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Carrie joined the Community Impact team in September 2012 as a reporter for the Tomball/Magnolia edition. Now, she acts as editor for the Katy market and covers subjects including transportation, education and new developments. Carrie is a Houston native and graduated from Texas Tech University in 2011.
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Amidst a colorful backdrop of paper products, the staff of a small stationary store in Cinco Ranch will not hesitate to discuss the value of a handwritten note. more »
May 23, 2013 by Carrie Thornton in Katy
Photo Courtesy Ana Roman
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 Thornton in Katy
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 Thornton in Katy
All three City of Katy races saw narrow victories, chiefly with Fabol Hughes' victory as mayor by less than 1 percent. Hughes received 739 votes (50.9 percent) and Carol Adams garnered 713 (49.1 percent), according to unofficial results. more »
May 11, 2013 by Carrie Thornton in Vote Houston Metro
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Feeding the consumer's hunger for local, fresh and natural products, Sprouts Farmers Market is expanding its reach to the Houston area as its Katy area store opens tomorrow, March 27, at 23105 Cinco Ranch Blvd. more »
Mar 26, 2013 by Carrie Thornton in On the Town
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There's a new player in the restaurant and bar scene at Westgreen Gardens in the Katy area. MidPoint Bar and Eatery opened earlier this month and offers a full bar and lunch menu. more »
Mar 7, 2013 by Carrie Thornton in On the Town
If you are still without plans for what to do on New Year's Eve enjoy our list of local celebrations. more »
Dec 28, 2012 by Carrie Thornton in On the Town
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The Tomball-based charming tea room, the Magnolia Tree House of Tea, is now serving hot and cold coffee drinks, tea and food on The Stroll in Magnolia. more »
Nov 21, 2012 by Carrie Thornton in On the Town
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One of the most difficult challenges a restaurant encounters is establishing its presence, particularly in a location that has already seen a number of eateries come and go. more »
May 23, 2013 by Carrie Thornton in Katy
Photo courtesy Tony Cogliandro
Simply owning and running a business is not enough for Kimberli Pham, who also leads Nikko Sushi and Steak’s kitchen as head chef. more »
Apr 25, 2013 by Carrie Thornton in Katy
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When Victor Garcia opened his Tex-Mex restaurant off Fry Road in the 1980s, he was the competition—and his establishment was surrounded by rice fields. more »
Mar 28, 2013 by Carrie Thornton in Katy
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Stacey and Mark Beaver are passionate about food. They cook, cater and have eaten at numerous restaurants around the world. more »
Dec 6, 2012 by Carrie Thornton in Tomball | Magnolia
