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Katy Christian Ministries staff members place roses in vases as the names of Fort Bend, Harris and Waller counties residents who died from domestic violence over the last year were read. Ministry staff and law enforcement officials said the last 18 months since the pandemic began have seen a dramatic increase in violence in the home.
KCM’s Silent Witness event honors those lost to domestic violence
Dozens of community members went to Katy Christian Ministries’ Silent Witness event at Westland Baptist Church. The annual event honors those who lost their lives to domestic violence and those … more
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John Erskine (far left) is a teacher at McMeans Junior High School. Erskine coordinated with fellow teachers and junior honor society counselors at other junior high campuses throughout KISD to organize a gift card drive to help Hope Impacts clients. Here students pose with volunteers and staff from the local nonprofit while holding envelopes filled with nearly $5,300 in gift cards.
Katy ISD jr. high students raise funds to help those facing homelessness
Katy ISD junior high students that participate in junior honor society programs at McMeans, Beck, Katy, Seven Lakes and Stockdick junior high schools collected gift cards totaling nearly $5,300 to … more
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The purchase of the Fussel home at 5402 Franz Road was approved by Katy City Council on Monday, Nov. 1. The home has a long history in Katy and used to be considered to be out in the country, though Katy has since expanded around the home.
Katy City Council approves purchase of historic home
In a brief meeting, Katy City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a home located at 5402 Franz Road for $350,000 and the purchase of a tractor and trailer for a total of $22,750 during a … more
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The 319-unit Boardwalk Lofts apartment complex has opened near Katy Mills. The complex features a pool surrounded on four sides by a four-story apartment building with additional amenities.
Boardwalk Lofts opens near Katy Mills
Boardwalk Lofts, Katy’s newest luxury, loft-style apartments, has opened as part of the first phase of Katy Boardwalk District where the 319-unit property is now hosting tours and accepting new … more
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The Galleria has announced the opening or imminent arrival of multiple shops within the mall - just in time to get a head start on Christmas shopping.
Galleria announces new shops now open and coming soon
The Galleria today announced the addition of a number of retailers which are slated to open in Texas’ largest and most luxurious shopping destination in the coming months – just in time … more
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Libraries in Fort Bend County have reopened their conference and meeting spaces after limiting their use during the pandemic.
Fort Bend Libraries reopen meeting rooms for the public
As of Monday, November 1, 2021, Fort Bend County Libraries’ (FBCL) meeting rooms and conference rooms are available for reservation by the general public. The rooms had been closed or limited … more
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The Moreton Building is located on 49th Street in Austin and is the home of the Texas Department of State Health Services. DSHS staff have tracked the spread of COVID-19 throughout Texas over the last 19 months and are in the process of investigating a rare case of rabies in a Medina County child.
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS: Drought expands throughout state, and 5 other Texas issues
Texas is drying up. Warmer and drier conditions are being reported throughout much of the state, reports the Texas Water Development Board. Approximately one-fifth of the state is now experiencing … more
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The 2021 Sugar Plum Market committee has worked hard to organize this year's fundraiser to help support charitable causes in Fort Bend County.
Sugar Plum Market set to celebrate 20 years of charitable fundraising
The 2021 Sugar Plum Market hosted by the Fort Bend Junior Service League and presented by Memorial Hermann Sugar Land will kick off the holiday season this year with a return to the Stafford Centre … more
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The lawsuit alleges the Biden administration acted unconstitutionally in drafting the vaccine mandate policy. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott have been at war with locals and federal officials over vaccinate mandates. Earlier this month, Abbott expanded an executive order to block the requirement for any entity in Texas, including health care facilities and private businesses.
Texas sues Biden administration over vaccine mandates
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, on behalf of the state, sued the Biden administration on Friday over its coronavirus vaccine mandate for federal contractors. The federal requirement, which is … more
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Ricky Ross holds a copy of his first book, “Mr. Moon Sleeps In” which is set for release on Nov. 15. Ross has additional books set for publishing over the next year and a half and is working to donate copies of those books to Katy ISD libraries to support children’s literacy throughout the Katy area.
Local author creates Katy-inspired children’s book series
Local author and former Taylor High School student Ricky Ross first began creating stories for his granddaughter several years ago but his love of reading and creativity goes back to his childhood … more
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Superintendent Ken Gregorski delivers his State of the District address at Katy ISD’s Merrell Center on Friday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 a.m. Gregorski said the district is doing well overall, though he acknowledged that the last 19 months of the pandemic had been challenging and like many school districts across Texas, the school has some challenges with staffing.
Gregorski gives update on the state of KISD
Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski discussed the state of the district during an early-morning presentation at the Merrell Center last Friday. During his presentation, Gregorski highlighted the … more
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Harris County commissioners will meet at 12:30 p.m. today to continue discussions regarding how to split the county among them now that new census data is out.
Harris County commissioners debate redistricting
The Harris County Commissioners Court is in the process of remapping the county’s four precincts. Similar to the process for redistricting legislative regions, the county adjusts the borders of … more
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Harmony School of Innovation – Katy math teacher Nasim Chenari (far left) is awarded a check for $2,500 for her dedication to innovative education. She is joined by coworkers and staff from Marathon Oil which provided the grant award.
Harmony Public Schools teacher receives education grant
Harmony School of Innovation – Katy math teacher Nasim Chenari was one of 14 teachers awarded Marathon Oil’s Unconventional Thinking in Teaching Program grant. On Friday, October 8, … more
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Lindsey Chase has been selected as the new principal for Cimarron Elementary School. She has an extensive background in education and was previously assistant principal at WoodCreek Elementary.
KISD approves new attendance boundaries, staff bonus and Cimarron principal appointment
Katy school trustees Monday approved boundary modifications for a new elementary school set to open next August. Elementary school 44 will provide enrollment relief to Bryant Elementary and serve … more
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Willow Fork Drainage District Board President Wendy Duncan speaks to assembled water district directors at an event proposing Project Barker, what Duncan and others involved in planning the project say will be the first new flood mitigation project undertaken since Harvey first hit the area near Barker Reservoir during Hurricane Harvey and for some time before that.
Project Barker may increase capacity of reservoir
If Wendy Duncan, president of the Willow Fork Drainage District, and her fellow board members have their way, the capacity of Barker Reservoir could be increased using local funding – and be … more
During a brief meeting Monday evening, Katy City Council unanimously approved all items on its agenda.
Katy City Council passes agenda in brief meeting
Katy City Council approved all items on the agenda for its regular meeting Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. Council members moved quickly to approve nine resolutions and a short consent agenda before … more
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Frank Lombard (left) and Lance LaCour (center) are pictured with the Stanley Awards which they received at the October General Assembly Meeting. Both are accompanied by their spouses, Nancy and Michelle, along with Paul Kurt (Katy Area EDC Vice Chair) and his spouse Karen.
LaCour, Lombard honored with Stanley awards by Katy Area EDC
The Stan C. Stanley Eagle Leadership and Economic Development Award was given jointly to outgoing Katy Area Economic Development Council President Lance LaCour and Frank Lombard at the Oct. 19 Katy … more
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The remains of a 9-year-old boy have been found in an apartment at 3535 Green Crest Drive in Houston after the deceased boy's older brother called the Harris County Sheriff's Office over the weekend.
Child's remains found in apartment near Barker Reservoir
Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigators responded to a call from a 15-year-old boy that his deceased 9-year-old brother’s body had been left in the bedroom next to his for about a … more
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Tompkins High School will see community members stopping by this coming Tuesday to participate in an economic summit to help Katy ISD develop its strategic plan.
Katy ISD to hold meeting to obtain community feedback on strategic plan
Katy ISD will host an education summit on Oct. 21 at Tompkins High School that is open to all Katy ISD community members as it prepares to update the District’s strategic plan.  The … more
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The Gerald D. Young Agricultural Sciences Center has been awarded five stars in the annual Exhibit of School Architecture competition. The competition recognizes educational facilities for excellence in architectural design that incorporates usage, educational value and value to the community.
Young Center recognized for excellence in design
The Texas Association of School Administrators and Texas Association of School Boards have recognized Katy ISD’s Gerald D. Young Agricultural Sciences Center with five stars of distinction in … more
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