Embattled County Judge KP George has been arrested and jailed on charges of money laundering, according to reports in multiple media outlets in the Houston area.
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4/12/25
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On April 5, the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce witnessed an impressive display of knowledge and passion as local middle school students tackled complex civic issues at the 2025 National Civics Bee®, held at the University of Houston-Victoria at Katy campus, 22400 Grand Circle Blvd.in Katy.
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4/12/25
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Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones, in partnership with Harris County Public Health, is offering free measles vaccines for children and adults through mobile health units deployed to Precinct 4 community centers, the commissioner’s office announced on April 7.
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4/12/25
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Harris County has reported its first case of measles since 2019, according to health officials quoted by ABC 13.
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4/12/25
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Fort Bend County Health & Human Services (FBCHHS) has its first confirmed case of measles in an adult female, age 50-60, associated with recent international travel, county officials reported on March 30.
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4/12/25
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Three candidates for Katy ISD’s board of trustees made another stop on the campaign trail Saturday at a candidate forum hosted the Katy Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at Powerhouse Church, 1818 Katyland Drive in Katy.
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4/12/25
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National Student-Athlete Day is celebrated each year on April 6. The day provides an opportunity to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of student-athletes.
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4/12/25
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Katy Cares, Inc. has been awarded the M&A TODAY Global Award 2025 for Best Single Parent Family Support Organization, Dr. Dawid J. Pieterse, the organization’s president, announced in a March email to the Katy Times.
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4/12/25
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Gulf Coast Disaster Readiness, a program of Katy Responds’ Tri-County Response program, is scheduling disaster response trainings throughout the Houston area in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season beginning June 1.
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4/12/25
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Bass Pro Shops invites families to celebrate spring by offering free photos with the Easter Bunny at all retail locations including the Katy location at Katy Mills Mall, 5000 Katy Mills Circle in Katy.
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4/12/25
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On March 31, Panda Express opened its newest location in Katy (27244 Katy Freeway, Katy 77494) and marketed the celebration with a t-shirt giveaway from the first Lucky 88 in line plus a check presentation with a donation to Royalty Church – Center of Empowerment.
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4/12/25
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GOGO Charters, a leader in ground transportation services, including charter buses, minibuses, and motorcoaches, on March 25 unveiled transfer locations for its previously announced Texas & Gulf-Region Service Network.
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4/12/25
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Taroko Sports, a brand component of Taroko USA – a wholly-owned subsidiary of TRK Corporation, the largest entertainment group in Taiwan –announced March 18 that it will open the first of a number of planned American entertainment concepts in Katy at24539 Katy Fwy.
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4/12/25
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CenterSquare announced March 27 the acquisition of The Shops at Cinco Ranch, a 27,500 square foot Essential Service Retail (ESR) shopping center in the affluent Cinco Ranch neighborhood of Katy, in the Houston MSA, where average incomes exceed $155.000.
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4/12/25
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Ultimate Drip Therapy & Wellness, a modern, spa-like approach to rejuvenation and wellness, held an April 5 grand opening for its new wellness spa, located at 24711 Katy Freeway, Suite 150 in Katy.
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4/12/25
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The Katy ISD Board of Trustees has called for an election of Trustees to be held May 3, 2025.
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Contributed Report
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4/12/25
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Local business owner and former pastor Lance Redmon, who has served on the Katy ISD board of trustees in Position 2 since May 2019, is seeking his third term on the school board.
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COMPILED BY SUSAN ROVEGNO, PUBLISHER
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4/12/25
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On March 2, the Texas community came together for a significant environmental cleanup, as volunteers from Dr. Shri. Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP) participated in an Adopt-A-Highway cleanup drive.
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4/12/25
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An engaged, dedicated group of parents, students, educators and business and faith-based leaders assembled March 20 at the community rooms at Legacy Stadium, 1830 Katyland Drive in Katy, to shape the future of Katy ISD through intensive strategic planning.
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4/12/25
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Capital Farm Credit is currently accepting applications for its 2025 Community Outreach Grant Program for 4-H and FFA students throughout Texas, the College Station-based company announced in a March 3 press release.
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4/12/25
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