By George Slaughter Mayde Creek High School is not within the Katy city limits, but one of its alumni has a new role at Katy City Hall. On July 12, the city council appointed Anas Garfaoui as assistant city administrator. […]
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Howdy Homemade Ice Cream Welcomed to Katy Area
By George Slaughter The Katy area welcomed a new ice cream store Thursday. Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, 20920 Katy Freeway, celebrated its local grand opening with hundreds of guests, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and rap artist Trae the Truth, […]
Todd Knobbe Appointed Principal at West Memorial Junior High
By George Slaughter Todd Knobbe has been appointed principal at West Memorial Junior High School. Knobbe has 17 years of experience, much of which is in the Katy Independent School District. He began his career in 2004 as a teacher […]
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom Prepares for Long-Awaited Return to Katy
Award-winning pizza brand searches for up to 100 individuals to join its team in preparation for late September grand opening Old Chicago is getting ready to reopen its doors in Katy Ranch Crossing and is currently looking to hire 100 new […]
Council Authorizes $4.35 Million in Tax Bonds by Fort Bend-Waller Counties Municipal Utility District No. 3
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Wednesday authorized $4.35 million in tax bonds by the Fort Bend-Waller Counties Municipal Utility District No. 3. The council also authorized Mayor Bill Hastings to sign an assurance of compliance with the Civil […]
uBreakiFix Brings Industry-Leading Smartphone Repair To Cinco Ranch
Electronics Repair Business Keeps Katy Area Connected Electronics repair shop uBreakiFix is now open in Cinco Ranch at 6825 S. Fry Road, Suite 300. The store offers repairs on smartphones, tablets, computers, and more to help the community stay connected. uBreakiFix Cinco […]
Welcome to a Joyful July!
When July began, I took a deep breath and reflected on the year that we have had! We have made it to the halfway point thanks to your generosity and God’s guidance. God is Good, and he is continuing to […]
Cross Creek Veterinary Hospital Brings Veterinary Centric Care For All Pets In The Katy Community
Cross Creek Veterinary Hospital (formerly Brixton Pet Hospital and Resort) is accepting appointments for canine and feline patients, 6 days a week, to the community of Katy and beyond. The hospital, located at 4611 FM 1463, is under new management, […]
Katy News Q&A: Katy City Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Browne
By George Slaughter Kevin Browne, the city’s parks and recreation director, began his new job Monday. He comes from Missouri City, where he had been recreation superintendent and, before that, recreation manager. Previously, Browne worked with the City of Bellaire […]
21 Foundation to Host Launch Celebration
Katy’s own, Drew Lasker, has just completed his 16th season playing professional basketball for the Newcastle Eagles of the British Basketball League (BBL). A graduate and former basketball star at Katy High School, Drew is committed to investing in the lives […]
