By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday set a Sept. 27 public hearing to consider and adopt a proposed tax rate for its forthcoming 2021-22 city budget. The proposed tax rate is $0.447168 per $100 property evaluation, which reflects […]
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Council Receives Animal Control Update
By George Slaughter Six of eight recommendations given to the city to improve its animal control shelter and practices have been implemented, Police Chief Noe Diaz said at a Katy City Council meeting Monday. A citizens animal control advisory committee, […]
New Katy Assistant City Administrator Has Local Ties
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
2021 List of Appointees to Katy City Boards and Commissions
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday night approved the following appointments to various city boards and commissions: Building and Standards Commission Ricky Burch, Chairman Jim Lipka Vincent C. Morille, Jr. Bob O’Malley Steve Schilder Matt Lawson, Alternate Troy […]
City Approves Creation of New Planned Development District Near Clay Road, Katy-Hockley Cut Off
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday approved the creation of a new, mixed-use planned development district to be located south of Clay Road and west of the Katy-Hockley Cut Off road. The Katy Court subdivision will be approximately […]
Planning for 2021 Katy Rice Festival Underway
By George Slaughter Organizers of the annual Katy Rice Festival are preparing for an in-person festival this year, a welcome return following last year’s online event. “We’re definitely looking for sponsors,” Gary Moore, who takes over as festival director this […]
Financial Advisor Website Lists Katy as Top Place to Retire in Texas
By George Slaughter Katy boosters are always quick to promote their community as a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Now, for the second time in three years, a financial advisor website says Katy is also a […]
Council Reconfirms Harris as Mayor Pro Tem
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday reconfirmed Council Member-at-Large Chris Harris to serve as mayor pro tem. Harris, a U.S. Justice Department analyst, was first elected to the council in 2018 and reelected last year. Mayor Bill Hastings […]
