By George Slaughter Local experts on domestic violence said no template exists for a typical abuser, and that cases can evolve into something dangerous. The three experts—Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan, Katy Christian Ministries Crisis Center Director Susan Hastings, […]
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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Congratulates Fall 2021 Class of Basic Peace Officer Academy Graduates
By George Slaughter RICHMOND—Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan congratulated 10 trainees who graduated Tuesday from the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy at the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. The three women and seven men comprise Cadet Class #43. They […]
Katy Christian Ministries to Honor Domestic Violence Victims’ Advocate
By George Slaughter When it comes to domestic violence, people often focus on victims needing help, and abusers needing intervention to stop further violence. Yet people don’t often think of the caregivers who help those victims get the help they […]
Katy ISD Appoints New Principal at Cimarron Elementary School
By George Slaughter Lindsey Chase has been appointed principal at Cimarron Elementary School. Her appointment became official at Monday’s Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting. Chase began her career in 2007 in the Huntsville Independent School District, where […]
City Authorizes Water Meter Replacement Project
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday authorized a $291,747.21 water meter replacement project with Aqua Metric, of Selma, Texas. According to the resolution authorizing the work, the city in August 2019 completed a water meter upgrade to the […]
Relay for Life Raises Money for American Cancer Society
By George Slaughter Other than a brief roll-through of heavy clouds, Saturday afternoon was a good time to take a walk in Katy City Park. Many did so for the Relay for Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. […]
Katy-Area Week 9 Football Roundup: Morton Ranch Defeats Mayde Creek
By George Slaughter Morton Ranch knows it has its work cut out for it if it expects to make the playoffs this season. But the Mavericks took a step forward with a 43-17 win over Mayde Creek Thursday at Legacy […]
City Residents Enjoy Coffee with the Mayors
By George Slaughter It’s one thing to have coffee with the mayor. But it’s unique to have coffee with not just the mayor, but all his predecessors, too. That’s what happened Thursday morning at the Johnny Nelson Katy Heritage Museum. […]
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Captures Wanted Fugitive in Mission Bend
By George Slaughter Fort Bend Sheriff’s Office deputies and detectives arrested a fugitive connected to a robbery that occurred in the Mission Bend subdivision. Deputies arrested Johnny Ray Rodgers, 29, at about 11 a.m. Wednesday. They made the arrest as […]
Katy ISD Legacy Parent Academy Presents “Being an Upstander Against Bullying”
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District Legacy Parent Academy presents “Being an Upstander Against Bullying,” an informational session that will address how to defend against bullies and what to do if a student is bullied at school. The […]
