Katy ISD’s Lisa Kassman Named Fellow by Acclaimed International Organization
– Lisa Kassman, Katy ISD’s executive director of Facilities, Planning and Construction, has been named a Fellow by the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), a prestigious recognition for the most experienced professionals in school design and construction. Regarded as a leader among her peers, Kassman was...
Jaggers, Katy Visitors Center among 10 businesses now open in Katy, Fulshear
Fast-casual restaurant Jaggers opened its first Texas location in Grand Morton Town Center. (Courtesy Jaggers) Check out some businesses in the Katy and Fulshear area that have recently opened, as reported by Community Impact. This list is not comprehensive. The Ohio-based eatery is known for its Philly cheesesteaks...
Sam’s Club Opening New Katy Area Store at Texas Heritage Marketplace
WALLER COUNTY, Texas (Covering Katy News) – A new Sam's Club store is coming to the Katy, Texas area as part of NewQuest Properties' major mixed-use development project known as the Texas Heritage Marketplace, a $400 million development that will be anchored by a 149,000-square-foot Target store. As we...
$1.5B film incentive bill signed into law, encouraging more movies, TV shows set in...
HOUSTON – TV and film lovers in Texas have secured a big win!. Over the weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 22, which is working to increase funding for the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program and bring more movie and TV show productions to the Lone Star State, into law.
Thunderstorms threaten morning commute: Prepare for more rain tomorrow.
We’re tracking 0.10″–0.25″ of rain, with heavier downpours possible in spots. It’s been an active weather day and even though many of our afternoon thunderstorm warnings have expired we’re still watching and tracking the chance for rain and isolated thunderstorms this evening. You can...
Chocho Hot Pot opens 1st U.S. location in Katy
Chocho Hot Pot has opened its first U.S. location in Katy bringing over 50 all-you-can-eat menu items. (Courtesy Chocho Hot Pot) Chocho Hot Pot has opened its first U.S. location in Katy, bringing approximately 50 all-you-can-eat menu items. On the menu. According to a June 20 news release, the restaurant...
Typhoon Texas to Host Free Swim Lessons Thursday, June 26;
KATY, TX (June 23, 2025) – Typhoon Texas will take part in a worldwide effort to raise awareness about water safety by hosting free swim lessons for kids, part of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, on Thursday, June 26, from 9 – 10 a.m. This one-day event,...
Katy ISD approves teacher pay raises, invests in staff ahead of 2025-2026 school year
KATY, Texas – Katy Independent School District teachers and support staff can expect bigger paychecks next school year, following the Board of Trustees’ approval of a new compensation plan during a late-night meeting Monday. The 2025–2026 plan includes salary increases and stipends for teachers at various career...
Muggy weekend with storms and possible afternoon flooding
Expect muggier conditions and occasional heavy downpours in Southeast Texas this week, with temperatures climbing a few degrees higher by the weekend.
Suspected vehicle identified in deadly shooting at Fresno gas station
Deputies in Fort Bend County are still searching for a suspect in a murder at a gas station in Fresno earlier this month.