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Head out to a farmers market or crafts market this weekend before taking in a movie or listening to some live music at local venues.

The weekend is coming up and while it may be a bit rainy, there are still plenty of fun things to do in the Katy area. Here are just a few ideas: Friday The Reverend Horton Heat live Swing … more

By R. Hans Miller, News Editor | 7/9/21

From left to right, Katy High senior linebacker Shepherd Bowling, Katy High senior offensive lineman Vasileios “Bill” Katsigiannis, Katy High senior offensive lineman Omarrian Aigbedion and Taylor senior running back Casey Shorter pose for a photo honoring their signing with Army West Point.

Army West Point football building pipeline to Katy

At this rate, Army West Point will be known as the Katy Knights. more

By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor | 3/9/21

Harris County Health Department nurse Harriet Lewis administers a test at a coronavirus testing at Stallworth Stadium in Baytown on March 21, 2020.

Texas to increase coronavirus testing — and study the virus’ impact — in black and Hispanic communities

The state’s top health agency announced Friday it’s launching a study on the coronavirus’ effect on vulnerable populations in Texas, which will include data on things such as race, … more

By Alex Samuels | The Texas Tribune | 6/5/20

Texas House Representative for District 132 Gina Calanni (right) speaks with protest organizer Erika Alvarez (left) and Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton (center) at the start of the protest.

“Enough is Enough”: Students lead protest at Katy Park against racism

More than 1,000 Katy residents of all ages, races, and genders came together to honor Houston-native George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis, Minn. police custody May 25, and call out what they called … more

Sandra Sadek | Editorial Intern | 6/5/20

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has asked people protesting former Houston resident George Floyd's death to remain peaceful.

As Texans demonstrate anger over George Floyd's death, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner calls for protests to remain "peaceful"

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner urged the protesters filling downtown streets Friday evening to remain peaceful as they demonstrated their anger about the death of George Floyd, a black man killed in … more

By Aliyya Swaby | The Texas Tribune | 5/30/20

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Trustees approve 5% pay raise for teachers and hourly personnel

Katy school trustees approved a 5% pay increase for teachers and hourly personnel, with all other personnel receiving 3% increases.

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DPS reminds drivers to buckle up, drive safely for Memorial Day

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Katy-area student to compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee

Perhaps the only thing better than winning a national spelling bee is to win it in two languages. Kirsten Santos, a sixth-grade student at International Leadership of Katy, a charter school, will soon have the chance to achieve that goal.

Katy ISD hosting special education virtual job fair Monday

The Katy Independent School District is hosting a virtual job fair Monday as it is hiring dedicated special education teachers, school speech-language pathologists (SLP), licensed specialists in school psychology (LSSP), diagnosticians and deaf education teachers.