The Katy Masonic Lodge has awarded its Community Builder Award to Glenn Beckendorff.
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Contributed Report
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6/23/22
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The Brookshire City Council fired Police Chief Brandal Jackson for cause in a June 8 special meeting, but what the “for cause” means, however, was not immediately clear.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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6/23/22
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Waller County has instituted a burn ban in response to the ongoing summer drought, with Fort Bend and Harris counties likely to follow suit, perhaps this week.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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6/16/22
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Monday lowered the county COVID 19 threat indicator to green, the lowest, or normal, level.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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3/24/22
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Despite last year’s winter storm and the ongoing pandemic, the Fort Bend and Waller county judges said their respective counties continue to grow economically while bringing in new residents.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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3/17/22
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In a contested election such as 2022, top-of-the-ballot races receive the attention, but the lower-ballot races, such as for county party chairman, have also drawn candidates.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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1/20/22
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Waller County planning for Japanese compressor manufacturing plant
By George SlaughterNews Editor
Waller County Economic Development Partnership officials are working with a Japanese company to …
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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12/30/21
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Candidates who are seeking federal, state, and county offices have filed to seek their respective seats in the upcoming party primaries.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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12/23/21
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The COVID-19 Omicron variant has claimed its first Harris County resident.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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12/21/21
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Waller County commissioners approved a public hearing for the installation by the city of Katy of a stop sign at the intersection of Morton and Pitts roads during their Nov. 23 regular …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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11/28/21
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After discussing the issue and hearing from constituents throughout the county since September, the Waller County Commissioners Court unanimously adopted a new precinct map at its Nov. 3 …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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11/11/21
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The Katy area saw only minor effects from Hurricane Nicholas on Monday and Tuesday as the storm made landfall near Galveston, then veered more north and east than expected despite being upgraded from …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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9/15/21
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Officials in Fort Bend, Harris and Waller counties as well as at the state level are urging the community to exercise extra caution as data shows the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant spreading rapidly across …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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8/11/21
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Pattison City Council approved the purchase of the old Waller County Precinct 3 Annex at 3410 First Street to use as a city office during its Aug. 3 meeting. Council members also received a draft of …
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By R. Hans Miller, News Editor
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8/4/21
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The Waller County Commissioners Court tabled consideration of an agreement between the county and the city of Brookshire which would have seen Brookshire paying $500 per month plus boarding and care …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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4/27/21
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The Waller County Commissioners Court took measures to honor those that work to prevent or help those who are victims of child abuse or sexual assault at their April 7 meeting. Commissioners joined …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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4/14/21
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County Judges Lina Hidalgo, Trey Duhon and KP George of Harris, Waller and Fort Bend counties, respectively, presented at the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Counties event on …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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3/15/21
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Newly-sworn-in Waller County Sheriff Troy Guidry requested an additional two deputies allotted for court security when the new Waller County Justice Center comes online fully once COVID-19 allows the …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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1/19/21
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Waller County Commissioners met for their last regular court meeting of 2020 and approved several end-of-year procedural measures and approved one major equipment purchase. The meeting was the last …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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12/24/20
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Waller County Commissioners Court approved a draft agreement to provide CARES Act funds to county school districts, including Katy ISD, to help with connectivity and other remote learning expenses …
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By R. Hans Miller | News Editor
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11/30/20
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