Fort Bend County seeks funding for broadband expansion
RICHMOND, TX (Covering Katy News) - Fort Bend County Commissioners routinely approve applications by broadband providers to install fiber optic cable in locations countywide. Still, there are many places where broadband is not available, and Commissioners hope federal grants will help pay to bridge the digital divide.
Read full storyFamily Legacy: Serving authentic Italian gelato made fresh daily at the Gelatist
KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) – Adriana and Samir Martula share a family legacy of owning and operating a gelato business in Katy. Inspired by their grandmother, they pursued their passion and teamed up with the creators of The Gelatist to bring the authentic Italian gelato experience to Texas.
Read full storyNearly half of the Katy School Board will turnover this year
KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) - Voters will choose three new school board members in the upcoming election on Saturday, May 6 and there are no incumbents on the ballot this year.
Read full storyNew H-E-B and shopping center planned for Katy's Elyson Neighborhood
KATY, TEXAS - (Covering Katy News) - H-E-B will open a new store on the southside of FM 529 a short distance west of the Grand Parkway, according to a post on the Elyson Facebook page and information provided by commercial real estate company Excel.
Read full storyKaty Taste Fest returns for foodies of all ages
KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) - Katy Taste Fest returns to Typhoon Texas on April 22, 2023. It’s the 5th year of the family-friendly food festival. Participating restaurants include The Toasted Yolk Cafe, Whiskey Cake, Miss V Vietnamese Cuisine, Cabo Bob’s, Mala Sichuan Bistro, HotBits Indian Cuisine, Panino’s, Southern Dough Baking Company, Black Walnut Café, Chuckwagon BBQ, The Union Kitchen, Orleans Seafood Kitchen, Babin’s Seafood, Halal Guys, The Crack Shack, Frankie’s Italian Kitchen, Typhoon Texas Water Park, Social Sports Pub and more to come.
Read full storyCutting cable vs. keeping cable - Our apples to apples comparison
HOUSTON (Covering Katy News) - There are many options for people cutting the cable cord to save money. Still, comparing packages to packages is often tricky, and some of cable’s hidden benefits are not always obvious. However, we did find that cable is typically the best option for consumers and sports fans who want to watch their local professional teams.
Read full storyGEICO selects Katy as hub for commercial insurance adding hundreds of jobs
KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) - GEICO expects to add 250 to 300 new jobs at its Katy office over the next five years. The new positions will support its growing commercial insurance line.
Read full storyThe Katy Home and Garden Show returns with a Barndominium Expo March 25 - 26
KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) - The 17th Annual Katy Home and Garden Show and Barndo Expo is March 25-26. It will be a great place to compare all things residential, from windows and doors to floors, outdoor living, landscaping, pools, kitchens, and baths.
Read full storyComcast Plans Major Network Expansion in Texas
HOUSTON (Covering Katy News) — Comcast announced today it will significantly expand its next-generation network, the Xfinity 10G Network, in a major way across several southeast Texas counties in 2023. The media and technology company said it will invest more than $100 million to install at least one thousand miles of new fiber-rich highways that will reach up to 80,000 homes and businesses by the end of this year. The planned expansions add to Comcast’s ongoing $2.8 billion investment in Texas over the last three years.
Read full storyMemorial Hermann Katy utilizing new robotic navigation, 3D imaging for surgeries
KATY (Covering Katy News) - Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital recently grew its surgical capabilities with a new intraoperative robotic navigation and 3D imaging platform designed to improve patient safety and surgical efficiency during cranial and spine procedures.
Read full storyLocal patriots replace American flags for free
HOUSTON, TX (Covering Katy News) - Whether you call it “Old Glory” or “the Stars and Stripes,” the American Flag represents so much to so many people. It pays tribute to service members, reflects our country’s values and symbolizes national unity. Time though and extreme Texas weather can often leave the “Red, White and Blue” tattered and worn. A new program will now replace those weathered flags – free of charge. Take a look.
Read full storyCommissioner Andy Meyers appoints Swapan Dhairyawan to Fort Bend County Toll Road Authorities
FORT BEND COUNTY, TX (COV - There is a new member of the Fort Bend Toll Road Authority and the Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority. Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers’ appointment of Swapan Dhairyawan to Board of Directors of both organizations was approved on a 5-0 vote of Commissioners Court.
Read full storyKaty brewer unable to find a buyer
CITY OF KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) - The last day of business for Katy's Battlehops Brewing was Sunday, November 20, and its owners now say they've not been able to find a buyer.
Read full storyHigh volume preowned car dealership to locate along Katy Freeway at Highway 99
KATY, TX - (Covering Katy News) - CarSquad is opening a vast pre-owned auto dealership on 15 acres at the northwest corner of the Katy Freeway at Highway 99. Customers can buy, sell or trade pre-owned vehicles online or on the lot with experts helping them identify suitable cars.
Read full storyWhy Krispy Kreme is closing in Katy and elsewhere
KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) - Krispy Kreme is closing many of its locations, the most recent in Katy, as it transitions to a new business model. The big Krispy Kreme sign above the front door at 1815 South Mason Road in Katy is gone, as is the Hot Now neon light, which hung in the front window, signaling that freshly made donuts were available. The only signage remaining is a small “closed permanently” message next to the front door and on the drive-thru window.
Read full storyKaty teacher decorates the White House for Christmas
KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) - Katy Independent School District teacher Elizabeth Harden recently visited the White House and helped decorate the Presidential mansion for the holidays.
Read full storyNew gelato cafe opens in Katy
KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) - Gelato originated in Italy, so when the Martula family was looking for the best recipe for their store, they went to a gelato expo in Rimini and spent a year studying numerous gelato and dessert chains abroad. They decided The Gelatist brand of gelato was the best in the world.
Read full storyCinco Ranch resident wins Food Network competition
KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) - Cinco Ranch resident Hemlata Basumatary and her team, known as Jingle Sprinkles, won Food Network’s The Big Bake. Hemlata is known professionally as Hemu Basu. She spoke with Covering Katy earlier this month, about competing on Food Network, but she was not allowed to reveal her team won because the program had not been broadcast.
Read full storyNew principals at Schmalz and Stephens elementary schools
KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) – Schmalz and Stephens Elementary Schools have new principals. On Friday, Superintendent Ken Gregorski appointed Kara Fox to lead Schmalz and Carole Langley to oversee Stephens.
Read full storyKim Ogg: Athletic trainer pleads guilty to defrauding healthcare trust for retired NFL players
HARRIS COUNTY, TX (Covering Katy News) - A Harris County athletic trainer has pleaded guilty to defrauding a healthcare trust designed to help retired NFL players. Two former Texans previously pleaded guilty in connection with the same case.
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