By George Slaughter The Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks and Abilene Christian Wildcats won their respective Southland conference basketball titles this weekend at the Merrill Center. The titles qualify them for the NCAA women’s and men’s basketball tournaments, respectively, which begin […]
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Council Hears Updates on Animal Control, Downtown Plaza
By George Slaughter Katy city leaders Monday heard a presentation on several proposed changes to the Katy Animal Control Department, which has been the subject of recent public and social media scrutiny for its animal control practices. The police department […]
Katy ISD Extends Closure Due to Water Advisories
Story updated Saturday. By George Slaughter Water advisories still in effect have forced the Katy Independent School District to close its campuses to all students Monday. Meanwhile, teachers and staff will report to their workplaces for planning, as well to […]
Randle Leaving Mayde Creek High School; Katy ISD Looking for Athletic Hall of Honor Nominations
By George Slaughter Brian Randle is stepping down as Mayde Creek High School athletics director and football coach to take a similar job at a new school named after his father. According to reports, Randle is joining Dr. Thomas E. […]
Katy on Boil Water Notice; Katy ISD Closed through Friday
By George Slaughter The City of Katy early Wednesday morning instituted a boil water notice in effect, until further notice, in response to the severe weather this week. Citizens are asked to boil and cool all water used for drinking, […]
Houston Touchdown Club Honors Katy ISD Athletes and Coaches
By George Slaughter The Houston Touchdown Club honored Katy coach Gary Joseph, along with other Katy-area football coaches and players, at its 2020 UIL High School Awards Dinner Thursday night. Joseph led the Tigers to a 13-1 record and their […]
Seven Lakes Cheer Team Wins State Title
By George Slaughter The Seven Lakes High School community has much to cheer about. Now it has a state championship cheering team to cheer about, as well. The Spartans place first of 43 schools in Class 6A, Division 1, to […]
Pandemic Forces Postponement of Katy Rodeo; Katy ISD FFA Livestock Show Still Scheduled
By George Slaughter Katy Rodeo officials have postponed the rodeo and carnival, set for February 18-20, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The parade, set for February 20, has also been postponed. Meanwhile, the Katy ISD Livestock Show, set for February […]
Katy Area All-District Football Players Honored
By George Slaughter Katy, which won its ninth state championship last week, placed 20 of its players on the District 19-6A teams, which were announced this week. Tompkins, which won the district title for the first time in school history, […]
Timothy Wolff Appointed Principal for Rhoads Elementary School
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees Tuesday appointed Timothy Wolff as principal at Rhoads Elementary School. “I’m excited to embrace this new learning adventure with Rhoads students, staff, parents and its school community,” Wolff said. […]
