The Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP) is now accepting nominations for the 2024-2025 academic year, said the office of State Representative Jacey Jetton in a May 20 press release. more

Calling all Golden Eagles! Join the team at Freeman High School for new student orientation at “Flight Camp” on August 9th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the new campus at…. Student check-in begins at 3:45 p.m. at the main entrance. A parent meeting will take place in the Performing Arts Center at 6 p.m. more

May is Older Americans Month, a time to highlight issues affecting this population, including elder scams. Committed to raising awareness of the increasing prevalence of fraud against senior citizens, Members Choice Credit Union (MCCU) announced May 13 some essential tips to protect elderly family members from falling victim to these deceptive schemes. more

Local business coach and active community volunteer Greg Hess announced the completion of his new book, “Peak Experiences”. The announcement came May 19th via social media. more

The Fort Bend County West Lions Club is hosting its third Melvin Jones Fellowship Drawing. Entries are $20 and entries can be reserved by going to melvinjones.me today. more

Step out at ‘Summer Steppin in Katy’ on June 1 Come join a fun-filled night of dancing and socializing at Park Place at The Boardwalk. Get ready to groove to the hottest stepper beats and … more

It was an idea born of necessity, forty years ago. more

Katy Beer Garden, blending the charm of Bavarian culture with the warm hospitality of Texas, announced on May 13th that its soft opening scheduled for this summer, could potentially happen as early as June. more

AUSTIN – Texans who need help applying for FEMA assistance can meet with Disaster Survivor Assistance crews at the Spring Branch Family Development Center in Houston beginning May 21. more

Bridget McDonald, a seventh-grade science teacher from Beckendorff Junior High School in Katy, is among nine teachers from eight states who have been selected to participate in the prestigious National STEM Scholar Program, a unique professional development program providing advanced STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) training, national network building and project support for middle school science teachers nationwide. more

Houston TX Hot Chicken – which bills itself as an industry leader in quality, never-frozen fried chicken -- is expanding its stores throughout the state of Texas. On June 15, the restaurant chain is opening its second Texas location at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd in Katy -- the brand’s 15th location nationwide. more

Carriage Inn residents, family members, staff, and members of the local community came together for a special gardening and beautification project, Monday, April 22. The project was part of the Katy … more

Mackenzie Sol, who wow’d the nation while finishing among the top 14 contestants on this year’s American Idol, will headline Typhoon Texas’ Welcome Back Beach Bash, May 25 – 27, the waterpark’s three-day kick-off to summer featuring giveaways, live music and family activities, said Typhoon Texas in a May 14 press release. more

Rock out to Bon Jovi music on June 7 Come to Central Green Park at LaCenterra and rock out to some Bon Jovi. The park will feature free live music from 8 to 9:30 p.m. performed by Let It Rock. … more

A severe weather event created havoc throughout the greater Katy area on May 16, leaving many local households without power for days. The northwest quadrant of the Katy area had the longest delays in resuming power. more

In a combined effort to ensure road safety during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, along with partner agencies, will be teaming up to intensify efforts to combat impaired driving throughout Harris County. more

The new Johnson Development community of Grange has selected seven builders for its first phase as it moves toward home sales beginning in early 2025, the company announced in a May 13th press release. more

Coastal Prairie Conservancy raised over $200,000 at its annual gala in early May to fund the preservation of vital lands in southeast Texas. more

The 2024 Craft Beer Marketing Awards (CBMAs) "Crushie" winners were announced recently in an online ceremony streamed on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheCrushies/). There are 13 Texas winners in this year’s Awards including six in Katy for No Label Brewing, located in the historic rice dryers at 5351 1st Street. more