Defying a last-minute appeal by former President Donald Trump, the Texas House voted overwhelmingly Saturday to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, temporarily removing him from office over allegations of misconduct that included bribery and abuse of office.
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By Zach Despart and James Barragán, The Texas Tribune
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5/27/23
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The Texas Department of Public Safety is urging Texans to avoid traveling to Mexico during spring break, and beyond, due to the ongoing violence throughout that country.
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3/11/23
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A Katy resident claimed a Powerball prize worth $1 million for the Oct. 31 drawing.
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12/1/22
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Area state legislators said they will focus on keeping property taxes under control and improving public education in a Nov. 15 panel discussion at the Katy Area Economic Development Council.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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11/24/22
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Katy ISD voters Nov. 8 rejected a tax ratification measure that, had it passed, would have kept the district’s property tax rate at $1.3517 per $100 evaluation, according to early unofficial returns from the Fort Bend, Harris and Waller County election offices.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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11/10/22
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Three Texas state senators represent parts of the Greater Katy area. One of them, Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, is unopposed in his re-election bid. The other two senators, Joan Huffman and Lois Kolkhorst, face challengers.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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10/20/22
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Five Texas House of Representative districts include part of Katy in their respective areas. Here is an overview of the Katy-area seats up for election and who is running for those seats.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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10/20/22
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Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs announced households eligible for the Texas Homeowner Assistance Program can now apply for help paying past due and future utility payments. Additionally, income-qualifying households will have more time to stabilize their finances with future mortgage payments through the program.
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10/20/22
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Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, who died last Thursday at age 96, had admirers in Katy.
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By George Slaughter, News Editor
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9/15/22
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After years of sharp rises in home prices and stiff competition to buy a home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas housing market is starting to cool off.
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By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune
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9/8/22
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As the new school year nears, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to use extra caution in and around school zones and neighborhoods.
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8/18/22
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GALLERY: Katy for Justice holds protest against police brutality and systemic racism at Katy City Park
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Katy for Justice, a student-led organization created by Katy ISD seniors Erika Alvarez, Foyin Dosunmu and Jeffrey Jin. Organizers' estimates of attendance prior to the event were between 1,000 and 1,100 protesters.
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By Cole McNanna, Sandra Sadek and R. Hans Miller
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6/5/20
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