May 2020 Issue

Katy Guide to Hiking and Biking Trails

Take a hike! Studies show that regular exercise can help relieve stress and improve physical and mental health. Katy neighborhoods and local

Katy Prepares for Forecasted Busy Hurricane Season

Hurricane season officially starts June 1 and the Atlantic has already named two storm systems. Experts predict an above average storm seaso

Katy's Ultimate Kids Eat Free and Cheap Guide

Save money and keep the kids happy with their favorite meals at these great Katy restaurants. Your kids can eat free, or for a discounted pr

Katy ISD Announces New Principals for Bear Creek, Shafer Elementary

As the 2019-20 school year ends, plans have already been announced for personnel changes for the upcoming school year. At last night’s Katy

Governor Abbott Sets Opening Dates for Water Parks, Adult Sports Programs

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced amendments to the Phase II initiative to reopen Texas during the coronavirus pandemic. In a proclamatio

Wildcatter Saloon Steps Up to Host Katy HS Senior Prom

Yesterday, Katy ISD announced that this year’s high school proms were cancelled. The shockwaves rippled through social media as parents of s

Katy Moms Brave New Normal to Deliver Essential Services

Many working moms are juggling a new kind of ”normal” as they care for their children during the pandemic. Some Katy moms provide the commun

'Trading Spaces' Star and Katy Resident, Frank Bielec Dead at 72

Katy’s Frank Bielec, of TLC’s Trading Spaces fame, passed away Friday after complications from a heart attack. Last month, Frank reunited vi

Essential Katy ISD Moms Balance Demands of Work and Home

As the academic year comes to a close, Katy ISD plans to continue serving the community. Meet two District employees who provide valuable s

Katy Mourns the Loss of Former Mayor Ward Stanberry

Former City of Katy Mayor Ward Stanberry passed away Monday, May 11 from complications from a 20-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. The W

Katy ISD Celebrates District-wide and Rookie Teachers of the Year

Every year, Katy ISD recognizes teachers who impact the students and faculty at their home campus. The 2019-20 District-wide Teachers of th

Katy Guide to Virtual and In-Person Summer Camps

Many local businesses are announcing their summer camp schedules. From virtual, to in-person camps with precautions, Katy kids can look forw

Katy Teachers: Educators, Moms, and the Unsung Heroes of a Pandemic

Our world looks different this Mother’s Day as the nation continues to grapple with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. One of the bigge

Katy Moms of Infants Adjust to Life During Pandemic

This year, Mother’s Day will look very different. With masks and social distancing, Katy, like the rest of the world, feels the impact of t

Katy Guide to Mother's Day Dining

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and many local restaurants have prepared special menus to celebrate this occasion. Check out what your favorite

High School Seniors Selected for Katy Area Retired Educators Scholarships

The Katy Area Retired Educators (K.A.R.E.) chose eight outstanding Katy ISD seniors, from six different Katy high schools, to be recipients

Katy Residents to See Blue Angels and Historic Warbirds in Flyovers

This week, Katy residents will be treated with two flyovers to honor special heroes. The Navy’s Blue Angels and historic WWII planes have pl

Katy Restaurants Prepare to Welcome Dine-in Guests

This Friday, Texas restaurants will be allowed to welcome dine-in guests, however they must meet the strict guidelines outlined by Governor

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