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Houston Methodist hospitals recognized by Vizient as top quality care performers in 2025
Seven Houston Methodist acute care hospitals are top performers in the 2025 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Rankings by Vizient Inc., which provides a national hospital scorecard focused on patient safety and quality metrics, the hospital system announced in a September 17 press release. more
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Applications now open for IHMM’s Dr. John H. Frick Memorial Scholarship
The Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) and the IHMM Foundation announced on September 15 that the 2025 Dr. John H. Frick Memorial IHMM Scholarship submission period is now officially open. Applications will be accepted through October 15. more
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Images courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
2026 Youth Fish Art Contest now accepting entries
The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) has opened the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s 2026 Fish Art Contest for entries, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced in a September 15 press release. more
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Vivian Liu
Katy youth wins national award for heroic service activity
Vivian Liu, age 16, of Katy has been named a winner of the 2025 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, according to a September 16 press release from the organization. more
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Sid Miller
Sid Miller named Fort Bend County Fair Parade Grand Marshal
The Fort Bend County Fair announced on September 11 that Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller will serve as the 2025 Parade Grand Marshal, officially kicking off the 89th annual Fort Bend County Fair on Friday, September 26. more
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The calf scramble will be one of the events featured at the Fort Bend County Fair during its ten-day run beginning September 26 at the Fairgrounds at 4310 Highway 36 S in Rosenberg.
Fort Bend County Fair returns Sept.26-Oct. 5
From the lights of the Ferris Wheel to the batter of the funnel cakes, the Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo returns for its 89th annual celebration -- packing tradition, entertainment, and community pride into one of the region’s most anticipated events. more
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Matthew Ferraro, president and CEO of the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce (left) addresses well-wishers gathered for the September 10 ribbon cutting at Amazing Place’s new location serving the Katy area. The new facility, which serves families facing a dementia diagnosis or other brain health issue, is located at 621 Circle deMatel in Houston, near the intersection of S. Fry and Kingsland.
Amazing Place opens second campus, setting the state for brain health services in W. Houston
Amid smiles, thanks and well wishes, more than 150 area dignitaries, brain health experts and community members gathered on September 10 to dedicate and open Amazing Place’s second campus, Amazing Place West, in Katy at 621 Circle deMatel in Houston, near the intersection of S. Fry and Kingsland. more
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Typhoon Texas will welcome canine friends at “Barks N Waves” on September 28 at the waterpark at 555 Katy Fort Bend Road in Katy.
Dogs take over Typhoon Texas at waterpark’s ‘Barks N’ Waves’ September 28
Typhoon Texas going to the dogs—in the best way possible. more
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Lonestar Safety Fest returns on Sept. 27 to promote public safety
What began in 2016 as the Katy Area Safety Fest in a small movie theater parking lot has grown into something truly incredible. more
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Mildred Gandy (left foreground), founder of Spoken Learning, has added a “conversation club” to her company’s programs for learning Spanish. The Katy-based club provides an opportunity for people who are learning Spanish to practice their skills with native speakers and with other students at different levels.
From pandemic to global reach, Spoken Learning hits five-year anniversary
Mildred Gandy has always loved teaching. She began by offering tutoring in Spanish to students in their homes. more
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City of Katy Mayor Dusty Thiele (center, at podium) greets American Legion Post 164 Commander Sandy Krum (right) at the organization’s Patriot Day event at the post headquarters at 22125 Kingsland in Katy. The gathering honored first responders and provided an opportunity for the public to meet firefighters, police, paramedics and constables.
City of Katy Mayor Dusty Thiele (center, at podium) greets American Legion Post 164 Commander Sandy Krum (right) at the organization’s Patriot Day event at the post headquarters at 22125 Kingsland in Katy. The gathering honored first responders and provid
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Ruben Arriaga, post commander for Veterans of Foreign Wars Floyd E. Breedlove Post 9182 in Katy, speaks during a Patriot Day observance held at City Hall, 901 Avenue C in Katy, on September 11 as the post’s honor guard looks on. The ceremony, attended by city officials local first responders, included the ringing of a bell to honor those lost in the attacks on September 11, 2001, and a proclamation from City of Katy Mayor Dusty Thiele. “This was one of the most difficult days in our history,” Arriaga said, saying that the courage of first responders that day will never be forgotten. “Let us never forget that freedom isn’t free,” he said. Thiele urged attendees to come together in unity now, in the wake of recent events, as the nation did on Sept. 12, 2001.
City of Katy and VFW Patriot day photo
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Chief Justin Jurek, Fort Bend County Fire Marshal, salutes as the bell is rung in memory of lives lost on September 11, 2001 – rung in three sets of three rings – during Fort Bend County’s “Heroes of Honor” observance at the Historic Courthouse at 301 Jackson in Richmond. Hosted by Fort Bend County Judge KP George and the Veterans Service Office, the event, commemorating the sacrifices of first responders and military service members and reflecting on the events of that day 24 years ago, drew almost a hundred community leaders, families, veterans, and members of the public for a powerful and solemn tribute. “This was my generation’s Pearl Harbor,” said Mark Ned, veterans service officer for Fort Bend County. Guest speaker Jurek delivered personal reflections on courage, public service, and the legacy of those who gave their lives in the line of duty. “Today we honor a day of unimaginable loss, tremendous courage, and unwavering resilience,” said Chief Jurek. “They rushed towards danger while others sought safety.” The event included a moment of silence, the presentation of colors, and a moving musical tribute which accompanied a photo montage of the events of September 11, 2001, as well as a letter from Senator John Cornyn.
Chief Justin Jurek, Fort Bend County Fire Marshal, salutes as the bell is rung in memory of lives lost on September 11, 2001 – rung in three sets of three rings – during Fort Bend County’s “Heroes of Honor” observance at the Historic Courthouse at 301 Jac
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Katy ISD’s first responders and security officers were honored in special ceremonies between the first and second quarters at the district’s football games on September 10, 11 and 12, such at this one at the Katy High vs. Morton Ranch game at Rhodes Stadium on September 12. At this game first responders from the City of Katy, Harris County and the City of Houston were also recognized.
Katy ISD honors first responders in special ceremonies at football games
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At the September 8 meeting of Katy’s city council, Mayor Dusty Thiele (center) affirmed the week of September 17-23, 2025, as Constitution Week. Accepting the proclamation are members of the Star of Destiny Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (left to right) Claudia Stokes, Susan Stormer, Thiele, Laurel Cull and and Janey Stults.
Public hearing and meeting to adopt 2025 proposed tax rate announced for Sept. 22
The City of Katy will convene public hearings and meetings on September 22 to adopt the proposed tax rate and proposed budget, officials said at the September 8 meeting of the city council. more
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Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones
County commissioners provide update at ‘State of the Counties’
A sold-out crowd gathered at the Community Rooms at Legacy Stadium, 1830 Katyland Drive in Katy, on September 11 to hear progress reports from county officials representing Harris, Fort Bend and Waller Counties at the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual “State of the Counties” luncheon. more
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‘Make Billionaires Pay’ rally planned in Katy Sept.20
Indivisible Katy will hold the “Make Billionaires Pay” rally on Saturday, September 20 in Katy, joining a coalition of over 100 organizations, including Indivisible, 50501, Climate Defenders and Women’s March, who are organizing nationwide protests in advance of the United Nations General Assembly meeting and Climate Week. more
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Back Nine Golf opens to give golfers 24/7 access to golf at their convenience
Golf is making a comeback, says Back Nine Golf owners Chad and Gina Smith. more
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Bellamina, a 248-acre master planned village, will add 906 homes to Waller County.
Maple Development breaks ground on Bellamina, a 248-acre master planned village 906 homes coming to Waller County in community designed for beauty, comfort, and connection
Maple Development CEO Itiel Kaplan and the Maple Development team broke ground on Bellamina — a 248-acre master-planned village designed to bring beauty, comfort, and community to FM 362 in Waller County on September 10 at 32268 Hoover Lane, Waller. more
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Andrew Jones
New Katy postmaster Andrew Jones starts duties Sept. 13
Andrew Jones has been selected as the new Postmaster of Katy, effective September 13. more
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