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Museum
805 Ave B.
Includes Lunch and Drinks
$13 members
$15 non-members.
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Jan 10
ADDA Attention Deficit
Disorder Support Group
Meets 2nd Sunday, year
round, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St.
Peter’s United
Methodist Church, 20775
Kingsland Blvd.,
Room S201, Laura
Peddicord, 281-392-6064,
[email protected]
Jan 12
Katy Chapter #2655
AARP Meeting
Katy VFW Hall,
6206 George Bush Dr.
6:30 p.m.
Pot Luck supper, meeting
and entertainment. All
Senior Adults are welcome.
For more information call
281-744-5302
Jan 14,15,16,22 & 23
The Burial at Thebes
High School Theatre
Black Box
7 p.m.
Tickets $8 students, $10
adults.
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Katy ISD Board of Trustees
Approves 2016-2017 Attendance
Boundary Modification
Katy’s New Year Baby
ABM designed to address growth, balance enrollment​​
The Katy ISD Board of Trustees voted at their December meeting to approve an
attendance boundary modification (ABM) designed to address the opening of three
new campuses and alleviate overcrowding at campuses landlocked with 125 percent
capacity.
This ABM will provide much-needed relief to Rylander and West Memorial
elementary schools, as well as, balance enrollment as the District prepares to open two
elementary schools and one junior high next school year.
During this entire process, the District welcomed feedback from the community
through an online survey. Nearly 9,000 parents, staff and community members
completed the survey and dozens shared their feedback during the open forum at
various Board meetings. These comments helped shape the ABM and addressed major
needs and concerns cited by parents and community.
The District presented to the Board a preliminary ABM proposal on November
16 and then an updated option on December 7 to better address the overcrowding
at West Memorial Elementary. The Board approved the updated ABM option on
December 14.
The District estimates that approximately 3,600 students will be impacted by the
approved attendance boundary modifications. Katy ISD will be notifying all impacted
families in January/February 2016.
For more information about the ABM process, including maps of the approved
attendance boundary modifications, visit the District's ABM webpage at http://www.
katyisd.org/Pages/ABM.aspx.
The first baby born this year at Memorial Hermann
Katy Hospital was Aaron Jacob Payan, born to proud
parents Edgar and Mariana and big brother Cristian.
Aaron weighed 5 lbs and 15 oz and measured 18.5
inches when he came into the world at 3:25 a.m. on
January 1, 2016. Welcome to the world, Aaron.
Katy’s New World Theater
Presenting Local Talent along with International Arts & Culture to Katy
Although Burton Wolfe, World Theater Executive and Artistic Director,
just became a Katy resident about half a year ago, he is no stranger to
the Greater Houston area. As past National Director of Productions and
Events for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), he brought
Audrey Hepburn, Julio Iglesias and other renowned celebrities to
Houston audiences. Burton has always admired Houston and now Katy
for their cultural diversity.
Lawrence Wong, Producer and Director of Operations for World
Theater and Burton Wolfe have received accolades from past Houston
Mayors for their “breakthrough”
shows including “The Tale of
Kieu Musical,” “The Legend of
Yin and Yang” and other multicultural (and often bi-lingual)
productions that they brought to
Miller Outdoor Theater and other
Houston venues. “Kung Fu Hero,”
at Miller, played to an audience
of ten thousand and China Daily
USA headlined the show: “Kung
Fu Musical a huge success in
World Theater on Mason Road Houston...”
will have its grand opening on
The World Theater Board of
January 15.
Advisors along with Burton Wolfe
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and Lawrence Wong, believe that multi-cultural theatrical productions
and cultural events can become a bridge contributing to global peace &
prosperity; that diverse activities to promote both culture and commerce
will enrich Katy Life. In addition to its productions and special events,
The World Theater Performing Arts Academy will feature classes
for all ages in: Theater Acting, Broadway Dance, Hip Hop, Ballet,
Contemporary Dance, Bollywood and Folkloric Dance.
Katy’s new World Theater, at 1012 South Mason Road, is scheduled
to have its Grand Opening on Friday, January 15th, 5:30. The ribbon
cutting will be followed by performances in thte World Theater main
auditorium and will include an announcement of the upcoming, January
30th, “Katy’s Got Talent” presentations showcasing Katy’s youngest to
oldest performers. Winning talent will receive many prizes, along with
the opportunity to perform in World Theater future productions of the
Broadway musicals, Annie, Miss Saigon, West Side Story, Jacque Brel,
and others.
Through its partnerships with other multi-cultural (non-profit and
profit) organizations, World Theater looks forward to presenting diverse
cultural treasures performed by artists from our own Katy community,
from throughout the United States and the world. - And from Burton
Wolfe, “Come to the Grand Opening (Invitation R.S.V.P); participate
and perform in Katy’s Got Talent; let’s have a World of fun!”
For Further information please visit: www.worldtheater.us or contact
World Theater, Inc. at 832-552-5115 or [email protected].
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Volume 27 | Number 1
Mail Theft at Two
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Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Adds Multicultural Story Time
Starting in January, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library
will have a new monthly program for children from 3 to
6 years of age. The “Multicultural Story Time” will take
place on the 4th Monday of every month, and will begin
at 7:00 p.m. Children will explore different cultures
each month through stories, rhymes and songs. The first
program will take place on January 25.
Blogging for Dollars
Discover ways to earn money by blogging.“Blogging
for Dollars” will be held on Wednesday, January 13,
from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., in the Computer Lab of the
library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy.
The class will consist of a hands-on introduction to basic
skills for people who would like to learn how to set up
and maintain a blog. The class is free and open to the
public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are
required. Participants may register by calling the library
at 281-395-1311, or by visiting the library.
MS Excel 2010 Survival Basics
MS Excel 2010 Survival Basics will take place on
Thursday, January 21, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the
Computer Lab. Participants may register by calling the
library at 281-395-1311, or by visiting the library.
MS Word 2010 Survival Basics
“MS Word 2010 Survival Basics” will take place on
Tuesday, January 26, beginning at 10:00 a.m., in the
Computer Lab. Learn the basics of using this wordprocessing software program to create letters, resumés,
forms, and other types of documents. Participants may
register by calling the library at 281-395-1311, or by
visiting the library.
MS Publisher 2010 Survival Basics
“MS Publisher 2010 Survival Basics” will take place
on Wednesday, January 27, beginning at 10:00 a..m, in
the Computer Lab. The classes are free and open to the
public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are
required. Participants may register by calling the library
at 281-395-1311, or by visiting the library.
Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch
Library
January Book Club Reading Selections
Share your love of reading with other book lovers at
one of the book clubs that meet monthly at Fort Bend
County Libraries’ Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch
Library,
8100 FM 359 South in Fulshear. New members are
always welcome. The next meeting of the Fulshear Book
Club will take place on Monday, January 25, beginning
at 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room of the library. The
book to be discussed is The Rosie Project, written by
Graeme Simsion.
The Fulshear Night Readers Guild will meet on
Monday, January 25, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the
Meeting Room of the library. The book to be discussed
is Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, written by
Jamie Ford.
Anyone interested in joining these literary-review
clubs is invited to attend. For more information, call the
Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library at 281633-4675.
Thieves stole mail from
two Katy-area post office
collection boxes recently,
according to a postal
inspector.
A note taped onto a box
located on Fourth Street in
Historic Downtown Katy
warns residents who use that
outdoor box to monitor their
banking accounts closely.
The postal inspector thinks
the same mail thieves stole
from another mail collection
box located on Baker Road.
The metal lock is broken
on that mailbox, and the
mail slot is covered with
cardboard and tape.
Investigators are reviewing
security video from the Baker
Road location to try to identify
the thieves. If you have any
information that could help,
call 877-876-2455.
Library Holiday
Closure
All branches of Fort Bend
County Libraries, which
include the Cinco Ranch
Branch Library and the Bob
Lutts
Fulshear/Simonton
Branch Library, will be closed
on Monday, January 18, in
observance of the Martin
Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Regular library hours will
resume on Tuesday, January
19.
Your online library is
always open at www.fortbend.
lib.tx.us for searching the
catalog, renewing books or
placing holds, downloading
e-books or music, streaming
movies, or using the research
databases.
For additional information,
contact the library system’s
Public Information Office at
281-633-4734.
Katy’s New
World Theater
1012 South Mason Rd.
Katy, TX 77450
www.worldtheater.us
Performing Arts Shows & After School Programs !
J & H Dance School
World Theater performing Arts Academy
Classes include:
World Theater Presents:
Initial Auditions: Jan 30, 2016

Theater Acting

Speech Communications

Ballet

Hip Hop

Folkloric

Bollywood

Contemporary
LE
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Y’S
KAT
NT !
All Ages - Show your talent & have fun !
Katy & beyond surrounding cities. All Welcome!
Bring your family, friends, & neighbors for support and to
Help judge the competition.
AMAZING PRIZES TO BE WON
World Theater Art Gallery
Visual Arts Exhibits! Calls For Entries
For More information
Visit our website or contact us
1012 South Mason Road, Katy, TX 77450
Tel: 832-552-5115 email: [email protected]
www.worldtheater.us
Katy Branch Library
Maud Marks Branch Library
Intermediate Microsoft Word Class
Basic Word 2013
Learn about the basic layout, functions and terminology
of Word on Saturday, January 9, at 1:00 p.m. There will
be an in-class exercise at the end of the presentation to
help you become familiar with one of the many options
Word has to offer. Basic computer knowledge is required.
No registration required.
Resume Writing
Learn how to create a resume using one of the many
templates available on Microsoft Word 2013 on
Wednesday, January 13, at 4:30 p.m. Learn how to
customize the templates to tailor specific needs as well as
learn tips to make yourself stand out to recruiters. Basic
computer skills and Microsoft Word skills are required.
Please call the library at 281-391-3509 if you have any
inquiries.
Typing for Kids
A typing class for children will be held on Thursday,
January 21, at 4:15 p.m.. Learn the proper typing
technique and practice using interactive kid's typing
games. This class is designed for school-age children
from ages 6-10. No registration is required; please
contact the library at 281-391-3509 for inquiries.
Club de Libros Hispanos
On the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m., a
group of Spanish-speaking adults gets together to discuss
a chosen book. Next meeting is February 3rd.
Les invitamos a que todos los meses se reuina con
nosotros para conversar sobre un libro.
Discover what Microsoft Word 2013 has to offer.
Learn how to insert objects into your Word document,
including: pictures, shapes, word art, and more. This
class is designed for intermediate computer users attendees must be familiar with the basic layout and
function of Microsoft Word. This class takes place on
Tuesday, January 12th at 10 a.m. Registration required.
Please call the Maud Marks Library at 281-492-8592 for
more information and to register.
Write Your Own Personal History
The importance of family legacy can never be over
emphasized. Turn your family history into a variety
of interesting stories. Jana McClain will be here on
Wednesday, January 13 at 2 p.m. to show us how it is
done. Join us as we learn to tell our own family stories.
Seating for this and all programs is limited. Seating
for this and most classes is limited. Pre-registration is
required. Please call the library at 281-492-8592 for
more information.
Introduction to Android Tablets
On Tuesday, January 19 at 1 p.m., you are invited
to bring your tablets and follow along as we show you
how to make the most of your new tablet. Learn how to
operate your tablet, explore some of the powerful built-in
apps, and learn how to download additional apps, music,
and more. This class is designed for android tablets only.
Please see our Apple iPad class if you have an iPad.
Please call the Maud Marks Library at 281-492-8592
for more information and to register.
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Volume 27| Number 1 The Katy News
January 8, 2016 | Page 3
A SLIMMER YOU IS IN SIGHT.
START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT.
Enjoy a healthy cooking demonstration and learn about your weight loss options at one of our upcoming events.
JOIN US FOR A FREE WEIGHT LOSS EVENT
THURSDAY, JAN. ��, ���� | ��� P.M.
Houston Methodist West Hospital, 18500 Katy Frwy., Mesquite Conference Center, Houston, TX 77094
At the weight loss event you will:
• Enjoy a cooking demonstration
from a Houston Methodist chef
• Taste a free sample of weight
loss shakes
• Receive a free BMI calculator
• Learn about the different programs
offered at the Houston Methodist
Weight Management Center
Attendance is free; however, registration is required.
To register or to see a full listing of events across Houston in January,
visit houstonmethodist.org/events or call 832.667.LOSE (5673).
Katherine Tyra@Bear Creek
Branch Library
Intermediate Word 2013
Explore what Microsoft Word 2013 has to offer. On
Friday, January 15th at 1:30 p.m. you can learn how
to work with advanced page formatting such as lists,
columns, headers and footers! This class is designed for
intermediate computer users - attendees must be familiar
with the basic layout and function of Microsoft Word.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more
information call 281-550-0885.
Files & Folders
On Friday, January 15th at 4:00 p.m. you can learn
how to organize files on your computer using folders.
This class is designed for beginning computer users.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more
information call 281-550-0885.
Family Funtime
On Saturday, January 16th at 10:00 a.m. come and have
fun with the whole family. Activities may include games,
coloring, word search, and more. For more information
call 281-550-0885.
Adult Coloring
Explore a new form of creative expression when Fort
Bend County Libraries’ Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton
Branch Library presents “Discover Adult Coloring”
on Monday, January 11, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the
Meeting Room of the library, located at 8100 FM 359
South in Fulshear.
Learn more about the latest trend in relaxation and
stress-reduction techniques – adult coloring. Coloring has
been shown to lower heart rates and is thought to lower
blood pressure as well. The creative process of coloring
can also be a way to exercise the brain. In this program,
explore the new coloring books that are now available,
hear about different coloring media, and create lovely
works of art. Enjoy soothing music and refreshments
during this come-and-go activity. All coloring materials
will be provided. This program is appropriate for
individuals over the age of 12.
The program is free and open to the public. For more
information, call the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton
Branch Library at 281-633-4675, or the library system’s
Public Information Office at 281-633-4734.
Learn About Dietary
Vegetarian Or Vegan
Choices That Can Improve Curious?
Brain Health And
The decision to pursue a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle
may be made for health reasons or as an ecological choice.
Memory
Fort Bend County Libraries will have an informational
Susan Giles, Community Liaison with Amazing
Place Houston, will present “Food for Thought” at the
Cinco Ranch Branch Library on Saturday, January 30,
from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. She will discuss ways
of achieving a healthier brain by focusing on nutritional
health. Giles will talk about the benefits of brain-healthy
foods such as fresh berries and green leafy vegetables,
whole grains, olive and fish oil, and nuts and spices in
preserving cognitive and emotional health and preventing
or slowing the progression of dementia or Alzheimer’s
disease.
Amazing Place Houston is a day center for adults with
mild to moderate dementia. It is the first day program in
the country and the only facility outside of Massachusetts
to implement the brain-healthy nutrition program,
Memory Preservation Nutrition™, for its participants.
Developed by the Brain Health and Wellness Center®,
the nutrition program incorporates foods and nutrients
shown to improve overall brain health, reduce the risk of
developing Alzheimer’s disease, and slow the progression
of the disease in those who have been diagnosed.
The program is free and open to the public. For more
information, call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at
281-395-1311 or the library system’s Public Information
Office at 281-633-4734.
Coupon Swap
On Thursday, January 21, at 11:00 a.m. join your
fellow savvy shoppers to swap coupons and share the
tricks-of-the-trade. The group meets the 3rd Thursday
of the month in the back left seating area of the Katy
Branch library is located at 5414 Franz Road.
program for people who would like to learn more about
these lifestyle choices on Saturday, January 23, from
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the
Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center
Blvd in Katy.
In the program, “Vegetarian or Vegan Curious?,” hear
from Katy/West Houston Vegan Meetup members Cathy
Plato, Kristen Lee Ohanyan, and Tosh Schurz, who will
provide an overview of vegetarian and vegan lifestyles.
Learn the difference between vegan and vegetarian diets,
reasons people make these dietary decisions, and how to
find healthy and delicious alternative foods.
Those attending the program will get ideas on how
to create meals that are tasty and easy to make, and
that provide the nutrients and protein one needs for a
healthy diet. A sample menu of a week’s worth of meals
and recipes, as well as local grocery resources, will be
available. The presenters will offer suggestions on how
to get started with this new alternative diet, gradually
eliminating dairy and meat from one’s diet. Learn about
support networks in the area and how to maintain the diet
while dining out.
Cathy Plato has been a vegetarian “on and off” for
many years, and made the decision to commit to a
vegan diet two years ago at the encouragement of her
adult daughter. An ethical vegan since 2003, Kristen Lee
Ohanyan has been a human-rights activist for decades.
She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology with
a minor in Cultural Anthropology.
The program is free and open to the public. For more
information, call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at
281-395-1311 or the library system’s Public Information
Office at 281-633-4734.
www.TheKatyNews.com
Ham Radio / Technician Radio Class
Katy Amateur Radio Society will offer a Technician Amateur
Radio License Class over four Saturday morning sessions.
Classes are February 13, February 20, February 27 and March
5. Classes will be Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at HCESD 48
Fire Station No. 4 at 22855 Franz Road.
Class will be based on the HamTestOnLine program. On-line
license for the materials will be offered at a discount of $15.00.
Additional topics covered include: using your handi-talkie,
digital communications, public service opportunities, and other
areas of ham radio.
The VE Exam for the FCC Amateur Technician License will
be held March 12.
Class space is limited to 30. Please contact Mike Brannan at
[email protected] or 281-782-3046 to reserve a space.
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Volume 27 | Number 1
National Charity League, Inc., Lady Bird Chapter is pleased to share the Senior
Presentation photo for our Class of 2016: Top row, L-R: Haley Wakeham, Katherine
Gerken, Anna Bowman, Stevie Clewett, Tristin Trevino. Middle row, L-R: Kara
Killinger, Lauren Ramsey, Cairn Timko, Payton Haas, Kendall Rollins, Kaelyn
Compas Echiverri. Front row, L-R: Melissa McDonald, Meredith Reese, Rebecca
Dillon, Samantha Evans, Kendall Pogue. Floor: Hannah Skeen, Skylar Devers. Photo
courtesy Kevin Hoehne of See What Develops.
NCL Lady Bird Class of 2016 Senior Presentation
National Charity League, Inc. Lady Bird Chapter will proudly honor the 2016 graduating
class at its Senior Presentation Ceremony at the Westchase Marriott on January 31, 2016.
The 18 seniors and their mothers have volunteered more than 4,628 hours at Katy area
philanthropies over the past six years. This is the first class that has completed all six years
with the Lady Bird Chapter since the Chapter was formed in 2010.
NCL, Inc, is a national non-profit mother daughter service organization. The Lady Bird
Chapter’s total philanthropy hours have surpassed 5,700 hours so far this year in support
of their philanthropies which include: Fort Bend County Women's Center, Eternal Food
Ministries, Keep Kids Connected, Willow River Farms, Project Linus, Neighborhood Kidz
Club, SIRE, CAP, Ballard House, Habitat for Humanity, Katy Christian Ministries, Meals
on Wheels. Congratulations NCL, Inc. Lady Bird Chapter Class of 2016.
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OTHS Presents Into the Woods February 4-6
Mark your calendars for
an enchanted evening as
Tompkins High School Fine
Arts Department presents the
musical production, Into the
Woods, February 4-6, 7 p.m.,
at the Tompkins High School
Performing Arts Center.
Tompkins High School Fine
Arts Department is excited to
announce their participation
in the Tommy Tunes Awards
for this production. Tommy
Tunes Awards were created
by Houston's Theatre Under
the Stars (TUTS) to recognize
and reward excellence in the
production of musical theatre
by high school students and
their teachers. Forty five
schools are selected each
year to participate in this prestigious competition. Come share in the excitement, and
support the Tompkins High School Fine Arts Department in their participation of the
event.
Tickets will be available for purchase starting January 16 @ www.tompkinstheatre.
com, or at the door. Advanced Tickets: $12 Door Tickets: $15.
Learn How To Attract Birds To Your Yard
With the diverse ecological systems that are represented in Texas, the state has
become known for the unparalleled bird-watching opportunities that can be found in
the different areas of the state. Because birding is easy for all ages to enjoy, it is a
popular family activity that can lead to a lifelong hobby.
Fort Bend County Libraries will present a program on attracting birds at a special
program, “Bringing the Birds Home,” on Thursday, January 21, beginning at 6:00 p.m.,
in the Meeting Room of the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, 8100 FM
359 South in Fulshear.
Mary Anne Weber, Education Director of the Houston Audubon Society, will talk
about ways to attract birds to one’s yard by planting beneficial plants and providing
feeders and houses. Learn about both the better- and lesser-known birds that can be
found in our area, and how to identify and classify all of them. Weber will bring an
assortment of live birds to show during her presentation about the amazing world of
birds that can be found in our region of Texas.
Weber has been teaching with live birds for 30 years, and became the Education
Director of the Houston Audubon Society in 1999. She directs the Houston Audubon’s
Sims Bayou Nature Center and is the caretaker of the birds that accompany her to her
presentations. She specializes in raptors (owls and hawks), but loves teaching about all
types of birds. She also has a passion for photography and leads the Houston Audubon
Nature Photography Association.
This program is made possible through the generous support of the Friends of
the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library. Proceeds from the Friends of the
Library book sales and annual membership dues help to underwrite the costs of special
programming and various cultural events at the library.
The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Bob Lutts
Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library at 281-633-4675 or the library’s Public Information
Office at 281-633-4734.
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Red Cross Assists Storm
Victims in Dallas Area
After the Holiday Storms have rummaged through the
Dallas Metroplex, The American Red Cross has been
on the ground to assist the victims affected in Collin,
Dallas and Ellis Counties. The American Red Cross
of Texas Gulf Coast Region was called upon to assist
with the deployment of Emergency Response Vehicles.
These vehicles distributed clean-up supplies such as
tarps, shovels, rakes, work gloves, trash bags, etc. to
help families begin to sift through their belongings and
salvage what they can.
Disaster victims who need Red Cross services should
call 1-800-RED-CROSS. People wanting to volunteer
should seek information from city and county websites
in the affected areas. Red Cross volunteer opportunities
are always available at www.redcross.org.
The best way to help the American Red Cross is through
a financial donation which allows the organization to be
ready before emergencies, and to respond afterwards.
Donations can be made online at www.redcross.org or
by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10.
Libraries Announce
Family Reading Club
The popularity of Fort Bend County Libraries’ Summer
Reading Clubs for children, teens, and adults inspired
the library system to add a similar program for families
during the winter season. The Family Reading Club will
begin on Sunday, January 24, and will continue for six
weeks through March 5, at all branches in the Fort Bend
County library system.
This six-week program is designed to encourage families
to read, learn, and have fun together. Families participate
in the program by reading books and completing optional
“challenges” that can be done at home. All Fort Bend
County families are eligible to participate.
“The best way to help children learn new words and to
build a larger vocabulary is to talk and read with them,”
says Susan King, Coordinator of Youth Services for the
library system. “Children hear more new words when
you read books to them.”
Families that complete the program by reading 36 books
or for 6 hours – 6 books per week or for 60 minutes per
week – are eligible to receive a book bag for the family,
and will have their name entered into a drawing for a $50
dining gift card, donated by the Friends of the Library.
The drawing for the gift card will take place on March
7, and one winning family will be selected from each
branch library.
A single registration is required for each participating
family. An adult (parent or guardian) is asked to register
the family online by going to the library’s website (www.
fortbend.lib.tx.us) and clicking on the “Family Reading
Club Sign-Up” image, which will become available
January 24. Families may also register at any of the
libraries in the Fort Bend County library system. Upon
registering, families will then have their own online page
on which to record their books or reading time.
There is no charge to join the Family Reading Club.
The program is sponsored by Fort Bend County Libraries
and the Friends of the Library organizations that support
the county library system.
For more information, call the library system’s Public
Information Office at 281-633-4734, or the library branch
nearest you.
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Libraries Hold Free “Act” & “Sat”
Practice-Test Sessions For
College-Bound Students
Representatives from Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions will
conduct free ACT® and SAT® practice-test sessions at Fort
Bend County Libraries in January.
The ACT and SAT tests are college-entrance exams used by
U.S. colleges to assess high school students' general educational
development and their ability to complete college-level work,
as well as to determine admissions and award scholarships and
grants. The full-length practice-test sessions help students to gain
experience and become better prepared for the actual test.
The ACT® test is a multiple-choice test covering four
skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science, with
an optional writing test. The practice test takes just over 4
hours, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., including administration
instructions and breaks. Students are encouraged to bring two #2
pencils and a non-graphing calculator. The January schedule of
ACT practice-test sessions is as follows:
• January 9 – Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial
Center Blvd, Katy.
In March 2016, a new version of the SAT will be launched by
the College Board. This new test will affect the graduating class
of 2017. The SAT practice-test session in January will be for the
NEW version. The SAT® test is three hours and 30 minutes long,
and consists of three sections – Reading, Writing and Language,
and Math. The practice test takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30
p.m., including administration and breaks. Students should bring
two #2 pencils and a non-graphing calculator.
The January schedule of SAT practice-test sessions for the
NEW version is as follows:
• January 23 – George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in
Richmond.
The sessions are free, but seating is limited and reservations
are required. To register online at the library’s website (www.
fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select the library, and
find the program. Participants may also register by calling the
libraries: George Memorial Library (281-342-4455), Cinco
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Kathy is the Executive Director of the Association and
will speak about the conservation and environmental
issues that the Association addresses.
Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 a.m. and the
program begins at 10:00 a.m., followed by the NCGC
meeting. Please join us at the Municipal Utility Building
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NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with the
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Garden Clubs and the National Federation of Garden
Clubs. The purpose of the club is to promote beautification
of our community, support local and national educational
and civic organizations and educate the community about
our environment. Donations from the NCGC are funded
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KATY PONY BASEBALL
The league where players learn to play Baseball just like the Pro’s beginning at age 9.
Where Open League Baseball is played just like the pros. Katy Pony takes registration from
KATY ISD, Brookshire, Sealy, Cy-Fair and Waller. Graduated pitching and base distances
every 2 years to accommodate the physical development of players.
SPRING 2016
Registration
League Ages - 4 to 17
(as of 4/30/2016)
Register at Walk-Ins (see below) or online at www.katyponybaseball.org
Season Starts - Monday, March 21st and ends early June
Spring Sportsfest - Baseball, games, food, fun, prizes and team pictures! Saturday, April 2nd.
Walk-In Registrations will take place at :
Frozen Ropes: Saturday, January 9th (10:00 AM to 2:00 PM) 20000 Park Row
Academy: Wednesday, January 13th (6:30 PM to 8:30 PM) I-10 at Grand Parkway
Academy: Saturday, January 16th (10:00 AM to 2:00 PM) I-10 at Grand Parkway
Academy: Wednesday, January 20th (6:30 PM to 8:30 PM) 24970 FM 1093 - Kroger Center
Academy: Saturday, January 23rd (10:00 AM to 2:00 PM) 24970 FM 1093 - Kroger Center
or register online at www.katyponybaseball.org through January 22nd
Tryouts will take place at Four Seasons Park (Katy Hockley Cut-Off Road)
Saturday, January 30th - (times assigned) (Pinto through Pony) ages 7-14
Saturday, February 6th - (times assigned) (Shetland) age 6
Saturday, February 6th - (times assigned) (Colt) ages 15 - 17
$155 per player Pinto (7-8) through Colt (15-17)
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Multi-player discount ($10) for each additional player in same family.
Each player receives $90.00 worth of raffle tickets to either sell (you keep money) or submit stubs in your name for a chance to win prizes at Sportsfest!
Orangetheory Fitness, Now Open in
Cinco Ranch
Orangetheory Fitness, the energizing and fast-growing fitness franchise, announces
it will open a new studio location in Katy in the Cinco Ranch area on January 5th.
Cinco Ranch studio will be located at 23144 Cinco Ranch Boulevard and will be the
franchises’ seventh Houston location and its first in Katy as the franchise continues to
expand throughout the entire greater Houston area.
Led by franchise owner Jim Potesta, the new studio will open for classes Tuesday,
January 5th at 5 a.m.
“We are extremely excited to kick off the New Year on a healthy note by bringing
a new workout to Katy residents,” Potesta said. “Orangetheory Fitness has helped
thousands of Houstonians get into better shape, lose weight and increase their energy
levels and we’re thrilled to introduce our unique one-hour workout to the Cinco Ranch
community.”
Late registration will be available at our facilities (Four Seasons Park) ages 6 - 14 on Saturday, January 30th and Monday, February 1st
through Wednesday, February 3rd 10am - 3pm. Late registration closes Saturday, February 6th.
To expedite the in-person registration process, forms are on our website
Players are assigned to a division/team based on their age as of April 30, 2016.
New players please provide a copy or original Birth Certificate with your Registration Form and payment.
Cash and checks ONLY when registering in person. Major Credit/Debit cards ONLY when registering on line.
Registration after January 23rd subject to $25 late fee. Please register early to avoid placement on waiting list.
*Due to High School tryouts, Colt Division late fees are waived!
Paid Certified Umpires – Ages 6 to 17
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Graduated Pitching & Base Path Distances
Open Bases (Lead-off’s, Steals, Balks) just like the Pro’s!
beginning at age 9
Our Parents watch and enjoy the game. They do not have to rake fields, umpire or sell food items. Experience the difference.
Ages 15-17
Ages 7-8
Ages 9-10
Ages 11-12
Ages 4-6
Ages 13-14
90 ft. Bases
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Kid Pitch (60 ft.)
Kid Pitch (44 ft.)
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T-Ball
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All games will be played at Four Seasons Park, 4702 Katy-Hockley Cut-off Road (just north of Clay Road).
Katy PONY Baseball is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to provide the best youth baseball experience possible.
For more information, please visit www.katyponybaseball.org or call 281-371-0887
* Season Start and end dates are subject to change based on weather and other conditions beyond our control. Field usage and Batting cages are determined by a set schedule.
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Katy Sports
January 8, 2016 | Page 7
By Tom Behrens
© The Katy News 2015
The Tale For Katy In 2015 Was Defense
By Tom Behrens
Katy Tigers Ranked Number
One In The U.S.
The AP preseason poll ranked Katy Number three in the Class
6A top 10, behind Allen and DeSoto but ahead of Cedar Hill.
Allen was the three time defending champion. In other media
outlets Texas Football had Katy at number two in 6A. Maxpreps.
com ranked Katy number four in the state and number 11 in
the nation in its Xcellent 25 Writers’ Poll and number 19 in its
national computer ranking. Also according to Maxpreps, Manvel
was ranked number one in Region III, one spot ahead of Katy,
with Cinco Ranch making the cut at number 10.
At the end of the season MaxPreps Xcellent 25 National
Football poll declares there was not a high school team better
than Katy. The Tigers ascended to the No. 1 spot in the final
ranking following their 34-7 victory against Austin Lake Travis
in the Class 6A Division II championship game.
Katy finished ahead of Colquitt County (Moultrie, Georgia),
De La Salle (Concord, California), Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas,
Nevada) and Centennial (Corona, California) in the top five.
The Tigers were ranked No. 3 entering the final week and No. 5
before defeating Manvel and undefeated teams Cibolo Steele and
Lake Travis in succession.
In the USA Today Super 25 final poll, Bishop Gorman repeated
as national champion. Katy was No. 5 in the experts’ poll,
preceded by Colquitt County, De La Salle and IMG Academy
(Bradenton, Florida). USA Today’s computer rankings had Katy
at No. 1 entering the state final.
Katy Tigers’ ranking in Texas
After clinching the 6A Division I State Championship game, Katy was named the number one team in the
nation. Photo by Diana Porter.
After defeating Steele 38-0 at Alamo Stadium, the
Tigers notched its tenth shutout in 15 games and then
went on to capture the 6A Division I State Championship
defeating Austin Lake Travis 34-7.
Ways of describing the 2015 Katy Tigers football
this year …dominant, this year’s edition of the annual
powerhouse, and a band of brothers. When excellence
becomes tradition, greatness has no limits. It’s playing
“lights out” football, a team effort from both offense
and defense with both offense and defense finding the
“creases in our opponents, and coming out ready to
play.”
“It’s been a long time coming, losing (in the finals)
the past two years,” senior safety Travis Whillock said.
“The brotherhood that we had, and the coaches that we
have, it was just so strong this year, and we were so
determined. We knew that if we stepped on the field
with anybody, with our coaches’ game plan, we were
going to win.”
This season the Tigers kept five straight opponents
off the scoreboard. They allowed 55 total points, an
average of 3.7 per game, and trailed only twice, once
against The Woodlands, and Cypress Ranch. They have
never trailed in the second half.
Collin Wilder was quoted as saying this was the best
defense that Katy has ever had. “I am confident in our
defense. I believe this is the best defense because how
hard we worked, and how much we wanted to still get
better. If they don’t score, they don’t win.”
Head coach, Gary Joseph said the defense was a cut
above all others because of the returning experience.
“For a core of defensive starters, the championship
game was their 48th varsity game. We had five kids that
are three-year starters on defense. They were starters in
a state championship game as sophomores.” The group
includes linebackers Paddy Fisher and Jovanni Stewart,
defensive backs Collin Wilder and Travis Whillock
along with nose tackle Joey Woodring. Safety Collin
Wilder played in his 64th high school football game for
the Tigers against Lake Travis. Defensive end Michael
Matus made an impact as a sophomore. Corey Bethley,
a 260 pound junior lineman was named District 19-6A’s
top newcomer last year. This year he was named to the
Houston Chronicle First Team Defense.
Coach Joseph to be Inducted in the
Texas High School Hall of Fame
“It humbles you a lot,” Joseph said after the
announcement. “Really and truthfully, I hadn’t thought
about it because I have some other things on my mind
right now. But looking back on it, I’m sure I’ll be real
thrilled about it. It’s a great compliment to Katy High
School.” Joseph found out about his selection prior
to the state championship game with Austin Lake
Travis.
The Hall of Fame, which is housed at the Texas
Sports Hall of Fame, will have its induction for the
2016 class May 7 at the Ferrell Center in Waco.
Coach Joseph began his coaching career at Luling
High School 37 years ago. After advancing in jobs at
Brazosport and Austin Westlake, he then moved to
Katy High School where he has served for 34 years
– 22 of those years as Mike Johnston’s assistant head
coach and defensive coordinator.
Joseph has been the Tigers’ head coach since 2004,
replacing Johnston when he retired. Coach Johnston
started in 1982. He helped Katy win three titles before
taking over and turning the Tigers into one of the
nation’s best football programs.
Katy is 167-14 in Joseph’s 12 seasons, winning three
championships and playing in five more state finals.
The win over Lake Travis gave the Tigers eight titles
and pushed them into a tie for first with Celina and
Southlake Carroll for most UIL championships.
“He is a legend,” said new UIL athletic director
Susan Elza. “He is a great example for all coaches
across the state and for us to see him inducted to the
Hall of Fame is an honor that is so well-deserved, and
it’s on such a big stage.”
Joseph’s numerous honors include being named
American Football Monthly’s high school football
National Coach of the Year in 2012 and twice a
Touchdown Club of Houston’s Coach of the Year. The
Tigers have 11 district championships in Joseph’s 12
seasons and haven’t lost a game in district play since
2008.
“From the administration to our AD’s office, it all
goes together to create a program,” Joseph said. “Most
of it, it’s a compliment to our kids. They’re the ones
that got me here.”
At the award banquet the 2015 state championship
coaches will be honored. The Gordon Wood Award
will be presented to a deserving high school and the
Texas High School Coaches Association will present
the 2016 Tom Landry Award to an outstanding coach.
Texas fared well in the Xcellent 25, with Katy No. 1 in Division
I. Lake Travis finished No. 9, 6A Division, North Shore No. 10,
Austin Westlake No. 11 and Allen No. 12.
Katy had the top defense in Texas Class 6A by a wide margin
allowing 62 points in 16 games for an average of 3.9 per game
while posting 10 shutouts. The Woodlands had the second-best
defense with 109 points allowed in 12 games, a 9.1 average.
Pearland (10.2), Alief Taylor (10.3), Odessa Permian (10.7) and
Lamar (10.9) were the only other 6A defenses comparable.
Manvel led 6A in total points scored with 781 in 14 games, an
impressive average of 55.8. Katy, Lake Travis and Allen were the
only other teams to top 700, while McAllen Memorial averaged
55.2 points in 12 games.
In other Katy ISD fall sports
It wasn’t just about football. Other player were honored for
their accomplishments. Jacque Lozier at Taylor High School
was singled out for her play against Deer Park with a career
high 25 kills with a .478 hitting percentage in the Mustangs’
five-set victory. “I’ve really seen a confidence in her in the
past couple of weeks,” said Mustang coach, Brooke Plemons.
“She’s really taken ownership of the team and trying to lead the
team and be positive and motivating on the court and bringing
lots of energy to the team.”
Twenty Katy ISD students signed
letters of intent
Katy Independent School District students signed letters
of intent for a variety of colleges and universities offering
scholarships to the outstanding athletes.
Cinco Ranch High School:
Corin Evans, volleyball, Stephen F. Austin State
University
Katy Rutherford, golf, University of Nevada
Mayde Creek High School:
Hailey Williams, track, Memphis University
Seven Lakes High School:
Connor Capel, baseball, University of Texas at Austin
Austin Childs, diving, St. Bonaventure University
Kacie Jo Corbin, cross country/track, University of
North Texas
Ashni Dhruva, golf, Pennsylvania State University
Kristen Hepler, swimming, Georgia Institute of
Technology (Georgia Tech)
Andrew Knutson, baseball, Weatherford Junior
College
Bryan Sturges, baseball, Texas Christian University
Carter Smith, baseball,, Sam Houston State University
Zack Smith, baseball, Blinn Junior College
Carlos Varela Jr., baseball, Oklahoma State University
Taylor High School:
Sophie Mitchell, volleyball, University of New Orleans
Trey Morris, baseball, Texas Christian University
Tompkins High School:
Drew Guthrie, baseball, Harding University
Nick Hutchinson, baseball, A&M Kingsville
Marissa Langer, golf, University of Texas at Dallas
Brittany Panetti, basketball, University of New Mexico
Kendall Rollins, basketball, University of Mary Harden
Baylor
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Volume 27 | Number 1
Katy Prairie Conservancy Presents Three Nature Events For Adults On Saturday, Jan. 9
Check out three different entertaining nature activities on the Katy Prairie Jan. 9 for adult
learners only, as the Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) presents Ranger Trek and two Wild
West Tours. Birders may find it difficult to choose just one event, since all relate to our finefeathered friends.
“Winter is a wonderful time to explore the Katy Prairie,” says Christine Mansfield, KPC’s
Community Outreach Manager. “We encourage folks to start off the New Year by appreciating
what nature has to offer with one or more of our exciting events.”
The events require advance registration on katyprairie.org by clicking the “Visit” tab to
find “Events.” Walking shoes, clothing layers, gloves and a hat are recommended, since the
prairie tends to be chillier and windier than an urban setting. Participants are also encouraged
to bring water, cameras, binoculars, and snacks, if desired. For information go to our website
or call 713-523-6135. Directions to Indiangrass Preserve are also available.
The Katy Prairie Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust dedicated to preserving an
ecologically vital tallgrass prairie and associated wetlands area on Houston’s far west side
for the enjoyment and benefit of all. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @
katyprairie.
These Sandhill Cranes can be found on Katy Prairie Conservancy’s preserves.
Photo by Mac Womack.
The three events will begin at KPC’s Indiangrass Preserve, 31950 Hebert Road in Waller. They
include:
Ranger Trek: For the Birds from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. In 2013 the Katy Prairie was designated a Global
Important Bird Area in recognition of the prairie’s bird diversity and the critical role that the prairie plays
in bird migration. Learn how KPC is saving and improving bird habitat and take a hike in a newly restored
prairie-wetland habitat searching for waterfowl and predatory birds. Cost: Free.
Wild West Tour: “Winter Birds” – 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sparrows, hawks, harriers, ducks, geese, and
even Bald Eagles flock to the Katy Prairie during the winter months. For this exclusive tour, you’ll start at
the Indiangrass Preserve and then join bird expert Glenn Olsen as he leads the group to several preserves
usually closed to the general public. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. Cost: $50.
Wild West Tour: Owl Prowl and Coyote Howl – 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join Master Naturalist Glenn
Olsen, for a brisk winter evening on the Katy Prairie. After a light dinner, you’ll be able to look and listen
for elusive owls as they hunt on silent wings for their own dinner on some of KPC’s private preserves.
You might also hear coyotes howling. Cost: $50.
The Kestrel is one of the many birds that could be seen on the
Katy Prairie on Jan. 9. Photo by Mac Womack.
Events require advance registration on katyprairie.org by clicking the “Visit” tab to find “Events.”
Mayde Creek HS Theatre Present,
“Chicago”, The Musical
Taylor High School PlayMakers Present
“Oklahoma!”
Mayde Creek High School Theatre will present “Chicago”,
The Musical in the MCHS/PAC begining on Thursday,
February 04, at 7:00 p.m. There will be performances on
Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Advance tickets are $10 students, $12 adults. Tickets can
be purchased at the door. Students $12, adults $14 Gold
Card $5.
Performances of Rodger’s and Hammerstien’s classic
musical, “Oklahoma!” will run Thursday - Saturday
February 4th - 6th 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 7th
2:00 p.m. at the THS Performing Arts Center. For more
information, or to purchase tickets email tickets@www.
taylorplaymakers.com.
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Visit www.fbmg.org for information
or call 281-341-7068
Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to
all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,
genetic information or veteran status. Individuals with disabilities, who require an
auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in any Extension
activities, are encouraged to contact the County Extension Office at 281-342-3034
for assistance seven working days prior to the event. The Texas A&M University
System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of
Texas cooperating.
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Morton Ranch Senior Wins
GROW Award
Morton Ranch High School senior Daniel Rodriguez
was announced as the winner of the Texas Department of
Agriculture’s GROW award last month by Commissioner
Sid Miller. The GROW award Gives Recognition for
Outstanding Work to middle and high school students
who demonstrate leadership and excellence in the
classroom and beyond.
Rodriguez was chosen from hundreds of Texas students
for demonstrating leadership in school activities, as
well as his commitment to community service. He was
nominated for the GROW award by Casey Wilson, a
former agricultural science teacher at Morton Ranch
High School.
“Daniel truly is a well-rounded, diligent, dedicated and
charismatic young man,” said Wilson. “He is the epitome
of hard work and dedication, and he understands exactly
what it takes to be successful.”
Rodriguez currently serves as the president of the
Morton Ranch High School FFA, as well as committee
chair for the leadership and recruitment committees. He
has served as chapter vice president for the MRHS FFA,
a member of the Maverick Band and member of the
principal’s roundtable.
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD
El Shaddai Asambela De Dios
5610 Lilac Street • 281-391-8839
Peter & Estela Pinon, Pastors
Family Life Assembly of God
1012 S. Mason Road • 281-392-0637
Albert Cortez, Pastor
Journey Church
541 Pin Oak Road • 281-391-3326
Jeremiah Hill, Pastor
ANGLICAN
The Cathedral of St. Matthias
Diocese of Mid America
4142 Dayflower • 281-463-2304
Virgil Yehnert, Pastor
Grace Anglican Community
Woodcreek Elementary School
1155 Woodcreek Bend Lane.
713-557-8684
Rev. Robert Henson, Pastor
BAPTIST
Alief Baptist Church of Katy
906 Avenue A. • 281-530-6893
Second Baptist Church West Campus
19449 Katy Freeway • 713-465-3408
Dr. Ed Young, Pastor
Tri-County Baptist
5715 Peek Road • 281-371-3900
Rick Shrader, Pastor
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
The Church at Katy
3750 N. Fry Rd. • 281-725-4097
Hopscotch Daycare
Dr. Michael Taylor, Pastor
El Buen Pastor Baptist Church
24525 Clay Road • 281-391-5040
Robert Garay, Pastor
Kingsland Baptist Church
20555 Kingsland Blvd
281-492-0785 • 281-492-Note
Parkway Fellowship
27043 FM 1093 • 281-391-6673
Mike Mcgown, Pastor
Redeemer Community Church
24201 Cinco Ranch Blvd
281-371-2156
Mitch Maher, Pastor
Riverbend Baptist Church
26700 Fm 1093 • 281-346-2279
John C Crowe, Pastor
Trinity Baptist Church
10000 Spring Green Blvd. • 281-579-6724
Josh Guajardo, Pastor
Westland Baptist Church
1407 Grand Pkwy South •
281-392-5099
Roy Meadows, Pastor
Westfield Free Will Baptist
3635 N. Fry Road • 281-578-7851
David Ferguson, Pastor
Westside Baptist Church
3883 Lakes of Bridgewater
281-492-3448
Rev. Richard D. Butts, Pastor
CATHOLIC
Epiphany of The Lord Catholic
1530 W. Norwalk Dr. (Nottingham)
281-578-0707
Rev. Tom Lam
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Drunk Drivers
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Premises
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CHRISTIAN
First Christian Church (Disciple Of
Christ)
22101 Morton Road • 281-492-2693
Rev. Heather Patriacca Tolleson
Current-A Christian Church
26600 Westheimer Pkwy •
281-395-4722
Darren Walter, Minister
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Church Of Christ Katy
5438 5th Street • 281-391-7606
Cinco Ranch Church Of Christ
6655 S. Mason Road • 281-579-3100
Aaron Walling, Minister
Fleetwood Church Of Christ
15936 Katy Fwy • 281-492-1219
EPISCOPAL
Church Of The Holy Apostles
1225 W. Grand Parkway South
281-392-3310
St. Paul’s Episcopal
5373 Franz Road, Katy • 281-391-2785
Rev. Christopher Duncan
LUTHERAN
Crosspoint
700 S. Westgreen • 281-398-6464
Bill Woolsey, Pastor
Living Word Evangelical-Lutheran
3700 South Mason Rd • 281-392-2300
Memorial Lutheran - Missouri-Synod
3rd Street & Avenue D • 281-391-0171
John Davis
Victory Of The Lamb Wisconsin Synod
20351 Cinco Ranch Blvd @ Peek Rd.
281-395-0544
Nathan Buege, Pastor
First Baptist Church Katy
600 Pin Oak • 281-391-1100
Dr. Randy White, Pastor
St. Bartholomew Church
5356 Eleventh St. • 281-391-4758
Wayne Wilkerson, Pastor
METHODIST
Crossbridge United
Methodist Church
23720 Seven Meadows Parkway
281-726-3622
Good News Baptist Church
Of Houston
2502 Katy Hockley Cut-Off
281-391-9199
St. Edith Stein Catholic Community
3311 N. Fry Road • 281-492-7500
Rev. Ryszard Kulma, Pastor
First United Methodist Katy
5601 Fifth Street • 281-391-2121
Dr. Richard L. White, Sr. Pastor
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Grace Fellowship
United Methodist Church
2655 S. Mason • 281-646-1903
Jim Leggett, Pastor
Holy Covenant United Methodist
22111 Morton Road • 281-579-1200
Danny Wayman, Sr. Pastor
St. Peter’s United Methodist Church
20775 Kingsland Blvd. • 281-492-8031
Dr. Pat Sparks, Pastor
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The Empowerment Center
20910 Park Row • 281-578-3535
David Roberson, Pastor
Faith Manger Church
20701 Kingsland Blvd. • 281-578-2550
David L. Brown, Pastor
Faith West Church
2225 Porter Road • 281-391-Life
Garry Kerr, Pastor
The Commons at Katy
28727 N Firethorne Rd • 832-535-0250
Woltman Elementary
Gary White, Pastor
The Fellowship
22765 Westheimer Parkway
281-395-3950
Jerry Edmonson, Pastor
MORMON
Church Of Jesus Christ Of LDS
1928 Drexel • 281-391-0687
281-391-5439
Fellowship Bible Church
1507 Katy Flewellen Rd.
281-646-1084
Don Griffin, Pastor
Church Of Jesus Christ Of LDS
1603 Norwalk • 281-578-8934
Bishop Scott Bauer
Hosanna
17700 Clay Road • 281-345-1182
James P. Bell, Pastor
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter
Day Saints - Nottingham Country Ward
281-578-8930
Katy Bible Church
2500 Avenue D • 281-391-7284
Matt Mancini, Pastor
Church Of Jesus Christ LDS
9950 South Mason • 281-398-7796
Katy Community Fellowship
24102 Kingsland Blvd.
281-391-0099 • Tim Barker, Pastor
NAZARENE
Westside Church Of The Nazarene
3434 Fry Road • 281-492-0234
Rev. Kent Schwamberger, Pastor
NONDENOMINATIONAL
All Around Cowboy Church
5812 Crosstree Lane, Sealy
979-885-1155
Believers’ World Outreach Church
1600 Woods Rd. Brookshire, 77423
888-344-2962
Tommy & Rachel Burchfield, Pastors
Church Of Christ In Katy
5458 East 5th St. • 281-391-7606
Church Of The Rock
433 S. Barker Cypress • 281-599-9777
Jorge H. Cardenas, Pastor
Creekside Community Church
Meeting @ Woodcreek J.H.S.
713-705-4878
Tim Douglas, Pastor
Katy Vineyard
6161 S. Fry Rd. • 281-579-3433
Alexander Elementary
Kindred Spirit Christian Fellowship
22025 I-10 W
Ramada Limited Hotel, Room 306
281-855-3402
Rev. L. R. Furr, Pastor
Life Church
26189 Westheimer Pkwy • 281-395-5433
www.lifechurchkaty.com
Samuel Rudd, Pastor
Living Way Katy Church
3506 Porter Rd. • 281-391-2273
www.Livingwaykaty.org
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. Fifth Street • 281-829-8985
Larry Conner, Pastor
Powerhouse Christian Center
1818 Katyland Road • 281-391-0095
G. F. Watkins, Pastor
Resurrection City Church Of Katy
5819 10th Street • 832-332-4687
Dr. Blanchard Layton, Sr., Pastor
The Waters Church
2710 North Mason Rd. • 281-398-4030
Clint Paschall, Pastor
Woven Church
6161 S Fry Rd • 832-263-3307
Wayne Park, Lead Pastor
PENTECOSTAL
Katy Pentecostal Church
2120 Katy Hockley Cutoff • 281-391-1010
Dr. John E. Howell, Pastor
The Pentecostals Of Katy
1941 Westborough • 281-829-1175
Rob Mckee, Pastor
Trinity Apostolic Faith Church
5900 10th Street • 281-391-3310
Dr. Phillip & Jill Clements, Pastors
PRESBYTERIAN
Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian
1351 S. Mason Road • 281-391-579-1080
Rev. Carter Sanger, Pastor
Grand Lakes Presbyterian
6035 S. Fry Road • 281-646-7500
Rev. Dean Pogue, Pastor
New Hope Presbyterian
1350 N. Mason Road • 281-492-8520
Rev. Brian Long, Pastor
Christ Church PCA
10818 Gaston Road • 281-392-0002
Rev. Fred Greco, Sr., Pastor
S E V E N T H - D A Y
ADVENTIST
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
1913 East Avenue • 281-392-5603
Richard Devost, Pastor
The Katy News
Volume 27| Number 1 West I-10 Chamber of Commerce
to Recognize Anthony Francis and
Doyle Callender at 2015 Annual
Appreciation Awards.
By Aaron Layman Covering Katy
The West I-10 Chamber of Commerce will recognize
Anthony Francis and Doyle Callender as the recipients
of the 2015 Annual Appreciation Awards. Each year, the
Chamber recognizes two local community leaders who are
role models and excel in their contribution to the growth
and well-being of their community with their generous
community service.
Callender is Vice President of Business Development
for Amegy Bank. “He will always be known as “the
People’s Mayor” of Katy (2001-2007) and remains a
respected pillar of the community and continues to be
directly involved in projects for the betterment of Katy,”
said a statement released by the Chamber.
Francis is Director of Client Services at LJA Engineering.
“He is the ultimate volunteer. Topping the list of his causes
are children, education and economic empowerment. He
is passionate about improving the outlook of low-income
residents, the elderly and underprivileged children,” the
Chamber statement said.
Both men have a long history of donating time and
energy to chair and serve an extensive variety of boards
and committees, as well as being loyal and supportive
members of the West I-10 Chamber. Their history
together goes back to the early 90’s before Anthony was
recruited to work for Ft. Bend Telephone and hired as a
Public Relations Specialist and Marketing Director by
Doyle when he was Executive Vice President of Ft. Bend
Telephone, now Consolidated Communications.
The award presentations will be made at The West
I-10 Chamber of Commerce’s 14th Annual Appreciation
Awards Banquet on January 15, 2016, at the Amenity
Village at Cane Island, Katy’s newest master planned
community.
Cane Island is the Title Sponsor for the 2015 Awards
Banquet. For banquet reservations and additional
information, contact the Chamber at 281.375.8100 or
email: [email protected]
Rotary to Host Ravindran
The Rotary Club of Katy will host the President of
Rotary International, on Monday January 11, 2016 at 3-4
p.m. at the Freedom Park Memorial Tower.
The President of Rotary International, K. R. Ravindran,
is touring the United States and during his stop in Texas,
will visit the Freedom Park Memorial Tower. President
Ravindran, serves as President of Rotary International,
founded in 1905, today with over 1.2 million members, in
over 35,000 clubs worldwide, in over 200 countries. Rotary
District 5890 Dr. Nick Giannone will host the tour.
Rotary District 5890 is composed of 62 clubs
surrounding and across the greater Houston Area. Dr.
Giannone remarked “We welcome RI President K. R.
Ravindran, Rotarians truly exemplify Rotary’s motto of
“Service above Self.” with projects locally as well as all
around the world. Rotary’s largest project, is to eradicate
Polio from the world and District 5890 is working hard to
aid in that effort.”
The Freedom Park Memorial Tower was dedicated
September 11, 2015.The Tower is located in Freedom Park
at the Fort Bend County Freedom Park Baseball fields on
south side of Westheimer Parkway, just east of Fry Road.
Rhonda Walls, serving as local host, and a Past District
Governor, remarked “We look forward to RI’s President,
taking time out of his international schedule, while in
Texas, to be the guest of District Governor, Dr. Nick
iannone, and visit our Tower.
This project is been a joint effort, over five years, by
volunteers, students, and sponsors, the Rotary Club of
Katy, the Katy Rotary Fund, Katy VFW Post 9182 and
Fort Bend County.”
Ken Burton, VFW State Judge Advocate, and Katy
Rotary Club member said “Embedded in this Tower, as
the heart and spirit of this Tower, are artifacts from all
three 9-11 sites, the Holy Bible, flag, military awards,
including the purple heart awarded to VFW and Katy
Rotary member, Ed Bland.”
David Frishman, Project Chairman and Katy Rotary
Club member added ”We look forward to the recognition
of our legacy project to our community. In the decades
to come, as people visit this Tower, we hope when they
will remember, this Tower is to honor the women and
men that served our Nation, have defended our Freedom
and remember those who died on September 11.”
OBITUARY
Robert Lee Glover
January 8, 2016 | Page 11
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December 16, 1940 - January 1, 2016
Robert “Bob” Lee Glover was born December 16,
1940 in Van Zandt County, TX to Leo and Adene
Glover. He passed away peacefully surrounded by
family January 1, 2016 at the age of 75. Bob graduated
from Kountze High School in 1958 and earned
his Masters of Education from Sam Houston State
College in 1969. Upon graduation he began teaching
Vocational Agriculture and taught at Huntsville High
School and Katy High School. In 1985 Bob joined the
Texas General Land Office where he served in many
capacities including Director of Land Management
until retirement in 2003.
Bob enjoyed flying, boating, sailing, fishing,
NASCAR, gardening, and restoration. He was a great
friend and mentor. He loved visiting and helping family,
friends, neighbors, and people in the community. His
passion was encouraging and motivating young people
to fulfill their purpose in life. Bob greatly impacted
the lives he touched, was loved by many and will be
greatly missed.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Leo
and Adene Glover and a brother Phillip Glover. He
is survived by his wife of 47 years Kay Glover, a
daughter Terri Roewe, son-in-law Randy Roewe,
grand-daughter Shannon Roewe, 4 Godchildren, Julie
Dautrich, Jill Durst, Jana Stewart, and Ryan Jordan,
brothers Don Glover, Wade Glover, numerous nieces
and nephews.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life Service
Saturday January 9, 2016, 11:30 am at Chapel of the
Hills Baptist Church, 19135 E Hwy 29, Buchanan
Dam, TX.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Cal
Farley’s Boys Ranch,P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX
79174-0001, Mason County 4H, P.O. Box 247, Mason,
TX 76856-0247, Lake Victor 4H, 1701 E Polk St,
Burnet, TX 78611, or Lake Buchanan Conservation
Corporation, P.O. Box 217, Buchanan Dam, TX
78609.Funeral arrangements made under the direction
of Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Homes, Inc.
Kingsland, Texas. E-mail condolences may be sent to
[email protected].
Thank You For Making A
Difference
Because of your support, Hope For Three has been
blessed with over $27,000 in contributions for our End
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we are creating the opportunities our kids on the autism
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New Year and beyond. There is still time to make an
impact in 2016 by providing support and assistance to
families in Fort Bend County with children living on the
autism spectrum.
This past year, over 3,000 Fort Bend County Public
School children were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum
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$180,000,000 many of these families are unable to
provide the imperative intervention services that
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their kids. Hope For Three continues to provide a safety
net for families who are unable to afford these important
services through its Family Assistance Program.
Hope For Three addresses the urgent need to provide
support, including financial assistance to children with
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to bridge the gap between families and providers so
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child, one family, one community by creating awareness
and providing support to families with autism spectrum
disorder and to create an inclusive positive social change
where each child’s unique abilities are acknowledged
and fostered.
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Fun Fact
If you have 3 quarters, 4 dimes, and 4
pennies, you have $1.19. You also have
the largest amount of money in coins
without being able to make change for
a dollar.
PILGRIM
Pilgrim Cleaners is currently recruiting
customer service professionals to work in
our Houston, Katy and Sugar Land locations.
C L E A N E R S
We are seeking candidates who possess:
A POSITITVE ATTITUDE!!!!
Previous customer service experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Previous cash handling experience.
Ability to work in an autonomous position.
Bilingual Spanish is a Plus.
Our team members are responsible for:
Providing excellent customer service at all times.
Going above and beyond the customer’s needs.
Maintaining inventory of all pieces coming into the location.
Operating and balancing a cash register.
Ensuring customers are taken care of in a timely, efficient manner.
Inventory maintenance.
Maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the store.
Presenting a professional appearance/demeanor.
We offer training, financial incentives, and a competitive
benefits package.
Cleaning discounts
Paid vacations
Bonus Program
EVERY Sunday Off!
We are not open typical retail hours and offer unique shifts that
work with your schedule.
Interested candidates should apply on line at:
www.pilgrimcleaners.com
Help Wanted
An Export firm based in Brookshire Texas needs a QuickBooks
Expert to provide part time accounting services. This position
requires extensive experience and a high level of expertise in using
QuickBooks. Requirements
- Minimum of five years’ experience using QuickBooks - Solid understanding in both desktop and online versions
- Solid understanding of accounting principles
- CPA firm experience a plus Some of the Responsibilities include:
Analyzing previous data and preparing adjustments to accounting
records
Reconciling bank and credit card accounts
Financial Statements & Reports
Inventory costs & Reports
Preparing payroll
Filing sales tax
To be considered for this position, please provide your resume and
salary history to [email protected].
Help Wanted
Notice to Creditors
Expanding Family Practice office
in Katy in need of a front desk
medical clerk and a back office
medical assistant. Generous
package offered including
benefits. Please send email with
resume to [email protected]
c/o Dr. Jarquin or fax to 281599-3030.
Notice is hereby given that
original Letters Testamentary
for the Estate of EDGAR LEROY
MCENTIRE, were issued on
December 17, 2015 in Cause
No. 426108, pending in the
County Probate Court Number
One (1) of Harris County, Texas,
to: LINDA RILEY.
All persons having claims
against this Estate which is
currently being administered are
required to present them to the
undersigned within the time and
in the manner prescribed by law.
New Homeowner Welcoming
Service seeking personable
individual to serve as local
representative visiting new
residents in Cypress. Flexible
hours; must be available to
work some Saturdays; approx.
30 hours/wk. Email resume to
info@lonestargreetingservice.
com.
Real Estate/Rental
Home for Sale
3 bedroom, 2 bath, all brick
home in Sundown Glen w/lots of
upgrades. $160,000. For more
information call 713-252-5777.
Linda Riley
17314 Heritage Bay Dr.
Webster, Texas 77055
DATED the 8th day of
January, 2016.
Rhonda Walls
Attorney for Linda Riley
State Bar No.: 00791873
21320 Provincial
Katy, Texas 77450
Telephone: (832) 437-0973
Facsimile: (832) 437-0980
[email protected].
All Classified Ads placed must have a valid contact number & billing
address for in-house purposes.
There has never been a better time to
BUY or SELL!
Call today for a FREE Market Analysis
281 - 391 - SOLD (7653)
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2016 73rd Annual Katy ISD
FFA Livestock Show
The 73rd Annual Katy ISD FFA Livestock Show
is scheduled February 17th-20th located at the L.D.
Robinson Pavilion, 6301 South Stadium Lane in Katy.
Students will compete showing steers, goats, lambs,
hogs, broilers and rabbits. The public can support FFA
students though auction and barn sale purchases along
with add-on donations.
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