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Board hears presentation on KISD discipline management plan following fight at Taylor

During its April 14 work-study meeting, the board of trustees of the Katy Independent School District heard an update on the district’s discipline management plan related to fighting, physical contact and assault. more

By Susan Rovegno, Publisher | 4/20/25

Mark Kimbrough (left), senior pastor of Katy’s First United Methodist Church, listens attentively as Lynn Paulsen, representing Keep Katy Beautiful, dedicates a “legacy tree” outside the church’s fellowship hall at Fifth Street and Avenue B in Katy on April 2.

KBB designates 100-year old American sycamore as latest ‘legacy tree’

Representatives of Keep Katy Beautiful and from the City of Katy gathered outside the Fellowship Hall of Katy’s First United Methodist Church on April 2 to designate an outstanding local landmark as a “legacy tree.” more

By Susan Rovegno, Publisher | 4/19/25

Team DinoMite, comprised of students from Beck, McMeans and WoodCreek junior highs, will be among the 12 Destination Imagination teams representing Katy ISD at the Destination Imagination Global competition in Kansas City in May.

Destination Imagination teams to represent Katy ISD at international competition

Advancing from the Destination Imagination (DI) Lone Star Finals, held in March in Arlington, Katy ISD will be represented by 12 teams who earned their way to the international competition to battle some of the world’s creative young minds, the district announced in an April 4 press release. more

CONTRIBUTED REPORT | 4/19/25

Students from Katy ISD’s Shaw Center displayed their robotics work at Monday night’s meeting of the school board.

Board hears updates on Bluebonnet curriculum and amends instructional calendar; speakers protest removal of film program at Miller Career Center

It was a relatively short agenda, but a long evening for Katy ISD’s board of trustees on March 31, who heard from nineteen public speakers, saw a robotics demonstration from students at the Shaw Center, and heard an update on a controversial curriculum proposed by the state. more

FROM STAFF REPORTS | 4/6/25

“Nature’s Glow” by Tomkins High School student Madison Huang was auctioned for $35,000.00 at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo’s 2025 art auction, Katy ISD announced on March 20. Fellow Tompkins student Fernando Cen Chang‘s work, “Golden Awe,” (not pictured) was also auctioned for $35,000.00.

KISD student artists among HLS&R’s best as auction sets new record

Bringing in more than $125,000 combined at auction, four Katy ISD students’ art was among this year’s 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) School Art Auction, the district announced on March 20. This year’s Grand Champion piece earned a record-breaking $276,000. more

CONTRIBUTED REPORT | 3/29/25

State Representative Matt Morgan (left) meets with Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski on March 19 at the Capitol in Austin, as KISD district representatives and local business leaders present Katy area lawmakers with the district’s legislative priorities.

Katy business and education leaders advocate for workforce development, education funding in Austin

Business and education leaders from Katy visited state policymakers on March 19 to discuss key legislative priorities, including career training, workforce development and funding to support teachers, student safety and other critical initiatives. more

CONTRIBUTED REPORT | 3/29/25

Katy ISD to hold certified teacher job fair on March 29

Looking to join one of Texas’ best school districts? According to Niche, Katy ISD holds the coveted #1 position for school districts in the greater Houston area (for the fourth consecutive year) and an A+ rating. more

CONTRIBUTED REPORT | 3/29/25

HCC-Katy dedicates greenhouse to enhance ag studies program

Things are “on the grow” again at Houston Community College’s Katy campus. more

By Susan Rovegno, Publisher | 3/29/25

Cimarron Elementary seeking volunteers for April 3 World Tour Multicultural Event

Volunteers are needed to help make Cimarron Elementary school’s “World Tour MultiCultural Event” a success, according to the school’s March 6 newsletter. more

FROM STAFF REPORTS | 3/24/25

Exley’s PTA to host ‘International Night’ on April 10

On April 10, students at Katy ISD’s Exley Elementary School will “go global” and visit parent-run tables representing many cultures from around the world. more

FROM STAFF REPORTS | 3/24/25

Nottingham Country Elementary participating in H-E-B recycling challenge

It's time for HEB Recycling Challenge at Nottingham Country Elementary! more

FROM STAFF REPORTS | 3/24/25

Wolfe Elementary carnival set for March 28

Katy ISD’s Wolfe Elementary will hold its spring carnival on Friday, March 28, from 5 to 8 p.m., the school announced in its March 7 newsletter. more

FROM STAFF REPORTS | 3/24/25

Clinton AJROTC defeats Royal MCJROTC

Shooting their highest score of the season Clinton AJROTC defeated Royal MCJROTC 911.9 to 595.4 in the 2025 National Air Rifle New Shooter League. more

CONTRIBUTED REPORT | 3/24/25

Royal Junior High Student Council earns top state honors from Texas Association of Student Councils

The Royal Junior High School Student Council has been recognized with the Outstanding Award & Sweepstakes Award from the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) — the highest honors a student council can achieve in the state, Royal ISD announced in a March 3 press release. more

CONTRIBUTED REPORT | 3/24/25

National EMS Academy celebrates recent Houston-area EMT graduates including Katy resident

Acadian Ambulances' National EMS Academy is recognizing its recent EMT graduating class in Houston, consisting of 21 students, the organization announced on February 21. more

FROM STAFF REPORTS | 3/24/25

Teen musician Leah Wu to return to Carnegie Hall as member of 2025 National Youth Orchestra

Tompkins student Leah Wu has done it again – and she is headed back to Carnegie Hall. more

FROM STAFF REPORTS | 3/24/25

Young Eagle Scout urges community to ‘respectfully retire’ worn and tattered U.S. flags

He’s young – just a seventh grader at Beck Junior High School in Katy – but he’s already working on his Eagle Scout project. more

By Susan Rovegno, Publisher | 3/24/25

Katy chamber to host school board candidate forum on March 18

The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce will host a candidate forum on March 18 at the Legacy Stadium Field House, 1830 Katyland Drive in Katy, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. more

FROM STAFF REPORTS | 3/20/25

Support KISD teachers during ‘Dine Out to Donate’ at local restaurants on April 2

Save the date for Wednesday, April 2! Join the Katy Education Foundation in supporting these amazing restaurant partners who lead the way in supporting Katy ISD teachers. more

FROM STAFF REPORTS | 3/15/25

The Froggies from Katy ISD’s Randolph Elementary School will be among the competitors representing the district at the state finals for Destination Imagination at the University of Texas at Arlington, beginning March 29.

Katy ISD brings region’s top students to Destination Imagination’s state tourney Nearly two dozen teams will compete against the state’s best

Assembling nearly two-dozen cohorts of the region’s most fertile minds, Katy ISD is sending 23 teams to the 2025 Lone Star Finals, Destination Imagination’s state competition, the district announced in a March 4 press release. more

CONTRIBUTED REPORT | 3/15/25

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Former mayors of Katy rally to oppose changes to city’s charter

Publisher’s note: This story has been updated to correct a factual error which did appear in our April 24, 2025, print edition. The Times regrets the error.

City of Katy’s ‘Katy Exchange’ event donates proceeds from April 19 event to three area nonprofits

The Katy Exchange, a monthly event held in Katy’s historic downtown square at Second Street and Avenue C in Old Katy, donates 100% of its proceeds to nonprofits selected for each event.

Board hears presentation on KISD discipline management plan following fight at Taylor

Over 60 Fort Bend residents attend District 22 town hall hosted by Dexter McCoy

Residents of Texas’ 22nd Congressional District gathered on April 14 at the Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Annex Building, 22333 Grand Circle Drive in Katy, for a public town hall organized by local community leaders and residents. Despite repeated invitations, Congressman Troy Nehls did not attend or respond. “The town hall was organized in response to growing frustration over Rep. Nehls’ failure to host a public town hall in four years since taking office,” said a spokesperson for Fort Bend County Commissioner Dexter L. McCoy, who organized the event. McCoy, a resident of CD-22, joined constituents in calling for greater transparency and engagement from their congressional representative. Residents voiced concerns on a range of issues, including veterans’ services, public education, healthcare, and the need for accessible, responsive representation in Washington. The event follows a grassroots movement that escalated last month, when Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and former Congressman Beto O’Rourke visited Fort Bend County to host a town hall at the request of local organizers. Commissioner McCoy pledged at that event to help create space for constituents to gather and be heard during the April Congressional District Work Period. Although Rep. Nehls was invited to attend Monday’s event, he did not respond to the invitation.

City council approves ‘Hometown Heroes’ banner program to honor City of Katy veterans

At the April 14 meeting of Katy’s city council, members unanimously approved a proposal from the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce which would place banners honoring veterans along George Bush Drive between Avenue D and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall at 6202 George Bush Drive.