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Seven Lakes High School announced on August 6 that the school is temporarily suspending all student-led clubs on campus, as school leadership awaits guidance from Katy ISD following the passage of SB12 by the state legislature. The bill introduced new requirements for student clubs, particularly those not officially sponsored by the school.
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By Susan Rovegno, Publisher
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8/15/25
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The City of Katy has announced that construction has begun at Katy Corner, the final piece of the historic town square’s renovation, which was approved by city council on May 19.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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8/15/25
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Built to help address explosive growth in Katy ISD’s northwest quadrant, James and Mitzi Cross Elementary has opened its doors at 900 Sunterra Shores in Katy, near the intersection of Clay Road and Bartlett Road.
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By Susan Rovegno, Publisher
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8/15/25
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Katy ISD’ 47th elementary school – Alfred and Ann Boudny Elementary – has opened at 7402 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road in the Elyson area in Katy, at the corner of Katy Hockley Cut off and FM 529.
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By Susan Rovegno, Publisher
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8/15/25
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The last of four free public health lectures will be presented at the Fellowship Hall of Katy First United Methodist Church on Thursday, August 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The church is located at 5601 Fifth Street in Katy.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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8/15/25
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Contributed Report
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8/15/25
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The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting online applications and nominations for its Fall 2025 Citizens Police Academy.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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8/15/25
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Katy Mills is encouraging shoppers to support local students in need through a Backpack & School Supply Drive running now through August 31
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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8/15/25
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The Texas Library and Archives Foundation announced July 28 that its annual Martha Wong Scholarship opportunity, as well as the new Mark Smith–Gloria Meraz Scholarship, for students in a Texas library/information science or school library certification program are available.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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8/15/25
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Houston Methodist West Hospital’s emergency department has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award, which recognizes leadership, practice, education and advocacy that resulted in improved patient care and staff well-being, the hospital announced in a July 31 press release.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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8/14/25
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The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Katy, is launching a special tribute to honor the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the nation’s military.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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8/14/25
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TxDOT is getting close to narrowing down what routes will be considering for Highway 36A, and there will be two public meetings in August for the community and media to hear the latest information and provide feedback.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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8/14/25
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Katy ISD’s board of trustees, in a 4-3 vote on July 28, declined to allow home-schooled students to participate in the district’s extracurricular activities.
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By Susan Rovegno, Publisher
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8/14/25
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Katy ISD’s board of trustees met on July 21 for a work study meeting to review policy changes necessitated by recent legislative action, including an update to the cell phone policy and personal communication device policy enacted by KISD last year.
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By Susan Rovegno, Publisher
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8/14/25
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Hear from Ron Papsdorf at Highway 36A Coalition’s next quarterly luncheon and learn how the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) makes transportation decisions for the area.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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8/14/25
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In a July 22 press release, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office (FBCSO) shared the successful recovery of a missing 20-year-old man with cognitive disabilities, thanks to the department’s “Take Me Home program.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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8/14/25
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Katy resident Wendy Duncan has been named to a 10-member citizens’ redistricting committee which will assess voting precincts in Fort Bend County.
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8/14/25
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Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones announced July 14 that her re-election campaign has over $3 million in cash on hand, solidifying her strong position in advance of the 2026 general election.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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8/14/25
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Two of Katy’s most celebrated event producers, Stacie Bowles, founder of Home for the Holidays Gift Market, and Robyn Cade, president of RJC Productions and producer of the Katy Home & Outdoor Living Show, are joining forces for an extraordinary weekend event that promises to be one of the largest of its kind in the region next month.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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8/14/25
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In a major win for Houston conservation, the Coastal Prairie Conservancy has permanently protected 220 acres of Three Oaks Farm just outside of Katy, the organization announced in a July 16 press release.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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8/14/25
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