Candelari’s New Kids Pizza Party Concept
By Mary Ann Hegvold.
Candelari’s Pizzeria in Cinco Ranch introduced this week its newest concept for family fun: the Kid’s Take ‘n Make Pizza Kit. Each refrigerated package comes with an uncooked ball of pizza dough ready to be rolled into an 8” to 12” crust, Candelari’s original pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and two pizza toppings. Customers can choose the toppings they’d like with their kits. Read more
Seven Lakes Senior Named Miss Texas Teen
June 23rd, 2008 saw the crowning of a new National American Miss Texas Teen at the Wyndham Hotel in Houston Texas. Grabbing the crown was Seven Lakes High School Senior Kelsea Faith Russo. She will be attending the National Pageant in Anaheim, California at Disneyland during the Thanksgiving week, representing the great state of Texas. Kelsea will also be vying for her share of over $500,000 in cash and prizes.
“Hard work and determination helped me reach my dream of becoming a state queen. I hope to be a role model for girls of all ages,” said Kelsea. Read more
Simon dTOUR: All American Rejects Live at Katy Mills Mall
On July 29th, boppers across Katy (and Houston) may be flocking to Katy Mills Mall for the Simon Mall’s “dTOUR” to see the All American Rejects live. In addition to the concert, there should be a lot of fun to be had around the mall with lots of interactive games, contests and vendor booths passing out free crap. Check out the the official press release for details: Read more
Zumiez Couch Tour 2008 in Katy TX
This video was recently released showing highlights from the Zumiez Couch Tour 2008 that took place on June 16th in the Katy Mills Mall parking lot. This video was created by Zumiez, but there were quite a few other videos of the event uploaded on YouTube. Here they are:
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July 4th Celebrations in Katy 2008
Looking for something to do with the family on July 4th? If so, you are in luck. There are a couple of different events complete with fireworks going on around Katy for Independence Day.
Review: Fish City Grill at La Centerra
Fish City Grill recently opened up at La Centerra on Cinco Ranch Boulevard, and although they’re new to Katy, the owners certainly aren’t new to the seafood business. Having transformed from modest beginnings as a Dallas coffee bar and café to a big-time seafood chain spanning six states, this restaurant should make Texans proud. Expect to be greeted by an energetic and enthusiastic staff upon entering! Located in Building ‘S’ in the back left corner of the shopping center, Fish City Grill is a hidden gem worth seeking out. Read more
Custom Home Buying in Katy 101
by Brandon Cornett of The Home Buying Institute.
So you have decided to turn your dream home into a reality, and you are looking for a custom home builder to make it happen. In that case, congratulations are in order. Moving up to that kind of property is an exciting step.
But it also requires more homework than when buying a more traditional home. You must do more research and consider more things when having a custom home built from the ground up. There are three primary reasons for this:
- For obvious reasons, there is usually more money on the line with these types of properties.
- Building a customized home takes longer and requires more input from you.
- The word “custom” means different things to different builders, so the process can vary quite a bit.
StrollerFit Free Open House
With the extreme heat we’ve been having in Katy lately, I’m sure you’ve realized that summer is upon us. And for a lot of people, now is the time they want to get in shape for those upcoming beach vacations and pool parties. Especially the mom’s who have just recently had little ones! And let’s face it, with the growing baby boom in Katy, there will be a lot of parents who fall into this category – myself included!And while it’s hard for us mothers to bring a stroller and a baby to the gym, it’s quite different with StrollerFit! This is a perfect opportunity for those of us who want to get the workout and entertain the kiddos. Read more
Dining Review: The Twisted Fig
Well, let’s hope that three times a charm for the Twisted Fig. This is the third restaurant in the exact location, but is far from being the exact same restaurant. It is just getting its legs beneath it but is up and going. It was called BJ’s Grill and Red River Grille. Now 20680 Westheimer Parkway is Twisted Fig. It is located near the corner of Westheimer Parkway and Fry Rd. next to CVS Pharmacy; even though the banner or sign is not present. This does not take away from some of the most delicious food I have ever eaten at this quaint wine and dine place. When Twisted Fig gets finished with their plans of drapes, décor and add-on bar; this place will be filled to the max. Read more
Katy Freeway & Tollway Project Nears Completion in 2009
If you live in Katy, you may have gathered that it seems like we are never going to see the end to the 23 mile concrete and steel wasteland otherwise known as the Katy Freeway. According to the the Katy Freeway Public Information team, the completion is near.
The $2.7 Billion construction project has been going on in phases since 2003, and the final road is expected to be complete in early 2009, with the final phase (AKA contract G) of I-10 East of 6-10 to Washington Ave. The freeway is expanded up to 18 lanes wide in some areas (including frontage and Toll/HOV lanes). Read more
Pet Parties for Pampered Pooches in Katy
By Jennifer Howard of Pawty Palace in Katy.
Current statistics show that Dog Birthday Parties are on the rise. According to a National Pet Owner Survey of 1,019 pet owners, 50% actually celebrate their pet’s birthday, while 79% give their pets holiday or birthday presents.
Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, author of Dog Parties: Entertaining Your Party Animals, was recently interviewed about why people have parties for their dogs. According to Whitman: Read more
Katy Saturday Bike Rides with Bike Barn
What is better and healthier than a long bike ride in the Saturday sun? You can join the group with Bike Barn’s organized Saturday morning rides. Here is the latest schedule… to get the most current dates, visit the Bike Barn website.
Schedule
Jun 21, 2008 Winner Foster Depart from Bike Barn Katy 47 Mile Ride
Jun 28, 2008 Shear Shire Loop Depart from Bike Barn Katy 43 Mile Ride
Jul 4, 2008 Holiday Ride Depart from Bike Barn Katy 37 Mile Ride
Jul 5, 2008 Katy Loop Depart from Bike Barn Katy 27 Mile Ride
Introducing Robyn Jones: Real Estate Expert
We are pleased to announce our newest Katy real estate writer, Robyn Jones, a former Beverly Hills entertainment attorney, certified landlord-tenant mediator, contract law expert, and self-proclaimed real estate addict. She holds an MBA and a Law Degree, with expertise in contract law and providing realistic, point-by-point marketing plans for her clients. She is also a member of the HAR’s (Houston Association of Realtors) 2008 Political Affairs Advisory Leadership Group and HAR’s 2008 Technology Advisory Group. Read more
Hot Nights & Cool Jazz at La Centerra
Looking for something a little different? Chill out with a cold drink and some jazz in Katy on Thursday nights. LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch presents jazz performances each Thursday throughout the summer. It’s not everywhere you can hang in a beautiful courtyard and listen to live jazz. Now dig this: Read more
Free Wi-Fi Hot Spots in Katy, TX
I thought I would attempt to create a growing list of Katy area Wi-Fi Hot spots you can use for free. This is a work in progress and is sure to grow. If you know of a wireless internet hot spot that is not on this list, leave it in a comment below! If you see a spot that is not free or no longer accurate, please let me know. Thanks!
New KBR Office Campus Coming to Katy
KBR (formerly Kellogg, Brown and Root) is a global engineering, construction and services company supporting the energy, petrochemicals, government services and civil infrastructure sectors. The company serves many markets, particularly gas monetization, having designed and constructed, alone or with joint venture partners, more than half of the world’s operating liquefied natural gas production capacity over the past 30 years. Now, after almost a year and a half of careful planning by the Katy Economic Development Counsel, KBR has announced it’s new massive campus facility off 1-10 and Grand Parkway in Katy. Read more
Wal-Mart, Taxes, BBQ and SUVs
Another Wal-Mart Supercenter has opened on the intersection of West Little York & Fry Road. This will be followed by yet another opening set to take place later this year near the intersection of Grand Parkway and the Westpark Tollway. This will make Katy home to 4 different Wal-Mart supercenters. Recently, Helen Eriksen over at Chron.com asked the question:
But could this good news spell doom for the numerous “mom and pop” stores in the Katy area?
The responses spun off a heated conversation where many Katy residents gave their two cents on not only Wal-Mart, but Katy ISD, local Katy resident attitudes, debts, soccer moms, BBQ and SUV’s. Here are just a few opinions gathered from this lively conversation: Read more
