Katy community mourns loss of legendary football coach Mike Johnston

Katy community mourns loss of legendary football coach Mike Johnston

The Katy community mourns the loss of legendary coach Mike Johnston, whose legacy of excellence and leadership shaped Katy High School football.

Katy community mourns the loss of legendary coach Mike Johnston

KATY, Texas — Former Katy High School football coach Mike Johnston, who led the team to three state championships, passed away Saturday morning. Johnston's legacy in the Houston area is remembered fondly by the community he inspired.

RIP Mike Johnston, the Texas High School Football Coach Who Created the Katy Tigers Dynasty

KATY, TX — In the annals of Texas high school football, few coaches have left a mark as indelible as Mike Johnston. The visionary leader who turned the Katy Tigers from perennial underachievers into a state powerhouse passed away on January 10, 2026, at age 79. His legacy endures not just in the five state titles Katy has won since his arrival, but in the timeless principles of discipline, preparation, and teamwork he instilled—principles that c…