In The News: The 2008 Katy Relay for Life
Last year, The Relay for Life of Katy/West Houston raised over $340,000, making it the 3rd largest fundraising Relay in Texas out of 700 Relays and 120th nationally out of 4,800 Relays.
Mark your calendars for March 28th-29th for the 11th Annual Relay for Life of Katy/West Houston to be held at the Read more
Kinky’s Cigar Tour
Kinky Friedman will be hanging out at Absolute Tobacco on Grand Parkway (next to Hasta La Pasta) Jan. 26th 3-5pm. He is out to promote his new cigar company and will be taking pictures and signing autographs. If your cigar-lingo is a bit rusty, check out Cigar 101, a handy resource I found on Absolute-Tobacco’s website. If you don’t care for cigars, here is a newsflash for you Read more
A Real Drive-In Theater Only Minutes From Katy?
It sounds too good to be true but apparently it is coming. Although rain has delayed construction, the Stars at Night Drive-In will be completed soon about 8 minutes West of Katy in Brookshire. According to the website, the theater will bring an old tradition back for a new generation with a traditional drive-in, putt-putt golf, and arcade and of course your typical all-American concessions offering cheeseburgers, chili-dogs, pizza, popcorn and ice cream.
Prices appear pretty reasonable compared to Read more
Open Your Mind, Soul, and Menu…
Ask a citizen of Katy what his or her favorite place to eat is, and I doubt it will take them long to answer. As a matter of fact, I’ll bet most would have a nice long list of favorite eateries (I know I do). As we all know, one thing Katy does not lack is a variety of great places to dine. However, I do find myself in the same old dining-rut time and time again. I have a huge problem with change. I almost never find myself in a new restaurant, much less ordering something other than “the usual” where I already go. I have a hunch that I’m not the only one out there in this sad situation. Read more
KatyBook: Katy Texas’ Social Network
We would like to invite you to check out the newest social network… just for Katy. In a severe case of ADD, we launched KatyBook.com, a private, local and contained social network. We hope to build a real online community of Katy residents grouped by interests and neighborhood, so we can meet new neighbors and new groups that will strengthen community bonds, local awareness, and build lasting friendships.
It has many of the essential bells and whistles of your typical mainstream social networks, but without all of the fluff. You can make your own profile, trick it out with your own colors and designs, add photos, blog, comments, groups, videos, and even music. Go ahead, make a profile for yourself, your business, organization, church, or even your dog. Click here to check it out.
Katy Home & Garden Show 2008 is Here
The Katy Home and Garden Show is coming January 26th and 27th at the Merrell Center in Katy TX. The show will feature over 300 exhibits with information on remodeling, decorating, and landscaping.
Lee Snijders, Host & Designer from HGTV’s “Design on a Dime” will discuss his new “Illusions of Design” presentation. The celebrity stage will also feature local celebrities Randy Lemmon, host of “Garden Line” and Michael Garfield, “The High-Tech Texan“.®
The event will begin Saturday at 10am until 7pm, and on Sunday 11am until 6pm. Adult tickets are $8, Seniors $6, and kids under 12 get in free. For more info visit KatyHomeandGardenShow.com
Katy’s Hospital Boom
3 More Katy Hospitals are on the horizon: Texas Children’s West Campus, The Methodist Hospital and a St. Luke’s Episcopal Heath System facility will join the year-old Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, and Christus St. Catherine Hospital in Katy.
According to a recent article on Chron.com, the hospital boom is due to a rapid growth rate. An additional 50,000 citizens are forecasted to be in Katy by 2012. Read the full story on Chron.com
Katy Football 2007 Highlight Videos
Katy vs Madison Texas State 5A Football Semi-Final Highlights
A collection of photos from the State Championship game in 2007 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX.
Fun Season
Katy Business News
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Cottage Charm Christmas Light Show ‘07
Cottage Charm Tea Room , located in an historical home built in 1905, in downtown Katy, Texas has teamed with Katy Custom Pools , Superior Lawn Care & Landscape, Thom Polvogt Agency Group and The McKenzie Group in order to provide the community with a one of a kind light show and food drive benefiting Katy Christian Ministries. Read more at Cottage Charm’s website.
