Tuesday 07 February 2012

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Katy Bar, Richmond Resident Sued over Alleged Attack

A bar in Katy is being sued after a seemingly intoxicated customer from Richmond allegedly sucker-punched another customer. MORE…

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FEMA Working to Increase Assistance for Wildfire Survivors

More than $1 million in additional disaster assistance is going to wildfire survivors as a result of a new initiative launched by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in

Area Woman Hospitalized After Home Invasion Stabbing

An area woman remains hospitalized after being stabbed during an afternoon home invasion. Harris County sheriff’s deputies said the woman, whose name has not been released, was stabbed about

Katy Area Bank Robbed, Three Suspects Escape with Undetermined Amount of Cash

Police are looking for a trio of suspects who robbed a Katy area bank Tuesday morning. Preliminary reports from the scene indicate two men entered the Chase Bank at

Gas Prices Up Again, Analyst Predicts ‘Nasty’ Year for Motorists

Average retail gasoline prices in Katy have risen another 2.2 cents in the past week, averaging $3.20 per gallon yesterday. This compares with the national average that increased 1.1

One Dead, One Wounded in Weekend Stabbing-Shooting Incident

One man is dead and another is recovering in custody following a stabbing and shooting incident in the Katy area over the weekend. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s

Wind Advisory Issued for Katy Area Through 6 p.m., Isolated Thunderstorms Also Possible

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Katy area until 6 p.m. this evening. South winds of 20 – 30 mph may occur through late

Katy Residents Observe MLK Holiday with Reflection and Celebration

As the Katy area celebrates the Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday, some residents are using the day to celebrate, while others feel the focus should more clearly reflect

Special Centennial Girl Scout Cookie Box Features Area Girls

It's official - Girl Scout Cookie Season has begun and to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts, the Shortbread cookie box got a bit of a facelift. According

Renowned Katy Artist Dies

Renowned master sculptor R. David Mattiza, whose bronze sculptures reside in the White House, the Pentagon, bridge of the submarine USS Texas, George H. W. Bush Library and

Saying ‘Satan is Running Rampant Over Our Kids,’ Christian Alliance Announces Prayer Event at Royal High School

After some 20 Royal High School students became ill after taking pills illicitly distributed at school this week, the Brookshire-Pattison Christian Alliance will hold a community prayer session

Katy PD Fires Cop Involved in Thursday’s Double-Fatality Accident

The Katy police officer involved in Thursday’s double-fatality accident near Brookshire has been fired. [caption id="attachment_31842" align="alignright" width="285" caption="PARCHMAN"][/caption] Katy Police Chief Bill Hastings confirmed he has terminated rookie police

Update for North Fort Bend County by Commissioner Andy Meyers

Fort Bend County Commissioner Andy Meyers has provided the following report as a service to residents of his district. Reported crimes have decreased 7% in Fort Bend County and