Baby formula shortage is making low-income mothers struggle to pay for a product usually covered by the state
Education briefs for May 19
Mayde Creek High School Student Council Advisor Patricia “Patty” Wangler was recently recognized by the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) as the recipient of the 2022 Eddie G. Bull TASC State Advisor of the Year Award.
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Tompkins graduate appears in television commercial
When it comes to a new challenge or adventure, Rimi—she prefers the use of her first name only—tends …
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Texas’s grid operator told a power plant to delay repairs ahead of a May heat wave. It was among six that crashed
On May 12, Texas’s power grid operator told at least one power plant to delay its scheduled repairs and …
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Here’s what to know about voting in the May 24 primary runoff election
Here's an overview of what you need to know about voting in the May 24 primary runoff election.
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Katy ISD working on pay raise for teachers and staff
Katy school trustees want to give district teachers and staff a pay raise. How much of a raise remains to …
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Thiele takes oath of office as Katy mayor
Insurance executive William “Dusty” Thiele became Katy’s 17th mayor Friday in a swearing-in …
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Going: Mayor Bill Hastings to retire Friday
Mayor Bill Hastings joked Monday that he would chunk the mayor’s gavel at, instead of handing it …
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Coming: Dusty Thiele to take oath of office Friday
Mayor-Elect Dusty Thiele tells a story about a golf ball to illustrate the importance of seeing …
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Former Cimarron Elementary student returning to teach there after stint in Ukraine
Emily Childress is returning to teach at the elementary school where she was once a student. But to …
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On joining the Katy Times
Katy has a bright future ahead. Here's looking forward to sharing those stories with you.
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So long, farewell and thanks for all the rice
As I write this, I'm on a Southwest Airlines flight from Spokane, Wash. to Denver, Col. The mountains below me are dusted with snow - a …
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Honoring National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month together
The first time I thought about killing myself, I was in the fourth grade. A group of girls in my class had decided I needed a good bullying …
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When the Texas state seal doesn’t signify trust
Well, now we know what it takes to remain employed at the Texas Office of the Attorney General. Almost a year ago, several top aides to …
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A Historic Opportunity to Shape the Future of Texas
$117.5 billion. That’s the amount that Texas state and local governments and educational institutions are expected to receive through …
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Kayaking for couples, a tragicomedy
In recent years, kayaking has become a true craze, ranking right up there with TikTok dances, government stimulus checks, and those glorified …
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After all these years, my dad inspires me still.
Care for some stolen random thoughts?
Let's unleash the entrepreneur
Charles Wayne Larson
Wednesday, May 4
Charles Wayne Larson passed away on April 30, 2022 in Katy, Texas. Wayne was born on March 23, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to Clifford Wilburn and Mathilde Catherine Trossen Larson. He grew up and went …
Richard Edward Wilder
Tuesday, May 3
Richard Edward Wilder passed away on April 26, 2022 after a brief bout with pneumonia. Richard was born in Brownwood, Texas on July 8, 1932. Richard graduated from Brownwood High School in 1950 and …
John Hinch
Tuesday, May 3
John Grady Hinch,76, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2022. John was born on December 31, 1945 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to John and Betty Jean Hinch. He attended six years at Oklahoma Military …
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Carla LaKay Mayeaux
Monday, May 2
Our beloved sister, Carla LaKay Mayeaux, entered into God’s Kingdom on April 24, 2022, and has been delivered into the loving arms of Jesus and reunited with her mother and father. She was …
Shirley Mae Maples
Tuesday, April 26
Shirley May Maples, 82, was born on May 5, 1939, in Tarrs, Pennsylvania to Robert and Helen Lowstetter. She passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, her …
Melvin C. Jordan
Thursday, April 21
What a wonderful, blessed life, not without its heartbreak and disappointments, but one with an amazing abundance of love. Melvin Jordan earned his heavenly wings on Tuesday April 19, 2022. He had …
Susan Rose Orr
Tuesday, April 19
Susan Rose Orr was born to Henry Harper and Rose Henry Harper on January 20, 1947, in Greenville, Mississippi. After attending elementary and high school in Greenville, Susan graduated from high …
Clyde Dean Wehunt
Tuesday, April 19
Clyde Dean Wehunt passed from this life on April 12, 2022, following a brief illness. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family members. Clyde was born in Sandusky Alabama, near Birmingham, on Sep …
Pamela Sue Hightower
Friday, April 15
Pamela Sue Hightower, 65, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on April 7th, 2022 after a fulfilling life of family, friends and love.Pamela was predeceased by her parents, Betty and Joe Collins. She is …
Gloria LeBlanc Segura
Thursday, April 7
Gloria LeBlanc Segura joined the great quilting bee in the sky on February 27, 2022 surrounded by her family and friends. Throughout her life, Gloria stitched together a network of loving family and …