What is the danger? UPDATE: The forecasts have slightly shifted. Parts of north and northwest Harris County will be seeing freezing conditions beginning TONIGHT. The time to prepare is NOW. After sundown, driving conditions will become extremely dangerous and all […]
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Exciting news for the Katy Basketball Community
The British International School of Houston (nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/houston/british-international) and Alodia Basketball Academy (alodiasports.com) are excited to announce their strategic partnership to provide basketball youth leagues, skills training, camps, and tournaments in the Katy community. Holiday Hoops Camp (December 21-23) will be […]
Katy Rice Festival to Go Online for 2020
By George Slaughter The Katy Rice Festival, a long-standing Katy community tradition, is going online this year in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The festival is set for October 9-11. Organizers said a virtual experience featuring an online craft market, […]
City Postpones Decision on Solid Waste Provider
By George Slaughter Citing unanswered questions caused in part by incomplete paperwork, the Katy City Council Monday postponed a decision to offer a contract to a solid waste service provider. The council directed city staff to come back with more […]
Wharton Author Creates Pandemic-Themed Coloring Book Where Animals Save the Day
By George Slaughter Wharton author Elizabeth Dettling “Liz” Moreno has created a novel coloring book to deal with the novel coronavirus pandemic. Her book, “The COVID-19 Pandemic and How the Animals Saved the Day,” is now available. Moreno is promoting […]
Mayor Issues, Council Extends Disaster Declaration
By George Slaughter Mayor Bill Hastings Monday issued a proclamation of disaster for the city, and the city council voted to extend it, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The proclamation said the city will follow its emergency management plan […]
Council to Decide Monday Whether to Postpone City Election
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council will vote Monday whether to postpone the municipal elections to November 3, in response to a COVID-19-related proclamation issued by Gov. Greg Abbott Wednesday. Under the law, elections are held on uniform dates, […]
COVID-19 Concerns Lead to Closing of City Facilities
NOTE: Story updated to reflect cancellation of reservations for city parks and recreation areas. By George Slaughter Katy city officials Wednesday cancelled reservations for city parks and recreations, another reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, the city closed the […]
How Far Will You Go to See Moana? It’s Live on Stage in Sugar Land!
See Inspiration Stage bring Moana to life at the Sugar Land Auditorium March 27-April 5 SUGAR LAND, Texas (March 11, 2020) – Inspiration Stage is excited to announce its production of Disney’s Moana JR., at the Sugar Land Auditorium with eight shows […]
Coronavirus Concerns Compel Early Houston Rodeo Cancellation
By George Slaughter The Houston Livestock and Rodeo announced Wednesday afternoon it would close on orders from the City of Houston and the Houston Health Department, citing coronavirus concerns. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said at a news conference that he […]
