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Libraries support aspiring writers with special workshops in May
Fort Bend County Libraries will present a variety of programs, classes, and activities in May that encourage fledgling writers, or anyone who has ever wanted to write a novel, to take the plunge and pursue their dreams in a helpful, supportive environment. more
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Fort Bend Master Gardeners offer free class on growing plants Learn how to grow plants from cuttings, division and seeds in a free class offered May 4 by Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. The class … more
Waller County seeks feedback on hazard mitigation plan
Waller County officials are seeking public input as they update the Waller County Hazard Mitigation Plan. more
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Chase West, a Democrat who is running for Texas House District 132, meets with constituents at a candidate “meet and greet” at Fuzzy’s Pizza, 613 S. Mason Road on April 25.
Chase West, a Democrat who is running for Texas House District 132
Chase West, a Democrat who is running for Texas House District 132, meets with constituents at a candidate “meet and greet” at Fuzzy’s Pizza, 613 S. Mason Road on April 25. West listed his top priorities as universal health care and education. more
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Clay Road widening project shows slow progress
Clay Road – a critical transportation artery serving Katy’s fast-growing quadrant west of the Grand Parkway and north of I-10 – is slowly showing signs of improvement. more
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Seven Lakes High School was awarded first place overall at the April 20th Chili Cook-off by the panel of judges, as well as being named the fan favorite, and the team also nabbed the honors for best decorated booth.
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Seven Lakes High School was awarded first place overall at the April 20th Chili Cook-off by the panel of judges, as well as being named the fan favorite, and the team also nabbed the honors for best decorated booth. more
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Commissioner Lesley Briones celebrates $249,700,000 EPA solar grant Harris County will lead a coalition of Texas counties to expand affordable, reliable energy
In a watershed moment for Harris County, Commissioner Lesley Briones celebrated the award of the $249,700,000 Solar for All grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Harris County and the Texas Solar for All Coalition (Texas Coalition) on April 22. more
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On April 17, Amazing Place dedicated its second campus, Amazing Place West, in Katy at 621 Circle deMatel. The facility will greatly expand its services in the greater Houston area to provide an evidence-based Day Program for those diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia, as well as sharing dementia expertise, education, and resources for family members and for those interested in brain health. Amazing Place leadership, volunteers and faith care partners present for the dedication included Tracey Brown, Suzanne Weatherall, Ramsey Howell, Steve Cumley, Vicki Keiser, Hal Sharp, Mike Pelton, Tres Cochran, Greg Funderburk and Alex Large. Three sacred symbols- a handmade gold-leaf dove, cross and heart- were laid into the foundation and blessed by Alex Large of Church of the Holy Apostles. The new campus, slated to open in Spring 2025, will include an 18,933 square foot facility with an art studio, library, courtyard, family conference and activity rooms, a non-denominational chapel and covered community lawn with a pavilion. For more information, go to amazingplacehouston.org.
Amazing Place dedication photo
Fort Bend County showcases preparedness at READY FORT BEND expo on April 27th
Come out to the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds on April 27 to gain knowledge on weather hazards and learn what to do in order to be prepared. more
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Master Gardeners invite you to tour Demonstration Gardens
Gardeners often learn best by getting ideas from other gardeners. more
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
City of Katy dog park reopens Gather up your furry friends and head on over for some tail-wagging fun! Via its Facebook page, the City of Katy Parks & Recreation Department announced on April … more
The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum featuring the four contenders for the school board positions in Katy ISD. The April 16th event, attended by almost 100 people, was held at Houston Community College, 22910 Colonial Parkway in Katy. From left to right: Dr. Robert Long, Division Director for Board Development Services at Texas Association of School Boards, who moderated the forum; Rebecca Fox, incumbent Position 6; Donovan Campbell, challenger for Position 6; incumbent Position 7 Dawn Champagne; challenger for Position 7 David Olson; and Jason Burdine, a former board member for Fort Bend ISD, who presented background and context for the questions asked by Dr. Long. The forum may be viewed in its entirety on the Chamber’s Facebook page at facebook.com/katychamber.
Voting locations, resources listed for upcoming school board election
The school board election – with two incumbents facing challengers – will be held on May 4, 2024. more
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Anjolaoluwa Olajide, a fifth-grade student from Youngblood Elementary, (left) received a certificate of recognition from Katy ISD School Board President Victor Perez after leading the pledges of allegiance at the April 22 school board meeting.
School board hears proposed changes to Katy ISD’s cell phone policy Superintendent’s evaluation and contract extension also unanimously approved
A draft of an updated policy on students’ use of cell phones on campus was presented to the Katy ISD school board at Monday night’s meeting at the Education Support Complex, 6301 S. Stadium Lane in Katy. more
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Hwy 36A Coalition to feature TxDOT director of planning as May 2 luncheon speaker
Caroline Mays, director of TxDOT Planning and Modal Programs, will be the featured speaker at the Hwy 36A Coalition’s luncheon on May 2. more
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George (left, at podium) listens attentively as program panelist Meg Austria, manager of the new Seafood City in Sugar Land (far right) speaks about the Filipino seafood market’s reasons for coming to Fort Bend County. The panel, which also included (left to right) Asian Chamber of Commerce Director of Community Development Paul Gor, the Honorable Herbert Espinoza who is the Consul General of Costa Rica, the Honorable Khalfanai Omari Fullerton who is the Consul General of Jamaica, and Louis A. Browne who is the Consul General of Bardados. Presenters discussed opportunities for economic partnerships with Fort Bend County. George hosted the county’s fourth annual consular general luncheon, with the theme “Together We Can,” at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center, 9550 Harlem Road in Richmond on April 17th. The facility, which opened in July 2023, was described by host Faisal Momin, president of the Ismaili Council for the Southwestern United States, as a “house of community.”
Fort Bend County Consular Lunch
Katy ISD school board election voting information Early Voting Set for April 22 – April 3
It’s election time! This year, voters have the opportunity to elect two Katy ISD Board of Trustees for Positions 6 and 7. Early voting will be conducted each weekday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. beginning Monday, April 22 and ending on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. more
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National Comcast RISE program set to give 100 SE Texas small businesses grants, tech makeovers, marketing support and more Business support to include a total of $500,000 in grants plus computer equipment, advertising and business consulting and education
On April 9th Comcast announced Houston would be one of five cities from which eligible small businesses can apply to its nationally recognized Comcast RISE program for the opportunity to receive business support grants. more
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Shown with the city council’s special proclamation recognizing May 6-10 as Teacher Appreciation Week are (left to right) Jacalyn Warner, Jamie Wolman, Winborn Elementary principal Lisa Frison, Katy Mayor Dusty Thiele, Councilmember Rory Robertson, Tays Junior High School principal Tara Haworth, Ina Gill, Bria Morris, Kelsey Berckenhoff, Emily Quinn and Gail Smith.
Council approves remodeling of Katy Visitors Center, hears zoning issues
Plans for the remodeling of the Katy Visitors Center, along with the installation of permanent exhibits, were unveiled at the April 22 meeting of the Katy City Council. more
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Students from Royal High School traveled to Corpus Christi in early April to compete at the state level in the SkillsUSA contest.
Royal ISD SkillsUSA contest bring home awards from state competition
The Royal SkillsUSA Chapter competed on April 4th-6th at the SkillsUSA State Competition at multiple locations around Corpus Christi, Texas. A grand total of 43 students from Royal ISD captured awards at the competition, where over 6,000 students and over 350 CTE/high schools participated. more
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Miller Career & Technology Center SkillsUSA teams advance to national competitio
Following a rigorous four-day state tournament held in Corpus Christi during the weekend of April 6-7, six Katy ISD students were rewarded with first place honors, securing their participation in the 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. more
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