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Local organizations seek to raise awareness about domestic violence during October
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and. it’s a nationwide movement to raise awareness about domestic violence and its impact on individuals and communities. more
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Constables ask for donations of pjs for victims of domestic violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and Harris County Precinct 5 Constables will be collecting donations of new pajamas for victims of domestic violence, according to an October 3 post on the office’s Facebook page. more
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Harris County Commissioner's Court approves burn ban
On October 8, the Harris County Commissioners Court enacted a burn ban in response to prolonged dry and hot weather, which has heightened the risk of grass fires across unincorporated Harris County. more
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NHCRWA board votes to reduce rates even further
At its September 16 board meeting, the Board of Directors of the North Harris County Regional Water Authority (NHCRWA) voted to reduce water rates. more
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TxDOT campaign asks people to be cautious and alert during deadliest month for pedestrians Shorter days bring higher risk for pedestrians
AUSTIN – While fall and winter give Texans a much-needed reprieve from the summer heat, the change in seasons also brings fewer daylight hours, making it harder for drivers to see pedestrians and keep them safe. more
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Trees along Mason Road were wrapped with green streamers in memory of Logan.
Logan Dark Memorial Run
More than 400 people turned out on Sunday afternoon, October 6 for the inaugural “Logan Dark Memorial Run, Walk or Ride,” held at Betty Sue Creech Elementary, 5905 S. Mason Road in Katy. more
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While Morales’ office did not provide an estimate of the cost of the HAWK signals, the estimated cost for a HAWK signal installation ranges from $80,000-$150,000, depending on the specific design elements included, such as pavement markings, lighting, raised pedestrian islands and other factors, according to rasmith.com, the website for a Wisconsin-based engineering firm that has installed signals in that state.
Fort Bend County installs first HAWK signal near site of 2023 pedestrian fatality
The HAWK signal on Mason Rd is now active, according to a Facebook post by Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Commissioner Vincent Morales on October 4. more
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Helping to raise from seeds 20 varieties of vegetable plants and eight varieties of herb plants are Fort Bend County Master Gardeners Steve Schmerbeck, Carol Gaas and Blanca Walsh.
Fort Bend County Extension Services to host vegetable/plant sale
The Extension Greenhouse in Rosenberg is full of green plants in preparation for the annual vegetable/herb plant sale hosted each fall by the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners which this year will be Saturday, Oct. 12. more
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Cuero to host third annual Gospel Fest
The Tri-City Empowerment Council located in Cuero, TX invites you to join them for the 3rd Annual Gospel Fest on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Friar Ag Center in Cuero Municipal Park. more
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Local physician warns of effects of excessive heat on seniors
With the arrival of fall, it's common to let go of heat-related precautions, says Dr. Judith Aniekwena, a primary care physician with Renaissance Physician Organization (RPO) in Katy. more
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Newell Cheatham
Local architect wins award
“Newell” Cheatham, TIBD, FAIBD, CPBD, an international and national award-winning building designer based in Katy, won second place on a design for a coffee shop at the Texas Institute of Building Design State Convention (T.I.B.D.) in Belton, Texas, on September 28, 2024. more
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Katy business among winners of SCORE’s ‘Small Business Pitch Competition’ in Houston
SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors, announced on October 4 the three winners of its 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition held on Oct. 3 at Houston Community College – West Houston. more
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Katy Police Chief Bryon Woytek mans the drive thru and serves coffee at "Coffee with a Cop" at McDonalds at 5701 Highway 90 in Katy on October 2. The event brings police officers and the community members they serve together – over coffee – to discuss issues and learn more about each other.
Katy Police Chief Bryon Woytek mans the drive thru and serves coffee at "Coffee with a Cop"
Katy Police Chief Bryon Woytek mans the drive thru and serves coffee at "Coffee with a Cop" at McDonalds at 5701 Highway 90 in Katy on October 2. The event brings police officers and the community … more
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Community volunteer Brenda Martin (left) coordinates the “Milk4Many Program” at Katy Elementary, 5726 George Bush Dr., Katy, with the assistance of Katy Mayor Pro Tem Chris Harris (right) Through this initiative, unused/unopened milk from the school cafeteria goes into a cooler (instead of the trash) and is then donated to Katy Christian Ministries. On October 2, with the involvement of school principal Beth Grimet, Harris was able to deliver 27 lbs. of unopened milk/food to the KCM Food Pantry. Over 8,000 lbs of milk, juice and dairy products have been donated in the 2024 calendar year from Katy Elementary students, staff and visitors to Katy Christian Ministries for those in need, Harris said.
Milk4Many
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City of Katy’s 2024 Rice Harvest Festival Parade on Saturday, October 5.
Katy’s 2024 Rice Harvest Festival Parade
Near-perfect autumn weather provided the ideal setting for the City of Katy’s 2024 Rice Harvest Festival Parade on Saturday, October 5. more
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Press association scholarship Applications for 2025-26 academic year open through April 4, 2025
South Texas Press Association is giving two $1,500 journalism scholarships to students looking for careers in journalism: One for an upper-level college student pursuing a journalism/communications degree and the other for a graduating high school senior who is seeking a career in newspaper journalism. more
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Katy ISD agricultural students, teachers earn state and national honors
Katy ISD is steeped in a long history of agriculture, and this year’s FFA State Convention, held this summer in Houston, gave district students and teachers an opportunity to shine on their home turf, according to an October 3 press release from KISD. more
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Visit the Ford Leadership Scholars website at texasffa.org/ford-leadership-scholars for more information. Sydney Herring.
Cinco Ranch High School FFA student named Ford Leadership Scholar
Cinco Ranch High School student Sydney Herring has been named to the 2024 cohort of the FFA Ford Leadership Scholars program, one of only ten selected students, Katy ISD announced in a September 23 press release. more
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Alex Rohr, community affairs manager for Vesper Energy, presents his company’s plan for the proposed Ochoa battery energy storage system at a “lunch and learn” meeting of the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce at 810 East Avenue in Katy on September 26.
Vesper Energy provides additional information on proposed battery storage project
Although the official meeting agenda has not yet been released, on October 14, the Katy city council may again consider a zoning request for a special use permit for a battery energy storage system (BESS), to be located at 27051 Highway Blvd, in Katy. more
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KP George
Fort Bend County judge indicted
Fort Bend County Judge KP George was indicted by the Fort Bend Grand Jury on September 26 on a single misdemeanor charge of misrepresenting identity as a candidate in 2022, according to multiple print and broadcast new sources across the Houston area. more
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