KATY MAGAZINE NEWS May 25, 2026 By Natalie Cook Clark Katy local VFW Post 9182 will be at No Label Brewing today to honor the fallen and support veterans through the VFW Buddy Poppy Program. Katy families can visit the VFW Post 9182 today at No Label Brewing and learn more about the Buddy Poppy Program, that is more than a flower but a symbol of remembrance for those who didn’t make it home and a reminder of their sacrifice. The VFW has been distributing poppies on Memo

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.

Spring temperatures and sometimes stormy weather during this time brings snakes out and increases chances of resident encounters. Many kinds of snakes call Katy home, including four that are venomous. Here's what you need to know.

Local officials are stressing to Katy families the dangers and potential legal risks to driving popular electric motorcycles and other electric means of transportation and recreation.

A former Katy ISD employee is accused of online solicitation of a minor and sexually assaulting a student while at West Memorial Junior High.

Authorities have arrested two suspects charged with the murder of the man found dead in a Katy residential garage Tuesday night.

A man is dead from multiple gunshot wounds and was found last night at a Katy residence. The case is still being investigated by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division.

Longtime Katy legend, Patty Henson is retiring after directing the Katy High School Bengal Brigade and Cheerleaders for 43 years. Tonight, the community has an opportunity to say thanks and honor a career that has impacted many Katy families.

As the 2024-2025 academic year quickly comes to an end, Katy ISD announces the valedictorians and salutatorians from their nine high schools. Katy ISD gears up for commencement ceremonies tomorrow.

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and many local restaurants and businesses have prepared special menus and offers to celebrate this occasion. Families can also find markets and events to honor mom. Keep her out of the kitchen this Mother's Day or get her something special!

Katy ISD celebrated it’s top seniors at the district’s annual Student Awards of Excellence night. Dozens of students were recognized for outstanding academics, leadership, and dedication throughout this school year.

Katy ISD’s Partners in Education department honored District volunteers at the annual Volunteers Celebration recently. They celebrated the contributions of over 25,000 volunteers who make a difference each day to Katy students and staff.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year with the best Margarita's in Katy. Our readers have spoken. Don't miss these great drinks, specials, and live music.

Three new Board of Trustees were elected to the Katy ISD School Board in a low voting election.

Two seniors from Katy’s Taylor High School received scholarships totaling more than $225,000, an amount that will be life changing as they continue their academic journeys.

While animal shelters have many needs for supplies, Special Pals is in desperate need of toys to help stimulate and provide simple comforts to the animals they care for. Currently the Katy shelter is near capacity with animals in foster homes waiting to get in.

Katy ISD earned both the gold and silver medals in the strings division at the UIL State Instrumental Chamber Music Competition Finals. This is the second consecutive year that the District earned this prestigious honor.

This is the season when alligators are on the move and can be seen in Katy neighborhoods. Local experts talk the benefits of these critters and what to do if you encounter one.

Early voting continues today and tomorrow in an election that is important to Katy ISD. After early voting, Katy residents will have to wait to vote on the May 2nd election day for three positions on the Katy ISD Board of Trustees (and City Council if you live in Katy proper.)

Katy shows its strength through community support yet again as individuals, businesses, and local markets come together to support the recently displaced local vendors impacted by the Painted Tree closure.