By George Slaughter Dan Smith, a territory senior manager, is seeking a Ward A seat on the Katy City Council. Incumbent Dusty Thiele, an insurance executive, was appointed to the seat last year following the resignation of Frank Carroll. Thiele […]
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City Adopts Water Leak Adjustment Policy to Give Customer Refunds for Overcharges
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday adopted a policy that enables city water customers get their water bills adjusted during the recent winter storms, when many Texans found themselves with burst water pipes. In addition, the city will […]
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 […]
City Postpones Decision on Solid Waste Provider
By George Slaughter Citing unanswered questions caused in part by incomplete paperwork, the Katy City Council Monday postponed a decision to offer a contract to a solid waste service provider. The council directed city staff to come back with more […]
Mayor Issues, Council Extends Disaster Declaration
By George Slaughter Mayor Bill Hastings Monday issued a proclamation of disaster for the city, and the city council voted to extend it, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The proclamation said the city will follow its emergency management plan […]
Council to Decide Monday Whether to Postpone City Election
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council will vote Monday whether to postpone the municipal elections to November 3, in response to a COVID-19-related proclamation issued by Gov. Greg Abbott Wednesday. Under the law, elections are held on uniform dates, […]
Public Hearing for Proposed Katy Cell Phone Tower to Continue at February 10 Council Meeting
By George Slaughter After Katy City Council members expressed their concerns Monday night, plans to build a 180-foot cellular telephone tower between two Katy schools are going back for further developer review. The council voted unanimously to continue a public […]
