By Terry Carter In a special meeting on Monday, The Katy City Council approved contract adjustments to previously-approved work by FUSED Industries, LLC, and Cooley Construction, LLC. After unanimously approving an 8-item consent agenda item, Katy Mayor Bill Hastings presented […]
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Katy-Area Quarterfinal Playoff Roundup: Paetow and Katy Advance
By George Slaughter Both Katy-area teams claimed victories in the quarterfinal round of the Texas high school football playoffs. Both games were at Rice Stadium. Paetow 35, Fort Bend Hightower 12 Paetow punched its ticket to the Class 5A Division […]
Man who worked as a nanny sentenced to 30 years for child molesting
A Houston man, who worked as a nanny for a single mother with two boys, was sentenced to prison for 30 years for molesting the children, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday. “The law against the continuous sexual […]
Igloo Unleashes Two New Monster Jam® Playmate Coolers!
Today, Igloo and Monster Jam®, the most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today, unleashed a special-edition collection that unites two of the most recognizable Monster Jam trucks — Grave Digger® and El Toro Loco® — with the world’s […]
Christmas Season in Katy Kicks Off with Tree Lighting Tonight; Several Events Planned Saturday
By George Slaughter Christmas season is here, and Katy-area residents have four family-oriented activities to consider as they make their plans to celebrate over the next few days. The first of these events is the annual mayor’s Christmas tree lighting […]
What Parents and Gift Givers Should Know Before Buying a Toy for the Children in Their Lives
Author: Roula Sabbagh, M.D., Pediatrics, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic – Katy Toys and tots make the holidays festive and fun. Each year, however, thousands of children are injured by toys. That’s why it’s important to ask yourself the following five questions when […]
USPS Operation Santa Now Open for Letter Adoption
Bring Cheer to Children and Families in Need This Holiday Season USPSOperationSanta.com is live and ready to help make the 2021 holiday season special for kids and families in need. The program has helped hundreds of thousands of people for more than […]
Igloo Reveals Two New Hogsmeade-Themed Playmate Coolers To Make It A Very Harry Potter Holiday Season
Today, Igloo in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products unveiled two new Playmate coolers inspired by the village of Hogsmeade from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The new, special-edition Harry Potter Hogsmeade Little Playmate and Harry Potter Honeydukes Little […]
Katy ISD Appoints Principal for New Elementary School
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District has appointed Martha Pulido as principal for the its newest elementary school, which is expected to open next August. Pulido began her career in 1996 as an elementary teacher in the Houston […]
Harris County Judge Lowers County COVID-19 Threat Level to Level 3: Yellow
Judge Lina Hidalgo today announced that she is lowering the county’s COVID-19 Threat Level from Level 2: Orange to Level 3: Yellow. Indicators demonstrate a further decrease in cases, hospitalizations, and positivity rates for COVID-19. Level 3 signifies a moderate, […]
