Happenings Around Town
Now Open: Fresenius Medical Care
The clinic opened April 13 at 21755 Provincial Boulevard.
Segway Outback
Bryce Brooks’s family has worked in the field of indoor entertainment since 2007 when they opened the first of 16 Jump Street indoor trampoline park locations, which span from Denver to Atlanta.
Recent Highlights - Around Katy - April 2015
Katy-area residents celebrated history and the arts in April.
From the general manager - April 2015
At Community Impact Newspaper, part of our mission is to build communities of informed citizens.
Now Open: Five Below
The discount retailer opened its first Katy store April 24.
Now Open: Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet
The restaurant opened its first Katy location at 22453 I-10.
Forum held for Katy ISD board of trustees candidates
Katy Parents of Gifted and Talented Students held their annual KISD candidate forum April 21.
Tomball announces first tenant for Tomball Business and Technology Park
Tomball officials announced international oilfield services company Packers Plus Energy Services as the first tenant under contract at the new Tomball Business and Technology Park.
Autism education addressed at state, local levels
Katy ISD’s special education department is growing along with the district.
Organic, local food movement makes its way to Katy
Since 2013, six retailers and restaurants have opened in Katy to cater to consumers who want to eat locally sourced or organic foods.
The Woodlands Development Company responds to Creekside Park petition
The Woodlands Development Company responds to the Creekside Park peition with concessions: replanting bigger trees and of more variety.
City approves ordinance for church to hold services in business district
At its regular meeting held Monday, April 13, Katy City Council approved an ordinance that will allow The Church at Cane Island to worship at Midway BBQ at 6025 Highway Blvd., Katy.
Tomball to utilize new emergency notification system
Tomball Fire Chief Randy Parr announced at the April 6 city council meeting that the city would be switching to a new emergency notification system, Civic Ready.
Local leaders celebrate opening of Tomball Tollway
Despite some brief rainstorms and cloudy skies, the Tomball Tollway grand opening event—Stroll the Toll—was celebrated without a hitch on April 12.
City of Katy approves purchase of fire truck
At its regular meeting held Monday April 13, the Katy City Council authorized the purchase of a $785,772 fire truck to be used by the city’s planned second fire station on Kingsland Blvd.
Lone Star College down to three candidates in search for new Montgomery president
The three remaining candidates will meet with students, faculty, staff and the community at a series of forums through April 23.
Katy City Council purchases, annexes land
At its regular meeting on Monday, April 13, the Katy City Council authorized the purchase of four tracts of land and approved the annexation of land west of the city of Katy.
Oak Ridge North residents hear council candidates views at forum
The Oak Ridge North candidate forum was held April 9 at Oak Ridge North City Hall, giving city residents the opportunity to become more informed on candidates’ views on city issues.
Sierra Pines II
Sierra Pines opens Sierra Pines II, a Class A office building