Santa and his helpers will illuminate the 51-foot Christmas tree to spark the festive spirit of the holidays WHAT: The public and news media are invited to join LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch as they kickstart the 2024 holiday season with the […]
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40th Annual Fort Bend Regional Vegetable Conference
Join us at the 40th Anniversary of the Annual Fort Bend Regional Vegetable Conference! Register by January 24, 2025, for a discounted rate of $35.00. After January 24, the registration is $45.00. Registration will close at noon on February 4, […]
Demographic Update Shows Steady Growth in Katy ISD’s Northwest Quadrant
KATY, TX [November 18, 2024] – At tonight’s Katy ISD Board meeting, the district’s demographic partner, Population and Survey Analysts (PASA), presented the 2024 Demographic Update, projecting steady growth over the next 10 years, especially in the northwest quadrant. PASA forecasts […]
Campus Names Recommended for Katy ISD’s Newest Elementary Schools
KATY, TX [November 18, 2024] – At tonight’s Board Work Study meeting, the proposed names for elementary schools #47 and #48, as recommended by two separate naming advisory committees, were presented for Trustees’ consideration. Elementary #47 was recommended to be named […]
Katy ISD to Hold Public Forums for Elementary Schools #47 and #48
KATY, TX [November 18, 2024] – At the November 2024 Board Meeting, the Naming Advisory committees for elementary schools #47 and #48 recommended names for the district’s newest elementary schools. The committees recommend the following names: Elementary #47 – Alfred (Al) and […]
Smith Named as New Principal of Beckendorff Junior High
KATY, TX [November 15, 2024] – Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Grant Smith as the new principal at Beckendorff Junior High. “I am honored to lead the students and staff at Beckendorff, and […]
O Tidings of Great Joy for Katy Area Community Band
The Lone Star Symphonic Band’s 32nd concert season is under way as preparations are being made for the Band’s Holiday-themed concert at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, located at 22111 Morton Road, Katy, Texas 77449. Season tickets are available for […]
SHARE THE FUN: MCDONALD’S NEW HOLIDAY PET SIMULATOR HAPPY MEAL SPARKS A GIVING SPIRIT
Every Happy Meal for a limited time comes with two Pet Simulator toys – one for your child and one for them to gift HOUSTON – We all remember the delight of finding a toy inside of our Happy Meals. […]
Katy ISD to Recognize Namesakes During Appreciation Night
KATY, TX [November 14, 2024] – Katy ISD will recognize its treasured namesakes at its first Appreciation Night, during the playoff game between the Katy High School Tigers and the Alief Elsik High School Rams, on Friday, November 15. The Katy […]
Katy ISD Navy JROTC Places Second in Drill Meet, Qualifies for State Meet
KATY, TX [November 14, 2024] – Congratulations go out to Katy ISD’s Navy JROTC Unit, based at Mayde Creek High School, that placed second overall at the 2024 George Bush “President’s Own” JROTC Drill Meet, held this past weekend. The unit has qualified […]


