All posts by John Pape
Katy City Council Takes Stand Against ‘Flip-Flop’ Use of Commercially-Zoned Structures
Citing a need to phase out “flip-flopping” between residential and commercial uses of buildings in a commercial zone, the Katy City Council this week took action on a pair of special use permits to keep commercially-zoned areas consistent. Council members …
Some School Meal Prices May Go Up at Katy ISD Schools
Some school meals in Katy ISD schools may cost more when the new school year starts. During this week’s work study meeting, Katy ISD Trustees heard a report from
Katy Exchange Club Presents Scholarships to Katy ISD Students
The Katy Exchange Club has presented scholarships to a pair of Katy ISD high school students. Exchange Club board member Newell Cheatheam presented the ACE – Accepting the Challenge
Katy City Council Approves $145K Sewer Line Rehab Project
A number of sewer lines throughout Katy are set for repair and replacement following the awarding of bids for the city’s 2012 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Program at this
Katy Grow House Arrest Leads to Nearly 12-Year Prison Sentence
An illegal alien from Vietnam has been sentenced to 140 months in federal prison for his role involvement in the growth and marketing of hydroponic marijuana in Katy,
Good Will and Praise Follows Outcome of Katy City Council Election
While controversy continues to surround last Saturday’s Katy ISD Board of Trustees election, those involved in the Katy City Council election had nothing but praise for, and good
AG, Secretary of State Confirm Review Taking Place Following Complaint over Katy ISD Election
Both the Texas Secretary of State and Texas Attorney General have confirmed receipt of a formal complaint over the handling of vote counting from last Saturday’s Katy ISD
Memorial Day Service Planned at Houston VA National Cemetery
Katy area residents – especially all veterans and their families – are being invited to a special Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 28 at the Houston VA
Area Weather Watcher Records ‘Surprising’ 11.19-Inch Measurement in Last Week’s Storm
Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network volunteer Michael Chance made a startling discovery when he checked his official rain gauge after the last week’s rainfall event and
Complaint Filed With Secretary of State Over Katy ISD Election Count
The delayed count for Saturday’s Katy ISD Board of Trustees election has led to a formal complaint being filed with the Texas Secretary of State’s Office. Resident Cynthia Murray
Callegari Endorsed by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
State Rep. Bill Callegari has picked up yet another endorsement in his bid for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives. Callegari (R-Katy) has been endorsed by Texans for
Fort Bend Boots & Badges Fundraising Gala This Friday
The Behind the Badge Charities’ Second Annual Boots & Badges Gala is just around the corner. [caption id="attachment_35744" align="alignright" width="285" caption="BOOTS & BADGES GALA – Showing off some of
Gas Prices Down Again, Now Average $3.63 in Katy Area
Average retail gasoline prices in Katy have fallen again, this time by 5.8 in the past week. As of yesterday, the average price for a gallon of unleaded regular
