Representatives from the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) and Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund gathered together on Thursday to celebrate a continuation of their partnership to …
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11/10/22
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So, you want to build a custom home on your own acreage. Building on acreage is not for the faint of heart or unprepared. I am betting you have the heart for it, and honestly, I cannot help much in that area. Still, I can help you be prepared.
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By Timothy Gene Sojka, Special to the Katy Times
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11/10/22
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Community briefs for Nov. 10, 2022.
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11/10/22
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YOKOSUKA, Japan—As Houston Navy Week continues in Texas, a Katy native and 2015 Taylor High School graduate is serving in the Navy and stationed in Yokosuka, Japan as part of Commander, Submarine Group 7 (CSG 7).
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By Robert Reinheimer, Special to the Katy Times
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11/10/22
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Semper Fidelis, or always faithful, is the U.S. Marine Corps motto. A Katy bourbon company is working to follow that motto it donates a portion of its profits to organizations supporting military members and their families.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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11/10/22
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The Houston Astros’ World Series win is a memorable thing, but Bob Doll of Katy can be forgiven if he sees things differently.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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11/10/22
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Katy ISD voters Nov. 8 rejected a tax ratification measure that, had it passed, would have kept the district’s property tax rate at $1.3517 per $100 evaluation, according to early unofficial returns from the Fort Bend, Harris and Waller County election offices.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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11/10/22
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A 20-year-old Katy resident has pleaded guilty to illegally smuggling a spider monkey into the United States and fleeing from federal law enforcement, U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery said.
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11/3/22
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Education briefs for Nov. 3, 2022
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11/3/22
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Community briefs for Nov. 3, 2022.
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11/3/22
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Katy ISD invites all military veterans and a guest to attend Friday’s Taylor-Katy football game at Legacy Stadium.
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11/3/22
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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office looking to fill deputy, dispatcher and detention officer positions
The U.S. Marines, the advertising slogan goes, are looking for a few good men. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office, meanwhile, is looking for some deputies, 911 dispatchers and detention officers.
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11/3/22
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Early voting for the Nov. 8 general election ends Friday, with voters making their choices in a number of state and local races.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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11/3/22
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Often, a student focuses on one topic, only to have an epiphany of sorts and change direction to pursue her true calling. That’s the case with the new branch manager at the Katy Public Library, 5414 Franz Road.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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11/3/22
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Today is the deadline for Katy ISD parents, with children in grades 1-4, who believe their student might be gifted and talented, to refer those students for the 2023-2024 Gifted and Talented (GT) Program. The GT Program for elementary students in Katy ISD consists of a one-day participation in a Challenge classroom with a teacher trained in gifted education.
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10/28/22
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Education briefs for Oct. 27, 2022.
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10/27/22
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Community briefs for Oct. 27, 2022.
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10/27/22
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Incumbent Justin Beckendorff, a Republican, is facing challenger Ethel Wilmore, a Democrat, for Waller County Pct. 4 commissioner. The precinct, which comprises the southern portion of the county, includes the eastern side of Katy along with the cities of Brookshire and Pattison.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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10/27/22
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Katy ISD school trustees Monday approved attendance boundary modifications for several elementary schools.
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10/27/22
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The depot at the Katy Railroad Park, 5615 1st St., will soon be celebrating its 125th anniversary. The Katy City Council gave it a gift of sorts Monday.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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10/27/22
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