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Affirmative Defense for Duress: Empowering sex trafficking survivors in court. Local advocate calls for legislative change
Affirmative Defense for Duress: Empowering sex trafficking survivors in court Local advocate calls for legislative change
Imagine being a victim of sex trafficking coerced into commercial sex only to find out that you are being charged with a crime and cannot explain to the jury why you committed the crime. more
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K-T Bolt President Randy Peck was honored as a “legend” at his March 1st retirement party at Midway BBQ, 6025 Highway Blvd, in Katy. Peck’s retirement ends the family ownership of the company.
After four generations, Peck family control ends at K-T Bolt
It is the end of an era in Katy – an era of family ownership of a local company that dates back generations to the time the city began. more
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Grundfos KPL stormwater pumps play instrumental role in Florida Everglades restoration project Grundfos pumps help move water From Lake Okeechobee to the Everglades Agricultural Area Stormwater Treatment Area for cleaning, storage; project to provide cle
Brookshire-based Grundfos, a global leader in water technology and services, announced February 26th that the Grundfos KPL submersible axial flow propeller pumps are installed in multiple pump stations in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Stormwater Treatment Area. more
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At Tuesday’s campus dedication for the new Faldyn Elementary school, namesakes Russell and Cyndie Faldyn were presented with a planter that includes fingerprints from each student at the school, signifying that Faldyn Elementary is a special place where students can “Bloom where they are planted,” which is the Faldyn family motto. Several other versions of the planter will also be installed at the campus at 25615 Clay Road
Faldyn Elementary, named for former Katy ISD educators, officially dedicated on February 27th
On February 27, Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD) commemorated the invaluable contributions and lasting impact of local educators Russell and Cindie Faldyn during the dedication ceremony of Faldyn Elementary, 25615 Clay Road, Katy. more
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The Brookshire Police Department added two new officers, who were sworn in at the February 22nd meeting of Brookshire City Council. Left to right Axel Cailing and Christopher Diaz Casteneda, being sworn in by Chief James Hines.
Brookshire PD swears in new officers
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Leslie Briones (shown at the January listening tour stop at Houston Community College Katy) will bring her next “listening tour” to the greater Katy area on Saturday, March 23rd. The event will be held at the Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse Road in Cypress. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and the “listening session” will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The event is free to the public and no registration is required.
Harris County Precinct 4 ‘Listening Tour’ returns to Katy area on March 23rd
Royal SkillsUSA advancing members to state competition
The Royal SkillsUSA Chapter competed on various weekends in February, at the District 9 SkillsUSA Competition at multiple locations around the Houston area, with 45 students qualifying for the State Competition in Corpus Christi, April 3rd through April 6th. more
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Katy ISD launches ECG screening initiative at first UIL Physical in 2024
Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD) announced a significant turnout for its first physical of the year in a February 21st press release, reporting that 65 cheerleaders chose to participate in the optional electrocardiogram (ECG) screening. This milestone event marks a crucial step forward in proactive healthcare initiatives within the district, district officials said in the press release. more
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Bill Lacy of Independent Financial Mortgage (center) presents a check for $10,000.00 to Katy ISD FFA Chapters to the nine FFA chapter presidents, on behalf of the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce. The funds, raised through the Chamber’s annual Chili Cookoff specifically to benefit KISD FFA, were presented on Saturday, February 17th at the buyers’ luncheon. The 2024 cookoff, which Lacy chairs, has been rescheduled for April 20th at the parking lot of American Furniture Warehouse. For more information, go to business.katychamber.com/chamber-calendar.
Bill Lacy of Independent Financial Mortgage (center) presents a check for $10,000.00 to Katy ISD FFA Chapters to the nine FFA chapter presidents, on behalf of the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce. The funds, raised through the Chamber’s annual Chili Cookoff
Bill Lacy of Independent Financial Mortgage (center) presents a check for $10,000.00 to Katy ISD FFA Chapters to the nine FFA chapter presidents, on behalf of the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce. The … more
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Chick-fil-A announces aew Katy Restaurant, bringing approximately 80 full- and part-time jobs Honors 100 local heroes with free Chick-fil-A entrées for a year
A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant began serving the Katy community on Thursday, February 22, serving the fast-growing northwest quadrant of the area. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Amanda Baca as the local … more
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2024) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Bouchard, center, from Katy, Texas, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), tries on a bomb suit during an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) demonstration in the ship’s vehicle storage area, during routine operations in the Pacific Ocean, February 17. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Darian Lord)
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Darian Lord)
Blaque Pearl author has book signing
On Saturday, March 2, author, screenwriter and actress Tarris Marie will sign her debut novel Blaque Pearle beginning at 5 p.m. at Katy Budget Books, located at 870 S. Mason Rd., #101, in … more
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Nicole Freer (left) and husband Doug Freer celebrated their new partnership with Corcoran Group LLC with a “sign reveal” party at their offices at 2721 FM 1463 #900 on February 22nd.
Nationally know Corcoran Group welcomes newest franchise Operating as Corcoran Genesis, the new Katy-based brokerage will serve clients throughout Houston's suburban market
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 22, 2024 – Corcoran Group®, LLC today announced its continued expansion by welcoming its newest franchise with the launch of Corcoran Genesis. Owned and led by Nicole Freer and Doug Freer, the brokerage will serve clients throughout Houston’s highly coveted suburbs. more
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Carriage Inn resident, veteran, and centenarian, Doug Spurrier regularly visits with Oath volunteers.
The Oath Foxhole Program supports Carriage Inn veterans
Veterans at Carriage Inn Katy senior living community were recipients of community outreach efforts provided by the Oath, Inc. organization, a local, faith-based non-profit organization that utilizes various outdoors activities centered around faith, family, and community to improve the quality of life of eligible heroes. more
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The school is located at 2203 N. Westgreen in Katy.
Students Fowwaz and Abdul from The British International School of Houston awarded prestigious awards for their outstanding academic focus
Two students at The British International School of Houston have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement, the school said in a February 21st press release. more
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excellence and prepare students to succeed in college, careers and life. To learn more about Harmony Public Schools and its 54 campuses across Texas, please visit: www.harmonytx.org.
Drones take off at Harmony Public Schools' School of Excellence campus in Katy
Harmony School of Excellence - Katy held its annual RADC Drone Competition on February 24th at the school’s campus at 22855 Elyson Falls Drive in Katy, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The competition presents an exciting challenge in the form of a game, where students learn how drones work, how they are built and programmed. This year the event drew 34 teams from local ISD’s and many districts from out of state. more
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Students from Taylor High School came together on February 17th to build a playhouse and to learn about financial literacy, through a Habitat for Humanity program funded by State Farm.
Habitat for Humanity of Houston receives a Youth Engagement Program grants from State Farm Funds used to host workday and financial literacy program at Taylor High on February 17th
On February 16th, Houston Habitat for Humanity announced a youth-led grant from State Farm to help better prepare the students in the James E Taylor High School learn about financial literacy and understand homeownership. more
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Pictured (left to right) are Royal High School art teacher Steven Crawley and students Karen Pedraza, Sandra Montalvo, and Kimberly Pedraza. The students were recently recognized at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo’s Student Art Contest Auction Awards Ceremony.
Falcon artists honored at HLS&R Student Art Contest Awards ceremony
Royal ISD announced February 15th that three Royal High School students were recognized at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Student Art Contest Auction Awards Ceremony, along with their teacher, RHS art instructor Steven Crawley. more
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RISD board vacancy announced; position to be filled by appointment
The Royal ISD Board Trustees will fill the vacancy resulting from Trustee Perla Aguilar’s resignation by appointment, the district announced on February 6th. more
Members of the Mayde Creek CTE welding team and their teacher are (left to right): Seth Arevalo, Kevin Plata, Alex Salinas, teacher Ronald Mushinski, Rene Sandoval, Emilio Zuniga, and Roy Sixtos.
Inside the Mayde Creek CTE Welding Program: Where Culture Matters
Mayde Creek High School’s (MCHS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) welding program has achieved remarkable success under the guidance of their teacher, Ronald Mushinski, said Katy ISD officials in a February 12th press release. more
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