The city of Katy’s administration announced during a Feb. 25 special Katy City Council meeting that it has ordered Katy Scrap Metal to shut down due to multiple code violations observed on the …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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3/1/21
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During a special Feb. 25 Katy City Council meeting, some familiar faces joined the current sitting council to honor late City Engineer David Leyendecker. Former mayors Don Elder, Skip Conner, Fabol …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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2/28/21
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Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union has donated $500 to the music department at Schmalz Elementary School located on Barker Cypress Road between Morton and Clay Roads. Due to the sub-freezing …
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STAFF REPORT
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2/27/21
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Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux broke ground Friday at 11 a.m. at 23213 Grand Circle Blvd. in Katy, near Katy Asian Town at the intersection of I-10 and The Grand Parkway. This is the …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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2/26/21
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Katy Independent School District is focused on closing the achievement gap and helping all its students reach academic success. To recognize those efforts, 18 Katy ISD schools now proudly …
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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2/26/21
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Part-time Katy Animal Control Officer Chelsea Gerber has come forward with allegations against her coworkers, Animal Control Supervisor David Brown and fellow officer Spencer Antinoro. Gerber alleges …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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2/25/21
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As Winter Storm Uri bore down on the Katy area, one thing many homes were unprepared for is the cold weather’s impact on plumbing. Pipes in Texas homes are often placed in crawl spaces designed …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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2/24/21
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Katy ISD swears in new officers, addresses bond management and campus maintenance at Feb. 22 meeting
Katy ISD swore in two new KISD Police Department officers, examined budget issues and took action to manage the district’s bond debt in multiple ways at its Feb. 22 meeting. The board also …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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2/24/21
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Winter storm Uri bore down on the Katy area last week leaving overnight temperatures in the teens in the region. The unprecedented cold hit the rest of the state as well, causing the state’s …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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2/24/21
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Both Katy and Royal ISDs have announced that in-person and virtual classes will resume Tuesday under the same COVID-19 protocols as before Winter Storm Uri shut down the Katy area last …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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2/22/21
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Harris County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Jose Gomez says he’s proud to be one of the first officers in the Harris County Mental Health and Jail Diversion Program, a program that works to …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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2/22/21
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Katy ISD and neighboring Royal ISD have both announced changes to their Monday, Feb. 22 schedules. The announcements come as both districts work to assess and repair campuses after Winter Storm Uri …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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2/21/21
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State Representative Mike Schofield, R–Katy, has filed two bills that look to assist homeowners’ rights. The first, HB 1705 would freeze property taxes for homeowners 65 years of age and …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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2/21/21
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A press release from Katy Fire Marshal Greg Peterson confirmed Saturday that Midway BBQ at 6025 Highway Boulevard in downtown Katy had seen heavy damage after responding to a call there. Nine Katy …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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2/20/21
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Katy Christian Ministries announced via press release that it is beginning to reopen after closing due to this week’s inclement weather. The ministry’s food pantry is expected to reopen …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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2/19/21
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Power is mostly-restored throughout Fort Bend, Harris and Waller counties this evening, though authorities say the condition of the regional power grid is still somewhat fragile and they are asking …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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2/18/21
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In response to millions of Harris County residents being impacted by the historic winter storm, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee is urging the public to report incidents of price gouging …
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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2/18/21
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Note: The Katy Times is experiencing intermittent power and internet availability. We also have limited access to cellular internet. Please follow our social media channels on Facebook and …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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2/17/21
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Harris County has joined with the city of Houston to establish a $159 million rental assistance program dubbed the Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The program will focus on …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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2/16/21
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During a special Feb. 12, Katy City Council voted unanimously to move forward with the a $6M bond referendum and its regular city elections, as well as a measure requesting approval for updates to …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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2/12/21
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