Fort Bend County launched a new program dubbed “Get Hired” to help small businesses throughout the county with their recruiting efforts. The new incentive program offers tiered incentive …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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9/16/21
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The Katy Christian Ministries 17th annual gala event was a success and exceeded its fundraising goal, said KCM Executive Director Deysi Crespo. The annual event – one of the nonprofit’s …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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9/15/21
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The Katy area saw only minor effects from Hurricane Nicholas on Monday and Tuesday as the storm made landfall near Galveston, then veered more north and east than expected despite being upgraded from …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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9/15/21
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In a meeting that lasted just less than 45 minutes, Katy City Council approved establishing a four-way stop at the intersection of Kingsland Boulevard and W. Firethorne Road and a contract for …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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9/13/21
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The Katy area is under a tropical storm warning as Tropical Storm Nicholas approaches the region with heavy rains and some winds expected over the next 48 hours according to area emergency management …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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9/13/21
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Title I schools are institutions that receive funding for additional educational resources for schools that have an increased number of students from low-income families. Both Royal and Katy ISDs …
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By Megan Biasiolli, Editorial Intern
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9/12/21
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“It should be remembered for the incredible sacrifice that took place there and for the numerous acts of courage that people did,” Mastrangelo said. “People ran to help each other, we’re all American and sometimes we forget that, but 9/11 can help remind us of that.”
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By Tyler Tyre, Times Sports Editor
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9/11/21
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Morton Ranch High School Director of Orchestras Gabriel Katz is excited to have finally begun a mariachi group for the Mavericks.
“I’ve been wanting to start a mariachi group for the …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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9/10/21
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The Katy Heritage Society is seeking applications for its annual scholarship program, according to Katy Heritage Society President Adrienne Davitz. The nonprofit, which seeks to preserve Katy’s …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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9/10/21
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Katy Area Economic Development Council President and CEO Lance LaCour will be leaving the Katy EDC for a new position with Partnership Lake Houston, a nonprofit chamber of commerce serving Northeast …
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9/9/21
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Relay for Life Katy is coming to kick cancer’s backside out of Katy on Saturday, Oct. 23 at Katy City Park according to Brenda Martin, one of the event’s organizers.
“It’s …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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9/9/21
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The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is seeking two people of interest involved in the reported theft of multiple pairs of eyeglasses from the LensCrafters location in the LaCenterra shopping …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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9/8/21
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Karla DeCuir, University of Houston-Victoria Katy senior director of enrollment management and external affairs, is one of 26 people across the nation as a National Latino Leader, according to a …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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9/8/21
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Katy ISD’s District Risk Management Director Lance Nauman has earned the 2021 Texas Association of School Boardds Risk Management Fund Excellence Award in recognition for efforts he and his …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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9/7/21
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Christ Clinic Katy is finalizing details for this year’s Breakfast for a Blessing fundraiser on Oct. 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Christ Clinic Executive Director Lara Hamilton said this …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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9/7/21
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Katy Christian Ministries is just about finished with preparations for its 2021 fundraising gala – its 17th annual party to raise funds for its mission to help those in need throughout the Katy …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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9/3/21
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The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a federal eviction moratorium on Aug. 26, opening the proverbial door for families to lose their homes after facing 18 months of the pandemic and its economic …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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9/2/21
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The Texas Department of Transportation is holding a series of public hearings regarding proposed improvements to the Grand Parkways between I-10 and FM 1093. Suggested upgrades to the roadway are …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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9/2/21
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One of the nation's most restrictive abortion bills — which bans abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy — took effect at midnight after the U.S. Supreme Court did not take action …
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By Neelam Bohra, The Texas Tribune
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9/1/21
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