Let me start by saying that I am not a Feng Shui consultant or expert. There are 5-10 books on the concept at most bookstores, and I did not author any of them. Still, as a real estate agent for over 15 years, I have personally witnessed the advantages of Feng Shui in improving home values.
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By Timothy Gene Sojka, Special to the Katy Times
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6/8/22
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WASHINGTON — A few hours after the Uvalde school shooting left 19 elementary schoolchildren and two teachers dead, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz told a group of reporters that policies to restrict guns were off the table.
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By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune
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6/1/22
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Cinco Ranch and Taylor high schools joined 270 of the top high school quiz bowl teams at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis for the 2022 High School National Championship Tournament.
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Contributed Report
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6/1/22
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The purpose of the Open Cross Prayer Park, which sits behind Katy Community Fellowship Church, 24102 Kingsland Blvd., is to serve as a beacon of hope and prayer. That the park sits behind the church means it’s always open to all.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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6/1/22
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Katy city leaders received an update on the city’s ongoing efforts to update its comprehensive plan that it plans to officially unveil next spring.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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6/1/22
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Katy school trustees approved a 5% pay increase for teachers and hourly personnel, with all other personnel receiving 3% increases.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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5/27/22
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Perhaps the only thing better than winning a national spelling bee is to win it in two languages. Kirsten Santos, a sixth-grade student at International Leadership of Katy, a charter school, will soon have the chance to achieve that goal.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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5/25/22
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Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer, and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers to celebrate safely as they enjoy their holiday. From Monday through May 30, the Texas Highway Patrol will participate in Click It or Ticket, as well as Operation CARE (Crash Awareness Reduction Effort).
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Contributed Report
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5/25/22
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This year marks the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, which hit Texas in August 2017. Hurricane season officially begins June 1, and officials are encouraging residents to begin their preparations.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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5/25/22
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The Katy Independent School District is hosting a virtual job fair Monday as it is hiring dedicated special education teachers, school speech-language pathologists (SLP), licensed specialists in school psychology (LSSP), diagnosticians and deaf education teachers.
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Contributed Report
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5/22/22
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Benjamin Pierce, charged with murder in the stabbing death of his wife Leslie Ann Pierce, died Saturday morning at the Harris County Jail, sheriff’s deputies said.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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5/20/22
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Education briefs for May 19
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Contributed Reports
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5/19/22
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Each day, Ashley Beattie and her fiancé spend hours driving around Bell County looking for baby formula to feed her eight-month-old son. First H-E-B, then Walmart, then Target. She searches until she can find something.
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By Jason Beeferman, The Texas Tribune
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5/19/22
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An arrest has been made in the case of a stolen tabernacle from St. Bartholomew Church, 5356 11th St.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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5/19/22
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Perhaps it is not surprising that Winkie Ballas Jamail, artistic director for the new Katy Town Theatre, sings “hello” when she joins a telephone interview. She has been a voice …
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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5/19/22
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Katy school trustees want to give district teachers and staff a pay raise. How much of a raise remains to be seen.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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5/18/22
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Here's an overview of what you need to know about voting in the May 24 primary runoff election.
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By María Méndez and Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune
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5/18/22
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On May 12, Texas’s power grid operator told at least one power plant to delay its scheduled repairs and keep operating to help meet demand during hotter-than-expected May weather.
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By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune
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5/18/22
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When it comes to a new challenge or adventure, Rimi—she prefers the use of her first name only—tends to jump in feet first.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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5/18/22
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