Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Katy recently held a ‘month of service’ and focussed their efforts on reaching out to a number of local charitable organizations in need of help. Many in the Katy area will be familiar with the yellow “Mormon Helping Hands” shirts that were often worn when Church members were mucking out homes and helping people get back on their feet after Hurricane Harvey. Reaching out […]
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Astros’ José Altuve Visits 100-Year-Old Resident of Buckner Parkway Place
The story of Shirley Clark, who was a missionary in Venezuela for more than 30 years, moved Altuve to visit her following her 100th birthday on Dec. 2. HOUSTON (Dec. 6, 2019) – Major League Baseball player José Altuve of the Houston Astros took some time out of his offseason to pay a visit to a special fan at senior living community Buckner Parkway Place. Ms. Shirley Clark, who turned 100-years-old on Monday, Dec. 2, was surprised by […]
Join us tomorrow, December 6th at Maud Marks Library for the ABC13 Share Your Holidays Food Drive!
From 6:00am to 6:00pm tomorrow, December 6th, bring your donations of nonperishable foods and personal care items to the Maud Marks Library for this annual event that helps stock the KCM Food Pantry before the Christmas holiday. Click the button above to see what is most needed! 25 Years of Community Partnership Naomi Haught, Assistant Branch Manager at Maud Marks says the library has participated in this annual event since 1994, always benefiting the KCM […]
Taylor High School to Present Mamma Mia!
Katy, TX – James E. Taylor High School Fine Arts Department presents the international smash hit Mamma Mia! based on the hit songs of ABBA. Audiences are sure to laugh, cry, and by the end, sing to ABBA’s pop classics, including: “Super Trouper,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and, of course, “Dancing Queen,” making this musical an unforgettable trip down the aisle and memory lane. Set on a beautiful Greek island, this charming, funny story […]
2019 Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market
WHAT: 2019 Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, Clara’s Dream WHEN: Wednesday, November 13 – Sunday, November 17, 2019 WHERE: NRG Center DETAILS: That’s a wrap! More than 107,240 shoppers made their way to NRG Center for the 39th annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market. With merchandise sales exceeding $20.4 million, it was another hugely successful year for the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market. The 2019 Nutcracker Market was chaired by longtime Houston Ballet supporter, Sara Wright Parr. The four-day holiday […]
Katy ISD Teachers of the Year Honored at Brick Unveiling
KATY [December 4, 2019] – When walking the brick walkway located at Katy Heritage Park, you will notice names and sayings on the bricks increase each year, as they become a piece of Katy Independent School District history. Hundreds of park bricks are dedicated to campus educators and engraved with the names of those recognized by their campus as ‘Teacher of the Year.’ The annual event is a tradition that has been held for over nine […]
Candy Cane Market with Real Craftwives of Katy Returns to Cane Island Saturday, December 7
KATY, TX – One of west Houston’s most popular single-day holiday shopping events, Candy Cane Market with the Real Craftwives of Katy, returns to Cane Island Saturday, December 7 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. when more than 60 local vendors present handcrafted jewelry, custom clothing and accessories, fun items for the home and other unique finds. Admission and onsite parking is free. Candy Cane Market once again will open in Cane Island’s tranquil Cane […]
Katy High ‘Tiger Prairie’ Receives Prestigious State Recognition
KATY [November 21, 2019] – The Katy Independent School District is proud to announce that Katy High School’s Tiger Prairie won the 2019 Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT) Innovation Award. The award will allow the Tiger Prairie to be one of four projects featured at the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) presented by STAT. This past Saturday, KHS students and faculty showcased their hard work of the one-acre prairie to make […]
Typhoon Texas Announces Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday Savings
HOUSTON, TX (November 20, 2019) — Typhoon Texas will celebrate the beginning of the holiday gift-giving season with money-saving offers for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. Black Friday, November 29 Purchase any 2020 Typhoon Texas Season Pass and receive one free Any-Day guest daily admission ticket (valued at $44.99) and a free single-day Fast Pass (valued at $25). There is no purchase limit. Typhoon Texas offers two levels of Season Passes, including the Max […]
The Bravo Show Choir Presents: A Sleigh Bell Showcase
The Sleigh Bell Showcase will feature songs of the holiday season. The fantastic Bravo ensemble will be performing together, but also in solos, and in small groups in order to get you into the holiday spirit. Dates: Friday, December 6, 2019 Time: 7:30pm Location: CRHS Main Commons, 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX 77494 Admission is $6 Ticker are available in advance from Bravo members and at the door.