Hurricane Beryl moved through the greater Katy area on July 8 as a category 1 hurricane, bringing over eight inches of rain and strong winds with gusts up to 75 mph. more

Katy ISD announced on June 10 that Beckendorff Junior High placed third in the middle school division of the 2024 Science Olympiad, held May 24-25 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. The district was also represented by Seven Lakes High School, which finished 12th in the high school division. more

Katy ISD announced June 3 that a record number of teams – 16 in total – represented the District at the Destination Imagination 2024 Global Finals, held May 22-25 in Kansas City, Missouri. more

A Katy teen whose WhatsApp community helped her secure a full-ride college scholarship will become the first person in her family to attend college. more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The McLucas family of Katy, Texas, has been recognized with the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Awarded by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, which recognizes the important role of volunteers in America’s strength and national identity as well as those who positively impact their community and inspire those around them. more

AlignLife of Katy is collecting items for Manna House – a ministry of the Titus community -- during July. Manna House is a nonprofit addiction recovery home and program based on the 12 steps of recovery and addiction counseling. more

The Rotary Club of Katy, under the direction of new club president Graydon Rochelle, awarded over $25,000 in grants to six area nonprofits at its June 20 meeting at the Club at Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Drive in Katy. more

It's a family affair. The Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo's 2024 Fair honorees will be the Magana Family. Family patriarch Sam Magana and his 8 adult children, Sammy, Roland, Wallace, Melinda, Ricky, … more

The CenterPoint Energy Foundation is currently accepting applications for its second and final 2024 grant cycle through July 26, the organization announced in a June 24 press release. more

The Story Peddler – an independent bookstore located at 538 W. Main in Bellville -- will host author Mike Vance on Thursday, July 18th from 6 to 7 p.m. Vance will read from his first volume of short stories on little known Texas history titled “Undertold Texas.” more

Katy ISD is seeking to hire talented professionals to join the district’s operations team and will be hosting a Summer Operations Job Fair on Saturday, July 13, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Katy High School, 6331 Highway Blvd., Katy, TX 77494. more

The state’s statewide and rural road connectivity program supports our economy and population growth through the efficient movement of people and goods, and the proposed highway 36A corridor is a key part of the state’s plans for developing that system, according to Caroline Mays, Director of Planning and Modal programs for TxDOT. more

Experts from the national, state and local levels came together at the Merrell Center for a half-day meeting on June 28 to present economic updates as well as forecasts for the Katy and Houston area. more

In a June 25 press release, the office of Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones, whose district includes much of the greater Katy area, announced a partnership with the Houston Food Bank which will provide free meals to needy children during the summer. more

Local entrepreneurs Rick and Angela Vargas, owners of The Vargas Agency at 5718 Third Street in old Katy, have partnered with WRIDZ, a software platform that connects drivers and passengers through the use of the Wridz app. more

Ochoa Energy Storage announced on June 10 that Katy ISD Education Foundation and the Robert R. Shaw Center for STEAM have been selected as the recipients of its spring 2024 Community Giving Program. more