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Film starring Katyites to be shown at Kilgore film festival
A film being showcased in Kilgore at the Reel East Texas Film Festival this week features four Katy area residents in the cast: Brian Brawner, Cullen Dauchy, Matt Gore, and Charlie Winfree. The film, …
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KKB prepares to deploy ‘Adopt a Wreaths’ in City of Katy Holiday decorations created by local businesses to beautify downtown
The City of Katy will soon be donning Christmas holiday decorations, thanks to the “Adopt a Wreath” …
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Cinco community celebrates World Series star Logan Henderson
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Local service clubs salute area veterans at annual breakfast
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From Switzerland to Katy: Coralie Charriol to make special appearance at Amber’s Jewelers Nov. 17 Swiss luxury brand’s CEO and Creative Director visits its first Texas retailer since its U.S. reintroduction
Coralie Charriol, CEO and Creative Director of Swiss luxury jewelry and watch brand CHARRIOL, will travel …
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Houston’s original creperie, Coco Crepes & Coffee, opens new location in Elyson Houston-born creperie brings 11th location to Elyson Town Center; grand opening celebration slated for Nov. 14
Houston’s original creperie, Coco Crepes & Coffee, is now open at Elyson Town Center (7040 Elyson …
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Eyemart Express expands with new Katy store opening on Nov. 23
Eyemart Express, the national optical retailer known for its affordable same-day glasses, is …
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Hogg Foundation awards Fort Bend County Libraries $46K two-year grant to ‘build up and build out mental health information’
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health announced it awarded $598,000 to 13 public libraries in Texas …
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Mighty Cat Coalition helps fight overpopulation, finds loving homes for abandoned cats Volunteer-run organization partners with PetSmart in Katy for adoptions
There are just too many cats and not enough homes – but one organization is stepping up to do …
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Why Choose Public Schools?
As a parent, there’s one question that can keep you up at night: Is my child in the learning environment that truly grows them? That question …
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More Katy families are rethinking school—should yours? National School Choice Week encourages families to explore their options
Each January, National School Choice Week invites families across the country to pause and reflect on a simple but important question: “Is my …
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Libraries do so much for our communities and families and we'd like to give back
Please take time this coming week to send an email or postcard of appreciation for your library to your superintendent, school board, city …
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Our Children Can't Wait: Texas Must Act on Food Insecurity
When I was a teacher, I could always tell when a child came to school hungry. Their eyes showed it: that distant look, the difficulty focusing. …
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Katy ISD: Let the People Speak
At the October 27 meeting of the Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees, district counsel Justin Graham advised that allowing all …
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Local resident urges support for Royal ISD’s bond election
I am writing to express my strong support for the Royal Bond Election with a passion for supporting the educational needs of the children in our …
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William Priester Cardiff, Jr.
Friday, October 16
William Priester Cardiff, Jr., 80, of Bellville, peacefully went to be with our Lord on October 3, 2026. Born in Houston, Texas, on December 6, 1945, William was the son of William Priester Cardiff, …
Richard David Adair
Friday, September 18
Richard David Adair, 76, passed away on September 12, 2026, due to esophageal cancer. Richard was born in Detroit, MI on October 26, 1949, to Deroy and Vida Adair as the fourth of five children. In …
Marie Elizabeth “Beth” Francis
Tuesday, September 15
Marie Elizabeth “Beth” Francis, 76, was called home to the Lord on August 25, 2026 in Round Rock, Texas, with her family by her side. Beth was born on January 5, 1950, in Weatherford, Texas. She …
Kyle Jenkins Callender
Monday, September 14
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Kyle Jenkins Callender, who left this world peacefully at home on August 28, 2026. Born on November 26, 1975, in Houston, …
Frederick Irwin (Fred) White
Friday, September 11
Former Katy, Texas, resident, Frederick Irwin (Fred) White, age 93, most recently of Stallings, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, on August 9, 2026, with his wife, Carol, by his side. Born in …
Jacob J. Walla
Wednesday, July 29
Jacob J. Walla, 93, of Katy, Texas passed away on July 26, 2026. He was born on July 12, 1933 to Jerome Walla and Lillie Bell (Koehl) Walla in La Grange, Texas. On July 29, 1961, he married Victoria …
William Louis Morillon III
Wednesday, July 8
William Louis Morillon III, age 86, known to everyone as “Willie”, passed away peacefully on July 3rd by the side of his loving wife, Anne. He was a devoted husband, father, and a proud …
Betty Lynne Dolph
Wednesday, July 1
Betty “Lynne” Dolph, 81, of Katy, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Cedar Park, Texas. She was born to the late William Robert Bechtel and Betty Sue Bechtel, in Covina, CA. Lynne spent …
Patsy Carole Leatherwood
Friday, June 12
Patsy Carole Leatherwood, 81, passed away on Monday May 18th at her home in Katy, TX. She was born in Houston on October 22, 1944. She was preceded in death by her parents, William McNaughton and …
Jo Ann Hustede
Wednesday, June 10
Jo Ann Hustede, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on June 1, 2026, in Brenham, Texas. Born on July 1, 1936, in Pattison, Texas, Jo …