Fort Bend County showcases preparedness at READY FORT BEND expo on April 27th
Come out to the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds on April 27 to gain knowledge on weather hazards and learn what to do in order to be prepared.
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Master Gardeners invite you to tour Demonstration Gardens
Gardeners often learn best by getting ideas from other gardeners.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
City of Katy dog park reopens Gather up your furry friends and head on over for some tail-wagging fun! …
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Voting locations, resources listed for upcoming school board election
The school board election – with two incumbents facing challengers – will be held on May 4, 2024.
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School board hears proposed changes to Katy ISD’s cell phone policy Superintendent’s evaluation and contract extension also unanimously approved
A draft of an updated policy on students’ use of cell phones on campus was presented to the Katy ISD …
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Hwy 36A Coalition to feature TxDOT director of planning as May 2 luncheon speaker
Caroline Mays, director of TxDOT Planning and Modal Programs, will be the featured speaker at the …
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Fort Bend County Consular Lunch
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Katy ISD school board election voting information Early Voting Set for April 22 – April 3
It’s election time! This year, voters have the opportunity to elect two Katy ISD Board of …
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National Comcast RISE program set to give 100 SE Texas small businesses grants, tech makeovers, marketing support and more Business support to include a total of $500,000 in grants plus computer equipment, advertising and business consulting and education
On April 9th Comcast announced Houston would be one of five cities from which eligible small …
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What does it take to become a foster parent?
May is National Foster Care Month, which is a time to celebrate the families who provide a vital role in the safety net for children who have …
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Public education bills have stalled in Texas Legislature
You may recall that when the 88th Texas Legislative Session commenced this past January, our state elected officials declared that supporting …
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A simple way for Texas to increase mental health access
State legislators can take a simple but important step to improve access to mental health care by authorizing Texas to join the Interstate …
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Investing in our future: The case for broadband
Texas boasts a thriving economy, now ranking as the ninth largest in the world. However, to ensure that all Texans benefit from this growth, we …
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Honoring our history on San Jacinto Day
As Texans, we celebrate unique holidays that pay tribute to the extraordinary history of our state and the courageous individuals who shaped it. …
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Medicare Advantage prioritizes preventative care
When it comes to a health scare, many of us like to think in the form of the question, "is it treatable, or is it preventable?"
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Janice Louise Markus
3 hours ago
Janice Louise Markus Janice, cherished widow of Edward Errol Markus and beloved matriarch of her community, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024, at her home in Katy, Texas. Born on March …
Mary Louise Tapella
4 days ago
Mary Louise Tapella Mary Louise Tapella passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Dallas, Texas at the age of 101. Mary Louise was born on July 14, 1922, in San Francisco, California to …
Ronald L. Sparks
Tuesday, April 9
Ronald L. Sparks, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1st, 2023. Ron was born on May 22nd, 1952, in San Angelo, TX to Lamar Q. Sparks Jr. and Anna Corbet Sparks. He spent his childhood in …
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James Frederic Applegath
Monday, April 1
James Frederic Applegath, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Katy, Texas after a long battle with frontotemporal lobe dementia. James was born March 4, 1952, in El Dorado, …
Wendy Lane Kubena
Monday, March 25
Wendy Lane Kubena Wendy Lane Kubena, 63, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024. She was born November 19, 1960, in Marlin, Texas, the daughter of Jimmy Wayne and Lelia Kay (Kyser) Woliver. Wendy …
Sandra ‘Sandy’ Gale Faucett
Friday, March 22
Sandra ‘Sandy’ Gale Faucett Sandra 'Sandy' Gale Faucett was born on April 7, 1949, in Lubbock, Texas. She grew up in Brownfield, Texas and attended Texas Tech University before she met …
Ardis JoAnn Loy Scheer Scott
Thursday, March 7
Ardis JoAnn Loy Scheer Scott entered the Kingdom of Heaven on the Lord’s Day, Sunday, March 3, 2024. She was with her son and medical team. A woman beloved by so many, she was born on October …
Raymond Norton Key
Monday, March 4
Raymond Norton Key, of Katy, Texas, passed away peacefully at home, in his sleep, on February 20, 2024, at the age of 103. He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Luree Berryman Key, his …
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Violet Miertschin Tarpey
Monday, March 4
Violet Miertschin Tarpey was born on March 9, 1941, in Giddings, Texas, to Carl and Minnie Symank Miertschin. On February 8, 1963, Violet married Thomas Anthony Tarpey in Houston, Texas. She and Tom …
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Malcolm LeRoy Repka
Friday, March 1
Malcolm LeRoy Repka Malcolm LeRoy Repka was born on October 15, 1939, in Hempstead, Texas to Roland and Grace Dreahn Repka. He grew up in Hempstead, Texas and graduated from Waller High School, where …