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Head out to a farmers market or crafts market this weekend before taking in a movie or listening to some live music at local venues.
Katy area weekend events for July 9-11
The weekend is coming up and while it may be a bit rainy, there are still plenty of fun things to do in the Katy area. Here are just a few ideas: Friday The Reverend Horton Heat live Swing … more
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Gina Cobb (left) has been named as the new principal for Mayde Creek High School while Norma Veguilla-Martinez will take the principal's seat at Memorial Parkway Elementary. Both have extensive backgrounds in education.
KISD names new principals for Memorial Parkway Elementary and Mayde Creek High
When Memorial Parkway Elementary and Mayde Creek High School students and staff return to their campuses this fall they will each be kicking off their school year with a new principal.  … more
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This Mazda sedan was found sinking into a pool in Harris County, just a few blocks east Highway 6. The driver appeared uninjured and fled the scene according to witnesses.
Investigators seek assistance in identifying driver of car found in pool
Investigators with Harris County Constable for Precinct 3 Ted Heap’s office are seeking information regarding a July 4 incident that resulted in a vehicle sunk in a community … more
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The city of Pattison is working on an agreement with Royal ISD that may see broken-down playground equipment such as this stagecoach playscape at the RISD Administration Building repaired or replaced. Pattison City Council has been working on a variety of planning elements such as a parks plan, comprehensive plan and economic development to brace for upcoming growth in southern Waller County.
Pattison City Council continues growth planning at July meeting
Pattison City Council authorized Mayor Joe Garcia to enter an agreement with Burditt Consultants to help the city plan for parks during its July 6 meeting. Council members also discussed an upcoming … more
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George speaks with commissioners court members during Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court. County staff and some commissioners are concerned that about 40% of the county’s residents that are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine have not yet gotten their shots.
Fort Bend commissioners approve negotiations for vaccine outreach
The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court has authorized county staff to move forward with contract negotiations with Next Wave Strategies, LLC. to help bolster the county’s vaccination rate. … more
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Katy ISD's Financial Services Division has earned recognition from the Association of School Business Officials International for excellence in financial reporting for the district's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
KISD recognized for financial reporting
Katy ISD has been recognized with a certificate of excellence in financial reporting by the Association of School Business Officials International. ASBO has issued such awards for more than 45 years … more
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Investigators say the Lazy Frog Bar in the northeastern portion of the Katy area was the scene of a shootout wherein two men were hurt in the early morning hours of July 3.
HCSO seeks help identifying shooting suspect
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a shooting at the Lazy Frog Bar located at 4329 N. State Highway 6. Harris County Sheriffs Office investigators … more
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The Katy Area Economic Development Council works to develop the economy of the region shown above. Their coverage area includes Katy, Fulshear, Cinco Ranch, Jersey Village and Cypress and includes the I-10 corridor, FM 529 and The Grand Parkway. Lance LaCour has been president of the EDC for several years and says that the job is busy and he is sticking around longer than anticipated after considering retirement last year.
Q&A with Katy Area EDC President Lance LaCour
The Katy Area Economic Development Council’s motto is “energy grows here” and KEDC President Lance LaCour and his team are working on several projects to make that motto a reality. … more
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Bloomin’ 90 in downtown Brookshire along Highway 90 offers a variety of outdoor and indoor décor for shoppers to enjoy. The craft shop’s inventory includes planters, patriotic paraphernalia and wreaths to make a home more welcoming and cozier.
Bloomin’ 90 a dream come true for gift shop owner
Jennifer Cruseturner says she fell in love with the idea of owning a gift shop years ago when working at her first job. Now, her dream is coming true as she runs her own store, Bloomin’ 90 at … more
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July sees several patriotic events coming to the Katy area as well as updates from local leaders on the economy and education.
Events listing for July 2021
July 1 Jazz Thursday at The Rouxpour Fire NR Bones, an innovative, low-volume jazz trio will entertain patrons of The Rouxpour from 6-9 p.m. The venue is fashioned after New Orleans’ … more
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Event attendees sign the final beams to be mounted atop the new Houston Community College Katy campus on June 25. A topping out ceremony dedicates the building and celebrates the installation of the uppermost piece of a large construction project. The new campus is expected to be in operation in the spring of 2022.
HCC hosts topping out ceremony for new Katy area campus
Houston Community College celebrated the placement of the last bits of upper framework of the main building for its new 24-acre campus at 22910 Colonial Parkway in Katy, near Katy Asian Town. The … more
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Work is progressing on Innovation Drive which will border Katy ISD’s Elementary No. 44 on the south and west. Trustees heard a briefing from Katy ISD COO Ted Vierling during Monday’s meeting regarding possible attendance boundaries for the new campus as well as a minor adjustment to the attendance zone for Paetow High School.
KISD trustees hear proposed attendance boundary modifications, approve raises
The Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees heard a briefing from Chief Operations Officer Ted Vierling and Population and Survey Analysts – otherwise known as PASA – regarding … more
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Katy Mayor Bill Hastings listens to Brett Walker of Parkside Capital as Walker presents the company’s proposal for the Katy Court Planned Development District. Katy City Council eventually approved the development after extensive questioning from all of its members.
Katy City Council approves new development near Clay Road
In a meeting that lasted just more than two-and-a-half hours on June 28, councilmembers heard the results of the city’s annual financial audit, approved the sale of $2.5 million in bonds and a … more
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Fort Bend County includes most of Cinco Ranch in its roughly 885 square miles which includes thousands of businesses.
George appoints Schmidt to Gulf Coast Workforce Board
Fort Bend County Judge KP George has appointed Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kerri Schmidt to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, effective June 17, 2021. As a member of the Gulf Coast … more
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Memorial to the 26 victims of the Sutherland Springs massacre on March 30, 2018. The gunman should not have been able to purchase an assault style rifle, but the store conducted the required federal background check, which didn't reveal his past assault conviction, the court said.
Academy sports chain can't be sued for selling gun used in Sutherland Springs shooting
The man who gunned down 26 people at a Sutherland Springs church in Texas' deadliest ever mass shooting should not have been able to buy the assault style weapon he used, but the store that sold it … more
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The Fort Bend Junior Service League Beneficiary Review Committee which decided how funds raised by the nonprofit would be distributed consisted of: Back Row: Jennifer Bombach, Misty Gasiorowski, Lori Gorewitz, and Heather Allen Front Row: Courtney Clarke, Diane Molina, LaQuita Starr, Katara Goings, and Lori Gier
Fort Bend Junior Service League finalizes 2020-21 year with more than $165K given to Ft Bend community
The Fort Bend Junior Service League recently concluded its 2020-21 League year and is pleased to announce that despite the challenges presented during the pandemic, it distributed $165,700.00 to the … more
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Debi Tengler, chief relations officer of Arrow Child & Family Ministries, speaks at a June 18 meeting of the Katy Christian Chamber of Commerce. Tengler said that Katy, with the I-10 corridor passing directly through it, has a sex trafficking problem and that residents need to educate themselves on the issue to raise awareness and prevention efforts in the community.
Human trafficking still a concern in Katy area
Debi Tengler is the chief relations officer of Arrow Child & Family Ministries and she wants Katy area residents to know that child sex trafficking is alive and unfortunately well in the Katy … more
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George McAteer is the new fire chief at Harris County Emergency Services District 48. He brings with him about 36 years of experience as a first responder and a love of firefighting, he said. He grew up in Texas and Montana and has lived in the Katy area most of his adult life.
New HCESD 48 fire chief comes home to a new West I-10
Harris County Emergency Services District 48’s new fire chief, George McAteer, said he’s excited to return to serving the community he lives in after spending more than 30 years with the … more
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During their June 17 meeting, Brookshire City Council members approved the purchase of a new Gradall machine which will help the city’s Public Works Department maintain ditches and hard-to-reach landscaping throughout the city with a digging bucket and three other attachments. The purchase was made with the recommendation of Public Works Director Earnest Kelley.
Brookshire approves Gradall purchase and tax abatement deals at June 17 meeting
Council members approved the purchase of a new Gradall brand landscaping machine, similar to a backhoe during their mid-June meeting last Thursday. They also approved two tax abatement agreements … more
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KISD Police Department Office of Emergency Management officer Nicole Emidy has been recognized for her efforts to improve safety for special needs students.
KISD officer honored with school safety spotlight award
Providing a safe and secure learning environment is essential to helping students and staff succeed.  At Katy Independent School District, Officer Nicole Emidy, Assistant Emergency Management … more
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