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THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015
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Coming Up
Football Clinic For Women
The Katy Bengal Brigade and
Cheerleaders (KBBC) are gearing
up to host Football 102 Clinic for
Women from 7-9 p.m. on Friday at
the KBBC Gym and Field House.
imited to the first 200 campers, the clinic includes instructions
by Katy High football coaches, a
presentation on rules o the game,
e uipment, uestion-and-answer
session with aty igh coach Gary
oseph and silent auction.
Check-in will be held at 6 p.m.
during an indoor tailgate party.
The cost to a end the clinic is
and campers should dress in game
day gear.
For in ormation, call 28 -2 7849.
www.katytimessports.com
This year, only 34
cases have been
reported globally
GREG DENSMORE
Times Managing Editor
E
very Thursday when the
Katy Rotary Club holds its
lunch meeting, attorney
avid Frishman gives his fellow members an update on the
Rotary's PolioPlus program, a
global initiative to eradicate polio through the mass vaccination
of children.
When he s nished, Frishman
always asks, "How close are we to
eradicating polio from the face
of the earth?"
"This close," comes the reply,
as Rotarians place their thumbs
and inde
ngers close together,
leaving an inch or so between
them.
Rotary took up the cause back
in 1979 with it launched a polio
vaccination program for children
in the Philippines. Since then,
through its PolioPlus program,
Rotarians have contributed more
than $1.3 billion and countless
volunteer hours to immunize
more than 2.5 billion children
against polio in 122 countries.
In 1988, the Glo al Polio Eradication Initiative was esta lished,
with Rotary again taking the lead
but gaining partners such as the
Preschool Open House
ising Star Academy, a pri ate
preschool, will hold a
eet and
Greet open house e ent rom 0
a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. ,
at 920 South Peek oad in aty
774 0 .
A endees will ha e the opportunity to tour the facility, meet
the sta , check out the curriculum, take part in un acti ities and
games and win ra e pri es.
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Crews making headway on Memorial Tower
Work crews from JP Southwest Concrete are making up for lost
time when it comes to construction of the Memorial Tower at Freedom Park. The tower is a joint project of the Katy Rotary Club, VFW
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Broker/Owner
he Rotary Club's 2015 Wild
West Brewfest smashed attendance and fundraising records as more than 6,000
guests helped the club push past
the $113,000 mark in net proceeds.
On Thursday, Aug. 27, at their
weekly luncheon meeting, Katy
Rotarians will be handing out
checks to the various nonprofits and community projects the
club supports.
"We took a risk by moving to
Katy Mills, but we believe that
this move paid off in spades for
us and for our recipients," said
Katy Rotarian David Loesch,
chairman of the Wild West Brewfest.
Attendance at the annual
event that celebrates the craft
beer industry almost doubled
this year. A total of 3,314 guests
made it to the 2014 event; this
year's attendance total was more
than 6,000.
“At the end of each event, we
survey our guests; overwhelmingly, the number one thing that
came back as positive was the
new space and the awesome selection of beer,” he said.
Loesch explained that the
Wild West Brewfest is one of the
only events in the Houston area
that is staffed completely by volunteers and has no management
fee involved.
''Our volunteers are passion-
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MANY PROJECTS FUNDED
Loesch indicated that thanks
to the generous support of the
Brewfest's many sponsors, and
the tireless efforts of the Rotary
Club of Katy, the following projects are among those that will be
funded:
• Katy IS Fine Arts, 10,000.
This donation gives young students the opportunity to participate in band or orchestra who
otherwise could not afford to do
so.
''We want to support these
young Texans who have the desire and passion and display the
strong desire to study and excel,''
said Loesch.
This will be the fourth year
the Katy Rotary has donated to
the KIS
ne arts program. To
date, the donations have topped
$22,000.
• FFA Future Farmers of America), $16,000. This donation
helps kids who — for economic
reasons — might be excluded
from raising a project.
In addition, a portion of this
money will go towards the “Barn
Sale to assist students who do
not make the auction and, unfortunately, get minimal dollars
for their animals.
It is our o ective to help
change the 'minimal dollar' component to help offset the cost of
raising the project," explained
Loesch.
It should also e noted that
n ROTARY, please see 2A
METRO Mobility
funds to pay for road
expansion, drainage
improvements
BY TOM BEHRENS
hose planning to hunt and sh in Te as
can renew their licenses starting Aug. 15.
icenses can e purchased online tpwd.
texas.gov/business/licenses/online_sales/index.
phtml) and through 1,700 locations throughout
the state in addition to TPW of ces and par s.
These locations include sporting goods stores,
Academy utdoors and ass Pro Shops , gun
shops, department stores, discount stores, bait
and tackle shops, grocery stores and many other
types of stores. One may also order by phone at
1-800-895-4248, toll free, etween 8 a.m. and 5
p.m. CST wee days.
Those who choose to order online and avoid
long lines at retailers can print their receipt and
use it as a temporary license for activities that
do not require the use of tags) until they receive
the permanent license document in the mail.
There is a $5 administrative fee in addition to
the cost of license.
Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted
for online purchases. A con rmation for an order will be e-mailed to the billing e-mail address
ate about what they do, and is
shows," he said. "We are dedicated to helping those in our community who need a hand."
Design phase of Morton
Road project under way
Hunting, fishing
licenses to go on
sale August 15
n LICENSES, please see 2A
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GREG DENSMORE
aty AA P Chapter 26 will
meet at 6 0 p.m. on Tuesday at
the aty F
all, 6206 George
Bush ri e.
Come join the membership for
pot luck supper, a meeting and entertainment by the estenha er
Brothers.
All senior adults are welcome.
For in ormation, call 28 -74402.
The aty Area etired ducators A
will hold its annual
ooky ay rom - p.m. on onday, Aug. 24, at Bra os alley
Schools Credit Union at Katy Mills.
This annual e ent welcomes
newly-retired teachers to see
what A is all about.
n POLIO, please see 2A
Wild West Brewfest
netted more than
$113,000 for local
groups, projects
Katy AARP Meeting
Katy Elementary cordially inites all parents and students to
the beginning o the year
eet
The Teacher any time between
-6
p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20.
This is a come-and-go e ent.
n ormation regarding schedules,
curriculum and school procedures
will be pro ided.
The school store will be open
rom 4 0-6 4 p.m. so it will be
a good time to purchase a school
shirt and/or items.
World Health Organization, the
U.S. Centers for isease Control
and Prevention, U ICEF, the ill
& Melinda Gates Foundation
and world governments.
The Katy Rotary Club is a
mem er of otary istrict 5890,
which has been a leader in supporting PolioPlus.
''Our members have participated in immunization activities in India and here at home,
our members and clubs donated
$151,162 to the polio eradication
effort this past year, and our District's members and clubs have
given more than $2,340,000 to
The otary Foundation s PolioPlus Fund since the start of the
effort in 1985, said Terry iegler,
Christmas in August: Katy Rotary
gears up to hand out big checks
The 7th Annual Caitlyn &
Friends Spaghe
inner will be
held rom 6 0-8 0 p.m. on Saturday at St. Bartholomew Parish all,
6 th Street in aty.
Proceeds rom this annual undraiser benefit eep ids Connected, the nonprofit that pro ides
etbooks to kids ba ling cancer or
other life-threatening illnesses to
help them stay connected to their
amily and riends while undergoing treatment.
inner tickets cost 2 per person, or 7 or a table o eight. A
basket ra e will also be held, with
tickets costing each or
or six
tickets.
For tickets or sponsorship inormation, e-mail [email protected] or isit www.
keepkidsconnected.com.
Teacher Meet-and-Greet
2 SECTIONS, 16 PAGES
Rotary's goal to eradicate polio within reach
Caitlyn & Friends Dinner
The Memorial Hermann Stroke
Support Group will meet rom 6-7
p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, in the
First Floor Conference Room at
Hermann Memorial Katy Hospital,
2 900 aty Freeway.
The meeting s topic, oga and
Stroke ehabilitation, will be presented by u na Shro ,
T, T ,
T. Call 7 -222-227 to register.
Caling all Turkey Dash
sponsors, page 8A
GREG DENSMORE
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he City of Katy will soon
begin the expansion of
Morton Road from Katy
Hockley Cut-Off westward to
Pitts Road, according to City
Administrator Byron Hebert.
''The drainage study is complete and we're now in the design phase," Hebert told the
Katy Times.
Hebert said this project has
been in the city’s comprehensive plan — as well as Harris
County and Waller County
thoroughfare maps — for many
years and will be essential to alleviating future mobility and
drainage issues.
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The roadway improvements
will be constructed in two phases, with the rst tentatively eginning in the fall. Phase I will is
from Katy Hockley Cut-Off west
to Katy Hoc ley oad; Phase II
will be from Katy Hockley Road
to Pitts Road.
The road improvements will
consist of four 12-foot lanes,
including a ve-foot concrete
sidewalk on the south side of
Morton Road. The project is located entirely within the city’s
right of way and no private
property has been taken.
The nished pro ect will have
the same cross-section as Avenue D south of Morton Road
and will look almost identical to
Avenue D. The project will also
replace the open drainage ditches with a curb and gutter system
for better drainage flow.
Estimated construction cost is
$10.4 million and will be paid
for using Metro Mobility funds
at no additional cost to Katy
taxpayers.
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the Wild West Brewfest and
the Katy Rotary Club donate
the meat (more than two tons
in 2015) to local food pantries
when they acquire the animals
from the students.
• Casa de Esperan a and The
Rainbow Room, $7,000.
• The Shaw Center, 5,000.
The center provides young students the opportunity to collaborate with mentors and professionals to gain experience in
the areas of science, technology,
engineering, the arts, and mathematics.
• Future usiness eaders Conference, $2000. This donation
boosts a program that offers students the opportunity to attend
a conference and listen to guest
speakers such as Payton Manning, Warren Buffett, and Bill
Gates and many more. The program is designed to give all students an idea what it takes to be
successful in business world.
“We are excited to offer this
to students that show a desire to
attend, but cannot, due to economic reasons, said oesch.
• Katy Special odeo, 2000.
According to oesch, this donation gives special-needs children
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the opportunity ''to ride a horse,
camel, have their face painted,
interact with clowns, participate
in a petting oo and have a terrific barbecue lunch.''
• ead, eed and un, 2,000.
In this program, students entering grades 3-5 commit to a 26week program in which they
read 26 books, perform 26 good
deeds in the community, and
run a total of 26.2 miles.
The club's donation helps pay
the $30 fee for those students
who otherwise could not take
part because of economic reason.
• Children of the ump- icaragua, $3,000. This program
assists the young people of icaragua to learn how to support
their families.
''Unfortunately, this is a very
poor country where four million people live on less than $1
a day, there is one doctor for every 2,700 people and only half of
the population has access to the
most basic of medical supplies,"
said oesch. We have teamed up
with other Rotary Clubs in and
around Houston to help support
this worthy cause.''
• isaster elief, 3,000. The
Wild West Brewfest and Katy Ro-
tary Club have carved out these
funds to assist in emergency relief for the Katy community and
way beyond.
''Our mission is to help those
are in need, said oesch. Funds
will be deployed as needed.''
• Paint USA, 1,000. This is
an ongoing club project that
involvers painting a large map
of the U.S. on school as et all
courts to teach geography to elementary students.
• Toy rive, 2.000. Katy otarians work with elementary
schools to identify families in
need who would otherwise not
be able to buy Christmas presents for their kids.
''This is a great ongoing program that touches the lives of
many children, said oesch.
''These kids not only ask for
toys, but also the basic essentials
that you and I take for granted,
such as shoes, coats and shirts."
oesch said the Katy otary
is already planning for the 2016
Wild West Brewfest in Katy.
''We are proud to put on this
magnificent event, and 2016 will
not disappoint, he said.
i e
us on our Facebook page for further updates.”
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istrict 5890 otary Foundation
Committee Chair.
"I am so proud of the effort
to help with Rotary's top priority — global polio eradication,'' he said.
Every dollar
otary commits to polio eradication will
be matched two-to-one by the
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation up to $35 million a year
through 2018. These funds
help to provide much-needed
operational support, medical
personnel, laboratory equipment, and educational materials for health workers and
parents. Governments, corporations and private individuals
all play a crucial role in funding.
More than one million Rotary members have donated their
time and personal resources to
end polio. Every year, hundreds
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of Rotary members work sideby-side with health workers to
vaccinate children in polioaffected countries. Rotarians
wor with U ICEF and other
partners to prepare and distribute mass communication tools
to reach people in areas isolated by conflict, geography, or
poverty. Rotary members also
recruit fellow volunteers, assist
with transporting the vaccine
and provide other logistical
support.
Today, Afghanistan, igeria
and Pakistan are the only countries that have not stopped
transmission of the wild poliomyelitis — a paraly ing and
potentially fatal disease that
invades the nervous system
and can cause total paralysis in
a matter of hours.
ess than 370 polio cases
were confirmed worldwide in
2014, a reduction of more than
99 percent since the 1980s,
when the world saw about
1,000 cases a day.
This year, said Frishman,
only 34 cases have been reported worldwide,with 28 coming
from Pakistan and six from Afghanistan. o cases have een
reported this year in igeria,
which was once considered to
be the gateway to polio.
However, the polio cases represented by the remaining one
percent are the most difficult
to prevent, due to factors including geographical isolation,
poor public infrastructure,
armed conflict and cultural
barriers. Until polio is completely eradicated, all countries
remain at risk of outbreaks.
''While we are close to our
goal, we can't let up now," said
Frishman.
Oak Park Retirement Center holds
July 31 reception at Landry's in Katy
esort
ifestyle Communities celebrated its new Oak Park
resort-style senior living community last week at a reception
at andry s in Katy attended y
Oak Park representatives, contractors, chamber members and
local dignitaries.
One hundred degree temperatures and high humidity
prompted cancellation of the
actual groundbreaking ceremony that had been scheduled for
July 30 at the construction site
at 1921 South Mason oad in
Katy.
Oak Park Retirement Community is part of esort ifestyle Communities. Oak Park
will offer an all-inclusive experience were one price will take
care of all residents' daily needs,
including chef-prepared meals
and a myriad of entertainment
options with a full calendar
of activities. On-site staff will
provide assistance through the
24 7 Emergency Call System,
appointment transportation, a
balanced and engaging activity
program, and valet parking.
Residents will also enjoy the
convenience of an in-house
bank, pharmacy/gift shop and
salon. Residents needing home
health care are welcome to contract with their choice of providers. All-inclusive monthly rents
for studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom
apartments are competitively
priced with no buy-in fee.
Oak Park is offering an exclusive Charter Resident Program
providing early members the
opportunity to select specific
apartments by layout and location. Charter Residents receive
a host of other special benefits
including:
• Washer dryer in home;
• Pac -move-unpac pac age
valued up to 1,000;
• Complimentary garage use
for six months.
For information, call 713-7025013 or visit www.OakParkinfo.
com.
Katy Library to host gardening class on Aug. 13
Join other gardeners in your
area to learn new ways to grow
on Thursday, August 13, at 11:00
a.m. This month’s topic will be
Fall Vegetables. Also, bring your
leftover seeds and exchange it
for new seeds to try. The Katy ibrary Gardening Club meets every month on the 2nd Thursday.
All programs are free and open
to the pu lic. The Katy i rary is
located at 5414 Fran oad.
For more information call
281-391-3509 or log on to www.
hcpl.net.
Katy Times Weather Report
Seven Day Forecast
THURSDAY
Mostly Sunny
High: 98 Low: 78
South Zone dove hunting begins on Sept. 1.
I E SES
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For the best online shopping
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2 or higher. Chec TPW tpwd.
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costs, types of licenses, etc. A
good source for information is
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Aug. 6, 2015
In-Depth Local Forecast
Today's Local Outlook
Today we will see mostly sunny skies with a
high temperature of 98º, humidity of 53%. The
record high temperature for today is 102º set in
1951. Expect partly cloudy skies tonight with
an overnight low of 78º.
Navasota
98/78
Magnolia
98/77
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Last Week's Almanac ProtectsHempstead
furniture & floor
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Mostly Sunny
98/77
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Precip
98/77
Jersey Village
Bug Proof & Privacy
High: 99 Low: 78
Monday
97/75
94/74
0.00"
98/79
Tuesday
98/73
94/74
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Katy
SATURDAY Wednesday
Houston
100/72
94/74
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98/78
Mostly Sunny
Thursday
101/77
94/74
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Sealy
High: 99 Low: 77 Friday
100/77
94/74
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98/77
Stafford
Saturday
98/72
94/74
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Sunday
100/70
94/74
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SUNDAY
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Rainfall last week. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.00"
Mostly Sunny
97/78
High: 98 Low: 76 Normal rainfall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.68"
Departure from normal . . . . . . . . . . . -0.68"
Needville
Manvel
temp last week . . . . . . . . . . . . 86.4º
96/78
Wharton
MONDAY Average
96/78
Average normal last week . . . . . . . . . . 84.0º
96/77
Mostly Sunny
Departure from normal . . . . . . . . . . . . +2.4º
High: 95 Low: 74
Day
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Last
8/6
Mostly Sunny
High: 97 Low: 75
WEDNESDAY
New
8/14
Mostly Sunny
High: 98 Low: 76
Local UV Index
Sunrise
6:46 a.m.
6:46 a.m.
6:47 a.m.
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6:48 a.m.
6:49 a.m.
6:49 a.m.
Sunset
8:12 p.m.
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8:10 p.m.
8:09 p.m.
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and 12-13, afternoon only
noon to sunset . uring these
weekends the daily bag limit is
15 birds, to include not more
than two mourning doves and
two white-tipped doves. Once
the general season opens, the
aggregate bag limit will be 15
with no more than two whitetipped doves.
“Age-ratios (juveniles versus
adults) from last season indicated very strong production
in mourning doves across Texas
last year; we e pect similar or
slightly increased production
this year with the improved
habitat conditions across nearly
all of Te as, said Shaun ldenurger, TPW s dove program
leader.
“However, improved habitat conditions equal more food
and water on the landscape,
which means hunters may need
to spend more time patterning
mourning doves prior to opening day in their area,” said Oldenburger.
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annual/app).
In addition to a hunting license, anyone orn after Sept.
1, 1971, must successfully
complete a hunter education
training course or purchase a
one-time deferral good for one
license year in order to hunt legally in Texas. The certification
is valid for life and is honored
in all other states and provinces. More information on hunter
education certification is available online (www.tpwd.state.
tx.us/outdoor-learning/huntereducation).
A Migratory Game Bird endorsement and Harvest Information Program (HIP) certification are also required to hunt
dove. HIP certification involves
a brief survey of previous year’s
migratory bird hunting success
and is conducted at the time licenses are purchased.
orth and Central ove seasons egin Sept. 1. South one
opens Sept. 18. Special Whitewinged dove egins Sept. 5-6
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Seven Lakes High student
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Saturday at Houston Arboretum
Drive over to the Houston
Arboretum & Nature Center
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how to begin your new adventure in birding from local expert
Gary Clark.
A Beginning Birding class will
be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at
the Arboretum located at 4501
Woodway Drive in Houston.
In this class, discover the different types of birds in Texas as
well as a brief introduction to
bird sounds. Attendees will learn
how to identify the lively birds
that flit overhead by observing
certain characteristics.
Before hitting the trails, Clark
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field guides and journals. Have
fun learning the specific characteristics that must be observed to
properly identify birds.
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for more than 35 years. He has
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Tips for the daily commute:
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seat? Instead of shutting the A/C
vents in the front, redirect them
to the ceiling or sides of the vehicle to keep air flowing to the
rear.
• If it isn t too hot, when
driving around town turn off
the A/C and roll down your windows instead.
• Par ing in the shade whenever possible or using a reflec-
Mayde Creek High School is
establishing the “Hall of Honor”
recognition program to honor
graduates who have achieved a
noticeably high level of performance in their career or profession, influenced the lives of others in some positive manner, and
achieved a place of distinction in
the area of public or community
service.
The school is seeking nominations for its Hall of Honor. Nominees must have:
• Graduated from Mayde
Creek High School more than 10
years prior to the induction.
• Achieved outstanding success in his or her career.
• Made a signi cant contri ution to the community or to society.
•
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in professional, public, and/or
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• emonstrated a positive influence on the lives of others.
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each individual at a special induction ceremony during Homecoming 2015.
The engraved plaque containing a photograph and citation
for each inductee will be on
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Community
Library to hold Aug. 18 class on Facebook
Are you interested in getting
back in touch with that old
childhood friend?
Looking to share photos and
other information with family
members?
The Maud Marks Library, located at 1815 Westgreen Bou-
friends at the same time. You
must know how to use a mouse
and a keyboard.
Seating is extremely limited
for this class.
Call the library at 281-4928592 for more information and
to register.
levard in Katy, is offering a
one-time class on the social
networking site, Facebook, at 1
p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Attendees will learn how to
set up an account and ensure
their own privacy, as well as
getting back in touch with old
PHOTO BY KATHY ADAMS
Katy High School class of 1965 gathers for reunion
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NOTICE OF P UBLIC M EETING TO DISCUSS
BUDGET AND P ROP OSED TAX RATE
Th e K aty I n dep en den t S ch ool Dis trict will h old a pub lic m eeting at 6:30 p. m . , August 25, 2015
in th e B oardroom , E du cation S u p p ort C om p lex , 6 3 0 1 S ou th S tadiu m L an e, K aty , T ex as 7 7 4 9 4 .
Th e purpose of th is m eeting is to d iscuss th e sch ool d istrict' s b ud get th at will d eterm ine th e tax
rate th at will b e ad opted . P ub lic participation in th e d iscussion is invited .
The tax rate that is ultimately adopted at this meeting or at a separate meeting at a later date may not exceed
the proposed rate shown below unless the district publishes a revised notice containing the same information
and comparisons set out below and holds another public meeting to discuss the revised notice.
M aintenance Tax
$1.1266 / $100
Sch ool Deb t Service Tax
Approved b y Local Voters $0.4000 / $100
( Proposed rate for maintenance and operations)
( Proposed rate to pay bonded indebtedness)
Com parison of P roposed Bud get with Last Year' s Bud get
The Katy High School graduating class of 1965
gathered recently at Midway Bar-B-Que for a renewal of past, current and future times. The group
met prior to the annual meeting of the Katy High
School Alumni Association. Pictured from left
are: [seated on floor] Mike Fielder, Tony Rylander,
Dale Smith and Mary Ann (Fry) Smith; [seated in
chairs] Carol (Zanfordino) Ples, Mary Ann (Enler)
Haskett; Linda (Embesi) Srubar; Linda (Brown)
Cardiff; Janice (Rheman) Arnold, Mary Lou (Buller)
Langhorn, Jane (Drake) Gipson, Charles Harlan
and Charles Cardiff; [standing] Martin Haskett,
Connie (Rogas) Frank, Bubba Monigold, Jack
Tamplin, Bre (Fiebig) Benson. David Minze, LeRoy
Ramsey, Ray Mangum, Stanley Thompson, Greg
Murray, Karen (Whitson) Cooke, Truett Bell, David
Spence, Carl Baucum, Presly Schoenemann and
Ronald Scott.
Miss Cane Island, Brianna Key, set
to compete in Miss Texas USA Pageant
The Katy master-planned
community of Cane Island
is poised to stand tall at this
year’s Miss Texas USA Pageant
with the selection of Brianna
Key as its first-ever Miss Cane
Island.
One of Cane Island’s first
homebuyers, Brianna competed
in last year’s Miss Texas USA as
Miss Southeast Texas.
“Having grown up in Katy, it
means so much to represent the
area,” she said.
The former Houston Texans
cheerleader is being sponsored
as Miss Cane Island by Rise Communities, developer of the Katy
master-planned community.
“Cane Island has already
made such a positive impact on
Katy,” she added. “I’m certain-
ly looking forward to representing the community.''
Brianna is so enthusiastic
about representing Cane Island,
she even took pageant photos
with Hub, a trained Golden Retriever who serves as Cane Island’s Ambassador.
The 2015 Miss Texas USA
Pageant will be held Sept. 4-6 at
Houston’s Post Oak Hilton Hotel. The event will be presented
via live streaming video at MissTexasUSA.com.
To sign up for e-mail updates
and for information on Cane
Island, go to www.caneisland.
com. Like the community at
www.Facebook.com/CaneIslandKatyTx and follow it on
Instagram and Twitter @caneislandkaty.
Miss Cane Island, Brianna Key,
it
ub ane slan s fi ial
Ambassador.
The applicable percentage increase or decrease ( or difference) in the amount budgeted in the preceding fiscal year
and the amount budgeted for the fiscal year that begins during the current tax year is indicated for each of the
following expenditure categories:
Maintenance and operations
3.9414
% increase or
% ( decrease)
Debt service
8.8184
% increase or
% ( decrease)
Total expenditures
4.7698
% increase or
% ( decrease)
Total Appraised Value and Total Taxab le Value
( as calculated und er Section 26. 04, Tax Cod e)
P reced ing Tax Year
Current Tax Year
Total appraised value* of all property
$ 32,147,890,799
$ 36,539,683,086
Total appraised value* of new property* *
$
$
Total taxable value * * * of all property
$ 28,024,928,378
$ 32,683,551,817
Total taxable value* * * of new property* *
$
$
2,021,547,429
1,488,837,933
*
" Appraised value" is the amount shown on the appraisal roll and defined by Section 1.04( 8) , Tax Code.
**
" New property" is defined by Section 26.012 ( 17) , Tax Code.
2,115,052,618
1,671,100,126
* * * " Taxable value" is defined by Section 1.04( 10) , Tax Code.
Bond ed Ind eb ted ness
Total amount of outstanding and unpaid bonded indebtedness*
$1,271,035,662
* Outstanding principal.
Com parison of P roposed Rates with Last Year' s Rates
M aintenance
& Operations
Interest
& Sinking F und *
Total
Local Revenue
P er Stud ent
State Revenue
P er Stud ent
Last Year' s Rate
$1.1266
$0.4000
$1.5266
$6,402
$3,370
Rate to M aintain Sam e
Level of M aintenance &
Operations Revenue &
P ay Deb t Service
$1.1447
$0.4066
$1.5513
$6,963
$3,111
P roposed Rate
$1.1266
$0.4000
$1.5266
$6,914
$3,015
* The Interest and Sinking Fund tax revenue is used to pay for bonded indebtedness on construction, equipment, or both.
The bonds, and the tax rate necessary to pay those bonds, were approved by the voters of this district.
Com parison of P roposed Levy with Last Year' s Levy on Average Resid ence
Last Year
Average Market Value of Residences
Average Taxable Value of Residences
Last Year' s Rate Versus Proposed Rate per $100 Value
Taxes Due on Average Residence
Increase ( Decrease) in Taxes
$
$
$
$
239,842
224,842
1.52660
3,432
Th is Year
$
$
$
$
$
274,385
249,385
1.52660
3,807
375
Und er state law, th e d ollar am ount of sch ool taxes im posed on th e resid ence h om estead of a person 65
y ears of age or old er or of th e surviving spouse of such a person, if th e surviving spouse was 55 y ears of
age or old er wh en th e person d ied , m ay not b e increased ab ove th e am ount paid in th e first y ear after th e
person turned 65, regard less of ch anges in tax rate or property value.
Notice of Rollb ack Rate: Th e h igh est tax rate th e d istrict can ad opt b efore req uiring voter approval at an
election is
$1. 5333
. Th is election will b e autom atically h eld if th e d istrict ad opts a rate in excess
of th e rollb ack rate of
$1. 5333
.
F und Balances
The following estimated balances will remain at the end of the current fiscal year and are not encumbered with or by
a corresponding debt obligation, less estimated funds necessary for operating the district before receipt of the first
state aid payment:
$ 167,115,779
Maintenance and Operations Fund Balance( s)
Interest & Sinking Fund Balance( s)
$
49,180,958
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English language class set at library
Are you learning to speak
English? Would you like some
practice in a casual, informal
atmosphere?
Fort Bend County Libraries
presents a program for individuals of all nationalities who
would like a place to practice
their English language and
conversation skills.
The “ESL Conversation Circles” provide an opportunity
for non-English-speaking people to gather in a relaxed setting, and discuss topics of their
own choosing while practicing
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located at 2620 Commercial
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Katy High School Color Guard will
host Spin 'N' Toss Clinic Aug. 20
Katy ISD students are invited to
come to the Spin ‘N’ Toss Clinic
to be held on Thursday, Aug. 20,
and learn how to spin and toss a
flag just like the Katy High School
Color Guard.
Kindergartners through fifth
grade will attend a Mini Clinic;
sixth-graders and up will attend a
Junior Clinic. Both clinics will be
held at Katy High School (enter
through band hall and be directed
to the location).
The Mini Clinic will be held
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., while the
Junior Clinic is scheduled from
noon to 3 p.m.
Spin ‘N’ toss participants will
perform at the annual Katy Tiger
Band Preview to be held at Rhodes
Stadium at 8 p.m. Aug. 20. This
event is where “That Roarin' Band
from Tigerland” will reveal the
first look at the fall show.
The cost for the clinic is $25 per
child (price includes lunch from
noon- 1 p.m.) T-Shirts will be
available for $15 and Katy Spirit
Flags will be available for $10.
Make checks payable to: KHSBBA and return the form to Katy
High School Band Hall (located
across from the soccer fields with
a RED door) on any Tuesday during the summer from 9 a.m.-4
p.m., or any Guard member on or
before Aug. 17.
Registrations will also be accepted at the door, but will cost $35.
For information, e-mail Jenifer
Franklin at jfranklin6868@gmail.
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www.HoustonSPCA.org
Be sure to visit her at the
Houston SPCA today!
Blood drive to honor Boy Scout
Katy resident and Boy Scout
Jacob Ballard was working toward attaining the rank of
Eagle Scout when cancer put
his progress on hold. He is currently undergoing treatment at
Texas Children’s Hospital and
has received multiple blood
transfusions.
Jacob’s Scout troop rallied
behind their brother and made
it their service project to host
a blood drive in Jacob’s honor.
The drive will be held in con-
junction with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center set for Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. in the gym at Katy
Chapel LDS, 1928 Drexel Drive.
The donation process is
simple and every donation
can help save as many as three
lives. All donations will be
funneled into the community
blood supply to help patients
just like Jacob.
To schedule your donation,
call 1-888-482-5663 or login to
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For more information, contact Michael Turner at 713435-9476 or Aaron Lauritzen at
281-768-9189 or [email protected].
Donors must be at least 17
years of age, weigh a minimum
of 110 pounds and be in good
general health. Those who
are 16 years old, at least 122
pounds, in good general health
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Phillip Landis, President, has
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“I am delighted to welcome
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2015 NAPA Chairman Michael
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K&L Supply Inc. joins the
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For the next three weeks, Stefano Zullian, owner and chocolatier of Katy's Araya Artisan
Chocolate, is hosting a "chocolate class" for area kids.
Children will not only learn
about the history of chocolate
and how it is made, they will try
different varieties and learn the
essential techniques of tempering and molding chocolate. As a
finale, they will get to make their
own chocolate bars.
The class will use premium
Venezuelan chocolate as well as
nuts, dried fruits, spices, candies
phalt pavement mix producers
and paving contractors across
the United States. Membership
in NAPA gives K&L Supply Inc.
an active voice in the association, which represents the interests of asphalt pavement
producers and contractors on
the national level before Congress, governmental agencies,
and other national trade and
business organizations.
As a member of NAPA, K&L
Supply Inc. also has access to
the NAPA’s active research programs, which are designed to
improve the quality of asphalt
pavements and paving techniques used in the construction of roads, streets, highways,
parking lots, airports, environmental and recreational facilities.
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has unveiled the third generation of its Regional Joint Information Center website, www.
readyharris.org.
The website, which was officially launched in 2011, serves
as the primary online emergency
information site for the county’s
more than 4.4 million residents.
This updated version improves
functionality and provides an
optimal viewing experience for
mobile devices.
“Communication with the
public is critical to our successful response to any disaster,”
said Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. ”Residents expect timely
information whether they are at
home or on the go. The improvements made to the website make
it easier for residents to get the
information they need, when
they need it.”
Completed in time for the
2015 hurricane season, the revamped website incorporates
responsive display technology.
Responsive websites adjust the
size of the view and format the
content to adapt to the device
being used. Site content is clear,
legible and full functionality is
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To bring search engine optimization (SEO) within the
grasp of businesses of all sizes,
Hyperlinks Media has launched
the SEO Center, a Katy-based
digital library that contains information on internet marketing in all its facets.
The SEO Center provides
tips, strategies, analytical data,
videos, blog posts, and news,
completely free of charge. In
addition, the Center offers
members the unique ability to
visit and collaborate in person,
making it the first of its kind.
At the SEO Center’s location
near the Houston area, members can discuss their website’s
search engine rankings and
discover strategies for improvement, a distinction that sets
this asset apart from other SEO
resources.
Through these visits, members can receive experienced
guidance and advice regarding multiple aspects of their
marketing efforts. As a collective effort to provide the most
comprehensive SEO data, others are welcome to share their
research and ideas through the
SEO Center as well.
These efforts are intended to
give businesses free resources
to clear up the intimidating
world of SEO and online marketing.
Charles Mazzini, CEO of SEO
company Hyperlinks Media
explained, “With so much unreliable SEO information out
there, we built the SEO Center
to be a trusted source of quality
information, where businesses
can learn the facts of SEO and
how it can help them.”
While the SEO Center is
rooted within the Houston
area, members are invited to
join from anywhere in the US
and any industry.
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and sprinkles. All equipment will
be provided, including chef hats.
Classes will be held from 1-3
p.m. beginning Friday, and continuing on Thursday, Aug. 13,
and Thursday, Aug. 20, at Araya
Chocolate, 1575 West Grand
Parkway South, Suite 1110.
Children must be at least 6
years old. The cost of each class
is $25 per student. Classes will
have a maximum of 16 children.
For more information, or to
reserve a spot, visit www.arayachocolate.com or call 832-9677935.
clinic expands to Austin
Stone Creek Psychotherapy
and Wellness Inc., founded
more than 10 years ago in the
Katy/West Houston area, is excited to announce its expansion with the opening of their
new office in Austin on June 1.
The University of Houston
recently selected Stone Creek as
one of the Cougar 100 of 2014,
an honor awarded to fastestgrowing businesses owned and
led by UH Alumni.
Stone Creek Psychotherapy,
which has had tremendous
success and rapid growth, provides a wide variety of services
including individual and group
therapy, couple and marital
counseling, family therapy,
child and adolescent therapy,
ADHD assessments and therapy, and neurotherapy.
Under the direction of Stone
Creek owners Katy residents
Dianne Appolito, LCSW, and
Dana Debes, LCSW, the new expansion boasts an equally wide
range of services. UH Alumni
Sarah Osmer, LPC, has recently
been promoted to Program Director for the Austin location.
Appolito believes the growth
will be especially beneficial to
students attending university
in Austin or San Marcos.
“One of the reasons we’re so
excited is because we have so
many students from the Katy/
West Houston and surrounding
area that are attending universities in the central Texas region,” Appolito said.
“This gives us the opportunity to bridge our services and
provide continuity of care as
our clients transition into college,” she added.
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The new layout prioritizes
Harris County Alert messages
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weather, school closures, power
outages and flooding information in a centralized location.
Through collaboration with
other local offices of emergency
management and public safety
stakeholders, www.readyharris.
org is a one-stop shop for the region during disasters.
“Harris County is a national
model for emergency preparedness and response,” added Emmett. “Coordination with our
partners to provide timely, accurate and life-saving information
during emergencies is a key element of that success.”
A soft launch of the website occurred in May, allowing
county responders to use www.
readyharris.org during the recent flooding event that affected
thousands. In addition to posting safety information, road closures and weather alerts, county
officials used the website to gather information on the number of
homes and businesses affected
by the floods. This allowed for a
better and timelier response, and
easier sharing of information
with residents.
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369 South Mason Road
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20053 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77449
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23855 CINCO RANCH BLVD.
281-931-1833
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281-398-1682
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Tel. 281-391-4422
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23350 Kingsland Blvd. | Katy, TX 77494
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5610 LILAC STREET • 281-391-8339
PASTORS, PETER & ESTELA PINON
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281-712-1492
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541 PIN OAK ROAD, KATY • 281-391-3326
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EPISCOPAL
CHURCH OF THE HOLY APOSTLES
1225 W. GRAND PARKWAY SOUTH • 281-392-3310
ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL
BAPTIST
1936 DREXEL, KATY • 281-391-2785
REV. CHRISTOPHER R. DUNCAN
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LUTHERAN
655 DANOVER • 281-391-2263
TYRONE FREEMAN, PASTOR
CROSSPOINT
BRIDGEWATER BAPTIST CHURCH
FRANZ ELEMENTARY
2751 WESTGREEN BLVD. • 281-578-0970
MICHAEL THOMPSON, PASTOR
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH
MAYDE CREEK
2855 GREENHOUSE ROAD • 281-492-2689
LARRY MADDOX, PASTOR
600 PIN OAK • 281-391-1100
DR. RANDY WHITE, PASTOR
2502 KATY HOCKLEY CUT-OFF • 281-391-9199
VIRGIL YEHNERT, PASTOR
GRACE FELLOWSHIP
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
CARPET EXCHANGE
281-391-6999
713-461-1277
HOLY COVENANT UNITED METHODIST
22111 MORTON ROAD (AT MASON) • 281-579-1200
DANNY WAYMAN, SENIOR PASTOR
26700 FM 1093. • 281-346-2279
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JOHN C. CROWE, PASTOR
ST. PETER’S
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
20775 KINGSLAND BLVD. • 281-492-8031
DR. PAT SPARKS, PASTOR
19449 KATY FREEWAY • 713-465-3408
DR. ED YOUNG, PASTOR
Residential & Commercial KATY
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[email protected]
1455 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., Houston, TX 77043
RIVER BEND BAPTIST CHURCH
2655 S. MASON ROAD
(NEXT TO GREAT S.W. EQUESTRIAN CENTER)
281-646-1903 • JIM LEGGETT, PASTOR
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH,
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5715 PEEK ROAD • 281-371-3900
RICK SHRADER, PASTOR
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
MORMON
10000 SPRING GREEN BLVD.
KATY, TX 77494
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CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF
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1928 DREXEL
281-391-0687
281-391-5439
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1407 GRAND PARKWAY SOUTH • 281-392-5099
ROY MEADOWS, PASTOR
1603 Norwalk
3883 LAKES OF BRIDGEWATER DR • 281-492-3448
REV. RICHARD D. BUTTS, PASTOR
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4142 DAYFLOWER • 281-463-2304
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9950 SOUTH MASON
281-398-7796
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281-578-8930
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1530 NORWALK DR. (NOTTINGHAM) • 281-578-0707
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APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH
3311 N. FRY ROAD • 281-492-7500
REV. RYSZARD KULMA, PASTOR
10TH & AVE. D • 281-391-3310
DR. PHILLIP AND JILL CELEMENTS, PASTORS
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5807 Hwy Blvd., Katy
katyprinters.com • 281-391-7072
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WESTSIDE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
3434 FRY ROAD • 281-492-0234
REV. KENT SCHWAMBERGER, PASTOR
5356 ELEVENTH ST. • 281-391-4758
FR. WAYNE WILKERSON, PASTOR
CHURCH ON THE ROCK
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
(Disciples of Christ)
433 S. BARKER CYPRESS • 281-599-9777
JORGE H. CARDENAS, PASTOR
22101 MORTON ROAD • 281-492-2693
REV. HEATHER TOLLESON, MINISTER
BELIEVERS’ WORLD OUTREACH CHURCH
CURRENT-A CHRISTIAN CHURCH
26600 WESTHEIMER PKWY • 281-395-4722
DARREN WALTER, MINISTER
1600 WOODS ROAD • 888-334-BWOC(2962)
TOMMY AND RACHEL BURCHFIELD, PASTOR
CHURCH OF CHRIST
CHURCH OF CHRIST - KATY
THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER
20910 PARK ROW
281-578-3535
DAVID ROBERSON, PASTOR
FAITH MANGER CHURCH
5438 E. 5TH STREET • 281-391-7606
CINCO RANCH CHURCH OF CHRIST
6655 S. MASON ROAD • 281-579-3100
AARON WALLING, MINISTER
KATY BIBLE CHURCH
281-599-3336
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20701 KINGSLAND BLVD. @ DOMINION
281-578-2550
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Mailing Address: 1415 East Avenue, Suite B • Katy, Texas 77493
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Katy, TX 77493
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Phone: 281-371-3030
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CHRISTS MERCY
3506 PORTER RD.
281-391-2273
WADE CASHION, PASTOR
NEW HORIZONS
WORD OF FAITH CHURCH
906 AVENUE A (CHAPEL)
281-391-6770
EDDIE L. STALLWORTH-CHERRY, JR., PASTOR
NORTHWEST BELIEVERS CHURCH
5423 E FIFITH STREET • 281-829-8985
LARRY CONNER, PASTOR
POWERHOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTER
1818 KATYLAND ROAD • 281-391-0095
G. F. WATKINS, PASTOR
CREEKSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH
MEETING @ WOODCREEK J.H.S • 713-705-4878
TIM DOUGLAS, PASTOR
281-492-6064
RESURRECTION CITY CHURCH OF KATY
21715 Kingsland Blvd. Ste. 105
Katy Tx, 77450
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DR. BLANCHARD D. LAYTON, SR., SENIOR PASTOR
MINISTER CRISELDA VALVERDE,
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CHURCH SERVICES: 11:30 - 1:00
5819 10TH STREET
CHURCH #: 281-291-8596
PASTOR'S CELL 832-332-4687
MINISTER’S CELL: 832-335-2552
26100 CINCO RANCH BLVD.
KATY, TX 77494
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PENTECOSTAL
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1520 Katy Gap Rd., Katy, TX 77494 ∙ (281) 394-0628
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2120 KATY HOCKLEY CUTOFF • 281-391-1010
MARK COWEN, PASTOR
David Dahl
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1941 WESTBOROUGH • 281-829-1175
ROB MCKEE, PASTOR
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(281) 392-1683 • Fax (281) 392-1697
129 Avenue B • Katy, TX 77493
1351 S. MASON RD. • 281-579-1080
REV. CARTER SANGER, PASTOR
GRAND LAKES PRESBYTERIAN
25756 Katy Freeway
Katy, TX 77494
Near I-10 & Pin Oak Rd.
6035 S. FRY RD.
REV. DEAN POGUE, PASTOR
281-646-7500
NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN
1350 N. MASON ROAD • 281-492-8520
REV. BRIAN LONG
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Ethan T. Brown M.D.
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Phone: (281) 395-9900
www.erkaty.com
10818 GASTON ROAD
281-392-0002
REV. FRED GRECO, SENIOR PASTOR
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
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1913 EAST AVENUE• 281-398-1301
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LATTER DAY SAINTS
WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH & ACADEMY
1508 East Avenue • Katy, Texas 77493
2610 GREENBUSCH • 281-395-5433
SAM RUDD, PASTOR
27043 FM 1093 • 281-391-6673
PARKWAY FELLOWSHIP
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20351 CINCO RANCH BLVD. @ PEEK RD.
281-395-0544 • NATHAN BUEGE, PASTOR
5601 FIFTH STREET • 281-391-2121
MARLIN FENN, SENIOR PASTOR
FUNERAL HOME
19946 SAUMS ROAD • 281-599-1473
JOE AND YOLAND HERRON-PALMORE,
PASTORS
22025 I-10 W.,
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281-855-3402 • REV. L. R. FURR, PASTOR
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3000 Katy Mills Cir., Katy, TX 77494
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KAINOS COMMUNITY CHURCH
3RD ST. & AVE. D, KATY • 281-391-0171
JOHN DAVIS
20555 KINGSLAND BLVD.
281-492-0785 • 281-492-NOTE
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17700 CLAY RD. • 281-345-1182
JAMES P. BELL, PASTOR
3700 SOUTH MASON ROAD
281-392-2300
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KINGSLAND BAPTIST CHURCH
TEXAS
FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH
MEETING AT THE AMC 20 IN KATY MILLS MALL
281-391-0099
TIM BARKER, PASTOR
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OF HOUSTON
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The Katy Family YMCA is currently accepting sponsorships
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Family YMCA and The Fellowship, the race is presented by
Reliant, an NRG company. Returning sponsors include Grand
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Event proceeds benefit the
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“The Turkey Dash is an event
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celebrate a holiday while creating new memories. A successful
event is only possible because
Some participants run dressed in clever team uniforms like the
kooky sweatshirts and tutus pictured here.
of the support of our local community, committed volunteers
and local businesses,” said Brian
Haines, District Vice President of
the YMCA.
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and helping so many families
have a great time, makes this
event very special,” he added.
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of children who have special needs
Robyn (Rebecca Hall), Simon (Justin Bateman) and Gordo (Joel Edgerto) head up the cast of 'The Gift,"
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Twisted thriller is creepy so
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This weekend, THE GIFT
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when they run into each other
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as his home to drop off small
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A movie with twists and
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Superhero Convention set for Friday
Superheroes of all types are invited to come to the Maud Marks
Library's Superhero Convention
set from 1-4 p.m. on Friday.
This year’s theme is “Read-
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dressed in a superhero costume
and get your very own superhero
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Parenting a child with special
needs can be a lonely journey, so
finding support is crucial for selfcare and resilience.
Rev. Dr. Lorna Bradley of
Katy, an ordained deacon in the
United Methodist Church and
parent of an adult son on the
autism spectrum, saw a need for
emotional and spiritual support
of parents raising children with
special needs.
She wrote Special Needs Parenting: From Coping to Thriving to
equip parents with tools to cope
with common challenges, helping them build personal and family resilience. This book includes
discussion questions in each
chapter and is suitable for small
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with others who understand the
journey you're on. When you're
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things go well helps prepare us
for when things aren't going
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best you can — your emotional
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kids with special needs you are
the most resilient person you
can be,” she said.
Special Needs Parenting is available for purchase through Amazon and Huff Publishing Associates. Learn more about Rev. Dr.
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Katy Contemporary Arts Museum
taking part in Houston Art Fair
Artists of all mediums have
helped create a collaborative
piece for this year’s Houston
Fine Art Fair, taking place Sept.
9-12. An opportunity presented
by the Katy Contemporary Arts
Museum (KCAM) titled ''Pieces
of Texas Project'' helped blend
the creativity of artists in greater
Houston area.
KCAM sought to bring artists from all backgrounds, ability, age, and mediums together
to take part in this eco-friendly
art collaboration representative
of Houston — a place known
for its urban sprawl, unparalleled innovation and the largest
number of artists in the state.
The artistic theme of ''Pieces
of Texas'' is centered around repurposing and revitalizing. Local artists and architects were
asked to jointly"make something'' from discarded wood,
plastic and metal, which will
then become part of the permanent KCAM collection.
The selected pieces have been
delivered to KCAM and the assembly of the sculpture project
is under way.
''The Pieces of Texas resembles
Houston, the most diverse city
in the country where nothing is impossible and distances
are measured in hours…”, said
KCAM Museum Director and
Curator Ana Villaronga-Roman.
“The arts in the city and in
the “burbs” are alive and here is
the proof! Artists living in Katy,
Cypress, West Houston, Sugar
Land along with the greater
Houston metropolitan area are
now engaged and getting involved due to the partnership
between KCAM and the Houston Fine Art Fair,'' added Villaronga-Roman.
After the debut of the ‘Pieces
Of Texas Project’ at the Houston
Fine Art Fair, a tour is in place
for the prodigious sculpture
starting at LaCenterra in Cinco
Ranch, No Label Brewery, and
other Katy locations yet to be
announced. The final stop will
be at the Katy Contemporary
Art Museum.
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Tompkins gets jump on football drills
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Tompkins suffered through
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Falcons' first year at the varsity
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With that year of experience
under their belt, Tompkins is
more than ready for its second
season in District 19-6A and is
ready to claim that first football
win in the school's history.
The Tompkins Falcons did
not hold spring football drills
this year.
“We didn’t do it because of
the numbers,” said Tompkins
Head Football Coach Tony Tademy.
Last year the Falcons in their
first year of varsity football
only had 33 players. Many of
them played both offense and
Times photo by Jimmy Galvan
Tompkins Head Football Coach Tony Tademy talks with his players during football drills Monday, Aug.
3. Tompkins skipped spring drills in order to start a week earlier in the fall drills this season.
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are excited," Tademy said. "It’s a
new year, our first senior class.
The kids have worked hard in
their off-season. We are looking
forward to August when we get
back together.”
2B• KATY TIMES • Katy, Texas • Thursday, August 6, 2015
Fisher, Porter,
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Tompkins gets early jump
Times photos by Jimmy Galvan
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Katy Pony Baseball registration is open to all players from Katy ISD, Brookshire, Sealy, Cy-Fair, and Waller.
Katy Pony Baseball features a graduated system in 2-year increments for pitching
and base distance to accommodate the physical development of players.
FALL 2015
Three Katy players were
named to the Touchdown Club
of Houston's UIL High School
All-Greater Houston Preseason
Team recently.
Seniors Kyle Porter, Paddy
Fisher and Collin Wilder were
all selected to the team which
projects the area's top football
talent coming into the upcoming 2015 season.
The trio will be honored at
the Touchdown Club's Touchdowner of the Year Dinner Aug.
12 at the J.W. Marriott in Houston.
This year, former Houston
ISD athletic director Joe Tusa
will be honored with the Touchdowner of the Year award.
Porter is expected to shoulder the majority of the rushing
load for Katy this year as the
senior tailback steps into the
spotlight role this coming year.
In Fisher and Wilder, Katy
has two main cogs of its defensive side of the ball, which is
expected to be very tough this
coming season.
2015 ALL-GREATER
HOUSTON PRESEASON
TEAM
OFFENSE
Quarterbacks: Chase Hildreth, Clear Creek; Jalen Hurts,
Channelview; D’Eriq King,
Manvel; Collin Rock, Cy Ranch
Running backs: Darrius Anderson, George Ranch; Rakeem
Boyd, Stratford; Kyle Porter,
Katy; Trayveon Williams, C.E.
King
Offensive linemen: Travis
Bruffy, Ridge Point; Austin Myers, Manvel; Dixie Wooten III,
Lamar
Wide receivers: Tyrie Cleveland, Westfield; Reggie Hemphill, Manvel; Zarrian Holcombe,
Summer Creek; Courtney Lark,
Bellaire
DEFENSE
Defensive
linemen:
Ross
Blacklock, Elkins; Isaiah Chambers, MacArthur; Jordan Elliott,
Westside; Ed Oliver, Westfield;
Bravion Roy, Spring
Linebackers: Trey Baldwin,
Cy Falls; Paddy Fisher, Katy;
Dontavious
Jackson,
Elsik;
Clifton Lewis, Hightower; Jeffrey McCullouch, Aldine Davis;
Robert Revels, Reagan
Defensive backs: Deontay
Anderson, Manvel; Eric Monroe, North Shore; Collin Wilder, Katy
ATHLETES
Maciah Long, North Shore;
Jordan Myers, Dikinson; Jeremy Smith, Marshall; Sewo Olonilua, Kingwood
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Cougars,
Spartans,
Mavericks,
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Falcons turn to
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(as of 4/30/16)
Season Starts - Monday, September 21st and ends late-November
October 3rd
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Saturday, August 8th (10 am to 2 pm)
Wednesday, August 12th (6 pm to 8:30 pm)
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Saturday, August 15th (10 am to 2 pm)
Wednesday, August 19th (6 pm to 8:30 pm)
Saturday, August 22nd (Ages 7 - 14) • Sunday, August 23rd (Age 6) • Saturday, August 29th (Age 15-17)
$135
$125
$105
Each player receives $60 worth of raffle tickets to sell -- you keep the money to help offset your cost -- or keep the tickets
and submit in your name to win a prize at Sportsfest.
Saturday, August 22nd and Monday, Aug 24th thru
Wednesday Aug 26th from 10AM - 3PM. Late registration closes Saturday, August 29th except for Colt Division.
April 30th, 2016.
Registration after August 19th is subject to $25.00 late fee except the Colt Division.
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Newspapers in Education
Katy ISD will host a series of
campus registration periods for
students attending classes in
the 2015-16 school year, starting on Tuesday, Aug; 11, and
concluding on Monday Aug.
24, the first day of school.
Following are Katy ISD’s
scheduled school registration
dates:
• Tuesday, Aug. 11, 8 a.m. to
noon, Grades 6-12 only.
• Wednesday, Aug. 123, 8
a.m. to noon, K-12;
• Thursday, Aug. 13, 8 a.m.
to noon, K-12;
• Friday, Aug. 14, 8 a.m. to
noon, Grades 6-12, Pre-Kindergarten only;
• Monday, Aug. 17 — no reg-
istration;
• Tuesday, Aug. 18, noon to
3 p.m., K-12;
• Wednesday, Aug. 19, 8
a.m. to noon, K-5 only;
• Thursday, Aug. 20, 8 a.m.
to noon, Grades 6-12 only.
• Friday, Aug. 21 — no registration.
• Monday, Aug. 24, first day
of school, registration begins
at 10 a.m.
In related news, Katy ISD's
Junior High orientation will
be held on Wednesday, Aug.
19; and an Elementary Meet
the Teacher event will be held
Thursday, Aug. 20.
See the respective campus
schedules for more details.
Online classes available
through KISD Virtual School
Online classes are available for high school students
throughout the 2015-2016
school year through the Katy
ISD Virtual School (KVS).
KVS expands learning opportunities for students by offering
choice and flexibility for rigorous online courses developed
by Katy ISD.
KVS courses allow students
to attend specialized programs,
fulfill required courses for graduation when moving into the
District from outside the state,
and access courses not available on campus due to low enrollment.
All online classes are taught
by Katy ISD teachers who hold
Texas certification for their
courses, as well as a Virtual In-
structor's Certification through
Texas A&M.
KVS courses offered for the
2015-2016 school year are:
• Health;
• Professional Communications;;
• Creative Writing;
• Practical Writing;
• Pre-AP World Geography;
• AP U.S. History;
• AP Economics;
• AP Government;
• AP European History;
• AP Art History; and
• P.E. Individual & Team
Sports.
For registration information,
dates and FAQ's, visit the Katy
ISD website at www.katyisd.org
and click on the "Katy ISD Virtual School" icon.
Looking back at Katy’s past
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CAROL ADAMS
When this building for elementary grades was added to the school
in
a ti e a sule as a e b F e e
fille
it i
tant
stuff and enclosed in the structure. That time capsule, a small lead
box, contained a gum wrapper, Katy Mercantile receipt, a newspae e . in be
ss l i t
t
a is an
ies t e
church membership rolls...it also contained a list of everyone that
did not go to church...the box and contents are now on display at
the Wright Museum in Katy Heritage Park.
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and 3x3 block. Use logic and process elimination
to solve the puzzle. The difficulty level ranges from
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Solution to 7/30/15
PEACE OF MIND
patients in managing
life’s journey with
and
dignity
compassion.
Patient Focused Care
See next
week's
issue for
answers
to this
week's
Sudoku
puzzle
When the depot was originally constructed there was one waiting
room. The depot was enlarged in 1919 by cutting it in half, pulling
the halves apart and adding an additional segregated waiting room.
The Katy MKT Depot is now located at 5615 First Street.
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The City Planning And Zoning Commission And
The City Council Of The City Of Katy, Texas, Will
Each Conduct Public Hearings At Their Regular
Meetings To Be Held At Katy Municipal
Complex, 910 Avenue C, Katy, Texas.
CITY PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
6:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2015
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
6:30 p.m., Monday, September 14, 2015
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NOTICE TO PROPOSERS: Request for subcontractor proposals for Student Activity
Facility – Second Stadium – Site &
Infrastructure Package
“Durotech, Inc., as Construction Manager at Risk
on behalf of Katy Independent School District will
receive sub-contractor/vendor proposals for the
Student Activity Facility - Second Stadium – Site
& Infrastructure Package project, as designed by
HKS/VLK Architects.
Proposals and qualification statements will be
received by Durotech, Inc., from interested
proposers, sub-proposers and suppliers until
2:00 PM on Wednesday, 26 August, 2015, in the
presence of the Owner and Architect at the
offices of Durotech, Inc. at 11931 Wickchester
Lane, #205, Houston, Texas
77043-4501,
Phone: 281-558-6892 and Fax: 281-496-5637.
Construction
Manager
Contact:
Mike
Cook/Sidhesh Kakodkar
Drawings and Specifications will be available for
review at the offices of Durotech, Inc., and at the
plan rooms of AGC, Dodge Data & Analytics,
Virtual Builders Exchange, Brazos Valley
Contractors Association, Construction Data and
CMD Group. Prevailing wage rates in
conformance with Texas law will be paid on this
project. All proposals shall remain valid for sixty
(60) days.
The Owner, Architect/Engineer and Construction
Manager reserve the right to reject any and all
proposals, to waive any informalities and
irregularities in the proposal process, and to
make the awards in the best interest of the
school district. By submitting a proposal, each
proposer agrees to waive any claim it has or may
have against the Owner, the Architect/Engineer,
Construction Manager and their respective
employees arising out of or in connection with
the
administration,
evaluation,
or
recommendation of any proposal; waiver of any
requirements under the Proposal Documents, or
the Contract Documents; acceptance or rejection
of any proposals; and award of a Contract.”
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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-AT-RISK
Pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government
Code Subchapter F of Chapter 2269, the City of
Katy, Texas (“Owner”) is seeking Statements of
Qualifications (“SOQ”) from firms interested in
acting as Construction Manager-at-Risk for the
construction of the new Katy Fire Station #2,
which will be located on Kingsland Blvd. near
Katy Main Street (“Project”). Firms interested in
providing the services and work required for the
Project may obtain a Request for Qualifications
(“RFQ”) that includes the detailed SOQ
submission
requirements
and
evaluation
process. Submittal of the SOQ shall be Step
One in a two-step process. Step Two shall be
submittal of a response to a Request for
Proposal (“RFP”). This RFP will be issued only to
a selected short list of those firms deemed most
qualified based on an evaluation of the
responses to the RFQ.
The RFQ will be available August 13, 2015, from
the City of Katy website at www.cityofkaty.com
under the Government tab, “Public Documents”.
A copy of the RFQ may also be obtained from
City Secretary Melissa A. “Missy” Bunch at Katy
City Hall, 910 Avenue C, Katy, Texas 77493. A
Pre-submission Conference will be held
on Tuesday August 18, 2015 at 9:00 AM in the
City Council Chambers at Katy City Hall, 910
Avenue C in Katy, Texas.
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STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE
SUBMITTED at the City of Katy, 910 Avenue C,
Katy, Texas 77493, Attention City Secretary, BY
NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM local time, Monday,
August 24, 2015, and as more particularly
required in the RFQ. Names of firms which
submit SOQ's will be read aloud at that time.
Each response shall contain the full name
of every person and company interested in the
same and must be sealed in an envelope and
endorsed with the identification of the
appropriate contract as more particularly
described in the RFQ.
Questions regarding this advertisement shall be
submitted in writing by means of U.S. Mail or
email only.
Direct mail to Slattery Tackett
Architects, LLP, Attn: David Slattery, 730 North
Post Oak Rd., Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77024.
Email
should
be
sent
to
[email protected].
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City Administrator
City of Katy, Texas
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The Hearings Are Being Conducted To
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“Katy Mills”, A Planned Development District
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ORDINANCE NO.
2711 BEARING THE FOLLOWING CAPTION
WAS ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF KATY, TEXAS, ON JULY 27,
2015:
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10
“Traffic Control” Of The City Of Katy
Code Of Ordinances And Amending
Article 10.500 “No Parking Zones” By
Amending Section 10.517(d) “Kingsland;
Lodge Glen; WoodCreek Bend; Wooded
Hollow”; Repealing All Ordinances Or
Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict
Herewith; Providing For Severability;
And Providing For A Penalty Not To
Exceed $200 For A Violation Of The
Ordinance.
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pending in the Probate Court Number Two of Harris
County, Texas, to: Mary Coeline Landauer.
All persons having claims against this Estate which is
currently being administered are required to present
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c/o: John H. Atwood
SBN: 00789787
Attorney at Law
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20501 Katy Freeway, Suite 217
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Tel: 281-579-6044
Fax: 281-579-6442
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2712 BEARING THE FOLLOWING CAPTION
WAS ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF KATY, TEXAS, ON JULY 27,
2015:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF KATY, TEXAS,
AMENDING SECTION 13.09.002 OF
ARTICLE 13.09 “PRIVATE WATER
WELLS” OF THE CITY OF KATY CODE
OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR
OWNERS OF PROPERTY CONSISTING
OF TEN
ACRES OR MORE USED
PRIMARILY
FOR
SINGLE-FAMILY
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FOR EVERY TWO HUNDRED ACRES TO
BE USED FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING THE WATER
LEVEL IN A LAKE OR POND OF TWO
OR MORE ACRES; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES
AND
PARTS
OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF UP TO
$2,000 FOR A VIOLATION OF ANY
PROVISION OF THE ORDINANCE.
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22455 Katy
Freeway
Now Hiring Maintance
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the right person,
must be willing to
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holidays
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experienced
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for young children.
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281-392-0158
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seeking
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TECHNICIAN.
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on training, no
experience
necessary. Benefits
available. Pay
depends
on previous work
experience. Apply in
person - Mon-Fri:
9am to 3pm @
4110 Katy Hockley
Cut-Off Rd, 77493.
281-391-3688
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for mobile home
community. Two full
time maintenance
people are needed
for mobile home
community.
No experience
needed,
bilingual a must.
Please email
resumes
to westernpinesmhc
@yahoo.com or
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located at
20510 Morton Road,
Katy, TX. Two work
related references
necessary.
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Send res to
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Snake River Dr.,
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Seeking person
with business and
personal tax
knowledge to help
in Katy Office. Pay
will be discussed at
time of interview.
Please call
Tina @
281-398-6200
MISCELLANEOUS
FOR SALE
Memorial Oaks
Cemetery plots
section
1, Lot 114, Spaces
7-10. Mature Oak
Trees, Cemetery
Price $8,495 each.
Asking $6,000 each
or $20,000 for all
OBO.281-850-2103
605 GARAGE
SALES
GARAGE SALE Wide Variety, Lots
of Clothes!!
Friday, 8/7
8:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday, 8/8
8:00am - 2:00pm
1207 Breezy Bend
Dr., Katy, 77494
GARAGE SALE
Saturday 08/08
7AM to 12Noon
1326 Sherfield
Ridge Drive
810 FOR
RENT
OFFICE FOR RENT
With or without 1-3
acres of land.
Katy Frwy near Pinoak
$1050/mo. All bills
paid. 281-830-6674
Back Cover
Front Page Strip
Full Page
Half Page
Quarter Page
1/8 Page
Booster Page Ad
Advertising Deadline is
Wednesday August 19th
ALL ad copy must
be received by
Friday August 21st
Includes FREE
Process Color
PRICE
10” X 9.5”
10” X 3”
10” X 9.5”
10” X 4.75”
4.75” X 4.75”
4.75” X 2.35 “
2” X 2”
$600
$500
$500
$380
$145
$80
$20/week
For more information call: 281-574-3405
BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY
Reserve Your Spot TODAY!
Driveway Repair
Storage Services
MIGHTY FILL
VINYL DRIVEWAY
EXPANSION
JOINT FILLER
SALE on ¾ in width
¾ in x 50ft & ¾ in x 100ft
Only $1.00 per foot
(Other Widths $2.25 per ft)
Free Shipping in Katy
For Product Comparison,
Visit dale-r.com
832-541-5841
SPECIAL RATES AVAILABLE CALL LORI AT 281-574-3405
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