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 […]
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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 […]
Covering Katy, Texas: Communities and Stories Shaping the Area
Covering Katy, Texas: The Communities, People and Stories Shaping the Area Katy is no longer simply a small railroad town west of Houston. Understanding the modern Katy area requires looking beyond city limits at the neighborhoods, schools, businesses and communities […]
Katy ISD Strikes a Balance with Technology and AI in Classrooms
KATY, TX [July 20, 2026] – As technology continues to reshape education and the future workforce, Katy ISD is taking a thoughtful, balanced approach to preparing students for success. At its July Board Work Study meeting, District leaders unveiled a comprehensive […]
