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How Katy Families Can Support Kerrville Flood Victims
On the early morning of the Fourth of July the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in only a few hours causing widespread flash flooding and resulting in a mounting death toll that includes many young girls from a Christian camp. Katyites are rallying this week to offer aid. Here’s how you can help.


Katy ISD Prepares Two New Schools to Welcome Students Next Month
Through the summer months Katy ISD is working hard to prepare to open two new elementary schools. Tours with the namesakes were conducted last week at Boundy Elementary.


Katy Fourth of July Laws and Big Events
Here's what you need to know from local laws to big events as Katy prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July.


Katy Business Growth Continues with Sams Club Plans
The Katy community continues to grow and with it, new businesses our families love. This time a Sams Club is said to be coming to a Katy shopping place.


Award-Winning Community Band Season to Conclude in Katy
The Lone Star Symphonic Band is set to conclude their 32nd season in Katy this weekend. They are a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to bringing performances of artistic merit to the greater Houston area.


Katy ISD Board of Trustees Approve 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
The Katy ISD Board of Trustees has approved the compensation plan for the 2025 - 2026 school year at last night’s Board Meeting. This reinforced the district’s commitment to attracting and retaining top-tier educators and staff.


40 Fun Things to Do in Katy this Summer
These family friendly hang outs are why it's so easy to have fun and stay in Katy this Summer. Many are FREE and offer live entertainment! Have fun and stay local.


Live Music and Entertainment in Katy this Weekend
There’s always something fun happening in Katy. This weekend, families and couples can enjoy live music at multiple popular spots. As Katy continues to grow, so does your options for a fun night out.


Katy Rice Harvest Festival Announces Big Entertainment and Return of the Carnival
The historic Katy Rice Harvest Festival promises to be big as the city announces entertainment headliner Sawyer Brown and the return of the carnival plus new extras. Vendor and volunteer signup is open, and tickets are now on sale.


Community Heroes Parade to Celebrate Those Who Protect and Serve Katy
Katy families can honor and celebrate those who protect the community this Saturday during the first Community Heroes Parade. Cheer on our heroes and see Willowfork Fire Department’s newest addition to their fleet.


Katy Area Libraries Provide Engaging Programs to Keep Students Reading All Summer
Katy students have great incentives to keep reading all summer long as local libraries offer fun programming great for all ages.


Find Help: Katy Family and Individual Counseling Resources
Do you, or someone you know, struggle with mental or emotional challenges? From marriage problems to academic stress, Katy families have acc


90 Katy ISD Athletes Sign University and College Commitments
Nearly 100 Katy ISD students signed letters of commitment to play in collegiate sports programs in their college or University of choosing. They join the over 60 students who signed in the fall.


Cane Island Residents Rally to Save Bird Injured by Pickleball
Last month the Cane Island community in Katy rallied to support and ultimately save a bird who got a what is believed to be a pickleball stuck on its beak. Katy is full of wildlife and this serves as a reminder for residents to be careful about what they leave out in the open where wildlife could think it’s food.


7 Local Beaches Katy Families Can Visit this Summer
Hello summer! Local families don’t need to jet set off to exotic destinations for some beach time fun. Load up the car for a day trip or enjoy a needed getaway with a historic hotel, rental, or bed & breakfast. These beaches await to satisfy your vacation craving this summer!


New Katy Visitor Center Offers Information, History Through Interactive Fun
The City of Katy has opened a new Visitor Center that informs and educates visitors of all ages on our history and more. The center is perfect to greet summertime travelers and those who want to learn about and explore Katy.


Katy Families to Honor Veterans at Annual Memorial Day Program
Katy families and residents can honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom while celebrating and connecting with community.


Katy ISD Offers Free Meals to All Katy-Area Students this Summer
Katy ISD will offer free, well-balanced meals to all katy-area students this summer 18 years and younger. The District's academic year ended last week and free meals start Thursday, May 29, 2025.


Katy Students Granted Award for Saving Boy, Great-Grandmother
Three Katy ISD students were honored in a ceremony yesterday for their quick actions that saved the lives of a 5-year-old boy and his great-grandmother. Both had ended up in a Katy Bayou behind the Nottingham neighborhood when the students heard their yells and rushed to offer help.


Katy ISD Establishes New School Board, Honors Students with Military Commitments
At last night’s Katy ISD Board of Trustee meeting a new board member was sworn in and the newly established board elected officers. The District also honored students committing to military service in a special presentation.
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