Often, a student focuses on one topic, only to have an epiphany of sorts and change direction to pursue her true calling. That’s the case with the new branch manager at the Katy Public Library, 5414 Franz Road.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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11/3/22
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Today is the deadline for Katy ISD parents, with children in grades 1-4, who believe their student might be gifted and talented, to refer those students for the 2023-2024 Gifted and Talented (GT) Program. The GT Program for elementary students in Katy ISD consists of a one-day participation in a Challenge classroom with a teacher trained in gifted education.
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Contributed Report
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10/28/22
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Education briefs for Oct. 27, 2022.
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Contributed Reports
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10/27/22
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Community briefs for Oct. 27, 2022.
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Contributed Reports
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10/27/22
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Incumbent Justin Beckendorff, a Republican, is facing challenger Ethel Wilmore, a Democrat, for Waller County Pct. 4 commissioner. The precinct, which comprises the southern portion of the county, includes the eastern side of Katy along with the cities of Brookshire and Pattison.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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10/27/22
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Katy ISD school trustees Monday approved attendance boundary modifications for several elementary schools.
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Contributed and Staff Reports
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10/27/22
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The depot at the Katy Railroad Park, 5615 1st St., will soon be celebrating its 125th anniversary. The Katy City Council gave it a gift of sorts Monday.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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10/27/22
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Three Texas state senators represent parts of the Greater Katy area. One of them, Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, is unopposed in his re-election bid. The other two senators, Joan Huffman and Lois Kolkhorst, face challengers.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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10/20/22
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Five Texas House of Representative districts include part of Katy in their respective areas. Here is an overview of the Katy-area seats up for election and who is running for those seats.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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10/20/22
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Katy-area voters in Fort Bend and Harris counties will select a county judge, while Harris County voters will also select a Pct. 4 commissioner.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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10/20/22
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Four positions are up for election to the Royal ISD Board of Trustees, with incumbents seeking re-election in two of those races.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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10/20/22
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Katy-area voters go to the polls Nov. 8 to make their choices for statewide offices such as governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, among other offices. Voters will also select officeholders and decide local issues, depending on their residency.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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10/20/22
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Katy ISD voters will decide whether to ratify a $1.3517 per $100 property evaluation tax rate in the Nov. 8 election.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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10/20/22
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Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs announced households eligible for the Texas Homeowner Assistance Program can now apply for help paying past due and future utility payments. Additionally, income-qualifying households will have more time to stabilize their finances with future mortgage payments through the program.
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Contributed Report
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10/20/22
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The Northeast Fort Bend County Fire Department the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office have collaborated to form the first-ever regional Fort Bend County Dive and Water Rescue Team.
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Contributed Report
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10/20/22
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Education briefs for Oct. 20, 2022.
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Contributed Reports
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10/20/22
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Community briefs for Oct. 20, 2022.
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Contributed and Staff Reports
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10/20/22
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Two men, one of whom is a Fulshear resident, have been ordered to federal prison following their convictions of conspiracy to commit and committing health care fraud, U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery said.
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Contributed Report
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10/20/22
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The Katy City Council Oct. 13 adopted a parks and recreation plan for the city as part of an ongoing comprehensive plan update.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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10/20/22
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Members of a Royal ISD facilities advisory committee are now reviewing requests for items to be recommended for placement on a bond for district voters to consider next year.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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10/20/22
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