• Katy ISD Announces 2023-24 Districtwide Teachers of the Year

    Katy ISD Announces 2023-24 Districtwide Teachers of the Year

    KATY, TX [March 26, 2024] – Katy ISD proudly announces the exceptional educators selected as the 2023-2024 Districtwide Teachers of the Year. These passionate educators have not only demonstrated a commitment to student success but have also ignited a passion for learning in their classroom, leaving an indelible mark on the Katy ISD community. This year’s honorees, representing both elementary and secondary levels, exemplify the spirit of our mission by providing unparalleled learning experiences designed to […]

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  • Construction Underway on Second Phase of Boardwalk Square Apartment Homes

    Construction Underway on Second Phase of Boardwalk Square Apartment Homes

    KATY, TX (March 21, 2024) – Less than three years after opening its first phase of multifamily residences in the Katy Boardwalk District, Sueba USA has broken ground on its second phase named “Boardwalk Square,” which is poised to be the newest luxury, loft-style apartment community in the City of Katy. The project will be located off Kingsland Blvd., within walking distance of the 90-acre Katy Boardwalk District lake and nature preserve, as well as the […]

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  • Katy ISD Invites You to Experience Pioneer Life at the 38th Annual Folk Life Festival

    Katy ISD Invites You to Experience Pioneer Life at the 38th Annual Folk Life Festival

    KATY, TX [March 21, 2024] – Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Texas at the highly anticipated 38th Annual Folk Life Festival, hosted by Katy ISD. Join us as we transport you to the late 1800s, offering a glimpse into pioneer life like never before. Discover how our ancestors dressed, survived, and thrived in this rugged era. From traditional foods to hands-on activities, including blacksmith demonstrations and weaving, the festival promises an […]

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  • OUSTANDING KATY TEACHER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD  

    OUSTANDING KATY TEACHER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD  

    Humanities Texas is pleased to announce that Taylor Kratz of Mayde Creek High School in Houston has been selected as one of 15 recipients of a 2023 Humanities Texas Outstanding Teaching Award. Kratz is the recipient of the Humanities Texas Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award, which recognizes exemplary K–12 humanities teachers. Humanities Texas presents annual statewide awards to encourage excellence in teaching and recognize Texas classroom teachers who have made exceptional contributions in teaching, curriculum development […]

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  • Katy ISD Art Students Raise $224,000 at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Art Auction

    Katy ISD Art Students Raise $224,000 at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Art Auction

    KATY [March 20, 2024] – Six exceptionally talented students from Katy Independent School District had their artwork advance to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (HLS&R) Art Auction, generating a total of $224,000. Among these talented students was Taoran Shi from Woodcreek Elementary, whose artwork titled “Roosters with Bandanas,” created under the guidance of art teacher Melanie Korte, claimed the Elementary Reserve Class Champion accolade. Notably, the artwork commanded one of the highest bids of the […]

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City Clarifies Permit Policies following Winter Storm

By George Slaughter Katy city residents or businesses impacted by broken pipes during the recent winter storm will not need a plumbing permit for emergency pipe damage repairs, the city announced Friday. However, a no-fee permit is required, along with an inspection, for water heaters and all other plumbing altercations, including gas pipe repairs and replacements. The city said the requirement is intended to protect city residents and their properties. To check whether the damages […]

Production challenges of micro coils from the eyes of a manufacturer

If you are deep in the medicine or electronics industry, you must have heard about micro coils. A tiny system of coils that look harmless from a distance but performs tasks that assist in saving lives. These coils develop from a sophisticated system of electromagnetically charged wires spiraled around a core. Themicro-coils have an acute ability to collaborate electric current and magnetic fields. The coils find several applications, especially in the medical arena and electronics. […]

Fire Marshal’s Office Investigating Cause of Midway Bar-B-Que Fire

Firefighters put out a fire at Midway Bar-B-Que, 6025 Highway Blvd., Saturday morning (Isaac Hernandez photo via Facebook)

By George Slaughter Katy Fire Marshal Gregg Peterson and his staff are investigating the cause of a multiple-alarm fire that occurred early Saturday morning at Midway Bar-B-Que, 6025 Highway Blvd. Nobody was hurt in the fire. City Emergency Management Coordinator Greg Goedecker said Katy firefighters were on the scene at 2:58 a.m. Nine Katy units responded to the call, and firefighters from six other, non-Katy, departments were also involved in fighting the fire. Firefighters had […]

Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Back Gov. Abbott’s Request for Federal Assistance for Texans Amid Winter Storms and Outages

Senator Ted Cruz

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today wrote President Biden in support of Governor Abbott’s request that all categories of Public Assistance, all programs of Individual Assistance, and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program be authorized for all 254 Texas counties amid severe winter storms and associated outages across the State of Texas. In the letter, the senators wrote: “Emergency resource distribution has been delayed by treacherous road, rail, and […]

Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Urge Support for USDA Disaster Declaration for Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy Counties Amid Agricultural Losses Due to Storms

Senator Ted Cruz

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today wrote Acting Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Shea in support of Governor Abbott’s federal disaster declaration request for Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy counties amid significant agricultural production losses due to severe winter storms across the State of Texas. In the letter, the senators wrote: “While the state continues to assess damages in other counties, Governor Abbott has requested that USDA expeditiously issue a […]

Sen. Cruz Calls on Biden Administration To Immediately Remedy Report on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

Senator Ted Cruz

‘The Biden administration is signaling it is willing to let the pipeline be completed with catastrophic implications for American national security and for the energy security of our European allies’ HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after the Biden administration transmitted to Congress a mandatory, overdue report on construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which reversed years of bipartisan work and […]

AG Paxton Issues CIDs to ERCOT and Other Companies Following Dangerous Winter Storm Power Failures

Attorney General Ken Paxton

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) to ERCOT and other power companies regarding power outages, emergency plans, energy pricing, and more related to this week’s winter weather disaster. The large-scale failure of Texas power companies to withstand the winter storm left multiple millions of Texans without power and heat during lethal, record-low temperatures across the state. “I’m using the full scope of my Constitutional powers to launch an investigation […]

FEMA Announces Emergency Aid for Texas

FEMA announced federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by a severe winter storm beginning on Feb. 11, 2021 and continuing. Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated area can begin applying for assistance by registering online at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585 TTY. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals […]

Betiton Review: Is This Casino Legit?

Every player online would like to know in advance if the online casino and bookmaker they’re about to visit is legit and of course fun to play on. Today we’re looking at one of the newer players on the market. It has all the looks of an exciting bookmaker and their online casino games are very innovative. Betiton is a newly started online casino/bookmaker (2020) – by experienced people in the online casino/bookmaking world. The company got […]

5 Natural Alternatives to Antidepressants That You Must Know

Depression is a severe mood disorder that can become worse with time, if left untreated. I think we all can agree on one thing that depression must not be neglected or it can take away your life.  The stigma of talking about depression still exists. People refuse to accept that depression is for real and can be harmful. On the other hand, many people call it stress and hope for it to go away on […]