By George Slaughter Organizers of the annual Katy Rice Festival are preparing for an in-person festival this year, a welcome return following last year’s online event. “We’re definitely looking for sponsors,” Gary Moore, who takes over as festival director this […]
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Katy-Area Soccer All-District Players, Coaches Named
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District Thursday announced all-district soccer selections for boys and girls soccer. Boys Soccer Honors Diego Lazo, of Seven Lakes, was named most valuable player. Danny Vargas and Jake Manzi, both of Cinco Ranch, […]
Financial Advisor Website Lists Katy as Top Place to Retire in Texas
By George Slaughter Katy boosters are always quick to promote their community as a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Now, for the second time in three years, a financial advisor website says Katy is also a […]
Council Reconfirms Harris as Mayor Pro Tem
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday reconfirmed Council Member-at-Large Chris Harris to serve as mayor pro tem. Harris, a U.S. Justice Department analyst, was first elected to the council in 2018 and reelected last year. Mayor Bill Hastings […]
Mayde Creek Principal Named Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership and Support
By George Slaughter Ronnie Edwards, Mayde Creek high school principal, has been appointed assistant superintendent for school leadership and support for the Katy Independent School District. Edwards succeeds Dr. Freda Creech, who plans to retire this summer. “It is an […]
Time Ran Out on Virtual School Funding Bill in Texas Legislature, Schofield Says
By George Slaughter Time ran out on the Texas Legislature passing a virtual school funding bill, state Rep. Mike Schofield said Friday. Schofield, R-Houston, has a district that includes much of the Katy area. He said a virtual school funding […]
Katy ISD Students Awarded $20,000 Scholarships from Texas FFA Association
By George Slaughter Three Katy Independent School District FFA students have been awarded scholarships from the Texas Future Farmers of America Association. Camryn Wilder and Skyler Weathers graduated from Katy High School. Chloe LaBard graduated from Taylor High School. They […]
Local Businesses Urged to Understand Data Breach Threats
By George Slaughter Business owners must learn how data breaches can harm their businesses, a business speaker said Wednesday. Frank Mulcahy, Identity Theft Advisory Group president, spoke at the Fulshear-Katy Area Chamber of Commerce meeting. The meeting took place at […]
Katy ISD Names New Principals for Bethke and Winborn Elementary Schools
By George Slaughter Kara Morgan has been appointed principal at Bethke Elementary School and Lisa Frison principal at Winborn Elementary School. Both principals have begun their duties in preparation for the upcoming school year. Morgan began her education career in […]
Citing Lack of State Funds, Katy ISD Will Not Offer a Virtual High School
By George Slaughter The Texas Legislature did not pass legislation to provide funding for virtual schools, and as a result the Katy Independent School District said it is unable to provide a virtual high school option to its students this […]
