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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 school board election. Representatives from both offices yesterday confirmed the complaint filed …
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
TTARA Report Finds Problems with Property Appraisals
Depending on what part of Katy you live in, the way your property is evaluated may vary widely according to a just-released report. The Texas Taxpayers and Research Association
McCaul-Sponsored ‘Creating Hope Act’ to Develop Treatments for Rare Pediatric Diseases
Late last week, the US House Energy and Commerce Committee approved a provision authored by Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) and G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) that would provide incentives to
Join Fort Bend County Libraries’ 2012 Texas Summer Reading Club For Children
Registration for the 2012 Texas Summer Reading Club (SRC) will begin on Tuesday, May 29, and continue through July 28, at all Fort Bend County Libraries locations. Children from
Local Elections Over, Early Voting in Primaries Begins
Now that local elections are over, early voting begins for this month’s Texas primaries. Early voting begins today for Republican and Democratic primaries and continues through May 25. Primary election
Glover Defeated in Re-Election Bid for Brookshire Water District
During Saturday’s local election, Brookshire voters turned out the current president of that community’s municipal water district. Kirk Glover, who held the presidency of the Brookshire Municipal Water District,
Katy EDC to Hear Program on ‘New Katy Brand’
The Katy Area Economic Development Council will hold its May general assembly meeting tomorrow at the Katy ISD Educational Support Center in Katy. The program will include a presentation
