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On April 17, Amazing Place dedicated its second campus, Amazing Place West, in Katy at 621 Circle deMatel. The facility will greatly expand its services in the greater Houston area to provide an evidence-based Day Program for those diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia, as well as sharing dementia expertise, education, and resources for family members and for those interested in brain health. Amazing Place leadership, volunteers and faith care partners present for the dedication included Tracey Brown, Suzanne Weatherall, Ramsey Howell, Steve Cumley, Vicki Keiser, Hal Sharp, Mike Pelton, Tres Cochran, Greg Funderburk and Alex Large. Three sacred symbols- a handmade gold-leaf dove, cross and heart- were laid into the foundation and blessed by Alex Large of Church of the Holy Apostles. The new campus, slated to open in Spring 2025, will include an 18,933 square foot facility with an art studio, library, courtyard, family conference and activity rooms, a non-denominational chapel and covered community lawn with a pavilion. For more information, go to amazingplacehouston.org.
Amazing Place dedication photo
Fort Bend County showcases preparedness at READY FORT BEND expo on April 27th
Come out to the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds on April 27 to gain knowledge on weather hazards and learn what to do in order to be prepared. more
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Master Gardeners invite you to tour Demonstration Gardens
Gardeners often learn best by getting ideas from other gardeners. more
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City of Katy dog park reopens Gather up your furry friends and head on over for some tail-wagging fun! Via its Facebook page, the City of Katy Parks & Recreation Department announced on April … more
The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum featuring the four contenders for the school board positions in Katy ISD. The April 16th event, attended by almost 100 people, was held at Houston Community College, 22910 Colonial Parkway in Katy. From left to right: Dr. Robert Long, Division Director for Board Development Services at Texas Association of School Boards, who moderated the forum; Rebecca Fox, incumbent Position 6; Donovan Campbell, challenger for Position 6; incumbent Position 7 Dawn Champagne; challenger for Position 7 David Olson; and Jason Burdine, a former board member for Fort Bend ISD, who presented background and context for the questions asked by Dr. Long. The forum may be viewed in its entirety on the Chamber’s Facebook page at facebook.com/katychamber.
Voting locations, resources listed for upcoming school board election
The school board election – with two incumbents facing challengers – will be held on May 4, 2024. more
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Anjolaoluwa Olajide, a fifth-grade student from Youngblood Elementary, (left) received a certificate of recognition from Katy ISD School Board President Victor Perez after leading the pledges of allegiance at the April 22 school board meeting.
School board hears proposed changes to Katy ISD’s cell phone policy Superintendent’s evaluation and contract extension also unanimously approved
A draft of an updated policy on students’ use of cell phones on campus was presented to the Katy ISD school board at Monday night’s meeting at the Education Support Complex, 6301 S. Stadium Lane in Katy. more
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Hwy 36A Coalition to feature TxDOT director of planning as May 2 luncheon speaker
Caroline Mays, director of TxDOT Planning and Modal Programs, will be the featured speaker at the Hwy 36A Coalition’s luncheon on May 2. more
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George (left, at podium) listens attentively as program panelist Meg Austria, manager of the new Seafood City in Sugar Land (far right) speaks about the Filipino seafood market’s reasons for coming to Fort Bend County. The panel, which also included (left to right) Asian Chamber of Commerce Director of Community Development Paul Gor, the Honorable Herbert Espinoza who is the Consul General of Costa Rica, the Honorable Khalfanai Omari Fullerton who is the Consul General of Jamaica, and Louis A. Browne who is the Consul General of Bardados. Presenters discussed opportunities for economic partnerships with Fort Bend County. George hosted the county’s fourth annual consular general luncheon, with the theme “Together We Can,” at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center, 9550 Harlem Road in Richmond on April 17th. The facility, which opened in July 2023, was described by host Faisal Momin, president of the Ismaili Council for the Southwestern United States, as a “house of community.”
Fort Bend County Consular Lunch
Katy ISD school board election voting information Early Voting Set for April 22 – April 3
It’s election time! This year, voters have the opportunity to elect two Katy ISD Board of Trustees for Positions 6 and 7. Early voting will be conducted each weekday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. beginning Monday, April 22 and ending on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. more
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National Comcast RISE program set to give 100 SE Texas small businesses grants, tech makeovers, marketing support and more Business support to include a total of $500,000 in grants plus computer equipment, advertising and business consulting and education
On April 9th Comcast announced Houston would be one of five cities from which eligible small businesses can apply to its nationally recognized Comcast RISE program for the opportunity to receive business support grants. more
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Shown with the city council’s special proclamation recognizing May 6-10 as Teacher Appreciation Week are (left to right) Jacalyn Warner, Jamie Wolman, Winborn Elementary principal Lisa Frison, Katy Mayor Dusty Thiele, Councilmember Rory Robertson, Tays Junior High School principal Tara Haworth, Ina Gill, Bria Morris, Kelsey Berckenhoff, Emily Quinn and Gail Smith.
Council approves remodeling of Katy Visitors Center, hears zoning issues
Plans for the remodeling of the Katy Visitors Center, along with the installation of permanent exhibits, were unveiled at the April 22 meeting of the Katy City Council. more
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Students from Royal High School traveled to Corpus Christi in early April to compete at the state level in the SkillsUSA contest.
Royal ISD SkillsUSA contest bring home awards from state competition
The Royal SkillsUSA Chapter competed on April 4th-6th at the SkillsUSA State Competition at multiple locations around Corpus Christi, Texas. A grand total of 43 students from Royal ISD captured awards at the competition, where over 6,000 students and over 350 CTE/high schools participated. more
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Miller Career & Technology Center SkillsUSA teams advance to national competitio
Following a rigorous four-day state tournament held in Corpus Christi during the weekend of April 6-7, six Katy ISD students were rewarded with first place honors, securing their participation in the 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. more
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As anticipation builds for the upcoming World Championship, the teams from Katy ISD are gearing up to showcase their talents on a global stage, aiming to make their mark while representing their school and community, said the district in the press release.
Katy ISD robotics teams display ingenuity and spirit at state competition
The atmosphere was buzzing at the UIL State Robotics Competition held over the weekend of April 6-7, where 86 teams from across the state converged to showcase their ingenuity, technical ability, and teamwork. more
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The Lighthouse Church and Ministries campus pastor receives President’s Call to Service Award Pastor Demond Hammond honored for his history of service to the Houston community
The Lighthouse Church and Ministries (TLHC) announced April 4th that Pastor Demond Hammond, campus pastor of Lighthouse West, would receive the President’s Call to Service Award at a gala in Houston on April 7. At the gala, Hammond received a medal, certificate, and letter from President Joe Biden to commemorate his award and service. more
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YMCA of Greater Houston expands Y on the Fly Program with new mobile Makerspace Vehicles supported by ExxonMobil Generous donation triples the YMCA’s capacity to deliver STEM programming in Harris County
The YMCA of Greater Houston announced April 4th that it has expanded its Y on the Fly Program, which brings STEM programs to neighborhoods across the city, with two new Mobile Makerspace vehicles. more
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VFW 9182 Auxiliary announced on April 10th that Madeleine Scheele has been awarded a $3000 scholarship from the organization. Madeleine is a Katy High School senior who will be attending Trinity College.
VFW Scholarship winner
VFW 9182 Auxiliary announced on April 10th that Madeleine Scheele has been awarded a $3000 scholarship from the organization. more
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Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Honorees, who were nominated by community members, included: (left to right): Will Miller/Army, Gerald Powell/Army, Dana Enos/Army Air Corps, Herb Berkowitz/Army, Joshua Allen/Navy, Frank Hawthorne/Coast Guard, Larry Arnold/Navy and Russell Holmes/Coast Guard.
Eight area veterans were honored for their service with special handmade quilts in patriotic colors, which were awarded to them at the April 9th meeting of the Star of Destiny Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Honorees, who were nominated by community members, included: Will Miller/Army, Gerald Powell/Army, Dana Enos/Army Air Corps, Herb Berkowitz/Army, Joshua Allen/Navy, Frank Hawthorne/Coast Guard, Larry Arnold/Navy and Russell Holmes/Coast Guard, The ceremony took place at the VFW Hall, 6202 George Bush Drive in Katy. more
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Team CIT captured the Grand Champion team title during the Fort Bend Fair Association’s Boots and Buckles fishing tournament in 2023.
Fort Bend Fair hosts May 18th fishing tournament to raise scholarship funds
Get fishing at the Fort Bend County Fair Association's Boots & Buckles on the Bay fishing tournament. more
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Community health workers in Katy help to combat healthcare disparities Bread of Life Academy graduation highlights impact toward health equity in communities across the Greater Houston area
As April marks National Interprofessional Health Care Month, Bread of Life Academy, a program under the nonprofit Bread of Life Inc. (BOL), hosted a special graduation ceremony on Friday, April 12th, at Bread of Life Inc. in downtown Houston for Community Health Workers (CHWs). The nearly three dozen graduates are fully trained and equipped to begin helping communities in need, at facilities like at Christ Clinic located at 25722 Kingsland Blvd #111, Katy, TX 77494. more
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