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.

The award-winning rock band Garbage Girlfriend is performing a free concert this Friday in celebration of the release of their self-titled album.

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.

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.

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.