2009 Heart of Katy Fun Run
As Katy citizens, we are blessed to have so many hospitals popping up around us. As the rising new medical corridor, Katy owes its appreciation to surrounding hospitals for choosing our area to serve. An easy, fun way to give back to the community and our loved ones will be in just a few weeks.
CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital invites you to join their sanctioned, certified 5k Fun Run on Saturday, February 14 (that’s Valentine’s day, folks). The run will start and end at CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital. Read more
Victorias Secret, Papaya, Forever 21 to join the Katy Mills Mall
Katy Mills announced today three new-to-Katy retailers will join the center’s diverse retail mix in late spring 2009. Forever 21, Papaya and Victoria’s Secret will offer shoppers a new selection of trendy clothing, the hottest accessories, and fashionable finds.
Boasting a spacious shopping environment of more than 22,000 square feet, Katy Mills’ Forever 21 store will feature clothing for the style conscious and trend-savvy shoppers. Forever 21 specializes in trendy young womens and mens clothing at Read more
“Once Upon A Mattress” at Seven Lakes HS
Medieval times come alive with the Fine Arts Department of Seven Lakes High School’s adaptation of Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Once Upon a Mattress.” This timeless comedic musical classic beckons one to laugh until you cry! Plan to be just like true royalty and come visit one of the command performances.
Sporting a truly riveting set that one must see to believe, the musical promises gut busting humor and eye popping scenes. Read more
Attention Seniors: Brain Training, A New Excercise Program
As I entered my “Golden Years” (several years ago, I might add) one of my goals was to keep my brain active—limit TV, limit idle “brain” moments, read a lot and have many interests that kept me busy. I was “sharp” for someone my age, but now I’m even “sharper” and more aware of exercising my brain in ways that I had not focused on and those areas that are most beneficial to maintaining the right kind of brain health.
What started this new revelation in my life? Read more
Let’s Get it Sold, Part Four
Okay, you’ve settled down a little bit. You’re hesitatingly willing to work with your Realtor to make changes that will give your house the best chance of selling for the highest price our market will support. It’s not too late!
Following are the rest of the suggestions, intended for houses that have been on the market without selling, from the Read more
Celebrate Life Week
The Mayor of Katy, Don Elder, Jr., announces the first ever “Celebrate Life Week,” January 18-24, 2009. The City and the Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston invites citizens, friends, family, and church groups to a series of events around the Katy area in order to celebrate the importance of life. The events will coincide with the national “Sanctity of Human Life Day” on January 18th and The Pregnancy Help Center’s 20th Anniversary. Read more
Chivalry is Not Dead in Katy, Texas
This past summer I was driving back to Katy from Remington Trails when a brand new tire blew out on my car. I was on Hwy. 90 with no service station in sight and had forgotten to bring my cell phone with me. I am a 73 year old widow, so trying to change the tire myself was out of the question.
I made an arbitrary decision to continue driving until I reached a service station or someplace where I could make a phone call to AAA. I got to the service station on Avenue D and 90 and checked the Read more
Down Payment Assistance Back on the Table!
There has been a lot of talk about how the Down Payment Assistance programs may be coming back in a modified form before too long.
I spoke with a lady last night who is TRULY who the DPA programs were developed to help. This lady has been working and trying to get her credit and debt in line so that she can qualify to buy a home. However, on her income as a teacher, it’s very difficult to save up the amounts of cash needed to put the down payment down and the costs associated with closing. Read more
Steph Jones: R&B’s “Mr. Ordinary” on the Rise
In the MySpace universe, a comment from your favorite artist is the cause for eternal bliss, and Steph Jones has them hooked; his page is littered with compliments and fan requests for shows from England to Australia. If you haven’t heard of his name before, remember it because this R&B singer-songwriter-model is on the threshold of chart domination. Already, this Fort Bend County native has been signed to Ford Models in New York, was part of Def Jam Records thru DTP Records and has penned songs for Jordin Sparks and Jesse McCartney. Read more
Katy Hardware: A Quaint Adventure
By: Mystery Teacher
I have unclogged many toilets without fanfare and moved on. Boy was I worried when my new state of the art plunger didn’t do the job. Who hasn’t heard the scary stories about plumbers costing more than lawyers? I was tipped off about an instrument called a snake, and further tipped to go down to Katy Hardware to get one. It so happens that Katy Hardware was closer to me than Walmart. Read more
Discovering the Seven Wonders of Katy?
The staff over at the Katy Sun (Houston Community Newspapers) has put together a list of what they consider the “Seven Wonders of Katy”. The list included many of our favorite places. The final wonders (8 were mentioned) are listed below: Read more
Katy ISD Announces New Process for Establishing Attendance Boundaries
From Katy ISD Communications:
Katy ISD officials announced today a new process for establishing attendance boundaries that places a greater emphasis on effective stewardship of tax dollars, staff accountability, objectivity, and lessening the probability of neighborhood conflicts. This new process will be used for the setting of attendance boundaries for Elementary 32, located in the southwest quadrant of the district. Read more
World Leader in Children’s Musical Learning Brings Free Music to Children World-Wide
Katy – Kindermusik International, the world’s most respected name in children’s musical learning, is hosting a world-wide day of free musical learning to children around the globe.
During January 27-29, Imagine Arts Studio is participating in Demo Days – a campaign in which more than 5,000 licensed Kindermusik educators are invited to conduct free class demonstrations for families around the world. Read more
2008 Katy Chamber Gala and Honorees
The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2008 Honorees to be recognized at the 40th Annual Gala. To make the list is a great honor, as the Greater Katy Area’s business community has continued to grow exponentially. The list-makers were:
Volunteer of the Year:
Sharon Rhoads
Business of the Year:
Chick Fil A
Citizen of the Year:
Kerry R. Gilbert
(Kerry R. Gilbert & Associates) Read more
Author Glen Schulz to Speak at Greater Katy Exhange Club
Glen C. Schulz, Katy, Texas, Founder of Windblown Books and author-publisher of the best seller book, a true story Unlawful Flight, A Parental Kidnapping will be the feature speaker of the Greater Katy Exchange Club monthly membership meeting on Wednesday, February 4th, 6:30 PM at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd. Katy, TX. Read more
Tri-County Quilt Guild’s First Quilt Show
The Tri-County Quilt Guild is having it’s First Quilt Show, Treasures of the Heart. Fairfield Baptist Church will be host to this fun event on Friday, February 12th, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday, February 13th, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The Featured Quilt Artist for the show will be Tom Russell, Guild Member and talented quilter, teacher and local celebrity of HGTV’s Simply Quilts fame.
Treasures of the Heart will be a Judged Show, with special exhibits, a Merchants’ Mall, Tin Can Raffles, Quilt Appraisals, a Tea Room, a Guild Cookbook, and much more.
This year’s donation quilt is a gorgeous Victorian Crazy Quilt called Victorian Elegance. Under the direction of expert needlewoman and Guild member, Connie Suarez, the individual blocks were machine-pieced and exquisitely hand embellished by several of our talented Guild members. The drawing will take place at the show; tickets are available for purchase for Guild Members, as well as at the show.
The Tri-County Quilt Guild serves Northwest Harris, Montgomery and Waller Counties. For more information about the Guild, directions and show updates, visit the Guild’s website at www.tricountyquiltguild.org.
2009 Katy Home & Garden Show
The Third Annual Katy Home & Garden Show is coming to the Leonard E. Merrell Center for all of your home remodeling, decorating, and gardening needs. Whether you are looking to remodel, decorate, or landscape your home or simply check out the latest in home improvement products, The 2009 Katy Home & Garden Show will have infinite ideas to inspire you. Also this year, OnlyKaty is proud to say the show will also be featuring our own Janine Godwin, who plans to provide a wealth of tips on cutting the clutter in your home. We truly believe this year’s show is a must-not-miss. Read more
