A fifth grader from Tom Wilson Elementary School won the first place in the American Heroes Student Art Contest organized by Freedom 250 in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Katy ISD has shared information on Free and Reduced Meals ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year starting. The district is increasing meal prices, but 33 campuses qualify for free meals.

School starts next month and local law enforcement officials are asking Katy ISD to ban this popular “toy” before more students get hurt.

Katy’s growth will finally earn its own DPS office where residents can care for driver’s license needs including new drivers celebrating this rite of passage without leaving their hometown.

The 5-year-old Katy boy who authorities asked residents to help in the search for yesterday has been found dead in his neighborhood lake.

Central Green Park, a center for Katy family fun, got an update last week leading into their end of summer events and big annual Back to School Bash. See why local families love this free event venue.

Seven Lakes Junior High School Chamber Orchestra won first place in the annual Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Honor Orchestra Competition, earning a coveted spot to perform at the TMEA Clinic & Convention in February 2027.

We’re still in summer, but Katy ISD students are still representing and winning awards. A Seven Lakes student beat out over 12,000 students to win a bronze medal in the USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals held at Harvard University.

It’s been over a decade since Katy ISD has changed prices to their breakfast and lunch offerings during the academic year. To continue to cope with less government funding and inflation the District will increase prices this year, but families in need still have ways to address hardships.

The Katy community is working to support the victims of last week’s devastating double earthquake that occurred in northern Venezuela leaving at least 1,450 people dead and tens of thousands missing. Here’s how you can help.

Through the District’s High School Limited Open Enrollment, eligible students can apply to a designated Katy ISD high school associated with their Extended Attendance Zone. This opens up a wind range of opportunities to help more students in high school and life beyond.

The Katy ISD Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a compensation increase for the 2026 - 2027 school year. The plan boosts pay for teachers and staff and reinforces the District’s commitment to attracting and retaining top-tier talent.

The Katy area continues to grow and Katy ISD will continue to work to meet the needs of the area to best balance enrollment across campuses as well as to build new campuses. Katy ISD Trustees are currently reviewing proposed boundary modifications and will send potentially impacted families a survey.

Katy ISD students earned state championships and top-three finishes at the 2026 UIL Academic State Meet, showcasing the District's competitive academic advantage versus the state's top contenders.

The Lone Star Symphonic Band is set to perform a patriotic performance with a community chorus here in Katy. They are a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to bringing performances of artistic merit to the greater Houston area.

Now through July is when alligators frequently move from one body of water to another often taking them through Katy neighborhoods. This season coupled with intense rain is adding to the movement of much local wildlife and families should stay aware.

The Class of 2026 have received their diplomas but that doesn’t stop us from still celebrating them. These students earned prestigious college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships.

Summer is here and it's a great time for children to learn about community service. Get ready for the next academic year by clearing out closets and gathering needed supplies to help the Katy community.

Multiple storms hit Katy Tuesday night lighting up the sky with intense lightening that brought vast power outages. Three homes were struck by lightning, with one Cinco Ranch area home being a total loss. Katy is proving their strength by helping this family as fire departments share details about the fire.

Multiple storms hit Katy last night lighting up the sky with intense lightening that brought vast power outages. Three homes were struck by lightning, with one Cinco Ranch area home being reported a total loss. The community now rallies to support the family.