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City of Katy Mayor Pro Tem Chris Harris (left), who emceed the regional finals of the National Civics Bee ©, congratulates winners at the April 18 event. Pictured from second to left: Selah Gruy, second place; Sadie Gerber, first place and Navya Singh, third place, joined by Katy Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Matthew Ferraro. The competition took place at the University of Houston Katy, 22400 Grand Circle Drive in Katy.
Katy chamber hosts regional finals for National Civics Bee©
The junior high students in the room put the adults to shame during the regional finals of the National Civics Bee © on April 18, hosted by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce at the University of … more
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Panelists at the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce’s April 23 “State of Healthcare” luncheon listen as moderator Dr. Nomita Bajwa (far right, at podium), director of multi-sector partnerships for UH Population Health, poses a question. Panelists (left to right) are Jason Hodge, owner of Medical Fitness Pros; Mike Alexander Jr., president of ABM Insurance & Benefit Services; Lance Lauman, director of risk management for Katy ISD; and Stacey Primeaux, vice president for human resources for Mac Haik Enterprises. The luncheon presentation took place at the Community Room at Legacy Stadium, 1830 Katyland Drive in Katy.
Panel explores options for employers during chamber’s ‘State of Healthcare’ program
Katy Area Chamber of Commerce’s “State of Healthcare” luncheon on April 23 at the Community Room at Legacy Stadium, 1830 Katyland Drive in Katy, featured an employer-focused panel discussion … more
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Harris County commissioners take on early childhood education and care crisis
Across Harris County, too many parents are struggling to find affordable, reliable early childhood education and care, and too many providers are barely staying afloat under the weight of high costs … more
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At the April 20 meeting of Katy ISD’s board of trustees, officials from the City of Katy presented a special proclamation in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8. All of the city officials have strong ties to the teaching profession, City of Katy Mayor Thiele said. Pictured at podium from left to right: Ward B Councilmember and current teacher at Tays Junior High Rory Robertson; Mayor Thiele, whose parents were teachers; Ward A Councilmember and current Katy High School government teacher Paula Taylor; and Mayor Pro Tem Chris Harris, who is married to a KISD teacher and whose mother, a former teacher, now serves on the school board in Navasota.
KISD board meets briefly to hold closed sessions, sees robots from Shaw Center program
Katy Independent School District’s board of trustees met on April 20, handling only a few agenda items but twice going into closed sessions. The board was treated to an impressive special … more
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Trever Nehls tapped by Wong to serve as interim chief of staff in Fort Bend County
Trever Nehls, who is running to replace his identical twin brother Troy as congressman for Texas District 22, has been named temporary chief of staff for newly-installed Fort Bend County Judge Daniel … more
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Waller County Judge Trey Duhon was the keynote speaker at the Waller Economic Development Partnership’s infrastructure conference on April 16 at Edmonds Hall at the Waller County Fairgrounds, 21988 FM 359 in Hempstead.
Waller County EDP hosts infrastructure conference addressing energy, mobility and drainage
The Waller County Economic Development Partnership brought teams of experts to cover looming issues of energy, mobility and drainage during a half-day infrastructure conference on April 16. The … more
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Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) month at Fulshear Branch Library May 9
The Fulshear Branch Library (6350 GM Library Rd, in Fulshear) will host an Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) program on Saturday, May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This family event is free … more
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Dr. Marc Milstein, brain researcher and author of “The Age-Proof Brain,” addresses attendees at Amazing Place’s 30th anniversary gala at Beckendorff Farms, 28533 Morton Road in Katy, on April 23. Amazing Place was founded in 1996 by Katy native Rev. Dan Robinson at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church is Houston. The nonprofit seeks to empower families affected by dementia and to promote brain health education. Amazing Place doubled its capacity when it opened its second location in 2025, based at 621 Circle deMatel in Houston, near the intersection of S. Fry and Kingsland.
Amazing Place celebrates 30th anniversary with noted brain health expert as keynote speaker
Exhibitors at Harris County Precinct 4’s Earth Day event on April 25 included the Coastal Prairie Conservancy, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service, the CyFair fire department and West Harris County Regional Water Authority, among others. During the event families cast a line from the lake and discovered the region’s native wildlife — all while making history with the launch of the new recreational boating access at John Paul Landing Park, 9950 Katy Hockley Road, Cypress.
Harris Co. Precinct 4 celebrates Earth Day with opening of boating at John Paul Landing Park
Janet Theis, Development Director Katy ISD Education Foundation, opens the annual GROOVE fundraiser at Beckendorff Farms, 28533 Morton Road in Katy, on April 24, announcing that the foundation has completed its grant review process for this year. The foundation will award over $540,000 in grants to Katy ISD teachers for innovative teaching programs; Theis said that winning teachers would be notified in surprise presentations beginning on Monday, April 27.
Janet Theis, Development Director Katy ISD Education Foundation, opens the annual GROOVE fundraiser
Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers (left) and Comcast Director of Government Affairs Nicolas Jimenez announced an initiative bringing broadband services to parts of Fort Bend County at a March 30 community meeting at Thompsons City Hall.
$18.9M broadband partnership brings high-speed fiber to underserved Fort Bend communities
High-speed fiber internet is coming to Thompsons and three other Fort Bend County communities that have long gone without broadband service, thanks to an $18.9 million partnership between Fort Bend … more
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During the April 13 meeting of Katy’s city council, a special proclamation was issued, recognizing April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month. Celebrating the proclamation are (left to right) Tays Junior High Assistant Principal Sam Meyers, Councilmember Rory Robertson, Tays student Cecil Sprague, mom Cynthia Sprague, sister Isabella Sprague, father Cecil Sprague, former teacher Melissa Hebert and City of Katy Mayor Dusty Thiele.
Council tables action on Katy Court development and 3Bs Learning Center
The City of Katy’s city council met on April 13 at City Hall in Katy, facing a standing-room only crowd as residents came out to express their opinions on three public hearings held that evening. … more
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Chamber hosts school board candidate forum, focuses on governance and student outcomes
On April 14 the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the second of its candidate forums – this one for hopefuls seeking positions on Katy ISD’s board of trustees. The event, held at Katy High … more
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Council tables action on Katy Court development and 3Bs Learning Center
The City of Katy’s city council met on April 13 at City Hall in Katy, facing a standing-room only crowd as residents came out to express their opinions on three public hearings held that evening. … more
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Daniel Wong (left) is sworn in by Judge Dean Hrbacek (far right) as the temporary county judge for Fort Bend County during ceremonies held at the Fort Bend County Historic Court House, 401 Jackson Street, Richmond, on April 13. Wong, who was already running for the position as the Republican nominee, was named by Judge Jeth Jones to replace ousted judge KP George, who was recently convicted on money laundering charges. Jones, a Republican from Galveston County's 122nd District Court, issued the ruling April 10, which took effect immediately, while sitting as a visiting judge in Fort Bend County's 400th District Court.
Daniel Wong sworn in as interim Fort Bend County judge
As mosquito season approaches, Harris County Precinct 4 is taking proactive measures to protect public health by reducing mosquito breeding through neighborhood-level prevention efforts. Precinct 4 crews are shown at 702 Ellingham Drive in Katy on April 15, actively repairing potholes in areas prone to standing water, improving drainage. Crews also removed illegally dumped tires – key sources of mosquito activity – in the Katy area.
Harris Co. Precinct 4 starts mosquito mitigation project
School board convenes work study meeting on Apr. 13 to review superintendent; $10 million in revenue added back into budget
Katy Independent School District’s board of trustees met for a work-study session on April 13, twice going into closed session – first for Superintendent Ken Gregorski’s annual evaluation and … more
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‘100 Women of Waller Co.’ founded to raise $10,000 for charity; nonprofits encouraged to apply
It’s a simple concept – 100 women, spending one hour to donate $10,000 for local impact. 100 Women of Waller County, Texas, was founded in early 2026 as a philanthropic group that meets one time … more
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City of Katy accepting applications for boards and commissions
Love Katy? Help shape what comes next. The City of Katy is now accepting applications for several boards and commissions, according to a March 31 post on its Facebook page. Mayor Pro Tem Chris Harris … more
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Bobby Poncik
Fort Bend County Fair president nominated for national honor
The Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo announced April 2 that 2025 President Bobby Poncik has earned a nomination for the 2025 John Justin Standard of the West Committeeman of the Year Award, a … more
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