Flavor-packed duo: two ‘must-attend’ Katy culinary events
Since its inception, Haute Tastings has envisioned Katy Taste Fest to bring together food lovers to experience the diverse flavors that Katy has to offer.
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Katy Rodeo, Katy ISD FFA Livestock show return Feb. 13-15 Annual parade set for Saturday, Feb. 15
EDITOR’S NOTE: Our original story published on February 6 erroneously stated that there would be a …
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Moving Fort Bend Forward
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KCM names Gonzalez as permanent director
In a unanimous decision on Saturday, January 25, the board of directors of Katy Christian Ministries …
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Katy ISD names David Rider as district’s incoming police chief
Katy ISD has named 34-year law enforcement veteran David Rider as incoming Chief of Police, the district …
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Katy ISD honors Nelson family for decades of service, dedicates school on land once owned by family
In a poignant ceremony on February 3, hundreds of Katy ISD leaders, teachers, staff, students and …
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Local youth raises funds to help those affected by LA wildfire
Local Tompkins High School junior Kirante Kunapreddy just couldn’t stand by and do nothing, as …
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Fort Bend County Fair names Poncik as new president
On January 23, the Fort Bend County Fair announced its new president, Robert "Bobby" Poncik, a …
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Brookshire Brothers’ charitable foundation presents checks to 2025 grant recipients $125,000 distributed to 53 nonprofit organizations including Katy Responds and Boaz House
The Brookshire Brothers Charitable Foundation celebrated its grant recipients at a check …
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OP-ED: Understanding Harris County Flood Control District Proposition A
In Harris County, time is marked not only in years, but also by the storms that have left lasting impacts. Since 2007, we've faced hurricanes …
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What does it take to become a foster parent?
May is National Foster Care Month, which is a time to celebrate the families who provide a vital role in the safety net for children who have …
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Public education bills have stalled in Texas Legislature
You may recall that when the 88th Texas Legislative Session commenced this past January, our state elected officials declared that supporting …
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A simple way for Texas to increase mental health access
State legislators can take a simple but important step to improve access to mental health care by authorizing Texas to join the Interstate …
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Investing in our future: The case for broadband
Texas boasts a thriving economy, now ranking as the ninth largest in the world. However, to ensure that all Texans benefit from this growth, we …
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Honoring our history on San Jacinto Day
As Texans, we celebrate unique holidays that pay tribute to the extraordinary history of our state and the courageous individuals who shaped it. …
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Angela Renee Barnes
Tuesday, February 11
Angela Renee Barnes 1971-2025 Angela Renee Barnes was born on Feb. 20, 1971 in Miami, OK and died on Jan. 29, 2025 in Thornton, CO. Angela moved to Tulsa, OK in 1981 and graduated from Bishop Kelley …
Francis “Frank” Joseph Balash
Tuesday, February 4
Francis “Frank” Joseph Balash was born July 4,1927 in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania to Frank and Anna Balash, and died peaceably in his sleep on January 29, 2025, in Katy, Texas. He was …
Joann Kathern (Hampton) Fink
Saturday, February 1
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Joann Kathern (Hampton) Fink at the age of 83. She was born in Talihina, Oklahoma, to Chun Hampton and Vineria Mae (Sephus-Hampton) King. Joann had four …
William “Bill” Robert Kyser
Tuesday, January 28
William “Bill” Robert Kyser, 79, of Katy, Texas passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Bill was born on November 8, 1945, to …
James Arthur "Yogi" Williams
Friday, January 24
James Arthur "Yogi" Williams July 26, 1952 – January 7, 2025 James Arthur Williams, known to those who loved him as “Yogi” or “JA,” was born on July 26, 1952, in …
Steven Arthur Long
Thursday, January 23
Steven Arthur Long was born on Aug. 2, 1948, in Champaign, IL, the first child of Elton and Sue Long, and passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Katy, TX. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, …
Peggy Ann Green Koski
Monday, January 6
Peggy Ann Green Koski, born December 12, 1931, at her parents’ home on Walnut Street in Marianna, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, in Leander, Texas, surrounded by her …
Daniel J. Antich
Friday, January 3
Daniel J. Antich, born April 17, 1944, in Michigan, passed away on November 23, 2024, in Texas. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Richard Wayne Patrick
Friday, December 13, 2024
Richard Wayne Patrick passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the age of 85 in Mexico Missouri. Richard was a long-time resident of Katy until he moved back to Missouri to become a resident of …
Karen L. Gilbert
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Karen L. Gilbert, 60, of Katy, Texas, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024, in Katy, Texas. She was born October 24, 1964, in Marlin, Texas to Leslie and Clara Cohn. Karen grew up in Katy, Texas …