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This submission from a fifth-grade student at Cimarron Elementary, 1100 S Peek Rd. in Katy, earned a $75.00 gift card from Walmart for the school’s PTA. Cimarron was one of three Houston-area schools to win a prize.
Katy ISD elementary campus included in $26K given by Walmart
Katy ISD’s Cimarron Elementary, located at 1100 S Peek Rd. in Katy, was one of three Houston-area schools winning extra dollars from Walmart for their PTA. more
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Bryon Woytek, chief of Katy’s police department, works the pit at Brett’s BBQ Shop at 25220 Kingsland on December 18 as part of his duties as the restaurant’s second “celebrity chef,” an initiative that will raise money for various charities. Woytek’s charity is the American Cancer Society.
‘Celebrity chef’ Woytek cooks up donations for American Cancer Society at Brett’s BBQ event
Katy Police Chief Bryon Woytek – acting as the second celebrity in Brett’s BBQ’s new “Celebrity Chef” series – served up beef, brisket, sausage and other delectable fare at the grill establishment at 25220 Kingsland on December 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to working the front counter, Woytek also spent some time at the barbecue pit, stoking the fire. more
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Houston’s largest and oldest quilt guild presents Houston Joy of Quilts in January 2025
The Quilt Guild of Greater Houston – Houston’s oldest and largest guild -- will hold its 48th annual Houston Joy of Quilts Show on January 17 and 18 2025 at the Stafford Center, 10505 Cash Road in Stafford. Over 200 quilts will be on display, and fifty quilts will be auctioned online with proceeds to be used to provide quilts to more than twenty-five organizations in Houston that serve families and children in need. more
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Proudly displaying their award for “Most Innovative Program” are City of Katy’s Parks Department staff members (left to right) Richie Kainer, parks superintendent; Summer Gil, administrative assistant; Kaci Maris, tourism and marketing events coordinator; Kevin Browne, parks director and Isaiah Smith, parks coordinator. The team received the recognition from the Texas Recreation and Parks Society on December 12 for the city’s Taylor Swift-themed event held in Katy’s historic downtown square on April 12.
City of Katy Parks and Recreation Department receives 2024 TRAPS East Region Innovative Program Award for ‘Taylor Swift Ultimate Karaoke Night’
The City of Katy Parks and Recreation Department announced on December 12 that its “Taylor Swift Ultimate Karaoke Night” has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS) East Region Innovative Program Award. more
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FBSO issues scam alert
Scammers are getting bolder and more advanced with their tactics, and the latest scam involves fake bench warrant notifications, according to a December 13 press release from the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office. more
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City of Katy City Administrator Byron Hebert (left) and Katy Mayor Dusty Thiele held a video press conference following the December 9 announcement of a “Places 4 People” partnership project with Harris County Precinct 4. “Anyone who has been to Katy knows that mobility is an issue,” Thiele said in the video statement. “With this project we are hoping to increase our mobility. This project helps us fund the design and study of the [Katy Fort Bend] road so that it can be done in a much quicker time.” Hebert added, “It is a major thoroughfare for us, and it is one that has a lot of issues, not only with the traffic but drainage.” It will help be a gateway to the Boardwalk, he added. “Projects like this collaboration with Precinct 4 are big for us.”
Harris County Precinct 4 to partner with City of Katy Parks Dept. in improvement project through ‘Places 4 People’
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones announced nearly $50 million in sustainable infrastructure projects spanning the City of Houston, the City of Katy, and unincorporated Harris County, in a December 9 press conference. more
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Representatives from Western Governors University celebrate the official opening of their expanded Clinical Learning and Simulation Center at 2051 Greenhouse Road, Suite 375, Houston December 13.
WGU expands Clinical Learning and Simulation Center near Katy to help address nursing shortage
Western Governors University (WGU), a private online nonprofit university based in Millcreek, Utah, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 13, marking the expansion of its Clinical Learning and Simulation Center at 2051 Greenhouse Road, Suite 375 in Houston. more
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On December 7 Academy Sports + Outdoors, 2404 Southwest Freeway in Houston, donated a $2,500 shopping spree to the Houston Police Family Support Unit, for children of fallen officers. The children were able to go shopping with a uniformed officer while at the story. Academy Sports + Outdoors is headquartered in Katy at 1800 N. Mason Road.
Academy donation to HPD
On December 7 Academy Sports + Outdoors, 2404 Southwest Freeway in Houston, donated a $2,500 shopping spree to the Houston Police Family Support Unit, for children of fallen officers. The children … more
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Scott Stripling, provost for The Bible Seminary in Katy, lights a menorah at the December 13 breakfast hosted by the Katy Christian Chamber of Commerce at Grace Fellowship Church, 2655 S. Mason in Katy. All but one of the oil lamps in the menorah are more than 2200 years old, Stripling said; the other is a replica. Stripling spoke on the ties between Hannukah and Christmas celebrations.
Scott Stripling, provost for The Bible Seminary in Katy, lights a menorah.
Scott Stripling, provost for The Bible Seminary in Katy, lights a menorah at the December 13 breakfast hosted by the Katy Christian Chamber of Commerce at Grace Fellowship Church, 2655 S. Mason in Katy. more
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Maida Guillen (left), community engagement coordinator for Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones, presents the Katy Business Association’s “Business of the Year” award to Maureen O’Shay (right) of Maureen O’Shay Photography at the organization’s year-end party at Perry’s Steakhouse on December 11.
Katy Business Association recognizes ‘Business of the Year,’ awards donations to four area nonprofits
The Katy Business Association, a business networking group that has served the Katy area for over 40 years, held its year-end celebration on December 11 at Perry’s Steakhouse, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy. more
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Naomi Williams, community outreach coordinator for the Ballard House (left) and Executive Director Dave Brown (right) accept a mock check for $10,000.00 from Vic Pena of Walmart during a surprise presentation at the hospitality house at 21421 Cinco Park Rd, Katy, on December 10. About a dozen volunteers from Walmart assisted with duties at the facility during the afternoon.
Walmart donation to Ballard House
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Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones (center) helps distribute IPads at the Steve Radack Community Center, 18650 Clay Road in Houston, on December 11.
Harris County Precinct 4 partners for IPad giveaway at Radack Center
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones (center) helps distribute IPads at the Steve Radack Community Center, 18650 Clay Road in Houston, on December 11. The refurbished machines, distributed in partnership with AT&T and Human I-T, were given to 50 pre-selected Boys & Girls Club members. more
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Hunt sponsors art contest for Texas high school students
Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the members of the U.S. House of Representatives. more
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Enjoy these December programs at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy, presents a variety of free children’s programs, adult computer classes, book clubs, and special programs for people of all ages each month. more
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Alfred and Ann Boudny
School board approves names for new elementaries
At its December 9 regular board meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved the namesakes for two new elementary schools opening in fall 2025, as recommended by their respective School Naming Selection committees. more
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Municipal Court Judge Jeffrey Brashear (left) swears in Bryon Woytek (right) as the new chief of the Katy Police Department at the December 9 city council meeting as Mayor Dusty Thiele looks on. Woytek has served as interim chief since mid-August.
Katy city council appoints Woytek as KPD chief
A near-capacity crowd – including many Katy Police Department officers and at least four former mayors – cheered as Katy city council members appointed Captain Bryon T. Woytek as the city’s chief of police in a 4-0 vote. Councilmember Janet Corte was not present at the meeting. more
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A convention of Clauses was spotted at the corner of Avenue B and Second Street in old Katy on December 7, as Katy Market Day held its largest and most popular event, the Christmas market. It was the final Katy Market Day under the direction of local businesswoman Betsy Proctor, who has run the monthly vendor street fair for 30 years. The City of Katy will be taking over the market in 2025, according to city officials.
Final Katy Market Day photo
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Virginia Gonzalez joins the staff of Katy Christian Ministries as interim executive director effective December 10. She was introduced to the nonprofit organization’s staff at their administrative offices at 3506 Porter in Katy.
KCM appoints interim executive director
Katy Christian Ministries has a new face at the helm. more
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The City of Katy opened the holiday season with the lighting of the Christmas tree in Katy’s historic downtown square at Second Street and Avenue C on December 5. This year, the tree – officially lit by Santa Claus himself – was positioned in front of the Katy Civic Center on the square, rather than in front of City Hall as in past years.
City of Katy tree lighting photos
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Pregnancy Help Center floods, closes temporarily
The scene is all too familiar to Katy survivors of Harvey and “the freeze.” Water-soaked carpeting, buckled flooring, and ruined furniture – and the subsequent cutting away of drywall, heaters blowing around-the-clock, fixture removal, and dealing with insurance adjusters. more
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