Zumiez Skateboarding Tour is “Bringing Happy Back” to Katy
We have our fair share of skaters in the Katy area, and they will be happy to know that the annual skating competition & live music event known as the Zumiez Couch Tour 2009 will be at Katy Mills Mall on June 14th. This year’s tour is “bringing happy back”, and the Katy stop features a pro skateboarding demonstration by the Lakai Team, including Marc Johnson, Brandon Biebel, Cairo Foster, Mike Mo Capaldi, Vincent Alvarez, Jeff Lenoce, & Rob Welsh. There will be free live music performances by Emery and Revolution Mother featuring Mike V. Read more
The 10 Essential Elements of Fitness
With summer sitting at our doorstep, many of us are realizing we better do everything we can to make sure we look great in our swimsuit. It’s too late to see the drastic changes we were hoping for back in January, but we can still make changes now to look great by the end of summer. As with most things in life, there are essential elements that you must include if you intend on accomplishing this goal. Fitness has 10 Essential Elements that you must include in your fitness routine.
Trendmaker Receives 2009 BBB Pinnacle Award
Trendmaker Homes was honored to receive the prestigious 2009 Pinnacle Award at the Houston Better Business Bureau Awards for Excellence luncheon held on Thursday, May 7, 2009. This award was presented to Trendmaker based on their commitment to ethics, overall excellence and quality in the workplace. Will Holder, President of Trendmaker, accepted the award on behalf of the company and its employees.
According to Holder, ‘This is a great honor for all of our employees whose goal is to provide our customers with the highest quality product and service in this industry. Every day is a new day at Trendmaker and we constantly strive to find ways to improve our quality and commitment to our homeowners. ”
Fallen Veterans Honored on Memorial Day
On Monday, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9182 (Katy, Texas) honored fallen servicemen and women with a taditional Memorial Day ceremony held at Magnolia Cemetery. The ceremony started with a flag raising and speeches given by Katy Mayor Don Elder, Jr. and congessman Michael McCaul. Speeches were followed by a wreath-laying ceremony and 21-gun salute. Taps was played on the bugle at the end of the ceremony. Get more information on VFW Post 9182 here.
Video: Katy Relay for Life 2009 Highlights
The 2009 Katy Relay for Life, held on March 27-28th, raised over $90,000 to help fight cancer. The Katy community race ranked 5th in the nation for total dollars raised. This video, artfully shot and produced by the talented Sandy & Janet Buller of Sweet Spirit Productions, highlights the good times and captures the spirit of the event. Sweet Spirit productions is an established local video production company in Katy, Texas. For more information on the relay, visit www.relayforlifekaty.org Read more
Regarding McMeans Junior High
By Alton Frailey
The events of this week surrounding the alleged assault at McMeans Junior High and the attention it brought upon that school is a reminder that the way we respond to events that happen in our district can have as much impact – either positive or negative – as the event itself.
There has historically been a tremendous amount of support from the community for McMeans Junior High, as well as for all of our schools in Katy ISD. Together, parents, students and staff have worked very hard over many years to make our schools the quality places of learning that they are today. Read more
On the Road Again
Organize your home. Organize your time. Organize your office. Everyone seems to be organizing something these days. But one area that seems to be overlooked is the car. People spend hours in their cars, as we are a society on the move – People commute to work in them, use them for work as portable offices, drive the kids to and from school, and of course other daily errands.
As automakers offer more enticing features in automobiles, most if you notice, are designed to help us in some way. Whether for comfort, convenience, or entertainment let´s face it, cars are built to use. But all that use can lead to “car clutter”, just as in your home or office. Think about it. The larger the vehicle, the more compartments you have, the more stuff you can keep in it. How can you keep your car organized with all the “things” you need haul around on a daily basis? Read more
Hot Nights, Cool Jazz Returns to LaCenterra this Summer
By Terri Norman.
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch announces the return of it’s summer live jazz Thurday night concert series, Hot Nights, Cool Jazz, starting June 4 and continuing through July 30, 2009. Guests are invited to unwind after a long day (6pm-9pm) and ease into the weekend with the improvisational artistry of the area’s premier jazz musicians each Thursday.
Courtyard beverage service will be available from The Wine Next Door and Fish City Grill. Food and nonalcoholic beverages are available from any LaCenterra restaurant or specialty food retailer. All events are free and open to the public. Read more
Fort Bend Symphony Concert & Fundraising Event
By Amy Floyd.
What does an orchestra conductor do? Now is your chance to find out! Héctor Agüero, Jr., Music Director for the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra, has agreed to let one of his conducting batons go to the highest bidder at the group’s upcoming concert and fundraising event on June 7, 2009 at the Stafford Centre. Mayor Leonard Scarcella of Stafford will be the celebrity guest auctioneer.
In addition to taking home the prized baton, the winner will receive a conducting mentoring lesson from Maestro Agüero. This lesson will help prepare the fledgling conductor for their debut as they conduct the “Star Spangled Banner” at the 2009-2010 Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra season opening concert. Read more
Katy Chamber of Commerce Honors 2009 Teachers of the Year
By Ann Hodge.
The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce’s Monthly Membership Luncheon held on Tuesday, May 12 honored the 53 2009 KISD Teachers of the Year. The keynote address was given by Giff Nielsen, sports personality.
Each teacher was presented a silver clock with a frame on each side engraved to commemorate the occasion. The gifts for the teachers also included a cash gift from Chamber members as well as a gift bag filled with gifts donated by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce members. Read more
Tour de World Food & Wine Tasting at the Villagio in Cinco Ranch
By Roxana Sibrian
Join us at Mercury Bar for the Tour de World Food & Wine Tasting. We will be featuring food and wine from five countries, Italy, France, Australia, Argentina & the good ‘ol USA!
This event will be as educational as it fun. We will taste wines from all over the world and get the background on each region. We will pair popular appetizers from each country with wine from the same region. Read more
Hope Rehab/Medical Fitness Pros Host Grand Opening
By Jason Hodge
On Tuesday, May 19th from 5 – 7 PM, Hope Rehab Katy and Medical Fitness Pros will hold their official ribbon cutting and grand opening. A crawfish boil will take place during the ribbon cutting festivities.
Sticking to a regular exercise program is challenging enough for the healthiest of people—but for those suffering from a medical condition or recent injury, working out can be downright painful. While it can be tempting to skip exercise altogether, staying active through physical activity is one of the most important things you can do to ensure a full recovery. Read more
The Artistic Expressions of Wendy Wagner
Wendy Wagner represents the superlative of creativity in Texas. This Austin native and Houston resident has entrapped “cuteness” and pushed it to the extremes! Her paintings resemble dreams and her mini ceramic sculptures make for an incredible collection. Wagner’s soft sculptures inspire hugs of every size! What is Wendy doing? She created the future of “cute”! Qwerkys! Read more
HCC Faculty Member Receives Second Fulbright Scholarship
Bryant Evans, a Houston Community College geography professor, will travel with thirteen others from across the country to the Middle East this summer as a recipient of the Fulbright-Hays Scholarship. The Fulbright-Hays travel seminar is a short-term study abroad program for primary through postsecondary instructors. Mr. Evans, who has taught at HCC for six years, is expected to depart in mid-June for Washington D.C. where he will undergo an orientation to the Middle East prior to departing to Oman and Jordan. Read more
Junk Mail, Newspapers & Catalogs …Oh My!
Unwanted paper products – a huge culprit in wasting space and causing clutter in your home or workspace. You know you want to do the right thing by recycling, and at the same time, you want the clutter to disappear and fast.
Before you opt for the trashcan, did you know that most Katy I.S.D. schools and many churches and non-profits have facilities to recycle these types of printed material? It’s all part of the “Paper Retriever®” program. You may have seen the brightly colored green and yellow containers in the parking lots, but weren’t aware that Read more
Katy Kid Pics: Cross Creek Family Fun Day
The Cross Creek Ranch “Family Fun Day” grand opening event brought plenty of families to visit the community in Fulshear. Enjoy the slideshow. Photos by Katy photographer Sarah Hubbell.
Student Excellence Award Winners Announced
Katy ISD has announced 73 winners of the 2009 Student Excellence Award for 2009, the district’s highest award for graduating seniors. Award winners are selected by their individual high schools, with 12 students each from the six four-year schools and two students from Miller Career & Technology Center. Each student names an outstanding teacher, who has served as a special mentor, supporter and inspiration to him or her. The Class of 2009 winners, the area they represent and their outstanding teachers (in parentheses) are: Read more
