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🌱 How one Freeman High School junior is redefining leadership in Katy ISD

What's up Katy! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Freeman High School junior is redefining leadership in Katy ISD
  • How a Brookshire police chase turned deadly near I-10 in Katy
  • Why a Katy resident faces a $25,000 bond for illegal dumping

Also on today's calendar: The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Houston, TX (April 2026) and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Cloudy, a t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Katy ISD game changers: Three of a kind – Ameerah Lawal sets standard in academics, band and soccer at Freeman High School (katytimes.com) — A standout junior at Katy ISD’s new Freeman High School is excelling in academics, band, and soccer while helping shape the culture of the Golden Eagles. Drum major, star defender, and National Honor Society president Ameerah Lawal is leading her school’s early successes and already planning a STEM-focused path toward patent law after graduation.
   

2. Brookshire Police pursuit ends in officer-involved shooting in Katy (coveringkaty.com) — A police pursuit that began in Brookshire ended in Katy on Monday night when officers shot a fleeing armed suspect near I-10 and FM 1463; the man later died at a hospital. No officers were injured, and the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office and Texas Rangers are now investigating the incident.
   

3. Monday, April 6, 2026 – Sunday, April 12, 2026 (austincountynewsonline.com) — A recent Austin County Jail booking report includes a Katy resident charged with illegal dumping of more than 200 pounds of waste, with bond set at $25,000. The broader report lists multiple individuals from nearby communities, outlining their charges, brief explanations, and bond details from arrests made April 6–12.
   

4. Taurean York, EJ Smith push each other ahead of NFL Draft (ouresquina.com) — Two former Texas A&M football standouts are training together in Katy as they prepare for next week’s NFL Draft, pushing each other through intense workouts with a local trainer. Linebacker Taurean York and running back EJ Smith credit their bond, maturity, and shared drive for greatness as they transition from leading the Aggies to chasing professional careers.
   

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  • A cat had babies in my backyard and she hasn’t come back to feed or take care of them.
    They are crying and I have no experience taking care of kittens. Can anyone help? (Nextdoor Sundown Glen)
  • Hi neighbors, I need urgent help.
    There are newborn kittens in my backyard, another cat just gave birth, and there’s a tiny kitten by itself that I’m really worried about. I’m not… (Nextdoor Cypress Falls)

Ok Katy! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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