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Dry and hot weather conditions across Texas have compelled the City of Katy to go to declare stage 2 (moderate) drought conditions.
Katy in stage 2 drought conditions as dry weather continues
The City of Katy is currently experiencing Stage 2 (moderate) drought conditions as drought conditions continue in Southeast Texas. more
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This map shows the location of four bond-supported local road projects.
Hebert gives update on city road projects
The City of Katy is moving forward with $33.5 million in local road projects, funded by both bond money and cash from METRO. more
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The Arbor Day Foundation has named Katy a 2021 Tree City USA in honoring the city’s commitment to effective urban forest management.
Arbor Day Foundation names Katy a 2021 Tree City USA
The Arbor Day Foundation has named Katy a 2021 Tree City USA in honoring the city’s commitment to effective urban forest management. more
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Waller County Deputy Fire Marshal Dean Hensley speaks at the June 7 Waller County Commissioners Court meeting.
Waller County imposes burn ban; communities take other measures as drought continues
Waller County has instituted a burn ban in response to the ongoing summer drought, with Fort Bend and Harris counties likely to follow suit, perhaps this week. more
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The late Mayor Johnny Nelson was known for his "Have a Rice Day" saying, which was reproduced for a sign at the heritage museum named in his honor.
City to celebrate museum's 20th anniversary Sunday
The public is invited to join city officials in celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the Johnny Nelson Katy Heritage Museum, 6002 George Bush Dr. The celebration is set for 2-4 p.m. Sunday. more
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The summer heat has compelled Katy city leaders to acknowledge mild drought conditions.
Katy in stage 1 drought conditions; citizens urged to reduce water usage
The City of Katy is currently experiencing Stage 1 (mild) drought conditions.  more
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Meredith Dang, a community planning practice leader with Kendig Keast Collaborative, speaks at a May 24 Katy City Council meeting.
Katy city leaders receive update on comprehensive plan
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. more
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William "Dusty" Thiele takes the mayoral oath of office Friday at City Hall from Municipal Judge Jeffrey C. Brashear. Ward B Council Members Gina Hicks, Rory Robertson, and City Administrator Byron Hebert can be seen in the background.
Thiele takes oath of office as Katy mayor
Insurance executive William “Dusty” Thiele became Katy’s 17th mayor Friday in a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall. more
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Dusty Thiele
Coming: Dusty Thiele to take oath of office Friday
Mayor-Elect Dusty Thiele tells a story about a golf ball to illustrate the importance of seeing things from different perspectives. more
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Mayor-Elect Dusty Thiele, City Attorney Art Pertile, and Mayor Bill Hastings pose together following Monday's Katy City Council meeting at City Hall.
Going: Mayor Bill Hastings to retire Friday
Mayor Bill Hastings joked Monday that he would chunk the mayor’s gavel at, instead of handing it over to, Mayor-Elect Dusty Thiele Friday at City Hall. more
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Anas Garfaoui
Anas Garfaoui leaves Katy to become Live Oak assistant city manager
Anas Garfaoui has left his post as assistant city administrator for the City of Katy to become assistant city manager for the City of Live Oak. more
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The Katy City Council updated some of its floodplain ordinances to be consistent with recent actions taken by Harris County.
Council updates floodplain ordinances
The Katy City Council Monday updated two of its floodplain-related ordinances to be consistent with Harris County, which last May implemented its own floodplain management regulations.                        more
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A map depicts the homes (circled) that are zoned as residential, but for which its residents requested commercial zoning to match the homes across the street.
Council denies commercial zoning request
The Katy City Council Monday denied a request to change the zoning classification from residential to commercial for nine houses near the southwest corner of the Franz Court-Avenue D intersection. more
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Mary Ann Ernstes, right, along with Frances Wilson, left, and Dora Mae Egger publish a copy of the Brookshire Times in this undated photo.
City honors Katy Heritage Society for its work in digitizing Brookshire Times newspapers
The Katy City Council Monday honored the Katy Heritage Society for its work in digitizing the Brookshire Times newspaper. Recently, the Texas Historical Commission gave the society an award of merit … more
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A map of Leyendeckeer Landing, a Katy city water retention facility.
City officially dedicates Leyendecker Landing water retention facility
Several former mayors joined Mayor Bill Hastings Tuesday for the dedication of Leyendecker Landing, a city water detention facility north of Morton Road and east of Pitts Road. more
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This Argis map, created by Katy city staff, enables the public to check the status of projects around the city.
City unveils website that reports progress on projects
The City of Katy Monday unveiled a new website that enables the public to see the latest on the various projects around the city. more
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Mayor Bill Hastings poses with Assistant Fire Chief Dana Massey at a March 9 ceremony honoring Katy city employees.
Assistant fire chief named 2021 city employee of the year
For Katy Assistant Fire Chief Dana Massey, being a firefighter is an all-in-the-family deal. more
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Meredith Dang describes the plans for revising the City of Katy Strategic Plan at the Feb. 28 Katy City Council meeting
City seeking public input as it updates its strategic plan
The consultant who is working with city officials to update the city’s strategic plan said she expects an updated plan to be ready for city council approval early next year. more
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Dusty Thiele
City cancels mayoral election, sets criteria for ward redistricting process
The Katy City Council Monday canceled the May mayoral election because it was uncontested. It also began the process by which the city’s two wards will be reconfigured to meet federal voting rights laws. more
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Katy mayors Don Elder Jr., Fabol Hughes, Bill Hastings, Doyle Callender, and Chuck Brawner pose at the Coffee with the Mayors event held Feb. 24 at the Johnny Nelson Katy Heritage Museum. Not pictured are former mayors Skip Conner and Hank Schmidt.
Hastings, fellow mayors enjoy coffee, talk about city's challenges at Coffee with the Mayors event
When William “Dusty” Thiele becomes Katy’s mayor in May, he will be joining a fraternity of men who have held Katy’s top municipal job. Many of his predecessors gathered for a relaxed, informal “Coffee with the Mayors” event on Feb. 24 at the Johnny Nelson Katy Heritage Museum, 6002 George Bush Dr. more
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