Katy ISD is home to some of the best schools in the United States according to Niche. The District has long established itself as a leader in educational excellence, ranking as the number one District in Houston and the number one Large District in Texas.

The Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office is collecting new pajamas to help women and children fleeing domestic violence. There are several drop off locations in the Katy area.

October brings fall vibes to Katy including the need to outfit children for Halloween. To help local parents, Cinco Ranch Branch Library is once again hosting their popular costume swap.

The popular Paws Fest returns this Saturday at Katy’s LaCenterra. This event celebrating five years will feature a new Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show.

A Katy mom and her three sons are now faced with rebuilding their lives after a devastating house fire on Friday took all their possessions including medical supplies for family members with health conditions.

The final piece of Katy’s Historic Downtown revitalization was completed this week with the addition of the new Katy Corner Geese structure. This familiar and iconic structure represents resilience, tradition, and the spirit of Katy.

A Katy mother was mauled last week by four dogs, all of whom she knew from her Katy neighborhood. The dogs ripped her apart creating lasting damage and trauma. The community is working to support her as others strive to educate and prevent such a tragedy from repeating itself.

Katy ISD invites parents, students and community members to an online Legacy Parent Academy session tonight that will address mental health in teens.

Katy ISD announced at last night’s Board of Trustees meeting that they will launch its Innovative Pathways program, expanding virtual learning opportunities next fall.

Katy race car driver Ty Hymel continues to win big on the track as he celebrates his second win this season with more hoping to come.

This morning, a baseball coach affiliated with TheRac Baseball in Katy was shot in the shoulder during a game. Authorizes state that the victim was flown to the hospital for treatment.

Katy’s most historic event returns and the city is looking for enthusiastic volunteers. The Katy Rice Festival’s 44th year promises to be an event of fun and time to celebrate Katy with the addition of new events. Ticket sales are now open as the city welcomes back the carnival and bigger entertainment.

Hope Impacts, a Katy nonprofit, recently participated in the Point in Time count that counts the Houston area homeless population. The organization is also actively seeking donation and volunteers as they continue to make a different to a community in need.

Katy ISD announced their Fine Arts Calendar for the 2025-2026 season. Katy families can enjoy inexpensive concerts and shows on caliber of downtown Houston shows.

The Katy Chick-fil-A off Mason Road is turning 30 years old and will host a day of celebrations and giveaways. See how their location has helped the Katy community and experienced the city’s growth throughout three decades.

Katy families can enjoy an evening of classic carnival games and entertainment reminiscent of a time where community gatherings outweighed anything on a screen. The Katy Heritage Society returns this Fall with their popular Vintage Carnival event perfect for Katyites of all ages.

Garbage Girlfriend, Katy’s all-female teen rock band will release their debut single this Friday. Tonight, the official music video for the new song will premiere.

Overseas technology manufacturer giant, Inventec Manufacturing, has chosen Katy to build an artificial intelligence and electronics manufacturing plant. Phase one will be $55 million dollars and starts construction this month.

Along with football season comes the days where Katy newcomers are baffled by our Texas-sized mums. It may be strange to newcomers learning the tradition, but the ribbons and bells have become as symbolic of the homecoming festivities as football.

Katy Magazine's 2025 Katy Kids Fall Activities Guide is here! Whether your child is interested in robotics, music, gymnastics, martial arts, acting, and more, we have it here. Check out these awesome programs, some of them run all year long.