Katy Magazine February 2021

FEBRUARY FEATURE STORIES

Meet Fort Bend County ‘Sheriff for Everyone,’ Eric Fagan

Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan enters his third month in office after leading the county through a historic winter storm. He praises th

Essential Guide to Family and Individual Counseling Services in Katy

Do you, or someone you know, struggle with mental or emotional challenges? This guide includes a list of licensed therapists and experienced

Katy Restaurants Celebrate Crawfish Season

Crawfish season and milder temperatures warm the hearts of Katy residents! Check out these Katy restaurants serving up the perfectly seasone

18 Katy ISD Schools Make Texas Honor Roll List

18 Katy ISD schools were named to the 2019-20 Texas Honor Roll list put out by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP). Honorees include t

10 Local Preschool Programs Praised by Katy Moms

Katy’s top preschools meet and exceed the variety of requirements, schedules, and curriculum sought by local families. Through the pandemic,

Katy ISD K9 Unit Keeps Students and Staff Safe

K9 officer units play an important role in local law enforcement agencies, and that includes in the Katy ISD Police Department.

Candidates Enter the Race as Two Katy ISD Board of Trustees Seek Re-election in May

Katy residents will vote this May for a Katy ISD bond and two Board of Trustees seats. Two board members seek re-election with competition.

Katy Residents Concerned over Katy’s Illegal Street Racing

Many Katy residents report hearing roaring engines on the roads near their homes at night. Authorities want to get the message out: Street r

Katy Pole Vaulting Clinic Helps Athletes Raise the Bar

Does your child want to master an Olympic sport and soar through the air over a 9-foot-tall bar? Katy Gymnastics and Sports Performance can

Katy ISD Remains Closed to Students Monday, February 22

Katy ISD Superintendent Dr. Ken Gregorski communicated to District families that campuses will remain closed to students this coming Monday,

Katy's Popular Midway Bar-B-Q Damaged in Fire

The Midway BBQ restaurant in Old Katy went up in flames overnight in a devastating fire. Local residents mourn the loss and urge people to s

Katy ISD Reports 75 Percent of Schools Damaged, Classes Expected to Resume Monday

Katy ISD reports that 75% of their schools experienced damage during the historic winter weather event this week. District operations and te

Historic Texas Freeze Creates Dangerous Situations for Katy Families

Sub-freezing temperatures and power outages are creating dangerous situations for Katy families as they desperately try to create heat. Resi

Widespread Power Outages Leave Many Katy Residents in the Dark and Cold, Many Demand Answers

Many Katy residents are now on day two without power and utilities during an unprecedented winter storm. Cell phone towers are also freezing

Katy Non-Profit Seeks Volunteers, Donations to Support Local Homeless at Warming Center

Hope Impacts, a Katy non-profit that serves local homeless, is seeking help as they operate a warming center out of a local church. As Katy

29 Birthday Freebies to Celebrate in Katy

Celebrate during your birthday month with special rewards from your favorite businesses in Katy. Simply register online and enter your birth

How to Prepare for Freezing Temperatures in Katy

Local forecasts show an intense cold front descending upon the Katy area with icy temperatures, dipping into the teens, if not lower, on Mon

Caught on Tape: Woman Uses Fraudulent Checks, Steals Thousands from Katy Seniors

Do you recognize this woman? Authorities are seeking the public’s help to identify a woman who has been using fraudulent checks. As a result

Katy Housing Market Booms with Low Inventory, Multiple Offers on Homes

Even during a pandemic, the Katy-area real estate boom from last year is continuing into 2021. With a seller’s market, many Katy families ar

Katy ISD Sets May Bond Election, No Change to Tax Rate

Katy ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve an Order calling for a school bond election to be held this May. Four propositions were outlined

Katy Police Department Aims to Save Healthy Animals Under City Care

KATY MAGAZINE NEWS February 8, 2021 By Natalie Cook Clark The City of Katy is implementing steps to potentially save every healthy and...

Katy Authorities Warn of Home Fire Dangers, Virtual Surveys Offered

A local fire department is offering free Virtual Home Safety Surveys in addition to their in-person home surveys to better serve and educate

Top Picks for Dining in Katy Valentine's Day Weekend

Celebrate Valentine's Day weekend with delicious meals from Katy's exceptional restaurants. Select menus feature signature dishes and speci

Katy Heritage Society Opens Homes, Resumes Tours This Weekend

For 41 years, the Katy Heritage Society has been dedicated to preserving and protecting Katy’s past by acquiring and maintaining historic st

The Arc of Katy to Expand Services to Intellectually Disabled with Pilot Program

The Arc of Katy is now accepting applications for a new pilot program. The initiative will expand the opportunities they provide teens and

New Pedestrian Underpass Breaks Ground at Westheimer Parkway in Cinco Ranch

A pedestrian underpass at Westheimer Parkway, just west of Cinco Ranch Boulevard, is set to break ground early this month. The underpass wil

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