LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, an outdoor lifestyle shopping center located at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. in Katy, announced February 6th that three new tenants, including lululemon, Nando’s and Two Tarts’ Toppers, are now open.
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2/20/24
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Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital is celebrating ten years of being a part of the Houston Methodist hospital system.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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2/20/24
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Fort Bend County Libraries’ new Fulshear Branch Library offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens entering grades 9 through 12. The programs provide fun and challenging opportunities for these young adults, who are also encouraged to become active participants in designing and orchestrating new activities for teens in the library system.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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2/20/24
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Katy Taste Fest, a culinary journey, will be celebrating six years of delighting taste buds and supporting local nonprofits.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/20/24
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Katy ISD’s FFA Livestock Show is not just a showcase of agricultural excellence, but also a heartwarming testament to inclusivity and compassion as it annually hosts a Special Rodeo for students with special needs.
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2/20/24
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Continuing an extensive process that began over four months ago, the Katy Independent School District’s Board of Trustees met Thursday, February 8th, for a workshop on the district’s strategic plan.
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By Susan Rovegno, Publisher
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2/20/24
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At Monday’s meeting of the Katy City council, members voted unanimously to call for the Saturday, May 5th election to elect council members from both Ward A and Ward B. The city is executing a joint election agreement and contract with Katy Independent School District to conduct the election.
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By Susan Rovegno, Publisher
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2/20/24
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On January 29th, Fort Bend Transit (FBT) officially broke ground on its newest park and ride facility – the Westpark Park and Ride. The groundbreaking kicked off the construction phase of the facility which will support FBT’s Commuter Service.
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2/20/24
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Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg reinvested more than $1 million from seized criminal assets into community crime prevention programs in 2023 – the second-largest annual reinvestment since taking office in 2017, said a February 2nd press release from the district attorney’s office.
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2/20/24
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Registration for Katy ISD Virtual School (KVS) is now for the Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.
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2/9/24
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During the weekend of January 27th the Katy High School Academic Decathlon team competed at the regional competition, placing second in the region which includes all of Katy ISD, Fort Bend ISD, and other west Houston area schools.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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2/9/24
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Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital’s highly-anticipated parking garage is now open, adding nearly 700 free parking spots to the growing campus, the hospital announced in a January 30th press release.
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2/9/24
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Dinosaurs may not still rule the earth, but they will soon be seen in Katy, with the opening of Jurassic World: The Exhibition, which was announced at the February 2nd “State of the City” luncheon hosted by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce at Embassy Suites, 16435 Katy Freeway.
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By Susan Rovegno, Publisher
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2/9/24
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The award-winning Jurassic World: The Exhibition has now become one of the fastest selling exhibitions in history since its launch, and has welcomed over 8 million visitors.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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2/9/24
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Harris County Precinct 4 announced via Facebook in early February that the office is hiring for summer internship programs.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/9/24
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The Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office has achieved the prestigious “Accredited Law Enforcement Agency” designation from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, announced in a January 31st press release.
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT
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2/9/24
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The 2024 Katy FFA Rodeo Parade will take place on Saturday, February 17th at 9:30 a.m. The parade theme for 2024 is “Tried & True….Red, White, & Blue.” Don and Ida Fay Elder will serve as Parade Grand Marshals; Don Elder is a former mayor of the City of Katy.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/5/24
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It’s February – and that means it’s the start of rodeo season!
Two of Katy’s favorite hometown events – the Katy Rodeo and the Katy ISD FFA Livestock Show – will take place February 15th through 17th. The rodeo – managed by the Katy Rodeo Association -- will be held at the W.E. Billy Morgan Rodeo Arena, 5801 Katy Hockley Cut Off Rd., Katy, while the livestock show and auction – run by the Katy Independent School District -- will take place at the adjacent Gerald D. Young Agricultural Sciences Center at 5801 Katy Fort Bend Cut-Off Rd.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/5/24
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Publisher, Susan Rovegno
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2/5/24
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The efforts of the Highway 36A Coalition have an impact well beyond Brazoria, Fort Bend and Waller counties, which makes it important for the coalition to partner with other regions of the state as our mobility corridor becomes reality, said two mobility and urban planners, Michael Parks and Dan Rudge, when they spoke at the November 14th luncheon of the Highway 36A Coalition at Marriott Energy Corridor.
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2/5/24
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