Westlake Fire Department makes progress on second fire station
The Westlake Fire Department in conjunction with the Emergency Services District 47 broke ground on a second fire station in March with plans to complete it by March 2014.
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Katy ISD approves architecture firm to design second stadium
The members of the Katy ISD Board of Trustees unanimously agreed to allow architecture firm PBK to complete design services for a new football stadium at its workshop meeting last night. more »
Jun 11, 2013 in Katy
Courtesy the Finial Group
Medical facility, multifamily community slated for Grand Parkway and FM 1093
A future Memorial Hermann Healthcare System building and $32 million multifamily complex are among several tenants secured for Grand Lakes, a commercial center at Grand Parkway and FM 1093. more »
Jun 10, 2013 by Carrie Taylor in Katy
Reuse project to lessen water costs, subsidence
To help the area’s efforts of reducing reliance on ground water, Cinco Municipal Utility District 1 has begun a multi-million-dollar project that will use recycled water to irrigate about 20 percent of Cinco Ranch’s public green space. more »
May 23, 2013 by Carrie Taylor in Katy
Katy voter turnout continues downward trend
Election Day for the City of Katy and Katy ISD Board of Trustees saw voter turnout numbers continue to remain historically low despite steady population growth in the area. more »
Jun 6, 2013 by Liza Winkler in Katy
Glenn Hegar plans candidacy for state comptroller
In the wake of State Comptroller Susan Combs' decision to not run for reelection next year, Sen. Glenn Hegar, R-Katy, announced May 30 he plans to run for the seat. more »
Jun 5, 2013 by Carrie Taylor in Katy
Courtesy Bill Bain
Cinco Ranch educator wins 'Top Teacher' award
A Cinco Ranch Junior High instructor recently received national recognition, earning a “Top Teacher” award from the ABC talk show “LIVE with Kelly and Michael” for her efforts teaching children with autism. more »
May 29, 2013 by Liza Winkler in Katy
Photo Courtesy Ana Roman
Contemporary art museum in the works for Downtown Katy
Local art enthusiast Ana Roman has big plans for one of Downtown Katy’s older buildings for which she recently signed a lease. more »
May 23, 2013 by Carrie Taylor in Katy
Lawmakers seek to enhance state’s climate for small-business owners
Small businesses are at the core of the Texas economy. Defined as those with fewer than 500 employees, small businesses provided 45 percent of the state’s private-sector jobs and accounted for more than 98 percent of the state’s employers, according more »
May 23, 2013 by Karen Brooks Harper—Capitol Correspondent in Katy
Vacancy rate down as businesses flood in
Growth in the Katy area, spurred by developments within Katy city limits, the Energy Corridor, and unincorporated parts of Harris County has resulted in a sharp decline in available office space throughout the past several years. more »
May 23, 2013 by Shawn Arrajj in Katy
Courtesy Willow Fork Drainage Di
Central Green Park to open soon in LaCenterra
The Willow Fork Drainage District’s new Central Green Park will be unveiled to the community at a grand opening event June 1. more »
May 15, 2013 by Liza Winkler in Katy
ConocoPhillips relocates 2,100 employees in Energy Corridor
Trammell Crow Company and joint venture partner, Principal Real Estate Investors, announced May 8 that ConocoPhillips has signed to occupy 850,000 square feet of office space in the Energy Corridor near Eldridge and Dairy Ashford. more »
May 9, 2013 by Carrie Taylor in Katy (2 Comments)
Carrie Thornton
City of Katy council candidates address public safety, growth at forum
With early voting three days in, City of Katy City Council candidates discussed a number of issues affecting residents at a forum May 1 hosted by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce and the Katy Times. more »
May 2, 2013 by Carrie Taylor in Katy
Courtesy Memorial Hermann Katy
Hospital plans for $85 million expansion
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital plans to break ground on a $70 million six-story patient tower early next year, and a $15 million 100,000-square-foot professional building sometime this summer. more »
Apr 25, 2013 by Carrie Taylor in Katy
Katy ISD approves construction of 2 elementary schools
By fall 2017, Katy ISD estimates about 12,000 new housing units will be added within its boundaries, according to a demographic study. more »
Apr 30, 2013 by Carrie Taylor in Katy
Carrie Thornton
Willowfork Fire Department opens second station
More than 10 years after its inception, the Willowfork Fire Department opened its second fire station April 22 at 26950 Cinco Ranch Blvd. more »
Apr 26, 2013 by Carrie Taylor in Katy
Photo courtesy Houston Executive
Houston Executive Airport expands
As west Houston and the Katy area continue to grow, the Houston Executive Airport is moving forward with a few developments of its own. more »
Apr 25, 2013 by Christine Hall in Katy
Legislators continue discussions on how to fund TxDOT
Texas lawmakers are searching for a path to finding billions of dollars in new annual funding for highway maintenance. more »
Apr 25, 2013 by Karen Brooks Harper—Capitol Correspondent in Katy
Cane Island project to provide congestion relief, improve mobility
Although plans are at a stand still now on the expansion of Cane Island Parkway, City of Katy Mayor Don Elder said he hopes to receive the green light from state and federal officials by summer. more »
Apr 25, 2013 by Carrie Taylor in Katy
Carrie Thornton
Katy ISD candidates discuss standardized testing, goals at forum
Candidates for Katy ISD Board of Trustees Position 1—incumbent Joe Adams, Tim Dietz and Wayne Dolcefino—spoke on a variety of topics, including board transparency and standardized testing, at a candidate forum April 23. more »
Apr 24, 2013 by Carrie Taylor in Katy
St. Luke's agrees to sell to Catholic Health Initiatives
Agreement includes entirety of healthy system, including The Woodlands hospital more »
Apr 19, 2013 by Matt Stephens in The Woodlands
Courtesy Memorial Hermann Hospital
Memorial Hermann Katy to spend $85 million on expansion projects
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital plans to break ground on a $70 million six-story patient tower early next year, and a $15 million, 100,000-square-foot professional building this summer. CEO Scott Barbe said the patient tower is currently under design. more »
Apr 9, 2013 by Carrie Taylor in Katy (1 Comments)
City of Katy approves fire department personnel additions, continues new City Hall discussion
To help the Katy Fire Department improve its Insurance Services Office rating, the Katy City Council approved the hiring of three part-time fire fighters, which set the city back about $200,000, at its April 8 meeting. more »
Apr 10, 2013 by Carrie Taylor in Katy
Photo by Shawn Epps
Growth continues in southwest Katy area
In the fall of 2012, Katy ISD released a demographic study which noted housing project starts accelerated 22 percent from 2011 within the district, and the number of available lots decreased 26 percent. more »
Mar 28, 2013 by Carrie Taylor in Katy
John Rigg
Beltway 8 scheduled for several closures
Motorists can expect delays on southbound Beltway 8 main lanes and frontage road as the section between Clay Road and Memorial Drive will be closed to traffic from 10 p.m. April 6 through 5 a.m. April 8. more »
Business profile: Paper Lane Stationery
Photo by Carrie Thornton
Located in LaCenterra, the shop features a variety of cards, invitations and other paper goods.
Local eatery: Texas Mesquite Grill
Photo by Carrie Thornton
Restaurant specializes in no frozen ingredients, regional cuisine.
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