By George Slaughter Santa Claus lit the tree Thursday night at the city’s 47th annual Christmas tree lighting event at City Hall. The crowd enjoyed terrific weather and performances from a choir from Katy Elementary School, 5728 George Bush Dr., and a dance team from Juleigh Holley’s School of Dance, 27025 Highway Blvd., in addition to hearing from Santa Claus. In his welcoming remarks to a crowd of approximately 500 people, Mayor Bill Hastings made […]
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Katy City Council Honors Retiring City Secretary
By George Slaughter Katy City Secretary Missy Bunch retired from her job Monday, and the Katy City Council, along with other city employees and well-wishers, honored her at a reception before the city council meeting. She was also honored at the end of the meeting itself. City Administrator Byron Hebert said Bunch began working for the city 38 years ago. “It was much different then,” Hebert said. “She has told me stories of past councils […]
City Approves Planned Development District to be Called “Village of Katy”
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday night passed ordinances to create a commercial development district that will be called the Village at Katy. It comprises approximately 84 acres, with land in both Harris and Fort Bend counties. The district will be at the northeast corner of I-10 and Pin Oak Road, bounded by I-10 to the south, Pin Oak Road on the west, and U.S. Highway 90 to the north. It will have […]
Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lit in front of City Hall
By George Slaughter Santa Claus stopped in Katy to help Mayor Chuck Brawner and his wife Marcy light the Mayor’s 45th annual Christmas Tree Thursday night in front of City Hall, 901 Avenue C. Before Santa made his appearance, the ceremonies included performances by the Katy Youth Choir and a dance team from Juleigh Holley’s School fod Dance, 27025 Highway Blvd. For his part, Santa did more than help light the tree, or talk about […]
City Hall to Reopen Tuesday after Sustaining Water Damage from Hurricane Harvey
By George Slaughter While the Katy city government continues to function following Hurricane Harvey, Katy City Hall will reopen Tuesday after sustaining considerable water damage. The damage is on the first floor, where workers have removed several inches worth of drywall both from the lobby area and offices. The lobby now has piles of boxes and office furniture in it. Pictures and artwork have been removed from the walls. The elevator is out of order. […]