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Katy City Council Approves New Traffic Control Signs For Katy Main Street
With development continuing in the Katy Main Street project, city council has approved the installation of several new stop and yield signs on streets within the up-and-coming shopping district.
During this week’s meeting, council members approved an ordinance adding two new stop signs and four additional yield signs.
The stop signs will be placed:
- Northbound on Main [...]
Huffman Gets Six Committee Assignments For Upcoming Legislative Session
16. July 2010
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Earlier this week, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst announced a realignment of committee assignments for the 81st Legislature, assigning State Sen. Joan Huffman to six committees expected to have a sweeping impact on the overall operation of state government.
Huffman will now serve as vice chair of both the higher education and criminal justice committees.
Huffman brings unique [...]
Katy Council Members Approve Triathlon, Revisions To Bicycle Race Route
16. July 2010
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Katy City Council has given final approval for a September triathlon event, as well as a revision to the route of a bicycle ride this Sunday.
Changes to the route of the Katy Flatland Century bike ride were made at the recommendation of Katy Police Sgt. Jack Field.
Those changes will enhance safety, according to Northwest Cycling [...]
West Oaks Mall Continuing Series Of Free Concerts, Family Movie Nights
16. July 2010
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West Oaks Mall is continuing its summer activities this Friday and Saturday with another family movie night and live concert.
Tonight, the next installment of the mall’s family movie night will feature a screening of “Tooth Fairy” starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The movie will begin at 9 p.m.
Tomorrow, the band Hat Trick will return for [...]
Solar Demonstration Project In Brookshire Begins Construction Today
15. July 2010
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Arizona-based Evolution Solar announced that the materials for the solar power lighting demonstration project in Brookshire have arrived and the company is beginning installation today.
The project was first announced on May 26.
Brookshire supplied the location for the project and will allow Environmental Solar access to the project to use as a demonstration site for potential [...]
Patrick Given Key Committee Assignments For Upcoming Legislative Session
15. July 2010
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Lt. Governor David Dewhurst yesterday issued new committee assignments to members of the Texas Senate, with area Sen. Dan Patrick (R-Houston) receiving an appointment to the senate finance committee.
Patrick, a fiscal conservative, predicted the upcoming session of the state legislator would see significant financial challenges.
“As everyone knows, this is going to be a challenging budget [...]
McCaul Amendment Designed To Provide R&D For Safe Offshore Drilling
15. July 2010
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Katy-area Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Austin) yesterday added an amendment to a bill designed to ensure environmentally responsible oil and gas exploration.
Citing the ongoing oil spill from the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon drilling platform, McCaul’s amendment said deepwater drilling “presents a unique set of technological challenges.”
The amendment, accepted in committee with bipartisan support, provides for [...]
Katy ISD Trustees To Take Up Changes In Outside Advertising Policies
15. July 2010
The Katy ISD Board of Trustees is poised to make changes in its policies to accept additional outside advertising as a means of more additional money for the school district.
At this week’s school board work study session, Assistant Superintendent for Governance, Legal Affairs and Special Programs Bonnie Holland presented the recommended changes to the district’s [...]
Despite Request From Alderman, No Police Chief Recruitment Report On Brookshire City Council Agenda
15. July 2010
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A request from one member of the Brookshire City Council that the mayor update the community on the selection of a new police chief appears to have fallen on deaf ears.
The posted agenda for tonight’s council meeting includes items ranging from automated refuse collection to substandard properties, but nothing regarding the city’s effort to recruit [...]
Katy American Legion Post To Host Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social
15. July 2010
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The Jonathan D. Rozier American Legion Post 164 is planning to turn back the clock when they host their annual “Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social” on July 28.
The event will include ice cream stations where those attending can build their own sundae or select from a choice of ice cream cones.
In addition to the ice [...]
Cross Creek Ranch To Host ‘Mommy Swagger 2010’ Craft Event
15. July 2010
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Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear will play host to a new event in August featuring crafts made by women at home as a way to make extra income.
“Mommy Swagger 2010” is scheduled for 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Cross Creek Ranch Welcome Center, 6450 Cross Creek Bend Lane.
The event is designed [...]
Katy Veteran Among Medalists At 30th National Veterans Wheelchair Games
14. July 2010
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Three Houston area disabled veteran wheelchair athletes, including one from Katy, were among the medalists at the 30th National Veterans Wheelchair Games held recently in Denver.
David Fowler, 49, an Army veteran from Katy was one of the members of the “Texas Blasters” team that medaled in event competition. Other team members included Derrick Perkins, 46, [...]
Katy Hooters Girl Takes Third Place At Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant
14. July 2010
Susan Murray, a Hooters Girl at the Hooters of Katy, returned home $8,000 richer after placing third runner up at the 14th annual Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant last weekend in Fort Lauderdale.
Murray was selected from among100 Hooters Girl contestants that traveled from as far as Australia to represent the 455 Hooters restaurants around the world.
“The [...]
16. July 2010
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