Friday, September 25, 2026 Community members, prospective and current mentors invited to attend (Katy, Texas) – The path to making a difference in a student’s life can start with a simple connection. Katy ISD Partners in Education will host the […]
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Katy ISD Budget Vote: $1.17 Billion Plan Includes Raises and Reserve Spending
KATY, TEXAS — Katy Independent School District trustees had a proposed 2026–27 budget with approximately $1.17 billion in general-fund spending on their agenda Monday evening. The financial plan includes employee raises and the anticipated use of $25.7 million from district […]
How This Texas Teen Is Turning Insecurity into Purpose
Growing up, Taylor Yu grappled with ankyloglossia, a condition that affects speech ability and is otherwise known as tongue-tie. As a result, Taylor often felt like she didn’t have a voice or community that she belonged in. Speaking fluently was […]
DPS Calls on Texans to Help Keep Students Safe This School Year
AUSTIN – As students head back to the classroom, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year. This […]
Katy Vibes, HCESD No. 48 & Willowfork ESD No. 2 Host Safety Event – Katy Texas
Join Katy Vibes, Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48 (HCESD 48) and Willowfork Fire Department ESD No. 2, on Thursday, August 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy lunch and drink specials, music bingo, trivia and karaoke—all with […]
Top 5 Back-to-School Shopping Locations in Katy—Plus Two Money-Saving Bonus Stops
KATY, TX — The countdown to the first day of school has officially begun. Katy ISD students return to class on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, giving families only a few more days to purchase clothing, shoes, backpacks and classroom supplies. […]
Texas Is Entering a Critical Final Stretch of 2026—Here’s What Residents Should Watch
KATY, TX — The final months of 2026 could bring some of the year’s biggest challenges—and opportunities—for Texas residents. From dangerous summer heat and hurricane season to back-to-school expenses, a major November election, growing electricity demand and the arrival of […]
William “Bill” Kyser’s Legacy Lives on as Katy ISD Dedicates North Transportation Center
KATY, TX – Katy ISD leaders, elected officials, transportation employees, community members and the Kyser family gathered July 28 to dedicate the William “Bill” Kyser North Transportation Center, honoring a man whose multidecade service transformed student transportation and left a […]
Katy ISD Attendance Continues to Climb as Innovative Initiative Delivers Third Straight Year of Growth
KATY, TX – While school districts across Texas and the country continue working to recover from post-pandemic declines in student attendance, Katy ISD is moving in the opposite direction. The Katy ISD Board of Trustees received an update this week on […]
Safer Together: Katy ISD Brings Regional First Responders Together to Strengthen School Safety
KATY, TX – Katy ISD welcomed law enforcement, fire service and emergency management partners from across the region for its annual Emergency Responder Forum on July 16, aimed at strengthening collaboration and preparedness for student, staff and community safety. Representatives […]
