Katy Area News Brief — August 20, 2026

Schools

Katy ISD Outperforms State Averages, Earns Top Rating Among Texas’ Largest School Districts. Katy ISD received a top rating in the TEA accountability review of Texas’ largest school districts, exceeding state performance averages. The recognition adds to a series of academic distinctions the district has received in recent evaluations. Source

Katy ISD Trustees Review Proposed Attendance Boundary Modifications, Families to Receive Survey. Katy ISD trustees reviewed proposed changes to attendance boundaries affecting district families. Families will be sent a survey as part of the review process for the boundary modifications. Source

Katy ISD Board Approves Pay Increases for 2026–27: Increases Authorized for all Teachers and Staff. The Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved pay increases for the 2026-27 school year, with raises authorized for all teachers and staff across the district. Source

William “Bill” Kyser’s Legacy Lives On as Katy ISD Dedicates North Transportation Center. Katy ISD held a dedication ceremony for its North Transportation Center, naming the facility in honor of William “Bill” Kyser in recognition of his contributions to the district. Source

Katy ISD will not fill Rebecca Fox’s vacated seat until May election. Katy ISD announced it will not appoint a replacement for Rebecca Fox’s vacated board seat, instead leaving the position open until it can be filled through the May election. Source

Fort Bend County

FBC Sheriff’s Office Announces Corrective Actions Following TCOLE Inspection. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office announced it is implementing corrective actions following an inspection conducted by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Source

FBC Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus. Fort Bend County health officials confirmed the county’s first human case of West Nile Virus. The announcement follows separate county reports on mosquito control efforts and a declared local public emergency related to mosquito activity. Source

Harris County

Harris Health seeks tax rate increase amid inflation, more underfunded patients. Harris Health is seeking a tax rate increase, citing inflationary pressures and a rising number of underfunded patients within its service area, per Community Impact reporting. Source

Harris County Commissioners Appoint New Executive Director of the Flood Control District. Harris County Commissioners Court appointed a new executive director to lead the Harris County Flood Control District, according to the county’s official press release. Source

Development

Jewelry brand Rowan opening studio in LaCenterra. Jewelry brand Rowan is opening a new studio location in LaCenterra, a mixed-use development in the Katy area, according to Community Impact. Source