Happenings Around Town
Toll increase suspended on Katy managed lanes
The Harris County Toll Road Authority decided to suspend the toll rate increase that was planned for the 12-mile stretch of managed lanes within the Katy Freeway Corridor.
Memorial Hermann Convenient Care Center to open June 1
The new facility provides emergency and primary care in addition to sports medicine and rehabilitation services.
Now Open: Bootleggers Spirits & More
The family-owned specialty store sells wine, spirits and craft beer.
Funeral set for Katy Councilmember Bill Lawton, 65
City of Katy councilmember Bill Lawton died May 28, according to a statement released by city officials on their Facebook page.
Public education bills stack up as filing deadline approaches
Legislators are laying out their public education priorities as the bill filing deadline for the 84th Legislature approaches, with focus areas including school finance, safety, expanding pre-kindergarten, public school performance ratings and testing.
Kenneth D. Welch Outdoor Learning Center
A portrait of Kenneth C. Welch is framed above the glass display cases and mounted wildlife specimens in the classroom of the Outdoor Learning Center that bears his name.
Featured neighborhood - Cinco Ranch NW, 77494
Cinco Ranch Northwest offers access to all the features within the Cinco Ranch master-planned community.
Park Row Shopping Center
A spotlight on independently owned businesses and a listing of stores, services and restaurants in the Park Row shopping center at the intersection of Park Row and Price Plaza drives.
New Katy Chick-fil-A to feature heritage-themed details
The Chick-fil-A Katy Green restaurant at 19303 I-10 opens June 11 and features a new design concept.
Township unveils ‘The Way Home’ sculpture
The Woodlands Township on May 25 dedicated its newest sculpture, “The Way Home,” during a ceremony at Town Green Park that attracted thousands of community residents and war veterans.
Michalsky, Griffin re-elected to Katy ISD board of trustees
Incumbents Bryan Michalsky and Charles Griffin were re-elected to the Katy ISD board of trustees following the May 9 election.
What’s Poppin Popcorn
Few flavors are off the table at What’s Poppin Popcorn, which boasts more than three dozen popcorn flavors.
Area sees job growth amid oil slump
Nearly 5,000 new jobs were added in the Katy area between 2013 and 2014, according to a May 11 economic survey statement from the Katy Area Economic Development Council.
Collection of city taxes moving to Fort Bend and Harris counties
Katy City Council voted May 11 to authorize the mayor to sign interlocal agreements with Fort Bend and Harris counties to collect property taxes on behalf of the city.
Area adds three athletic facilities
The athletic training industry continues to grow in the Katy area with three new athletic facilities either opening soon or having opened within the last year.
Redesigned SAT and PSAT
Katy ISD held four community meetings in May to introduce parents and students to the redesigned SAT, which replaces the existing test in March 2016.
Robert R. Shaw Center for STEAM dedicated, aims to inspire innovation
Hundreds of students, faculty and local leaders turned out for the dedication of the Robert R. Shaw Center at 1730 Katyland Drive on April 27.
Recent Highlights - Around Katy - May 2015
Festival season is in full swing in the Katy area.
Katy expands tax base, includes Cane Island
Katy City Council voted to annex three tracts of land totaling just over 400 acres on April 27.
Texas Tradition
Texas Tradition restaurant owners Mike and Denise Phillips said they have a philosophy of providing great customer service in a family-friendly atmosphere.