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Joe Southern has been covering the Katy area for Community Impact Newspaper since 2012 and has been reporting news in the Houston area since 2008. He has worked for eight newspapers in four states. His hometown is Niwot, Colo.
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John Zerwas, M.D., had a tough fight to win the District 28 seat in the Texas House of Representatives in 2006, but he has easily handled the competition in the three following races. more »
Jan 31, 2013 by Joe Southern in Katy
The boom is on and Katy, like most of the Greater Houston area, is growing rapidly, often leaving fire and emergency responders working to keep up with the pace. more »
Jan 31, 2013 by Joe Southern in Katy
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The Katy Tigers are getting used to playing in professional and collegiate football stadiums. That happens a lot for championship teams. more »
Jan 31, 2013 by Joe Southern in Katy
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The seventh high school in the Katy ISD was formally named Obra D. Tompkins High School after a unanimous vote of the board of trustees Jan. 22. more »
Jan 24, 2013 by Joe Southern in Katy (1 Comments)
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The Katy Rice Harvest Festival begins its 32nd year with a parade on Saturday, Oct. 6 and two days of fun, family friendly activities on Oct. 13-14. more »
Oct 2, 2012 by Joe Southern in On the Town
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Cliff Clavin and Norm Peterson may not be seated at the bar being served drinks by Sam Malone, but there is a definite resemblance to the “Cheers” television show at Babaloo International Cafe and Bar. more »
Dec 20, 2012 by Joe Southern in Katy (3 Comments)
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It may be a small restaurant in a small strip center in an out-of-the-way place near Katy, but Cedars Mediterranean Grill and Market is a big deal for those with a taste for Middle Eastern fare. more »
Nov 21, 2012 by Joe Southern in Katy
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Do not be fooled by the name — there is a lot more than pasta at Hasta la Pasta Italian Grill. more »
Oct 26, 2012 by Joe Southern in Katy
