Special Pals Animal Shelter, a beloved cornerstone of the community, celebrated its 45th anniversary with a special gathering on August 16 at the shelter at 3830 Greenhouse in Houston.
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller speaks to the Katy Christian Chamber of Commerce at its monthly breakfast on August 16 at Church on the Rock, 433 Barker Cypress in Katy.
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Actor and producer Kevin Sorbo (left) meets with The Bible Seminary’s archeologists Craig Evans (center) and Scott Stripling (right) prior to the fundraiser gala for the school held Friday, August 16 at Grace Fellowship Church, 2655 S. Mason in Katy.
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Between droughts and freezes, Mother Nature has been tough on trees in Fort Bend County. Learn more about "Tree Care Basics" in a free online class Aug. 23 offered by Fort Bend County Master Gardeners.
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The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) announced on August 6 that Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital would be the Title Sponsor for the 2024 Sugar Plum Market.
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Whataburger is bringing its fresh, customized burgers, Fancy and Spicy Ketchup, and orange-and-white-striped fun to its newest location in Katy effective August 19.
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For the 31st year, the Rotary Club of Katy will stage the Katy Triathlon, the oldest triathlon in the Houston area, race co-chairman Paul Kurt told the Katy Christian Chamber of Commerce at the organization’s breakfast on August 16.
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Fogo de Chão, the internationally renowned restaurant from Brazil, announced August 8 the signing of two new lease agreements in Katy and Cypress.
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On August 13 Comcast announced the 100 businesses in the Greater Houston area that will receive comprehensive grant packages through its RISE program, which include business consultation services, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, creative production, media schedule, and a technology makeover.
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RJC Productions, producers of the popular Spring Katy Home & Garden Show announced on August 6 an addition to its annual line-up—the new Katy Home Improvement Expo, happening September 7-8 at the Merrell Center, 6301 S. Stadium Lane in Katy.
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Katy Area Economic Development Council announced Dan Boggio and Leonard Merrell as the winners of this year’s Stan Stanley Awards at its August 20 General Assembly meeting held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, 16435 Katy Freeway in Houston.
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Katy Independent School District’s board of trustees met on Monday, August 19 for a work-study meeting in the boardroom at 6301 S. Stadium Drive in Katy.
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“God Blessed Texas! “ the City of Katy Parks and Recreation Department’s Facebook page exclaimed on August 5 in announcing that the band Little Texas will perform at the Rice Harvest Festival coming up in October.
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Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones and her staff conducted a “virtual listening tour” session via a Zoom call for residents of the precinct on August 15.
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As Katy gardeners see relief from our harsh summer heat on the horizon, we’re anticipating fall with bated breath. Fall gardening season is fast upon us, and with it comes the promise of fresh, homegrown veggies.
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By Charley Fisher
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“God Blessed Texas! “ the City of Katy Parks and Recreation Department’s Facebook page exclaimed on August 5 in announcing that the band Little Texas will perform at the Rice Harvest Festival coming up in October.
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At an August 6 press conference, Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced that Fort Bend County has been awarded substantial funding from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) through the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) program.
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The highlights of Monday night’s Katy city council meeting came at the beginning of the night….and the end.
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CenterPoint Energy has crews working to remove vegetation from the 2,000 incremental distribution line miles with higher risk vegetation across their system. In addition, approximately 1,000 wooden poles for fiberglass poles throughout their Houston electric service area will be replaced by the end of August as part of CenterPoint’s Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative.
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