County-wide crackdown on drunk driving nets 274 arrest Harris County area law-agencies arrested 274 motorists for driving under the influence during the Labor Day weekend, according to preliminary results. “We are grateful that no one was killed by a drunk […]
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Local Businesses Invited to Katy ISD Unparalleled Advantage Meeting
Local Businesses Invited to Katy ISD Unparalleled Advantage Meeting Katy, Texas – August 26, 2025 — Katy ISD Partners in Education, in collaboration with the district’s Internal Communications & Marketing Department, will host its second Unparalleled Advantage (UAD) Meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2025, […]
Katy Retirees Choosing Houston for Retirement Living
Photo by Centre for Ageing Better Retirement has a way of reshaping how people see geography. A suburb that was once the ideal place to raise a family can start to feel a little too quiet when the kids are […]
Libraries Ignite a New Light of Education in Rural Bihar of India
In the quiet rural area of Bihar, India, a unique educational initiative is transforming lives and aspirations. Rohan and Rishabh Jha of Cinco Ranch High School, two young changemakers, have established two fully functional libraries that now serve over 400 […]
Katy ISD Board Approves ’25-26 Budget, Reviews Proposed Tax Rate
KATY – At its August 25 meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved a $1.15 billion operating budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The budget is supported by a proposed tax rate of $1.12, which the Board reviewed earlier […]
Registration for Katy ISD Fall Community Education Virtual classes is Now OPEN!
Dear Katy ISD Community, Registration for Fall Community Education virtual classes is now OPEN! Visit our website to view the online course catalog, and sign up for classes in Pay N’ Go. Courses kick off on September 8, and all classes will […]
Harris County Sheriff’s Office – Missing Persons Unit Seeks Public’s Help in Two Cases
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in generating new leads on two separate missing persons cases. To bring renewed attention to these cases, digital billboards have been launched across the Houston […]
Transforming Your Home’s Curb Appeal: Trending Exterior Upgrades in Katy
There are few cities in Texas quite as desirable as Katy. It masterfully blends suburban sanctuary with upscale urban amenities to appeal to a broad market. Combine that with a strong job market, great schools, and proximity to Houston, and […]
Katy ISD Outperforms State Averages, Earns Top Rating Among Texas’ Largest School Districts
KATY, TX – At the August 18 Board Work Study meeting, Katy ISD Trustees reviewed the district’s 2025 Accountability Rating, recently released by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). With a score of 88, Katy ISD achieved the highest score of […]
Katy ISD Students Shine, Earning 1,680 College Board National Recognition Awards
KATY, TX – Katy Independent School District students continue to raise the bar of academic excellence. The College Board’s National Recognition Program honored 1,680 of the District’s students for their outstanding academic achievement. The program, provided by BigFuture®, celebrates high-performing students who excelled […]
