By George Slaughter The City of Katy is supporting a bill, now before the Texas Legislature, that would enable the expansion of Magnolia Cemetery, 6801 Franz Road. “H.B. 1910 would have a direct impact on the City of Katy by allowing it to, by ordinance, authorize the establishment or use of a cemetery within the boundaries of the city upon application by a nonprofit organization,” wrote Katie Rutherford, an attorney, in a briefing paper to […]
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American Legion to Lay Wreaths Saturday at Magnolia Cemetery
By George Slaughter The American Legion Post 164 of Katy is honoring local, late veterans as part of the Wreaths Across America movement Saturday, and is inviting the public to participate. The event, which will be held rain or shine, is set for 10 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery, 6801 Franz Road. A prayer, presentation of colors, national anthem, speakers, and a 21-gun salute will precede the laying of over 475 wreaths for veterans buried at […]