By George Slaughter Students from five Katy Independent School District junior high schools raised over $5,000 to feed the homeless. The National Junior Honor Society chapters at Beck, Katy, McMeans, Seven Lakes, and Stockdick junior high schools collected gift cards […]
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Katy ISD Agriculture Sciences Center Wins Distinction for Design and Function
By George Slaughter Katy’s Gerald D. Young Agriculture Sciences Center will be part of an exhibit representing recently-completed or renovated school architecture. The Texas Association of School Administrators and Texas Association of School Boards manage the Exhibit of School Architecture. […]
Katy-Area Week 10 Football Roundup: Cinco Ranch, Seven Lakes Nab Remaining 19-6A Playoff Spots
By George Slaughter Katy, Tompkins, Cinco Ranch and Seven Lakes have clinched the four playoff spots in District 19-6A. For Katy and Tompkins, returning to the playoffs was no surprise. Katy is the defending Class 6A Division II state champion […]
Local Experts Give Insights on Domestic Violence
By George Slaughter Local experts on domestic violence said no template exists for a typical abuser, and that cases can evolve into something dangerous. The three experts—Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan, Katy Christian Ministries Crisis Center Director Susan Hastings, […]
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Congratulates Fall 2021 Class of Basic Peace Officer Academy Graduates
By George Slaughter RICHMOND—Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan congratulated 10 trainees who graduated Tuesday from the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy at the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. The three women and seven men comprise Cadet Class #43. They […]
Katy Christian Ministries to Honor Domestic Violence Victims’ Advocate
By George Slaughter When it comes to domestic violence, people often focus on victims needing help, and abusers needing intervention to stop further violence. Yet people don’t often think of the caregivers who help those victims get the help they […]
Katy ISD Appoints New Principal at Cimarron Elementary School
By George Slaughter Lindsey Chase has been appointed principal at Cimarron Elementary School. Her appointment became official at Monday’s Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting. Chase began her career in 2007 in the Huntsville Independent School District, where […]
City Authorizes Water Meter Replacement Project
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday authorized a $291,747.21 water meter replacement project with Aqua Metric, of Selma, Texas. According to the resolution authorizing the work, the city in August 2019 completed a water meter upgrade to the […]
Relay for Life Raises Money for American Cancer Society
By George Slaughter Other than a brief roll-through of heavy clouds, Saturday afternoon was a good time to take a walk in Katy City Park. Many did so for the Relay for Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. […]
Katy-Area Week 9 Football Roundup: Morton Ranch Defeats Mayde Creek
By George Slaughter Morton Ranch knows it has its work cut out for it if it expects to make the playoffs this season. But the Mavericks took a step forward with a 43-17 win over Mayde Creek Thursday at Legacy […]
