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Dawn Hensley surrounded by her nurses at her last chemotherapy treatment in 2016. Hensley credits amazing support from a variety of medical professionals throughout her treatment as one of the main reasons she survived her bout with cancer.
Breast cancer survivor: Dawn Hensley
To look at her now, many might not guess that Dawn Hensley is a breast cancer survivor. Sitting in a chair at Serene Beans in downtown Katy with her silver and brown hair flowing halfway down her … more
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Mary Bordeaux during her breast cancer treatment in 2016. Bordeaux said she got the “deluxe package” of breast cancer treatment which included two rounds of chemotherapy, then surgery followed by radiation. She says she learned through her treatment that mankind’s greatest responsibility is to love one another.
Breast cancer survivor: Mary Bordeaux
Mary Bordeaux discovered she had breast cancer when she went in for her annual mammogram in 2016. She’d gone in on a Wednesday in January to get her annual physical exam and her mammogram was … more
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Katy ISD Deputy Superintendent Leslie Haack briefs the KISD Board of Trustees regarding the status of the Katy Virtual Academy during the Sept. 27 regular trustee meeting. The decision on whether or not to continue KVA was delayed until Monday, Oct. 4 when the board ultimately voted unanimously to return all students to school on Oct. 18.
KISD Trustees close KVA: full in-person learning returns Oct. 18
The Katy ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to close the Katy Virtual Academy on Oct. 15 during a special meeting held Monday, Oct. 4. In a statement, the district said Katy Virtual Academy … more
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Trainees at Harris County Emergency Services District 48 familiarize themselves with interactions with a K9 officer during a first aid course for dogs. The course is designed to help first responders support K9 officers that may be wounded or exposed to harmful substances during the line of duty.
Local first responders train on first aid for K9 officers
Harris County Emergency Services District 48 Emergency Medical Services crews along with some of their local law enforcement partners participated in a K9 first aid course on Thurs. Sept. 30. The … more
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Dozens of Katy ISD educators were provided with grants for their classrooms last week in honor of their hard work. The grants are provided by the KISD Education Foundation, a local organization that works to support students and teachers.
KISD celebrates Education Foundation grant recipients
The Katy ISD Board of Trustees recently honored the more than 250 Katy ISD teacher recipients of the Katy ISD Education Foundation’s Inspiring Imagination teacher grant program.  Grants … more
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Students trying to decide where to seek higher education opportunities may attend the KISD College & Career Night this coming Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at the Merrell Center.
KISD to host College & Career Night at the Merrell Center
Katy ISD has announced that it will be hosting College & Career Night this coming Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 7-9 p.m. at the Merrell Center at 6301 S. Stadium Lane in Katy. "Approximately 200 … more
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There are plenty of fun events ahead in October for Katy area residents to enjoy. Miriads of craft fairs, celebrations and spooky gatherings are upcoming. Here are several we hope our Katy Times readers will enjoy.
Katy Area events calendar for October 2021
Through NOV. 21 Fall on the Farm Blessington Farms invites the public to come out for pumpkin season each Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pick your own fresh produce, participate in … more
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Rental relief is available for Harris County and Houston residents through the Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program for those financially affected by the pandemic.
Rental relief workshop to be held at The Bridge Church Thursday - online applications also accepted
Harris County residents may obtain in-person assistance through a county grant program today at The Bridge Church located at 14880 Bellaire Blvd. in Houston from 3-7 p.m. The event will assist in … more
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Restored wetlands on the Katy Prairie Conservancy’s Indiangrass Preserve. The conservancy works to preserve and restore wetlands north of the city of Katy to ensure that the region’s natural features are preserved for future generations to enjoy.
Katy Prairie Conservancy receives $2 million grant to fund coastal conservation
The Katy Prairie Conservancy announced Sept. 24 that it has received a $2 million grant from the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. The Katy Prairie Conservancy’s Coastal Prairie … more
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Katy ISD trustees Rebecca Fox and Duke Keller review documents during the KISD Board of Trustees’ meeting on Monday, Sept. 27. Student enrollment in the Katy Virtual Academy has dropped by 15% since its relaunch in August. As of Monday, enrollment is 3,555 students, deputy superintendent Leslie Haack said.
KISD trustees defer decision on KVA extension
The Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees Monday deferred a decision on whether to extend the Katy Virtual Academy to the end of the fall semester. Trustees will take up the issue … more
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The city of Katy is primed for the Katy Rice Festival starting Oct. 2 with a parade and the actual festival occurring Oct. 8, 9 and 10. Festival organizers say they have put a lot of effort into making the event fun for the whole family, including a Kids and Teens Zone with inflatables, actors portraying favorite children’s characters and a DJ.
Katy Rice Festival planners set to put on ‘one of the best ones we’ve had’
The city of Katy is winding up for the annual Katy Rice Festival which begins with a parade on Oct. 2 and will follow with three days of festivities Oct. 8, 9 and 10. Organizers say this year’s … more
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Katy City Secretary Becky McGrew and Mayor Bill Hastings take a role call vote on the city’s 2021-22 budget during Monday night’s Katy City Council meeting. A role call vote occurs when certain issues, such as the budget or a tax rate, are voted on during a council meeting. Each council member’s vote is recorded individually rather than all members voting as a group.
Katy City Council approves budget and tax rate
During their last regular meeting for September, Katy City Council members adopted a tax rate of $0.447168 per $100 of property value and approved the city’s 2021-22 budget. “I wanted … more
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Texas lawmakers on Monday released their first stab at new congressional maps. The draft maps would change Sen. Joan Huffman's district in the Katy area.
New congressional districts added to Houston and Austin in proposed redistricting map
Texas lawmakers on Monday released their first draft of a new congressional map for the next decade that includes two new districts in Austin and Houston — metropolitan areas with diverse … more
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The Royal Color Guard and Marksmanship cadets received a $6,500 grant from the Royal ISD Education Foundation which will be used to purchase precision rifles and accessories. The team's hard work and competitive spirit has gained them exposure and popularity within the Royal community. The varsity color guard presented the colors at the 2021 RISD Education Foundation ice cream social.
Grants awarded at RISD Education Foundation event
The Royal ISD Education Foundation hosted its annual ice cream social on Sept. 21. The event served as a fundraiser and included a silent auction, entertainment and the announcement of the … more
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Crews are busy working on the Katy Boardwalk District, a public-private venture that will include a four-star hotel and about 90 acres of parkland just south of Katy Mills.
Boardwalk District brings on new partners, focuses on lakefront experience
In a Thursday morning press release, Katy Boardwalk District representatives announced that the group is bringing Colliers Retail Team and Method Architecture as partners in the project. The project … more
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Supporters of Republican former President Trump gathered at the State Capitol in Austin on Nov. 7 to protest the electoral victory of Democrat Joe Biden. Officials in some counties targeted by audits accuse Republican Texas leaders of pandering to conspiracy theorists and undermining faith in elections. They also say the secretary of state’s office hasn’t provided details on what the audits entail.
Harris, Tarrant and Dallas Co. officials call election audits of their counties political maneuvering
Texas officials from three of the four counties whose 2020 elections are being audited by the secretary of state’s office said Friday the development is an unnecessary partisan move aimed at … more
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Seven Lakes High School is one of more than two dozen Katy ISD campuses to be recognized for excellence in education by Niche.
KISD recognized as best school district in Houston area by Niche
Katy Independent School District has been recognized for excellence by Niche, an organization that helps parents identify educational facilities for their children. Out of the 1,018 school districts … more
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The Igloo headquarters at the intersection of Igloo Road and Highway 90 between Katy and Brookshire will soon be under new management if the sale of the company to Dometic Group is approved by regulators. The purchase of the cooler manufacturing company was initiated as both companies saw positive results in business over the last year.
Igloo sold to Swedish outdoor company Dometic Group
Dometic Group entered into an agreement on Sept. 17 to purchase the Katy-based Igloo company for $677 million, according to a Dometic press release. The new owning company said the $401 million … more
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo speaks at a Sept. 20 press conference announcing the county’s latest effort to help small businesses recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic. The county has authorized a multimillion-dollar fund to support small businesses with a focus on veteran, minority and women-owned businesses which have been hit particularly hard over the last year according to national statistics.
Harris Co. launches $30M small business relief fund
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 1 Rodney Ellis announced the county’s Small Business Relief Fund during a Monday press conference. The grant program … more
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Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski discusses learning loss during the pandemic. Scores across the state on the STAAR test fell during the 2020-21 school year; however, in both Katy and Royal ISDs, those score reductions were less than the state average.
Area superintendents provide updates on state of Katy area schools
In a joint forum organized by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, the superintendents of Katy, Royal and Lamar Consolidated ISDs discussed the current state of their districts. Generally, all three … more
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