Happy Labor Day! Celebrate the day off (and beautiful weather) at one of Katy's many parks and trails. Katy City Park recently underwent major renovations for all to enjoy. Get outside and enjoy family time.

The historic and traditional Katy event, the Katy Rice Harvest Festival is accepting vendors, volunteers, and selling tickets. This week a scam has targeted the vendors, but Katy officials are sharing important information to protect those who want to give back to the community through this great event.

Tropical Storm Edouardo will make landfall in Southeast Texas today. While impact to the Katy area shouldn't be bad, this is a reminder to prep for future storms. Katy could start feeling some effects by later today..

A Katy fifth grader from Fred and Patti Shafer Elementary School has earned the Grand Honors/SET from John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. They use this to assess students who are above grade level and advance learners.

Katy ISD recognized and honored students this week in its 2026 Summer Graduating Class and has announced future ceremony details as Freeman High School joins the ceremonies this Spring.

Katy’s Griffin Elementary School’s librarian brings a legacy of three generations of library love to students. Librarian Sarah Canales follows in her mother’s and grandmother’s footsteps as she continues to share the love of books with children.

Do you, or someone you know, struggle with mental or emotional challenges? From marriage problems to academic stress, Katy families have access to many therapists and services. This resource includes a list of psychiatrists, licensed therapists, and experienced counselors with offices throughout Katy.

Katy ISD started their 2026-2027 academic year last week and they are already being recognized among the best of the Texas school districts as they continue to outperform.

Something witchy is coming to the City of Katy’s Historic Town Center’s Rock the Block party this weekend. Warner Bros. is teaming up with the city to bring special promotional giveaways and events to celebrate their upcoming film, Practical Magic 2.

Katy ISD resumes classes this week and families are back in their normal routines. Katy has many fun and free ways to stay fit great for parents with kids back in school. From running clubs to yoga and tai chi in a park you have options to get out and work out.

Three Jordan High School sisters founded a program, Mission Possible, that is educating local teens on practical life skills. These free workshops prepare students to learn many skills that are often being lost today.

Katy ISD welcomed over 95,000 students back to school this morning. This year the District, which routinely ranks top among Houston area school districts, will focus on ‘Excellence in Action’ and this morning’s return was all about tradition.

Katy ISD welcomes over 97,000 students back to class tomorrow to over 100 campuses and support facilities. The District has shared important information for families to understand changes and plan for a successful year.

This year more students will have the opportunity to experience Katy ISD as the District launches its High School Open Enrollment. This opportunity has resulted in questions and concerns within the community and we have some answers.

Katy ISD continues to evaluate emerging industries and workforce trends to give students the skills for success after graduation in many fields. This year the District adds an Underground Utility Program to an already growing list of career paths.

Intense heat brings snakes closer to Katy home as they take shelter increasing chances of resident encounters. Many kinds of snakes call Katy home, including four that are venomous. Here's what you need to know.

Clothed by Faith, a Katy-based nonprofit, is currently accepting items to help support students as they start the new academic year. The organization expanded their Katy center last year to meet the growing need.

The Coastal Prairie Conservancy continues to preserve the land that is the Katy Prairie Preserve by securing 60 acres. A new Welcome Center opened last spring aimed to educate Katy residents on our land’s importance to the local ecosystem.

Katy ISD officials and local elected officials dedicated the new North Transportation Center in the legacy of William “Bill” Kyser. The new center will support the growing Northwestern quadrant as it continues to expand.

Katy ISD has announced attendance growth ahead of the new academic year. Through a self-funded attendance incentive program, Katy ISD schools can earn money.