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Texas Again Leads Nation For Annual Jobs Growth
Mar 20 2024Release by Office of the Governor Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Texans and Texas employers on again leading all 50 states for annual jobs growth following the release of employment data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Texas added 263,900 nonfarm jobs from January 2023 to January 2024, the...
In March of 2016, the Katy area community lost a beloved leader and community member in Mr. Stan C. Stanley. Stan was known throughout the Katy area for his big heart and volunteerism through numerous organizations such as the Boys Scouts of America, Katy Area Economic Development Council and Katy...
By: Aubrey Vogel - Community ImpactThe city of Katy continues to see improvements to area parks after the adoption of The Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan in 2022.The frameworkThe Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan aims to grow the city of Katy’s parks program with funding from the $4.2...
Release by Office of the GovernorGovernor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas winning Site Selection magazine's Governor's Cup for an unprecedented 12th consecutive year and 20th win overall at a press conference at the Governor's Mansion in Austin. With records unmatched by any other state, this latest win recognizes Texas as...
By: Katy TimesZachary Hodges, Ed.D., president of Houston Community College (HCC) Northwest College has been named a finalist for chief executive officer of the year award from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), the college announced in a February 15th press release.Hodges, who has led his college for 28...
KAEDC hears economic update from GHP’s Jankowski
Feb 26 2024By: Susan Rovegno - Katy TinesMembers of the Katy Area Economic Development Council gathered on February 13th at the Katy campus of Members of the Katy Area Economic Development Council gathered on February 13th at the Katy campus of Houston Community College, Colonial Parkway, to hear Patrick Jankowski, chief economist...
By: Aubrey Vogel - Community ImpactKaty residents can expect to see work begin this year on improvements to drainage on Third Street between Airline and Katyland drives.Katy City Council approved the design and construction of the drainage project at the Feb. 12 meeting with ARKK Engineers at the helm.Digging inThe...
By: Katy TimesKaty Taste Fest, a culinary journey, will be celebrating six years of delighting taste buds and supporting local nonprofits. This family-friendly event will feature a diverse array of delectable tastes from over 30 restaurants from the greater Katy area. Attendees can taste all that Katy has to offer,...
By: Kelly Schafler - Community ImpactKaty’s newest H-E-B will open soon in The Market at Katy Park development.In a nutshellThe 117,000-square-foot store will offer produce, seafood, Sushiya sushi items, its scratch bakery and other traditional offerings, according to an opening announcement on H-E-B’s website. Curbside pickup and delivery will also...
By: Kelly Schafler - Community ImpactHome improvement company The Home Depot is set to open a store soon within Katy’s city limits.While there are several The Home Depot’s in the Katy area, this is the first inside Katy city limits, which will contribute to the city’s tax revenue, Katy officials...
By: Kelly Schafler - Community ImpactKaty Beer Garden’s owners aim to create an experience reminiscent of Bavarian beer gardens with a Texas twist, according to a news release.The detailsThe business is the first phase of The Dryer, a 3-acre development surrounding the J.V. Cardiff & Sons Rice Dryer off Hwy...
By: Shawn Arrajj - Community ImpactOfficials with the Texas Department of Transportation presented details Feb. 8 on a proposed project to add four managed lanes along a 6.3-mile stretch of I-10 from Voss Road to I-45.The breakdownDetails on the project were first released as part of a virtual "public meeting"...
By: Shawn Arrajj - Community ImpactThe Texas Department of Transportation has tweaked its plans for an I-10 elevation project that officials said will address flooding issues that have left the highway impassable near the Heights 10 times since 1992.The overviewTxDOT initially brought the proposed project to residents and stakeholders in...
By: Katy Times - Staff ReportThe City of Katy’s Parks and Recreation Department announced via Facebook the completion of the Arboretum Playground at 2046 Katy City Park Road in Katy. Featuring multiple slides, various climbing activities, and creative spaces, the playground features shade structure covering the entire playground ensures play...
By: Natalie Cook Clark - Katy MagazineIt is now easier to find a parking spot at the growing Memorial Hermann Hospital Katy campus (23900 Katy Freeway.) Starting this week patients and visitors have access to their new parking garage of 700 spots. “We want to thank the community for...
By: Tiffany Krenek - My Neighborhood NewsThe inaugural Katy Area Golf Tournament is teed up to bring the Katy community together for a day of friendly competition, networking, and community building. Organized by the Katy Area Chamber and the Katy Area EDC, the event will take place on March 18,...
Katy area grows west into Waller County with mobility projects, master-planned communities
Jan 30 2024By: Dave Manning and Kelly Schafler - Community ImpactThe Waller County economy is growing, particularly along I-10 and Hwy. 290, aided by an abundance of available land and the efforts of local business development leaders, local officials said.As more businesses come to the area and attract new workers, residential developers...
By: Dave Manning - Community ImpactAccording to data the Texas Education Agency released Dec. 15, Katy ISD student academic performance outpaced the 2022 results overall. The Texas Academic Performance Report highlights student performance in each school and district in Texas each year, according to the TEA website.Performance data draws heavily...
Study to kick off for proposed entertainment district around Katy's historic rice dryers
Jan 22 2024By: Kelly Schafler - Community ImpactKaty city officials said they hope a new study will reimagine an area near downtown Katy as a future entertainment hub.The gistAt the Jan. 8 meeting, Katy City Council approved authorizing Mayor William “Dusty” Thiele to sign a $85,000 agreement with planning firm Kendig Keast...
Infrastructure nearly complete in Katy Boardwalk District; news coming on hotel, conference center
Jan 22 2024By: Kelly Schafler - Community ImpactMore movement will soon happen at the mixed-use Katy Boardwalk District development, with Katy city officials expecting to announce the long-awaited hotel and conference center this spring.The detailsDeveloper Sueba USA broke ground on the Katy Boardwalk District in 2017 on 169 acres south and east...
By: Shaheryar Khan - Community ImpactThe Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office broke ground Jan. 10 on a regional training facility in Rosenberg that sheriff's office officials said will enhance law enforcement training and improve public safety services.The detailsThe 189,523-square-foot training complex, located at the corner of West Fairground Road and...
Fort Bend County commissioners advance funding to allow parks projects from 2023 bond to begin
Jan 10 2024By: Kelly Schafler - Community ImpactFort Bend County's parks department will now have access to funding to begin work on projects from the November bond.At the Jan. 9 Fort Bend County Commissioners Court meeting, commissioners unanimously approved advancing $153 million in bond funding for parks projects.The gistThis means the county...
In the heart of Katy, Texas, lies a haven of hope and support for those facing life-threatening illnesses and their caregivers. Born from a visionary challenge, Cinco Charities became a beacon of comfort for needy families. Mr. David Brown, the Executive Director of Cinco Charities, The Ballard House, delves deeper...
By: Katy TimesOn Dec. 4, Walmart unveiled its latest Market Fulfillment Center (MFC) at the Katy Supercenter at 25108 Market Place Drive in Katy, near Katy Mills Mall. The high-tech center is the first fulfillment center to open in Texas and one of five nationally. A second Texas location will...