miracles happen. more

In an extraordinary display of generosity, The Hamill Foundation has granted Amazing Place $3 million toward improvements of existing facilities and the construction of the organization’s … more

National Charity League, Inc., Lady Bird Chapter, proudly honored 19 members of the Class of 2025 during Senior Recognition on Sunday, February 17, 2024 at the Hilton Houston Post Oak Hotel Houston, … more

The Katy ISD Education Foundation showcased innovative teaching programs underway at sixteen of the district’s campuses at a special “investor breakfast” held February 7 at the Community Rooms at Legacy Stadium, 1830 Katyland Drive in Katy. more

In a surprise ceremony that included her family near and far, Roosevelt Alexander Elementary teacher Olivia Watson learned on February 6 she’d been named a finalist for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award. more

In Monday’s meeting of Katy’s city council, Mayor Pro Tem and Council member at Large Chris Harris announced that he will not seek re-election when his current term expires next year. Harris said … more

In a lengthy meeting 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. more

Members of this year’s Leadership Katy cohort stepped back in time on February 5, as they toured cutting-edge career and technical education (CTE) classes at Katy High School, accompanied by Katy ISD administrators, Principal Rick Hull and other district leaders. more

Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) has been recognized by the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association (TMLDA) -- an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League -- with the 2024 Achievement of Library Excellence Award for its distinguished work in providing innovative programs and services to the people of Fort Bend County, according to a February 7 press release. more

Maida Guillen, community engagement coordinator for Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones served as moderator for the panel discussion at the second annual “Women of Katy” … more

As the three-year anniversary of Katy’s very own biblical era museum approaches, the Joshua, Judges, and Jesus Museum on the campus of The Bible Seminary (TBS) at 2655 S. Mason Road in Katy will be highlighting its newest exhibit. more

Since its inception, Haute Tastings has envisioned Katy Taste Fest to bring together food lovers to experience the diverse flavors that Katy has to offer. more

EDITOR’S NOTE: Our original story published on February 6 erroneously stated that there would be a carnival at the Katy Rodeo. The Katy Rodeo has informed us that there will be no carnival this year, and we have updated our story. The Times regrets the error. more

In a unanimous decision on Saturday, January 25, the board of directors of Katy Christian Ministries voted to make Virginia Gonzalez the permanent executive director of the organization, a source close to the nonprofit’s board told the Katy Times. more

Katy ISD has named 34-year law enforcement veteran David Rider as incoming Chief of Police, the district said in a January 30 press release. The new chief will assume Katy ISD’s top law enforcement post on Monday, February 17. more