Katy ISD recieves "recognized rating from TEA Helen Eriksen, Houston Chronicle Correspondent | 05-Aug-2008 Despite tougher standards, the Katy Independent School District improved its accountability rating from "acceptable" to "recognized" the second highest state rating.
The good news came Friday when the Texas Education Agency released its 2008 Academic Accountability ratings.
According to the TEA, more schools statewide are rated exemplary and recognized this year. Exemplary ratings went to 43 school districts and 996 schools this year compared to 27 districts and 643 schools in 2007, the release said.
Formation Development Group Breaks Ground in Houston, Texas. 158 Unit Development to Bring Luxury Senior Living to Cinco Ranch in Katy, Texas. Formation Development Group | 05-May-2008 Houston, TX - Formation Development Group announces the ground breaking of The Solana at Cinco Ranch. When complete in the third quarter of 2009. the project will feature concierge services, mutiple dining venues, a wine bar, and a terrace club activity room, among other amenities. The development of The Solana at Cinco Ranch marks the first time that independent living for seniors, along with assisted living, is being provided in the fast-growing master planned community in West Houston. Its developer, Formation Development Group, says research shows strong demand by Cinco Ranch residents seeking luxury senior living accommodations for themselves or for their aging parents.
LACENTERRA AT CINCO RANCH Terri Norman | 28-Jul-2008 LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch has seen the addition of nine new office tenants during the first half of 2008. Center management reports approximately 25,000 square feet of class “A” office space was leased between January 1 and June 30. read more >
KBR Selects Katy Area for its West Houston Campus Location Heather Browne, KBR; Lance LaCour, Katy Area EDC | 02-May-2008 KBR announced plans to develop a campus facility near Katy, Texas. The campus will be located off Grand Parkway and Interstate 10 (I-10). KBR has signed an earnest money agreement and intends to enter into a long-term lease for the new facility, which is expected to be just over 910,000 square feet. read more >
Construction under way on various projects in Katy By KIMBERLY PIÑA, Chronicle Correspondent | 01-May-2008 As the city of Katy continues to attract more families and tourists, new businesses are responding to the population growth, and several construction projects are under way.
A retail center, a new nursing and rehabilitation center and the city's second hotel are expected to open this year.
Plans are also in place to construct more business and professional buildings along the perimeter of Katy Mills mall, a hotspot for commercial growth.
Duke to Build 100,000 sf Office for Det Norske Veritas in Katy Joel Reuter | 21-Apr-2008 Houston, Texas – April 11, 2008) Duke Realty Corporation (Duke) announced that Det Norske Veritas (DNV), a Norwegian-based engineering company that provides risk management and asset maintenance/enhancement consulting to the energy and maritime industries, has commissioned Duke to develop a 90,000-square foot Class A office building in the Katy submarket for its Houston operations. read more >
Baker St. Pub & Grill to Open at LaCenterra Terri Norman | 09-Apr-2008 Katy, Texas (April 9, 2008) – Baker St. Pub & Grill will open its doors for business April 14, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. serving lunch and dinner daily. An American take on England’s traditional pubs, Baker St. will provide residents with a comfortable place to gather, dine or simply unwind. read more >
Smart Pipe Locates in Katy Frank Lombard | 28-Mar-2008 Smart Pipe Company, Inc. CEO Stephen Catha and Katy Area EDC CEO Lance LaCour announced the relocation today of Smart Pipe to a new and expanded facility in the Westgreen Business Center, Building #8, at 1426 Vander Wilt Lane, in Katy ( 77449). Founded in 2004, Smart Pipe has developed an innovative pipe lining technology for the rehabilitation of old and degraded pipelines with a focus on the oil and gas market in urban and difficult to access areas. read more >
LaCenterra celebrates 1st birthday Terri Norman | 25-Feb-2008 LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, Katy and west Houston’s place to shop and play, is celebrating its first birthday March 1, 2008. The public is invited enjoy daylong celebration sales and in-store promotions. Plus, from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. guests can join in the fun of a Texas-size birthday party complete with clowns, party hats, balloons, a BIG birthday cookie (while supplies last) and the sounds of La La Wilson & Company.
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch announces Terry Norman, The Vista Companies | 28-Jan-2008 Katy, Texas (January 28, 2008) – LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch’s menu of restaurant options continues to grow with the opening of Mission Burrito January 31 at 11:00 a.m.
Fort Bend County has joined Brazoria and Waller counties in initiating a study of a proposal to enlarge the hurricane evacuation route along Texas 36 and create a new, direct passage to U.S. 290. read more >
So said Aundre Dean, Katy tailback, and voice of tens of thousands of Tiger fans who celebrated Christmas three days early Saturday night, defeating Pflugerville 28-7 in the Class 5A Division II state championship game to win the state crown and complete a perfect 16-0 season.
Petroleum training center eyes Katy for location Debbie Bradley, The Katy Times | 14-Dec-2007 A firm specializing in specializes in training for the petroleum industry could soon have a home in Katy.
During a meeting Monday, Katy City Council paved the way for PetroSkills to construct a training center near Katy Mills Mall. PetroSkills needed the city's approval before construction could begin. read more >
Technology Center breaks ground on $17 million project By: AMBER SARHAN, asarhan@hcnonline.com | 29-Nov-2007 The Katy Independent School Districts Miller Career & Technology Center has broken ground on a $17.9 million expansion, according to information presented at the recently Katy Economic Development Council meeting. read more >
WoodCreek, BPI land west Houston tract By NANCY SARNOFF, The Houston Chronicle | 08-Dec-2007 A joint venture has purchased 87 acres at the southwest corner of Interstate 10 and Pin Oak Road for a development that could include 1 million square feet of shops and office space.
Rooms to Go Purchases 118 acres in Katy-Waller County for New 1-10 Distribution Center Lance LaCour | 06-Dec-2007 Rooms To Go Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Seaman, along with Waller County Judge Owen Ralston and Katy Area EDC CEO Lance LaCour, announced today that Rooms To Go (RTG) has purchased 118 acres of land along I-10 near the southwest corner of Igloo Road for construction of a 1,200,000 sq. ft. distribution center and 90,000 sq. ft. retail outlet. The new facility will entail a capital investment of over $30,000,000 and employ at least 300 employees. read more >
Panera Bread Bakery-Cafe to Open at LaCenterra Terri Norman, The Vista Companies | 19-Nov-2007 Katy, Texas (November 19, 2007) – Panera Bread will open its new LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch bakery- cafe Tuesday, December 4 at 6:00 a.m. The restaurant will offer a wide variety of year-round favorites including sweet and savory baked goods, hand-tossed salads, hearty soups and signature sandwiches, along with seasonal specialty items.
BP to move some jobs to Houston KRISTEN HAYS, The Houston Chronicle | 19-Oct-2007 BP's previously announced restructuring will include layoffs and movement of some North American jobs to its U.S. headquarters in Houston, a company spokesman said Thursday. read more >
The hospital, with an emergency room, open-heart surgery capability and cancer treatment areas, will be on the north side of the Katy Freeway just west of Barker Cypress, Methodist president and CEO Ron Girotto said in a statement.
Kirkland’s calls lacenterra home for new katy locaton Terri Norman, The Vista Companies | 13-Nov-2007 Katy, Texas (November 12, 2007) – LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch announces the addition of Kirkland’s Home to its outstanding list of retail tenants. read more >
Katy City Council on Monday night approved a developer's project to construct a three-level Best Western hotel at Katy Mills Boulevard and Market Place Drive.
Divine Hospitality LLC plans to build the 46,000-square-foot hotel, which will include 78 rooms read more >
The council passed resolutions during a Tuesday general assembly meeting supporting an $880 million Harris County infrastructure bond package and a measure to annex Waller County into the Bluebonnet Groundwater Conservation District.
Texas Children's Hospital Unveils Plans for Campus at EDC Meeting Lance LaCour | 14-Aug-2007 At the August EDC General Assembly Meeting, Peter Dawson, Vice President of Facilities for Texas Children's Hospital unveiled plans from their Vision 2010 expansion-the Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, which will be located in the Katy Area. read more >
3M Opens Office/Lab at Westgate Service Center Lance LaCour | 27-Sep-2007 3M Energy and Advanced Materials Division recently opened the 3M Oil and Gas Industry Customer Center, a new business group, office at the Westgate Service Center at 19416 Park Row read more >
The 10,000-acre Bridgeland community, located in Cypress 2.5 miles south of U.S. 290 on Fry Road, will ultimately include more than 21,000 single-family homes with 65,000 residents, said Peter Houghton, Bridgeland's vice president for sales.
"We're planning the campus for the future," said Peter Dawson, the hospital's senior vice president of facilities.
The $220-million, 350,000-square-foot hospital will be built on 55 acres at Barker Cypress Road and the Katy Freeway and is expected to be completed by 2010. Construction will begin in early 2008, he said.
UH-Cinco Ranch Envisions Growth David S. Rosen | 14-Sep-2007 Thirty degree programs are offered at the center, with recipients eligible to receive diplomas from the University of Houston, UH-Downtown, UH-Victoria or UH-Clear Lake. read more >
Katy Area EDC Launches Web GIS System Lance LaCour | 14-Aug-2006 At the Katy Economic Development Council (EDC) General Assembly meeting on August 14th, the EDC launched Phase I of its new Web-based GIS system. read more >
14,000 square feet of Class “A” office space leased Terri Norman | 15-Aug-2007 Katy, Texas (AUGUST 15, 2007) – Kerry R. Gilbert & Associates, Inc. and KGA/DeForest Design, LLC have leased 14,000 square feet of Class “A” office space in LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch. The sister companies are relocating from west Houston’s Park Ten Office Park and plan to open doors for business in LaCenterra August 20, 2007.
A 126-unit low-income housing project proposed for the Katy area has been denied housing tax credits, a spokesman for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs said Monday. read more >
Perry's Steakhouse signs lease with LaCenterra Helen Eriksen | 26-Jun-2005 Mark Collins, vice president and chief operations officer for Perry's Restaurants, said in an interview last week that Perry's has signed a lease agreement with LaCenterra to open a restaurant in the development.
http://blogs.chron.com/insidekaty/archives/2007/06/perrys_steakhou.html read more >
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