Katy News

Aristoi Classical Academy Announces Jonathan Mueller as New Superintendent

Katy, TX – Aristoi Classical Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Mueller as its new Superintendent. Mr. Mueller brings a profound love for classical education, a distinguished academic background, and a deep commitment to the intellectual and moral formation of young people. Mr. Mueller most recently served as Vice President for Faculty Affairs and Instructor of Great Texts at The Saint Constantine School’s Upper School and College. He holds a Master of […]

Master Gardeners share their love, knowledge with Scouts

Master Gardener Marina Balli of Richmond helps Daisy Lumen Hackl look at parts of a flower.

by FBMG School may be out for the summer, but learning hasn’t stopped for a group of Girl Scout Daisies. The kindergartners and first-graders attended Saturday morning camp June 7 in Rosenberg hosted by the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners where they learned about earthworms, ladybugs, parts of a flower, mason bees and what plants need to grow. Moms who sat in the back of the room also got a chance to participate in some […]

Honoring Dr. Glenn Landon: A Legacy of Surgical Excellence and Clinical Leadership

On April 29, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic held a special dedication ceremony at the Spencer R. Berthelsen, M.D., Main Campus in honor of Glenn Landon, M.D., former associate medical director for Specialty Care, for his extraordinary contributions to surgical care, clinical leadership, and organizational growth over more than three decades. In recognition of his contributions, Kelsey-Seybold renamed the Main Campus Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) to the Glenn Landon, M.D., Ambulatory Surgery Center. Dr. Landon joined Kelsey-Seybold in […]

CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY HOSTS Summer art WORKSHOP FOR TWEENS

In conjunction with Fort Bend County Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library will host a special art workshop for students entering grades 4-8. The “Recycled Art” workshop will take place on Thursday, June 26, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. In this workshop, Young Audiences of Houston teaching artist Charles Washington will show students how to create art by using found objects […]

CHAIR-YOGA DEMONSTRATION AT CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will present an introductory “Chair-Yoga Class” on Monday, June 23, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. The class will be repeated on Monday, July 28, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Certified yoga instructor Meena Kankani will present a basic introduction and demonstration of this low-impact form of physical exercise and meditation. Chair yoga is a modified form […]

LIBRARIES TO CLOSE IN OBSERVANCE OF Juneteenth

All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries — which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, the Fulshear Branch Library, and the Mission Bend Branch Library — will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Regular library hours will resume on Friday, June 20. The online library is always open at www.fortbendlibraries.gov for streaming movies, downloading ebooks, e-audiobooks, or music, or using the research databases. For more information, contact the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

LIBRARIES FEATURE LIVE EXOTIC ANIMALS for CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAMS

Children will have an opportunity to explore the wonders of the animal kingdom when Fort Bend County Libraries hosts The Creature Teacher’s Richard Urwin and his LIVE exotic animals at special programs this summer. This interactive experience – filled with laughter, learning, and awe-inspiring creatures — will give kids the chance to see incredible animals up close while learning fascinating facts about their habitats, behaviors, and unique adaptations. It’s a wild and unforgettable journey into […]

Rotary Club of Katy Empowers Dreams: 2025 Scholarships Ignite Pathways to Excellence

Katy, Texas — May 14, 2025 The Katy ISD Gerald D. Young Agricultural Sciences Center set the stage for the 2025 Rotary Club of Katy Scholarship Banquet, where twenty-three high school seniors from across Katy ISD were honored for their academic drive, resilience, and vision for the future. Each student received a scholarship to help launch their next chapter at trade schools, colleges, and universities. A Legacy of Generosity For the third consecutive year, the […]

Newly developed FBMG Fruit Garden welcomes visitors

Master Gardeners Mary Parkhouse of Rosenberg and Nancy Schoepf of Missouri City participate in a tree-planting demonstration in March in the Fruit Garden.

By FBMG One of the ways that Fort Bend County Master Gardeners share their knowledge is through the nine demonstration gardens they maintain in Rosenberg next to the County Fairgrounds. In May, they completed the newest, the Fruit Garden. Located on the eastern edge of the demonstration gardens, 1402 Band Road, it’s adjacent to the Herb Garden. Planning for the garden started in August 2024 with Master Gardeners Mary Parkhouse and Linda Bair serving as co-chairs with assistance from […]

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Rosenberg, TX

Youth Fashion Week Returns This Summer to Empower, Inspire, and Dazzle! Rosenberg, TX — July 2025 – Youth in the Fort Bend County and surrounding areas are invited to ignite their passion for fashion at this year’s Youth Fashion Week Experience, a vibrant 3-day immersive experience designed to spark creativity, teach practical skills in fashion and beauty, and introduce participants to the dynamic world of design, styling, and entrepreneurship. From July 15–17, 2025, students ages […]