The highlights of Monday night’s Katy city council meeting came at the beginning of the night….and the end. more

CenterPoint Energy has crews working to remove vegetation from the 2,000 incremental distribution line miles with higher risk vegetation across their system. In addition, approximately 1,000 wooden poles for fiberglass poles throughout their Houston electric service area will be replaced by the end of August as part of CenterPoint’s Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative. more

For the last eleven years, H-E-B has set out on a quest to find the best in Texas – the best local products made by Texans, according to the brand’s website. From the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley, from West Texas to Beaumont, the H-E-B “Quest for Texas Best” is an open call for locally owned, small food, beverage, and general merchandise suppliers to have their items considered for placement on H-E-B shelves and $25,000 in their pocket. more

The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) announced on June 22 the successful conservation of 298 acres in Matagorda County. Permanently protected through a conservation easement agreement with the landowners, this exceptional property is made up of globally rare coastal prairie (including several rare plants such as Bracted Grayfeather), coastal live oak forest, and restored grasslands and wetlands. more

Shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11, according to a news release posted on the State Comptrollers website on July 25. more

The rumors are true —the eagerly awaited Historic Town Square water tower murals have finally arrived. more

Pat Owen Adams passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Katy, the Katy Police Department announced on its Facebook page on July 31. On July 15, 1967, Adams started his 28 years with the City of Katy as its first Chief of Police. more

Katy Police Chief Noe Diaz will become the chief of the Houston Police Department on August 14, Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced in an August 2 press conference. Diaz will now head a department of over 6000 employees in the nation’s fourth largest city. more

Core Group Cares, the philanthropic arm of Katy-based Core Group Resources, announced on July 24 the launch of its RISE Initiative. An innovative social responsibility platform and officially recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, RISE focuses on providing job placement and career support to the underemployed, vulnerable populations and those with barriers to employment by partnering with employers in search of top tier talent. more

Lee Payne, who grew up in Katy and graduated from Katy High School in 1985, held a book signing at Midway BBQ, 6025 Highway Blvd. in Katy, on Saturday, July 27. more

The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) announced on June 22 the successful conservation of 298 acres in Matagorda County. Permanently protected through a conservation easement agreement with the landowners, this exceptional property is made up of globally rare coastal prairie (including several rare plants such as Bracted Grayfeather), coastal live oak forest, and restored grasslands and wetlands. more

Houston Life broadcasted live at The Ballard House, 21421 Cinco Park Rd. in Katy, on July 17 to spread the word on nonprofit organization's mission and upcoming milestone of providing 100,000 nights of no-cost temporary housing for patients traveling to the Houston area for medical treatment. Houston Life is carried on Houston’s NBC affiliate, Click2Houston (Channel 2). more

In a long and often contentious meeting Monday night, Katy ISD’s board of trustees met in the district board room at 6301 S. Stadium Lane to honor a local educator, approve property purchase for a new junior high school and receive updates on the district’s budget and on the district-wide program to improve student attendance. more

The owner of a massage establishment on the North Katy-Cypress area border that was closed in early July by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for suspected human trafficking has agreed to close the massage establishment and to permanently quit the massage industry. more

Commissioner Lesley Briones, Harris County Precinct 4, will host a virtual listening tour on August 15 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and invites her constituents to join in in order to share their thoughts and concerns as well as to stay informed about progress being made in the precinct. more

Prasek’s Family Smokehouse is buzzing with excitement as they gear up for a grand celebration at the Sealy location on Friday. August 9 and Saturday, August 10. more

The Katy Economic Development Council will announce the prestigious Stan Stanley awards on August 20 at a breakfast meeting at the Embassy Suites at 16435 Katy Freeway in Houston. Networking begins … more

The award-winning Katy Youth Choir -- a 501(c)3 non-profit community choral program that strives to give each child a voice through the power of music – has opened registration for the coming season, the organization announced in a July 17 Facebook post. “Our mission is to give every child a voice,” a group spokesperson said in the post. more

The Fulshear District Office of U.S. Congress member Troy Nehls is currently seeking full-time and/or part-time interns. Current college students and recent high school and college graduates are welcome to apply. more