By George Slaughter Christmas season is here, and Katy-area residents have four family-oriented activities to consider as they make their plans to celebrate over the next few days. The first of these events is the annual mayor’s Christmas tree lighting […]
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Katy ISD Appoints Principal for New Elementary School
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District has appointed Martha Pulido as principal for the its newest elementary school, which is expected to open next August. Pulido began her career in 1996 as an elementary teacher in the Houston […]
Katy ISD to Offer Advanced Academic Studies Information Session
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District invites parents of fifth graders who will be attending junior high in 2022-23 to learn more about the Katy Advanced (KAP) and Advanced Placement (AP) programs. The informational session will be held […]
Katy-Area Regional Playoff Roundup: Katy, Paetow Advance
By George Slaughter Katy and Paetow punched their tickets to the quarterfinal round of the high school football playoffs with decisive wins Friday. Katy defeated C.E. King. Paetow defeated Cedar Park. The other two remaining Katy-area teams in the playoffs, […]
Cinco Ranch Burglary Suspect Arrested
By George Slaughter Fort Bend County sheriff’s detectives have arrested a 42-year-old man for burglary of a habitation. Deputies arrested Rafael Antonio Viana Jr. Nov. 8. He is in custody at the Fort Bend County Jail. He is charged with […]
Katy-Area Football Area Playoff Roundup: Tompkins, Katy, Paetow and Cinco Ranch Advance
By George Slaughter All four Katy-area teams this weekend advanced to the regional playoff round by posting lopsided wins. Tompkins 42, Jersey Village 14 Caleb Blocker rushed for 197 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries, while Caleb Komolafe had […]
District Seeking Nominations for New Elementary School Name
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District’s new Elementary School #44 is under construction and expected to open next August. Trustees on Monday established a committee to consider what to name the new school. Trustees Leah Wilson and Duke […]
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office to Host Hiring Expo
By George Slaughter The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its recruiting efforts by hosting a hiring expo to be held at 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy, 1521 Eugene Heimann […]
Sugar Land Man Arrested After Home Invasion Robbery
By George Slaughter Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 20-year-old Sugar Land man who is alleged to have committed a home invasion and aggravated robbery in October in the Village of Oak Lake. Abdisa Haji Abdi is alleged to […]
Katy-Area All-District Volleyball Players Honored
By George Slaughter Tompkins, which won the District 19-6A title in volleyball this season, placed four players on the all-district first team, which were announced Tuesday. The Falcons finished with a 35-6 overall record and reached the area round of […]
