21st Century Slavery: Living Proof with Speaker Micheline Slattery
In our busy, “civilized” society, it is all-too-easy to forget or not even know that slavery exists in the 21st century. In “innocent” Katy, TX, we are compensated for our work and it is considered a crime to hurt another human being. Meanwhile in other countries, women and children are abused and used as a commodity in many unnecessary, wrong ways.
On February 10, 2009 at 12:30 pm at the Northwest Houston Community College Campus, speaker and former slave Micheline Slattery will present 21st Century Slavery: Living Proof. Read more
YMCA Fitness Festival and Open House
The Katy Family YMCA, a chapter of the YMCA of Greater Houston, is hosting a Fitness Festival and Open House for Katy area families to have some fun and get updated on plans for 2009. The event will be free and is open to the entire community.
Where:
22807 Westheimer Parkway
Katy, TX 77494
When:
Saturday, January 10, 2009
10am – 2pm Read more
West Houston Quilt Guild Presents: Threads of Time Quilt Show
The 2009 West Houston Quilter’s Guild Quilt Show will be held at the Leonard E. Merrell Center on February 20-21. Quilters from around the area will have the opportunity to view beautiful quilts, buy gifts from vendors, and enter in a raffle. The show will feature the Guild’s donation quilt: Threads of Time. Read more
InHouston/Katy Group’s First Professional Business Networking Mixer
By: Newell Cheatheam.
The InHouston/Katy Group is holding their first professional business networking mixer tomorrow. The group invites area professionals to come join other business professionals at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill.
When:
December 30, 2008
4 pm to 8 pm
Where:
Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill
21810 Kingsland Blvd. Katy, TX Read more
2009 Model Train Show in Katy
To all the Katy, TX train lovers out there, this one’s for you:
The Gulf Coast Chapter of the Train Collectors Association will hold a toy train meet at the Katy VFW Hall, 6202 George Bush Drive at Avenue D, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 3.
Admission is $6 for adults (14 or older) and $9 for families. Children under age 14 will be admitted free if accompanied by an adult. In addition, children will get free train-related buttons, hats and Kids Club information. Read more
Powerpop With a Purpose: The Wayne Kerr Band
Sitting in the courtyard at La Centerra during the midday lull, Wayne Kerr pensively drawls, “even if I quit today, I will feel like it was a total blessing, God thing.” You see, Kerr is the front man for the Wayne Kerr Band, a Christian band who’s found success across the U.S and Asia with a handful of teen-oriented albums. His agenda is booked through the summer of 2009 and his philosophy about his musical crusade and life is simple: “To reach as many people as possible” about God. Read more
Bowl-A-Rama Charity Fundraiser at Times Square Entertainment
By: Newell Cheatheam
The 3rd Annual Bowl-A-Rama of Memorial and Katy Exchange Clubs will take place on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Times Square Entertainment, 402 W. Grand Pkwy, Katy, Texas 6:30 pm, benefiting the Memorial Club and Katy Exchange Clubs programs of service and charities of Exchange in 2009-2010. The evening will include hours of food, bowling, and bidding on fabulous prizes at the silent auction. As a direct result of the success of the first Bowl-A-Rama fundraiser in 2006, the club made donations of $5,000.00 each to Krause Children’s Center and Katy Christian Ministries Abuse Center. Read more
Katy High School Football Review 2008
This past weekend the 2008 football season came to a close, but it was definitely one filled with excitement, including surprises and plenty of upsets. But hey, it’s Texas high school football so would you expect anything less? And while I watched more than 50 teams this season, my focus will be on six West Houston squads.
That would be the schools in Katy ISD including Katy, Cinco Ranch, Taylor, Morton Ranch, Seven Lakes, and Mayde Creek. Each team had success within its own program and I recap Read more
Why Hasn’t My Katy House Sold?, Part Two
Okay, you’re still mad at your Realtor, I understand. Your house hasn’t sold. You are frustrated and don’t know which way to turn. The following list is based on information from the Texas Association of Realtors; it should help as the suggestions are concrete solutions. Read more
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff – New Year’s Resolutions
The clock is ticking – only a few more days until 2009. No pressure. It’s the time of year that people feel compelled to make resolutions. Stop smoking, lose weight, get organized – just to name a few. I’m not a big fan of resolutions. I completely understand the reasoning to making resolutions and the time of year (new year = fresh start), but to me it’s not necessary. I am not saying don’t do any of these things, and resolutions in general are not a good idea, but why only at the beginning of the year? Why not any time of the year? If you want to accomplish something to better yourself, does it have to be on January 1st? Nope. Read more
Katy Tigers Going for Back-to-Back State Titles
What the Katy Tigers have done this season is more than applaudable. Seems like the statement ‘losing the battle, but winning the war’ is somewhat appropriate. First, it was North Shore. Then, the beat down by The Woodlands. Finally, the district crown was taken from cross-town rivals Cinco Ranch.
But at this point in time, none of that matters because all the teams mentioned that drew early blood are all sitting at home while Katy is going to Reliant to play in the state game. So, the Gridiron Ace is back to bring you an exclusive inside look at Tigers as they get ready for the state game Saturday. This report is exclusive for the readers of OnlyKaty.com. Read more
Phở What? A Guide to Vietnamese Restaurants in Katy
Most have noticed the number of Vietnamese “Pho” restaurants popping up around Katy over the past few years. Some, like myself, have ventured out and tried a few, while others are afraid of what they do not know.
From Pho Mai to Pho Saigon and everything in between, you may be wondering if there’s a difference, or more simply, what the heck pho is. Pho can be a refreshing alternative to the “heavier” restaurants around Katy and if it hasn’t already, may easily become a new favorite of yours! Read more
Complimentary Photos With Santa at Hearts & Hands
The Shoppes at Hearts & Hands would like to invite you to bring your kids and grandkids to visit with Santa Claus on Saturday, December 20, 2008. Avoid the long hectic lines at the mall and enjoy a relaxing way to visit Santa Claus. Hearts & Hands will provide free high-quality photos that will be the perfect choice for your holiday cards and for emailing to family and friends. Don’t miss this great opportunity to get your holiday shopping complete while visiting with Santa. Read more
Houston Mayor Bill White to Run for U.S. Senate
Houston Mayor Bill White today announced that he intends to seek election to the U.S. Senate from Texas.
“Working for my neighbors as mayor has been a great honor,” said Mayor White. White was re-elected as mayor of the nation’s fourth largest city with 91% and 86% of the vote.
“Texas needs a new voice in decisions that will be made in Washington, and my business experience and administrative expertise will ensure utilizing fiscally responsible means to get our economy moving,” White added. During White’s five years as mayor, Read more
Texas National Soccer Club 94/U14 Girls Win State Championship
By Chris Davis.
The Texas National 94 – U14 Girls went to the South Texas Super 2 Championship this past weekend where they played three games in a round-robin tournament at George Bush Park. In the first game, the girls tied 1-1 verses RC Lady Hawks from San Antonio. In the second game, they won 3-1 verses the #1 seed, Celtic 94, from Harlingen. In the last game, the girls, down 0-1 at halftime, came from behind to win 3-1 verses New Territory Fusion to claim the Read more
Please Don’t Call Me Scrooge – Again!
Oops, I did it again; two years in a row, and not a decoration to be seen at the Godwin residence. I love Christmas and the holidays. I am not a Scrooge. But if one more person calls me that because I didn’t decorate again this year, I will scream. There should be an 11th Commandment -”Thou shalt not judge one’s holiday spirit on sight alone”.
I am a generous soul which Mr. Scrooge was not. This year, just like last year, I just didn’t have time to decorate, I was too busy doing other more important things and (uh-hem) working to help others plan their holiday Read more
The Day Katy Texas Stood Still…
Don’t ask me how I found it, but I recently stumbled across an interesting video of a man being interviewed because he supposedly witnessed a UFO sighting in his own backyard -right here in Katy, Texas!
The 4 part interview was recorded by an independent reporter who happens to call himself “Independent Reporter”. After doing a little research on the show, I found that this is no “Art Bell” wannabe. The Independent reporter covers a variety of topics and offers in-depth commentary that isn’t as ridiculous as this story may lead you to believe. Read more
