By George Slaughter Michael Kahlenberg tells the story of his 85-year-old great uncle who went missing a few years ago. Tragedy struck when the man drove to the California Department of Motor Vehicles. “My wife’s great uncle drove in that […]
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Luxury Vehicle Theft Ring Members Arrested in Katy
By George Slaughter Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two people, and charged them with felony theft. Arrested were Nga Thi Nguyen, 47, and Nguyen’s son Alex Van Le, 32. On August 4, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office’s Auto […]
Richmond Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
By George Slaughter A 57-year-old Richmond man has been arrested on charges of possession of child pornography, with additional charges pending further investigation. Steven Ray Herman was arrested following a multi-agency investigation. On July 29, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s […]
Trustees Reestablish Katy Virtual Academy Option for Kindergarten-Sixth Grade Students
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees reestablished the Katy Virtual Academy for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. This option enables those students to receive virtual instruction for the first nine weeks of the fall […]
Fort Bend County Seeks Public Assistance on Whereabouts of Wanted Fugitive
By George Slaughter The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help about the whereabouts of a wanted fugitive. Deputies said an arrest warrant has been issued for Johnny Ray Rodgers, 29, in connection with a robbery that […]
Aggravated Robbery Suspects Arrested in Fresno
By George Slaughter Fort Bend County sheriff’s deputies arrested three men for aggravated robbery in the unincorporated Fresno community. The first two men arrested were the brothers Ramiro Benitez, 27, and Raul Benitez, 21, both of Fresno. Raul Benitez was […]
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, […]
Katy ISD Launches Pay N’ Go Tix
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District is changing how spectators can purchase tickets to athletic events, and eventually, find arts events. Using Pay N’ Go Tix, spectators will purchase electronic tickets online and in advance of district events. […]
Houston Police Investigating Apparent Suicide on Katy Freeway
By George Slaughter Houston police are investigating the death of a man after a car chase where a Harris County sheriff’s deputy fired his weapon at about 1:30 p.m. Thursday on the Katy Freeway east of Mason Road. The man’s […]
Katy ISD Employee Recognized with 2021 Professional of the Year Award
By George Slaughter Ben Rolens, the Katy Independent School District general manager for facilities, corporate sponsorships and marketing, has been recognized as 2021 Professional of the Year by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4). The award […]
