Missing Katy Woman found in George Bush Park early Friday morning
KATY (Covering Katy) - Sherry Noppe, the Katy resident who had been missing since Tuesday, has been found in George Bush Park. The 63-year-old and her dog were located at approximately 3 a.m. Friday morning by a group of tireless volunteers and deputies who were alerted by the sound of her dog, Max, barking deep in the woods.
Read full storyRep. Nehls Calls Out Disney’s No-Fly Zone Special Treatment
WASHINGTON - Congressman Troy E. Nehls’ (R-TX-22) sent letters to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg calling out blatant favoritism towards The Walt Disney Company and urging them to reconsider the appropriateness of Disney’s designated “no-fly zone” over their resorts. While most flight restricted areas in the United States reside over places of high security or hazardous regions, Disney is the only theme park that benefits from the restriction for the commercial gains of eliminating banner ads and disruptive aircrafts from their parks.
Read full storyKaty Prairie Conservancy drops Katy from it's name
HOUSTON – The Katy Prairie Conservancy is now the Coastal Prairie Conservancy. The new name was made public in a surprise announcement on the night of May 4 during its 2022 Bash: Here We Grow Again by Board Chairman Darryl Anderson. Hundreds of guests at the Bash applauded the news and agreed that the new name captures the growth of KPC’s original mission – to sustain a resilient Texas by preserving coastal prairies, wetlands, farms, and ranches.
Read full storyRichmond man charged with murder
RICHMOND, TX – Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 27-year-old Devonte Howard of Richmond, Texas, who is suspected of killing a man. On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at approximately 1:40 p.m., Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 18000 block of Oakloch Ct. in Richmond where a victim was shot to death. The victim was identified as 38-year-old Miguel Angel Granados Jr.
Read full storyKaty ISD Athletes Sign with Colleges and Universities
KATY, TX [April 29, 2022] – As the Katy ISD academic year nears its closure, a total of 38 student-athletes formally committed to their college or university of choice. Their countless hours of practice, sweat and effort were recognized during a memorable celebration in which each athlete signed a binding letter of intent for a collegiate sport. Congratulations to the following signees:
Read full storyKaty ISD Announces 2021-2022 Valedictorians and Salutatorians
KATY, TX [April 29, 2022] – Katy ISD is proud to announce the top two students from each high school who have ranked highest academically in their respective graduating classes. These students have worked extremely hard from the first day of their ninth-grade year until their senior year. Many of them are now moving on to renowned colleges and universities throughout the nation. The 2021-2022 valedictorians and salutatorians are:
Read full storyTwo Katy ISD Robotics Teams Compete at FIRST World Championship Competition
KATY, TX – After a competitive FIRST – For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology – World Championship event last weekend at Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center, two Katy ISD robotics teams placed among the top contenders.
Read full storyTexas Pride says inconsistent Cinco Ranch trash collection due to labor shortage
KATY, FORT BEND COUNTY (Covering Katy) - Texas Pride Disposal missed more than half of its trash and recycling runs during March in neighborhoods served by Cinco Municipal Utility District 3.
Read full storyKaty area man charged in Highway 99 road rage shooting
KATY, HARRIS COUNTY (Covering Katy) - A Katy area man accused of firing gunshots at two vehicles along Highway 99 is still on the run. The incident happened on March 19 but did not become public until prosecutors filed the case earlier this week. There were no injuries, but numerous bullets struck two cars, smashing the window of one vehicle.
Read full storyPaetow High School hires new football coach
KATY, TX – The 2021 State Football Championship team at Paetow High School has a new head coach. Lonnie Teagle will also serve as the school's athletic coordinator. Katy ISD made the announcement Thursday.
Read full storyKaty Resident Hemu Basu will star in another TV cooking show
KATY, FORT BEND COUNTY (Covering Katy) - Food TV and Netflix star Hemu Basu of Cinco Ranch tells Covering Katy she will return to the small screen in November, but details of the show are still confidential.
Read full storyCheesecake Factory coming to Katy
KATY, TX – The Cheesecake Factory will open a location at the Katy Mills Mall this fall. The more than 10,000-square-foot restaurant will offer a unique, upscale and casual dining experience with more than 250 menu selections.
Read full storyKaty ISD Board of Trustees Approves New Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
KATY, TX – During tonight’s monthly Katy ISD board meeting, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved Dr. Sanée Bell as the new Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning. Dr. Bell previously served as the Executive Director for Secondary Teaching and Learning. She has more than 22 years of educational experience, most of which was spent as part of the Katy ISD family.
Read full storyConstruction on Cross Creek West is underway in Fulshear
FULSHEAR, TX - Johnson Development has started development of 1,258 acres for a new Fulshear community, Cross Creek West. The community is located on FM 359 and Jordan Road within the City of Fulshear’s extra-territorial jurisdiction. It is a few miles away from Cross Creek Ranch and Jordan Ranch, two Johnson Development communities also in the Fulshear area.
Read full storyLamar CISD to build new elementary school at Cross Creek Ranch
FULSHEAR, TX (Covering Katy) - Lamar Consolidated Independent School District will build a new elementary school in Fulshear’s Cross Creek Ranch subdivision. The school will open in August 2024 on Fulshear Bend Drive.
Read full storyTen year sentence for former Harris County deputy sheriff who admited possessing child pornography
HOUSTON (Covering Katy) – Ten years in prison is the sentence for a former Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy who admits possessing child pornography. Donald Thomas Dehnert, 50, was sentenced on Friday by state District Judge Kelli Johnson after pleading guilty.
Read full storyHouston man sent to prison for role in violent abduction of Katy woman
HOUSTON – A 23-year-old Houston man has been ordered to federal prison for admitting his role in a brutal kidnapping of a woman from her Katy home. Hipolito Gutierrez pleaded guilty Nov. 26, 2019 according to the office of U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas Jennifer Lowery. Sentencing was Thursday, March 24, 2022 and federal judge Sim Lake sentenced Gutierrez to 10 years in prison followed immediately by five years of supervised release.
Read full storyMemorial Hermann Katy Hospital is expanding
KATY, TX – Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital today announced a $167 million expansion that will add 115,000-square-feet of new and renovated service areas, nearly 100 beds, a third professional office building, and additional parking, including a parking garage, to better serve the greater Katy area’s growing population.
Read full storyFort Bend County lowers COVID threat to 'minimal'
FORT BEND COUNTY, TX (Covering Katy) - Fort Bend County Judge KP George lowered the COVID-19 threat level today. The threat level was moved from yellow to green, or from low risk to minimal risk.
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