Coronavirus Updates

Katy Kids Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations; Katy KISD Schedules Optional Vaccine Clinics

Katy parents seek opportunities for the newly approved Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination for ages 5-11. Katy ISD will open optional COVID-19 vacci

Katy ISD School Board Approves 5 Stages for District COVID Action

How is Katy ISD addressing parent and community concerns of rising COVID numbers? The Board of Trustees approved a 5-stage plan on how the D

Katy ISD to Close COVID Testing Site, Schedules Third Vaccine Opportunity

Katy ISD will close their COVID testing site as they shift their focus to vaccinating against the disease. Tomorrow will be the last day tha

Katy Mayor Hastings Talks Pandemic Challenges, City Continues to Grow Despite COVID Delays

City of Katy Mayor Bill Hastings couldn't have envisioned leading the city through a global pandemic when he took office after being Chief o

Katy ISD Starts Free Rapid COVID-19 Testing for Students as Cases Rise

Starting today, all current Katy ISD students can get a free rapid COVID-19 test. The saliva-based test is part of the District’s plan to he

Katy ISD Shares Virtual vs. Face-to-Face Numbers

During this academic year, Katy families have the option to choose how their student will attend classes. The District has released the numb

Katy Parents React to First Week of Virtual Learning

This week, Katy ISD welcomed over 80,000 students to the 2020-21 academic year virtually. The District hasn’t held in-person classes since b

What Will Katy ISD's First Day of School Look Like?

Katy ISD starts its 2020-21 academic year tomorrow, and for the following three weeks, the District’s more than 80,000 students will be inst

Katy's Central Green Park Announces Free Classes and Fall Concert

Katy’s Central Green Park invites the community to enjoy its safe open spaces and sign up for fun, free classes. Plus, this fall, the park w

15 Patient Deaths at Katy Rehab Facility Prompt COVID-19 Investigation

A Katy nursing and rehabilitation center is the center of a local COVID-19 outbreak investigation. 15 people are dead and as of Tuesday, six

Katy ISD Stocks Campuses with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Students and Staff

Katy ISD will be ready with personal protective equipment (PPE) for its staff and students when in-person instruction resumes on Tuesday, Se

Katy ISD Prepares Families for Back-To-School

Katy ISD students return to school (virtually) on August 19 and the District has launched weekly communications to help families get ready f

Katy Events Adjust to New Schedules This Fall

Katy has seen many favorite events canceled throughout the pandemic. Some local events are rescheduled for the fall and other events are mak

Katy Businesses Push to Stay Open, Need Community's Help

Local businesses need the community's help to survive. Even with Katy's new home construction and a growing population, many area businesse

Katy Families Set Up ‘Learning Pods’ for Virtual School

Today, August 5, marks the last day for parents to commit their students to Katy ISD’s Katy Virtual Academy. With online classes just a few

List of Closing Businesses in Katy Continues to Grow

The list of Katy business affected by the pandemic continues to grow and experts warn residents this is likely just the first wave. From mom

6 Places in Katy to Donate Items and Help Neighbors in Need

As summer winds down, many Katy families are using this time to de-clutter and give back to the community. Local non-profit organizations ne

Katy’s Rice Festival to Go Virtual for 40th Anniversary

The historic Katy Rice Festival will celebrate its 40th anniversary virtually this year due to the uncertainty of the pandemic. Instead of c

Demand for Katy Homes Surge as Market Adapts

Buying or selling a home? The coronavirus pandemic has greatly impacted some industries, but the real estate market, especially in Katy, is

Katy Church to Offer Drive-through Prayer Experience

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Katy will hold a special drive-through prayer experience Saturday, August 1. Although in-person worsh

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