When William “Dusty” Thiele becomes Katy’s mayor in May, he will be joining a fraternity of men who have held Katy’s top municipal job. Many of his predecessors gathered for a relaxed, informal “Coffee with the Mayors” event on Feb. 24 at the Johnny Nelson Katy Heritage Museum, 6002 George Bush Dr.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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2/27/22
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Mayor Bill Hastings said Monday he will not seek a second term and retire when his term expires in May.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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12/27/21
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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 …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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11/2/21
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The city of Katy is winding up for the annual Katy Rice Festival which begins with a parade on Oct. 2 and will follow with three days of festivities Oct. 8, 9 and 10. Organizers say this year’s …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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9/28/21
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Repairs are underway at Katy Fire Department’s Fire Station One at 1417 Avenue D in Katy after water leaked into the building causing mold and other concerns, city officials say. The overhaul …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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3/22/21
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The Katy Police Department announced via an Oct. 16 press release that it has earned the award of Recognized Law Enforcement Agency from the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Law Enforcement …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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10/20/20
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Katy Fire Chief Rusty Wilson tendered his resignation to Katy Mayor Bill Hastings according to a brief press release from the mayor’s office released Friday evening. The notice said …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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10/11/20
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Whitley Penn consultant Lupe Pena delivered a clean bill of financial health for Katy at the city’s July 8 City Council meeting in the form of an unmodified finding of the city’s 2019 …
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By R. Hans Miller | Times Senior Reporter
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6/8/20
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More than 1,000 Katy residents of all ages, races, and genders came together to honor Houston-native George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis, Minn. police custody May 25, and call out what they called …
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Sandra Sadek | Editorial Intern
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6/5/20
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An outbreak of mold at the Katy Fire Station One has forced all office and operations personnel to be moved out of the station, according to Fire Chief Russell Wilson.
City of Katy Mayor Bill …
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By Sandra Sadek | Editorial Intern
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5/29/20
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