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KATY MAGAZINE
JANUARY 2021
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JANUARY FEATURE STORIES
Essential Guide to Katy Pediatric Dentists
Finding the right dentist for your child is very important. Regular exams contribute to healthy teeth and gums, and teaches them at a young
Authorities Seek Public's Help in Katy Woman’s Credit Card Theft
An elderly Katy woman had her credit card stolen and the thieves have been spending her money across the state. Local authorities seek the p
Tips for Katy Family Garage Sale Success
From post lock-down decluttering to pre-move toss out, many Katy families host garage sales to purge and profit. Aside from welcoming early
Hundreds of Dead Fish In Katy-area Bayous, Drinking Water Safe
Katy residents can rest easy knowing that multiple, massive fish kills seen across the area do not pose a threat to local drinking water.
Katy-Area K9 Units Answer Call of Duty
Katy’s police dogs are trained and ready to keep the city and its residents safe.
Katy Community Mailboxes Vandalized, Broken Into
The community mailbox was vandalized and broken into inside a Kelliwood subdivision. Repairs are expected to take 4-6 weeks as this problem
Guide to Family and Individual Counseling Services in Katy
Help is available for people struggling with mental and emotional challenges. This guide includes a list of licensed therapists and experien
Governor Vows to Correct Broken Bond System After Report from Katy Authority
Texas governor Greg Abbott agrees that the Texas bond system is broken, especially in Harris County where violent felons have been released
Katy ISD Board Calls for May Election, Announces Lifetime Achievement, Principal
The Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved a general election for May 2021. The District that saw the greatest student gain in the state also a
Harris County Officials Evaluate 2,000 Inmates for Release Amid COVID Crisis
Some Harris County officials are raising concerns as the county jail reaches capacity. In order to keep inmates, jailers, and their families
Katy-Area Law Enforcement Agencies Prepared for Inauguration Day, No Threats Reported
Katy-area law enforcement agencies will not tolerate any criminal acts tomorrow in opposition of Inauguration Day. Although they support cit
Katy Dog Park to Get Security Camera to Deter Pet Dumping Problem
The City of Katy Dog Park, the largest in the area, is getting a security camera later this month to help deter and catch people who dump do
Katy Tigers Win 9th State Championship
The Katy Tigers had their eye on the prize at AT&T Stadium in Arlington yesterday. The local football powerhouse beat the Cedar Hill Longho
The Oldest Katy National Charity League Chapter Honors 2021 Senior Class
The National Charity League Katy Chapter, the oldest of the local chapters recently honored the members of their 2021 senior class. This nat
Tigers Football – A Katy Family Tradition – Heading to the State Championships
Katy High School football fans wear red, love Coach Joseph, and know they belong to a special Tigers family. Throughout the history of this
Volunteers Needed to Fill Roles Within the Community
Many local organizations, including Katy ISD, depend on the support of volunteers for their missions to succeed. Although the pandemic has a
Katy Community Mourns Loss of Sharon Rhoads, School Namesake
Katy ISD school namesake Sharon Joy Rhoads passed away Sunday, January 10. She will be remembered for inspiring students in the classroom an
Fort Bend County Changes How 911 Calls Get Dispatched
New Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan announced a big change to how 911 calls will be responded to in Fort Bend County.
Deputies Employ Drone to Diffuse Domestic Assault Standoff Near Katy
Harris County Precinct 5 deputies helped the SWAT unit during a domestic assault standoff yesterday. Authorities used one of the department
Pandemic Delays David Temple Sentencing, 22 Years After Pregnant Wife's Murder
22 years ago, Belinda Temple was shot inside her Katy home. She and her unborn child Erin did not survive. Her husband David was convicted o
Guide to Urgent Care Clinics in Katy
Sniffles and coughs are common this time of year, but could the symptoms be something else? Don't put off getting checked out. These Katy u
Katy ISD Schools Celebrate FFA Success
Three Katy ISD high schools bring home FFA state recognitions after numerous leadership development events.
Katy-Area COVID-19 Cases Rise, Authorities Seek More Vaccines
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Harris and Fort Bend counties. Local authorities seek more vaccines as the area passes the threshold outl
Fort Bend County Congressman Stands with Police Inside the Capitol During Insurrection
The world watched in horror as a mob turned into a deadly insurrection breaching the U.S. Capitol’s walls yesterday. One of Katy’s own remai
Katy Girl Showcases Advantage of Autism Through Fashion Design
A six-year-old aspiring fashion designer from Katy earns praise while turning the spotlight on an important topic. Set to launch a brand-new
Katy Teen in ICU Opens Eyes, Talks to Parents
The Katy community continues to rally behind a local teen and his family as the 17-year-old fights to recover from a horrible car accident.
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