By George Slaughter The Katy Police Officers Association is holding an online sale in lieu of its annual fish fry, which had to be cancelled due the pandemic. This is the second consecutive year the pandemic has forced cancellation of […]
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Four Charged in Murder of Katy-Area Man
By George Slaughter The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has charged four people with murder following the shooting death of a Westminster Village subdivision resident. One of them, Joe Argueta, 19, is in custody. The other three are wanted: Margarito Alcantar, […]
Sheriff’s Office Launches Virtual Deputy Program
By George Slaughter The public has a new option for submitting criminal mischief, lost property, or theft reports, thanks to a new program launched by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The new Virtual Deputy program enables anyone with a webcam […]
Fox, Champagne Sworn In As Katy ISD Trustees
By George Slaughter Rebecca Fox and Dawn Champagne were sworn into office Monday night at the Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting. Fox, a motivational speaker, was elected to serve in the Position 6 seat. Fox rejoins the […]
New HCC Campus to Open in 2022 on Colonial Parkway, Near UH-Katy Campus
By George Slaughter Houston Community College President Dr. Zachary Hodges provided the Katy City Council with an update Monday on the college’s plans to relocate its Katy campus further west, closer to the city itself. The new location will be […]
Seven Lakes Golf Coach Receives HAGCA Coach of the Year Honors
By George Slaughter Seven Lakes golf coach Sean Ewing has been named 2021 Girls Coach of the Year by the Houston Area Golf Coaches Association. The award is new, as is the association, which Ewing said started about a year ago. […]
Katy ISD Food for Families Launches School’s Out Program
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District’s Partners in Education is expanding its Food for Families program that supports district-area families. Food for Families is a community initiative that raises money to purchase grocery gift cards for district students […]
35th Annual Katy Folk Life Festival Set for Saturday
By George Slaughter If you’ve ever wondered what life was like in Texas during the 19th century, the 35th Annual Folk Life Festival will give you a chance to satisfy your curiosity while remaining in the 21st century. The festival […]
Smith, Hicks Sworn in as Katy City Council Members
By George Slaughter Katy City Council Members Dan Smith and Gina Hicks were sworn into office Wednesday at City Hall. Smith was elected to a Ward A council seat, and Hicks was elected to a Ward B council seat. Their […]
Seven Lakes’s Ally Batenhorst Named Gatorade Texas Volleyball Player of the Year
By George Slaughter Gatorade has named Seven Lakes senior Alley Batenhorst its 2020-21 Gatorade Texas Volleyball Player of the Year. The award recognizes athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character both on and off the court, Gatorade said in a […]
