By Terry Carter, RTT, CHyp. As we enter the New Year, it’s appropriate to share several of the overlooked laws of life that can benefit us tremendously if we learn the inner workings. May these “laws” benefit you in your […]
Katy News
FOOTBALL: The Year In Review
By Terry Carter 2022 proved to be another standout year for Katy ISD athletics as individual state champions were crowned in several sports. And our local football teams seriously challenged for more championship hardware. Katy, Cinco Ranch, Tompkins and Morton […]
City of Katy Water Bill Will be Higher in January
By: Tom Behrens At the December meeting of the Katy City Council, after much discussion, announced single family residential, multi-family residential, and commercial structure units will see a $0.16 increase on their water bills. Rate will increase from $2.19 per […]
MKT Railroad Depot Celebrates 125th Anniversary
By: Tom Behrens Join in celebration of 125th anniversary of the MKT Railroad Depot. The prominent red caboose marks the downtown park. The Depot was built in 1898, and has been restored to serve as the Visitors Center. It is […]
HCAD To Change Name
The Harris County Appraisal District will change its name to the Harris Central Appraisal District effective January 1. The board of directors voted at the August meeting to change the name to replace “County” with “Central” in the district’s name. […]
Cinco Ranch Branch Library Adds New Programs For Infants & Families To Weekly Youth Activities
To kick off the new year in January, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy, is adding several new programs – including Mother Goose Time for infants — to its regular schedule of youth […]
January 2023 Calendar Events
What: Family Fun! Pick Your Favorite Puppy When: January 1, 2023 Start: Sunday 1:30 – 3:00 pm Where: 2020 S Fry Rd, Suite E, Katy Tx Description: Paint your favorite puppy, 16×20 canvas, $25; framed 16×20 canvas, $38; 16×20 wood […]
How to Dispose of Real Christmas Trees
By: Tom Behrens Many cut Christmas trees end up in a landfill as their final resting place. Alison Baylis, Texas A&M Forest Service Regional Urban Ecologist, says “Recycle Christmas trees and give them a second life.” Recycle: Real trees are […]
Temporary Closure of Texas Coastal Areas for Fishing
By: Tom Behrens The Texas Parks and Wildlife department (TPWD) issued a temporary closure to saltwater fishing along parts of the Texas coast to protect resources during the coming freezing weather conditions. The closure took effect on Saturday, 12:01, Dec. […]
Katy ISD Tops Out the List
Tom Behrens Among 15 school districts found within the Greater Houston area, Katy ISD continues to top the list with the largest number of student gains, 12,940 to be exact. During the Katy ISD November Board meeting, Population and Survey […]
