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Executive Director Kameela Lewis, pictured to the right of the check, said she hopes the organization's presence will grow into the recent enrollment increase in the Katy-Fulshear area, which has contributed to the district's "hypergrowth" status that is expected to reach over 67,000 students in the next decade....

Sept. 19, 2025—Dirk Heath, principal at Aragon Middle School, was named the principal of Cy-Fair High School on Sept. 19. Heath replaces Ana Martin, who was recently named CFISD assistant superintendent for secondary school leadership. Heath has 31 years of experience in education. His career began as a technology...

The salon and spa offers eyebrow tinting and threading, lash extensions, waxing and other beauty services. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Aisha's Salon & Spa opened a new location off Hwy. 290 on Sept. 1, according to the business' social media, bringing a variety of beauty services to Cypress. The details. The...

RICHMOND, Texas — Leaders, advocates, and grieving families gathered Friday at the George Ranch in Fort Bend County for a pedestrian safety forum, with one central message: Texas must do more to protect people in crosswalks. The event centered on the Lisa Torry Smith Act, a 2021 state law...

Roughly 5% of burials in the United States are 'green burials' that allow the body to decompose naturally and return to the earth. The Coastal Prairie Conservancy has added a natural burial ground to its 33,000 acres of protected land. The Blazing Star natural burial ground is Texas' first 'conservation...

The jury in the Tony Earls trial got to see the gun used in the shooting that killed 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez in February 2022 as testimony continued for a third day.

Acquisitions and downsizing common theme among mass layoff notices.

HOUSTON – Months after Texans veteran safety Jimmie Ward was arrested and charged in a third-degree felony domestic violence case, the accusation from his son’s mother has been dismissed by a Montgomery County grand jury. The case was no-billed, meaning the grand jury didn’t find probable cause that...

Katy’s most historic event returns and the city is looking for enthusiastic volunteers. The Katy Rice Festival’s 44th year promises to be an event of fun and time to celebrate Katy with the addition of new events. Ticket sales are now open as the city welcomes back the carnival and bigger entertainment.

Whether you’re a parent with school-aged children, an empty-nester, or a lifelong Katy resident, the upcoming Regular Board Meeting of the Katy ISD Board of Trustees is an opportunity to be part of the decisions shaping local education. Scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., the meeting...