Fort Bend County Libraries Help Students Excel with Online Homework Assistance at Home

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Brainfuse HelpNow (Homework Tutoring) program – which is online and accessible from home computers — enables the library system to provide online homework assistance in a broad range of subjects in both English and Spanish for students in grades K through 12, free of...

Katy ISD Baseball Coach Recognized

High school and youth coaches from across the United States were recently recognized by the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) for teaching life lessons through sports, while also instructing players how to master and honor their sport.  Out of 700 nominees that represented 44 of the 50 states, Katy High...

Serving Families in the Midst of Coronavirus

Katy Christian Ministries (KCM) will continue fulfilling its mission while still being proactive in ways to protect the staff, volunteers and clients. KCM has made the decision to implement a COVID-19 Response Plan focusing on program changes and client flow, that will take effect starting March 16th –...

USS Normandy’s Gas Turbine Systems Technician is from Katy

Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 1st Class Juan Rodriguez, from Katy, Texas, acting as the engineering officer of the watch, calls away a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). The Normandy is part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier...

Katy ISD Teacher Named HAABSE 2020 Elementary Teacher of the Year

The Katy Independent School District is thrilled to congratulate four teachers that were recently recognized by the Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators (HAABSE) in the organization’s 2020 Teacher of the Year nominations. One of the Katy ISD nominees, LaQuita McMillion, a fourth grade teacher...

Tompkins High School Coach Named Texans High School Coach of the Year

The new year is off to a great start for Katy Independent School District’s Tompkins High School (OTHS) Head Football Coach Todd McVey after finishing a record-breaking season. McVey was presented with two prestigious recognitions from the Hou-ston Texans and was selected as the Houston Texans Coach of the...

National Charity League, Inc., Star Chapter Recognizes Senior Class for Achievement In 2020

On Sunday, February 16th, National Charity League, Inc., Star Chapter (NCL, Inc.) will honor the Senior Class of 2020 at the Chapter’s annual Senior Recognition Ceremony.  This formal event will take place at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square at 6:30 p.m.  The evening includes recognition of each of...

November Programs at Cinco Ranch Library

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library presents a variety of free children’s programs, adult computer classes, book clubs and special programs for people of all ages each month. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us or call...

Candy Cane Market with Real Craftwives of Katy Returns to Cane Island Saturday, December 7th

One of west Houston’s most popular single-day holiday shopping events, Candy Cane Market with the Real Craftwives of Katy, returns to Cane Island Saturday, December 7th from 11 am to 5 pm when more than 60 local vendors present handcrafted jewelry, custom clothing and accessories, fun items for the home...

Showcase of Uniquely Themed Christmas Trees at Cane Island

Get a jump on holiday decorating this October when Katy’s Cane Island presents its 2019 Holiday Spectacular, a collection of themed, Instagram-worthy Christmas trees on display in its model homes, Welcome Center and The Oaks Kitchen & Bar. Eighteen expertly decorated Christmas trees, each custom...