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Plans Announced for  Katy Contemporary Art Museum

Plans Announced for Katy Contemporary Art Museum

The Katy Culture & Arts Alliance is proud to announce plans to open KCAM – The Katy Contemporary Art Museum. The location will be in the City of Katy across from the MKT Depot Museum & Visitor’s Center at 805 Ave B. KCAM will focus on art from the 1950’s to the present and concentrating [...]

| May 21, 2013 | 0 Comments

The Fort Bend Infrastructure Summit

The Fort Bend Infrastructure Summit Presented by the Fort Bend Chamber & the Katy Area Chamber The Fort Bend Infrastructure Summit will be presented by the Fort Bend Chamber in partnership with the Katy Area Chamber on Friday, May 31st.  This half day summit will take place from 7:30 am – 1:00pm at Safari Texas [...]

| May 21, 2013 | 0 Comments
AHOY! SYMPHONY PRESENTS PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN MOVIE

AHOY! SYMPHONY PRESENTS PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN MOVIE

Live orchestral soundtrack to accompany full-length film in Jones Hall On May 30, the Houston Symphony invites concertgoers of all ages to an evening showing of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl at Jones Hall. Throughout the duration of the action-packed film, the Symphony will perform the full orchestral accompaniment of [...]

| May 21, 2013

Miracle Players Foundation presents Peace, Hope & Butterflies 2013

Dallas, TX - On June 1, 2013, from 2-6 pm at Flag Pole Hill (8100 Doran Circle, Dallas, TX 75238 ), Miracle Players Foundation will be hosting its third annual Peace, Hope, & Butterflies family fun and music festival. The event will feature terrific music from Five Times August, Fox and the Bird, August and J, and Dovetail! Additionally, there [...]

| May 21, 2013

Katy Area EDC Honors Mayor Elder at General Assembly Meeting

The Katy Area Economic Development Council held its monthly general assembly meeting on May 14, where retiring City of Katy Mayor Don Elder Jr. was presented a plaque of appreciation from EDC Chairman Woody Mann, Jr.  Mayor Elder was thanked for his “leadership, dedication and support of economic development in Katy and the Katy Area [...]

| May 21, 2013

KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA Plans Return To ConExpo in 2014

KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA is pleased to announce its plan to exhibit at ConExpo 2014.  This will mark the company’s participation as an independent brand for the first time in ten years. KOBELCO will celebrate its return to the show from March 4 – March 8, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las [...]

| May 21, 2013

Accredited Food Handlers Course Offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

A food handlers course accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services is being offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Food Safety: It’s In Your Hands is being brought to the area by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Fort Bend County. The first class is scheduled for June 13 starting at 9:00 a.m. at [...]

| May 21, 2013

ERA Benes Tops Houston Franchise Market

Sugar Land, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) –First Quarter standings were revealed last week from ERA Franchise Systems.  Several Realtors from ERA Benes Realty topped the Houston Area list.  Recognized for the number of homes sold were Sharon McElrath, ranked number 3, Debbi Benes Salls ranked number 6, Veronica Leos ranked number 14 and Michael Benes ranked number 15.  When ranked by [...]

| May 21, 2013

DPS Increases Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will significantly increase trooper patrols this Memorial Day weekend to help keep Texas roadways safe. During the increased patrols Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27, troopers will be looking for drunk drivers, speeders, seat belt violators and other traffic violators statewide. “Memorial Day is a [...]

| May 21, 2013
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Upcoming Events

May
17
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all-day AP Exams
AP Exams
May 17 – May 21 all-day
High school students in Katy ISD may register for Advanced Placement exams at their home campus from February 25 to March 8, 2013. Late registrations [...]
May
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all-day AP Exams
AP Exams
May 18 – May 22 all-day
High school students in Katy ISD may register for Advanced Placement exams at their home campus from February 25 to March 8, 2013. Late registrations [...]
May
21
Tue
all-day Children’s Activities @ Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek
Children’s Activities @ Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek
May 21 all-day
10:30 AM Preschool Story Time for children ages 3-5 years. 11:15 AM Infant Story Time for children ages 0-18 months. 5:00 PM             Kid’s Korner [...]
all-day Totally Toddler Storytime @ Maud Marks Library
Totally Toddler Storytime @ Maud Marks Library
May 21 all-day
Totally Toddler Storytime is held Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. and Wednesday 10:15 a.m.  This program is geared for children 18 months to [...]
2:00 pm @ Cinco Ranch Branch Library
@ Cinco Ranch Branch Library
May 21 @ 2:00 pm
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy, presents a variety of free children’s programs every month.  These programs [...]
2:00 pm E-Reading @ Maud Smith Marks Library
E-Reading @ Maud Smith Marks Library
May 21 @ 2:00 pm
Did you know that HCPL has books that turn themselves in and don’t accrue fines?  Visit the Maud Marks Library on Tuesday, May 21 at [...]
6:00 pm Art Night/Super Singers Spring Program @ Sundown Elementary
Art Night/Super Singers Spring P… @ Sundown Elementary
May 21 @ 6:00 pm
May 21, 2013 Sundown Elementary/Art Gallery – 6:00pm-6:45pm, Super Singers concert – 6:45pm/café
6:00 pm Singin’ Blue Jays Spring Concert @ Golbow Elementary
Singin’ Blue Jays Spring Concert @ Golbow Elementary
May 21 @ 6:00 pm
May 21, 2013 Golbow Elementary/Gym/6:00pm
6:30 pm Recorder Showcase @ Alexander Elementary
Recorder Showcase @ Alexander Elementary
May 21 @ 6:30 pm
May 21, 2013 Alexander Elementary/Gym/6:30pm

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