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Katy Police Chief Noe Diaz will become the chief of the Houston Police Department on August 14, Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced in an August 2 press conference. Diaz will now head a department of over 6000 employees in the nation’s fourth largest city.
Core Group Cares, the philanthropic arm of Katy-based Core Group Resources, announced on July 24 the launch of its RISE Initiative. An innovative social responsibility platform and officially recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, RISE focuses on providing job placement and career support to the underemployed, vulnerable populations and those with barriers to employment by partnering with employers in search of top tier talent.
Lee Payne, who grew up in Katy and graduated from Katy High School in 1985, held a book signing at Midway BBQ, 6025 Highway Blvd. in Katy, on Saturday, July 27.
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) announced on June 22 the successful conservation of 298 acres in Matagorda County. Permanently protected through a conservation easement agreement with the landowners, this exceptional property is made up of globally rare coastal prairie (including several rare plants such as Bracted Grayfeather), coastal live oak forest, and restored grasslands and wetlands.
Houston Life broadcasted live at The Ballard House, 21421 Cinco Park Rd. in Katy, on July 17 to spread the word on nonprofit organization's mission and upcoming milestone of providing 100,000 nights of no-cost temporary housing for patients traveling to the Houston area for medical treatment. Houston Life is carried on Houston’s NBC affiliate, Click2Houston (Channel 2).
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