All posts by John Pape
New Signs Officially Mark Part of US 290 as ‘Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway’
In a ceremony Thursday, State Sen. Dan Patrick (R‐Houston), State Rep. Dwayne Bohac (R‐Houston) and State Rep. Allen Fletcher (R‐Houston) officially designated a major portion of Highway 290 in Harris County as the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. In making the …
‘Midsummer Jersey’ Takes Stage at Cinco Ranch Performing Arts Center
Shakespeare meets Jersey Shore in Cinco Ranch Theatre Company’s “Midsummer Jersey,” taking the stage Nov. 15 – 17 at the Cinco Ranch High Performing Arts Center. Midsummer Jersey is
Harris County Flood Control District Begins Tree Planting Season Along South Mayde Creek
The Harris County Flood Control District recently planted 344 oaks, pines, sycamores and other native trees and shrubs along a South Mayde Creek tributary north of Franz Road
More Information Uncovered on Allegations Katy ISD Human Resources Stonewalled Investigation
More information has emerged about allegations voiced during the public comments portion of Monday’s Katy ISD school board meeting that members of the school district’s human resources staff
Katy Chamber November Luncheon to be held at Brookwood Community
The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce monthly membership luncheon will be held Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Brookwood Community in nearby Brookshire. The luncheon will showcase the work and
Katy Man Arrested in Connection With Crash that Killed Woman at Halloween Party
A 20-year-old Katy man has been booked in connection with a weekend incident in which a Chevrolet Camaro ran into the yard of a home where a Halloween
School Board President Issues Statement Over Open Meetings Decision
Following an announcement by Fort Bend County District Attorney John Healey that he will not be filing criminal charges over an open meetings complaint involving Katy ISD Board
Fort Bend Green Seeks Public Input for Brazos River Recreation Master Plan
Fort Bend Green, along with public and private partners on an initial steering committee, is developing a recreation master plan for the Brazos River Corridor. The committee is seeking
Man Found Guilty, Sentenced to 50 Years in 2011 Brookshire Murder
Late last week, a Waller County jury found Charles Edwards Barley, 50, of Brookshire guilty of the first degree murder of Donna Blair Jackson, 52, also of Brookshire. Judge
Fort Bend DA: No Charges Against School Board in Open Meetings Complaint
Fort Bend County District Attorney John Healey has announced he will not be filing criminal charges over an open meetings complaint involving Katy ISD Board President Rebecca Fox
Parent Alleges Criminal Misconduct by Katy ISD Human Resources Personnel
Once again, the “public comments” portion of a Katy ISD school board meeting proved to be more contentious than anything on the agenda, with at least two people
Local Gasoline Prices Drop by Almost a Dime
Average retail gasoline prices in Katy have fallen 9.5 cents in the past week, averaging $3.30 per gallon yesterday. This compares with the national average that dropped 9.6 cents
Woody Mann Featured Speaker for Next Katy Young Professionals Learning Luncheon
The next Katy Young Professionals Learning Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Guest speaker for the luncheon will be Woody Mann, president of Vista Equities/LaCenterra at Cinco
