City revising comprehensive plan for managing growth
Omicron variant impacts area economy, but jobs remain plentiful
The Omicron variant is not expected to precipitously impact the local economy despite health concerns, a Greater Houston Partnership official said Tuesday.
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Proposed Highway 36A segments to be part of H-GAC regional transportation plan
Two segments of a proposed Highway 36A are being added to the Houston-Galveston Area Council of …
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Katy Prairie Conservancy adds approximately 965 acres for conservation
The Katy Prairie Conservancy has acquired about 965 acres that will be protected from any future …
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Harris County raises COVID-19 threat level to red among growing number of cases
In response to a growing number of COVID-19 cases, Harris County Commissioners Court agreed to purchase …
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Thiele announces mayoral candidacy
Dusty Thiele, the former Katy City Council member, announced his candidacy for Katy mayor Tuesday.
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City council approves issuance of $26 million in road bonds
The Katy City Council Monday approved the issuance of $26 million worth of bonds to be used in road …
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Katy musician Will Carter performing Friday at No Label Brewery
Katy musician Will Carter is celebrating his 35th birthday this week. He's celebrating by inviting …
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Cirque Italia returning Jan. 20 to Katy
The Cirque Italia water circus is returning to Katy this month, featuring a 1950s theme complete …
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State planning to expand U.S. 90 and other area roads to improve mobility
While funding for it hasn't been settled, the Texas Department of Transportation hopes to expand …
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On joining the Katy Times
Katy has a bright future ahead. Here's looking forward to sharing those stories with you.
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So long, farewell and thanks for all the rice
As I write this, I'm on a Southwest Airlines flight from Spokane, Wash. to Denver, Col. The mountains below me are dusted with snow - a …
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Honoring National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month together
The first time I thought about killing myself, I was in the fourth grade. A group of girls in my class had decided I needed a good bullying …
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When the Texas state seal doesn’t signify trust
Well, now we know what it takes to remain employed at the Texas Office of the Attorney General. Almost a year ago, several top aides to …
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A Historic Opportunity to Shape the Future of Texas
$117.5 billion. That’s the amount that Texas state and local governments and educational institutions are expected to receive through …
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Kayaking for couples, a tragicomedy
In recent years, kayaking has become a true craze, ranking right up there with TikTok dances, government stimulus checks, and those glorified …
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I was recently invited to speak at a local women’s organization meeting in my hometown. Apparently, I was pretty much their last option, right behind the auto-warranty telemarketer and the tax auditor.
Reshaping America’s Battle of the Bulge
“Don’t Look Up!” is a documentary masquerading as satire
Katy will keep on truckin’: A humorous take
Hail to our everyday local heroes
Evelyn G. (Horne) Walters
4 days ago
WaltersEvelyn G. (Horne)Age 90, of Katy, TX, formerly of Castle Shannon, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Walters; loving mother of Robert J. Walters …
Russell (Rusty) Landers
Monday, January 10
Russell (Rusty) Lynn Landers Rusty, age 66, of Beeville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Jan 6, 2022, after living a blessed and wonderful life. Rusty was born on October 26, 1955, to Rufus and …
Iliana Velez
Monday, January 10
Iliana Arie VelezIliana Arie Velez was born on April 3, 2002 in Houston, Texas to Jose Joel Velez and Dimitrula Lemonudas. Iliana passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, in Hayes County at the age of …
Mamie “Sue” Jones Hamilton
Tuesday, January 4
Mamie “Sue” Jones Hamilton of Katy, Texas passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 22, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents, Hurstle and Annie Judson Jones and sister, …
Winston Clyatt Gay
Tuesday, January 4
Winston Clyatt Gay, age 79, entered eternal peaceful rest at home surrounded by family on January 2, 2022, in Katy, Texas.Winston was born on April 11, 1942, to David and Stella Gay in Norman Park, …
Joan Beck
Monday, December 20, 2021
Josephine “Joan” Papi BeckOn Saturday, December 18, 2021, Joan Beck, loving wife, mother, Memaw, and loving companion, passed away at age 86.Josephine (Joan) Papi Beck was born on …
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David Clayton "Red" Garner
Monday, December 13, 2021
David Clayton “Red” Garner, 84, passed away peacefully at Harbor House in Lake Charles, Louisiana. “Red” as he was affectionately called, was born on May 20, 1937, in …
Glenn Geick
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Glenn Geick of Bellville, Texas passed December 1, 2021 at the age of 77. Glenn was born April 6, 1944 in Panama City, Florida. He graduated from Brenham High School and was a former resident of …
Joan Marie Bighouse Burleson
Monday, December 6, 2021
Joan Marie Bighouse Burleson passed away at her home in Katy, on Friday, December 3, 2021, at the age of 64 years. Joannie, as she was commonly known, was born on April 7, 1957 in Charleston, West Virginia, to Robert Leo “Bob” Bighouse and Elizabeth Jane Rieger Bighouse.
Charles Kenneth “Ken” Temple, Jr.
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Charles Kenneth “Ken” Temple Jr. was born on October 4, 1941 in Kentwood, LA to Kenneth Charles Temple, Sr. and Helen Temple. On June 3, 1961, he married the love of his …