Texas education professionals compete for $480,000 at H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards celebration in Houston Tompkins choir director receives $10,000 and $10,000 grant
Walmart re-grand opening
The Walmart at 1313 N Fry Rd. in Katy held a “re-grand opening" on May 3 to show off its new format.
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KCM partners with letter carriers in May 11th food drive
Katy Christian Ministries, based at 3506 Porter Road in Katy, has announced a “Stamp Out Hunger” food …
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Casa Azul ribbon cutting
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Library hosts May 11th program for first time pet owners Are you thinking of adding a pet to your life? …
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George delivers ‘State of the County’ address
Fort Bend County Judge KP George delivered the annual “State of the County” address to a packed …
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School board hears further budget updates, plans for renovations at Pattison Elementary
At Monday’s work-study meeting of the Katy ISD board of trustees, board members heard a scheduled …
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Incumbents retain positions on Katy ISD school board
On Monday, May 6, Katy ISD released the unofficial results of the “unofficial” voting results …
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Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office announces new comprehensive mobile app
In a press conference on April 29, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office unveiled its innovative …
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Commissioner Lesley Briones delivers progress toward flood resiliency for Cimarron residents Neighborhood severely impacted by Hurricane Harvey gets $13.5 million in infrastructure upgrades to mitigate flooding
Marking the next step in improving street drainage and reducing flood risk for Harris County …
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What does it take to become a foster parent?
May is National Foster Care Month, which is a time to celebrate the families who provide a vital role in the safety net for children who have …
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Public education bills have stalled in Texas Legislature
You may recall that when the 88th Texas Legislative Session commenced this past January, our state elected officials declared that supporting …
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A simple way for Texas to increase mental health access
State legislators can take a simple but important step to improve access to mental health care by authorizing Texas to join the Interstate …
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Investing in our future: The case for broadband
Texas boasts a thriving economy, now ranking as the ninth largest in the world. However, to ensure that all Texans benefit from this growth, we …
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Honoring our history on San Jacinto Day
As Texans, we celebrate unique holidays that pay tribute to the extraordinary history of our state and the courageous individuals who shaped it. …
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Medicare Advantage prioritizes preventative care
When it comes to a health scare, many of us like to think in the form of the question, "is it treatable, or is it preventable?"
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Maybe it’s a good thing that my teenage dream of becoming a TV programmer never materialized.
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Craig Allen Battle
Friday, May 3
Craig Allen Battle Craig Allen Battle, a devoted husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Detroit, Michigan on December 6, 1957, to Sam A. Battle and …
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Janice Louise Markus
Friday, April 26
Janice Louise Markus Janice, cherished widow of Edward Errol Markus and beloved matriarch of her community, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024, at her home in Katy, Texas. Born on March …
Mary Louise Tapella
Monday, April 22
Mary Louise Tapella Mary Louise Tapella passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Dallas, Texas at the age of 101. Mary Louise was born on July 14, 1922, in San Francisco, California to …
Ronald L. Sparks
Tuesday, April 9
Ronald L. Sparks, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1st, 2023. Ron was born on May 22nd, 1952, in San Angelo, TX to Lamar Q. Sparks Jr. and Anna Corbet Sparks. He spent his childhood in …
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James Frederic Applegath
Monday, April 1
James Frederic Applegath, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Katy, Texas after a long battle with frontotemporal lobe dementia. James was born March 4, 1952, in El Dorado, …
Wendy Lane Kubena
Monday, March 25
Wendy Lane Kubena Wendy Lane Kubena, 63, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024. She was born November 19, 1960, in Marlin, Texas, the daughter of Jimmy Wayne and Lelia Kay (Kyser) Woliver. Wendy …
Sandra ‘Sandy’ Gale Faucett
Friday, March 22
Sandra ‘Sandy’ Gale Faucett Sandra 'Sandy' Gale Faucett was born on April 7, 1949, in Lubbock, Texas. She grew up in Brownfield, Texas and attended Texas Tech University before she met …
Ardis JoAnn Loy Scheer Scott
Thursday, March 7
Ardis JoAnn Loy Scheer Scott entered the Kingdom of Heaven on the Lord’s Day, Sunday, March 3, 2024. She was with her son and medical team. A woman beloved by so many, she was born on October …
Raymond Norton Key
Monday, March 4
Raymond Norton Key, of Katy, Texas, passed away peacefully at home, in his sleep, on February 20, 2024, at the age of 103. He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Luree Berryman Key, his …
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Violet Miertschin Tarpey
Monday, March 4
Violet Miertschin Tarpey was born on March 9, 1941, in Giddings, Texas, to Carl and Minnie Symank Miertschin. On February 8, 1963, Violet married Thomas Anthony Tarpey in Houston, Texas. She and Tom …