In conjunction with the Summer Reading Challenge and National Library Card Sign-Up Month, Fort Bend County Libraries is hosting a Library-Card Design Contest! Library users can showcase their creativity by designing a unique library card for the library system. Winning designs will be featured as official, limited-edition library cards available for Library Card Sign-Up Month in September. Winning designs will be selected from three different categories: Children (ages 0 to 12 years), Teens (ages 13-17), […]
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Typhoon Texas Hosts Star-Spangled July 4 Celebration;
Typhoon Texas Hosts Star-Spangled July 4 Celebration; City of Katy Fireworks Highlights “Red, White & Boom” Celebration KATY, TX (June 30, 2025) – As it celebrates ten seasons of summer fun, Typhoon Texas is inviting families to make a splash this Independence Day at its annual Red, White & Boom event — a full day of patriotic entertainment, festive activities and one of the area’s most anticipated fireworks displays. The July 4 celebration features something […]
Fireworks are Not for Pets
Protect your furry family members during the Fourth of July celebration HOUSTON – With the Fourth of July fast approaching, Harris County Pets (HCP), a division of Harris County Public Health, is reminding all pet owners to take extra precautions to keep their pets safe and calm during holiday festivities. Fireworks, unfamiliar guests, loud gatherings, and outdoor barbecues may be fun for people—but they can be stressful and even dangerous for pets. “Fireworks may be exciting […]
Community Park Cleanup Scheduled for July 12th
Jason Shanley, is a member of Boy Scout Troop 209. During a recent geocaching trip with his family, they visited the Fry Road Municipal District Park (near Fry and Saums roads in Katy) and were concerned by its neglected condition. The park has loose power lines, overgrown vegetation, broken walkways, damaged fencing and trash cans, poor lighting, and significant litter. Attached are photos that show the extent of the disrepair. Parks are meant for recreation […]
Katy Chapter of AARP Meets July 8th
The Katy Chapter of AARP will meet at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, July 8th, at Midway BBQ, 6191 Highway Blvd., in Katy. Following a short meeting, we will be entertained by Tanya Curry. Tanya plays a mix of Classic Country and Rock and Roll <19dhorne54@gmail.com. Visitors are welcome. Please allow time to purchase any food prior to the meeting.
Katy ISD Board Member Earns Master Trustee Distinction
KATY, TX [June 26, 2025] – Modeling a commitment to lifelong learning, Katy ISD Board Secretary Dawn Champagne has earned the Master Trustee distinction from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), for completing this year’s Leadership TASB program. The Master Trustee honor is TASB’s highest designation available to Texas school board members. Board President Lance Redmon and Vice-President Rebecca Fox are also Master Trustees. “Our entire district benefits from Board members who dedicate themselves to […]
3 tips to pick out a sweet watermelon
A ripe, juicy watermelon can be a mouthwatering snack on a hot summer day Looking for the perfect summer snack? A ripe, sweet watermelon is hard to beat — if you know how to pick a good one. This season, Texas watermelons are high quality and prices are lower for shoppers. So now is a great time to enjoy this refreshing, healthy fruit. An expert shares how watermelon sweetness is measured and how to spot the best one […]
Selflessness and Commitment Reaps Rewards for Student Trainers
Eight trainers receive scholarships, recognition from Memorial Hermann KATY, TX [June 25, 2025] – Often heralded for their hard work, dedication and leadership, eight Katy ISD student trainers were named recipients of this year’s Katy ISD Student Athletic Trainer Scholarship, in partnership with Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine. Each student received a $500 scholarship and was recognized at a ceremony at Memorial Hermann Hospital Katy. Student athletic trainers assist certified professional trainers in caring for student-athletes. They […]
FULSHEAR BRANCH LIBRARY HOSTS RETRO FAMILY MOVIE SERIES
The Youth Services department at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Fulshear Branch Library will feature a free “Saturday Morning Movie Throwback” series for families with kids of all ages in July. The movies will begin at 10:15 am, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway, north of FM 1092. The July schedule of film showings is as follows: July 12 – In this 1964 family classic, a stiff banker searches […]
New Water Operations Certificate Program Launches at Raines Academy
One-year program offers Katy ISD students career-ready skills for in-demand jobs KATY, TX [June 26, 2025] – New for the 2025-2026 school year, and in partnership with American-owned water industry leader Inframark, Katy ISD is debuting a new Water Operations Licensing Program. The program offers students in-class learning and hands-on fieldwork to prepare certified program graduates for job opportunities in high demand. Texas’ population is projected to grow from 30 million residents to 52 million residents over […]