Bill Nash Performs & Talks About “Legends for Kids” at Azarelli’s
The Greater Katy Exchange will host Bill Nash, song writer and professional singer as speaker at their membership meeting on December 3rd, 2008, 6:30 PM at Azzarelli’s Italian Restaurant, 22764 Westheimer Parkway and Peek Rd, Katy, TX. The main focus Nash will be talking about is “Legends 4 Kids” - featuring Stars of the Grand Ole Opry on February 14, 2009 Verizon Wireless Theater in Houston, which benefits the Champions Kids Camp and the ESCAPE Family Resource Center. He will also sing a few songs for the folks in attendance. Read more
A Trifecta of Blues, Soul & Rock in Katy: Hamilton Loomis
By: Rafael Rivas
Music has been forever changing since the 8-track. Even the instruments are synthetic now. Finding an artist who hasn’t gone heavy on the vocal manipulation is like finding a love song that doesn’t have the ubiquitous “baby” cooed somewhere on its hook. And if authentic is the topic, Hamilton Loomis manifests the real artistry that takes us back to where it all began. Clearly oozing in musical talent and passion for his profession, this Katy resident talks music, New Mexico peppers and Gibson Les Paul. Read more
Houston Community College Professor Featured on PBS
Dr. Michael Botson, Professor of History at HCCS Northwest College, is featured in the upcoming television broadcast of the documentary film, In Search of Houston’s History. The film will be televised on Houston PBS Channel 8 on Saturday, October 18 between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and again on Monday, October 20 between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
This PBS-featured program is centered on the Houston Metropolitan Research Center and its hundreds of collections of Houston’s notables from the past. Read more
Texas A&M Remembers Alex Kirk of Katy
On Tuesday night at 10:15, Texas A&M University commenced its traditional ceremony, Silver Taps, to remember and honor the currently enrolled Aggies who had passed away the previous month. Unfortunately one of the men remembered that night was Katy High School graduate of 2008, Alex Kirk.
The procession was ominous and stilling on the darkened campus as lights went out, bells chimed, the corps marched slowly, guns were shot, and buglers played. Read more
Beware: Not all Your Katy Neighbors Want to be Your Friend!
My Mama grew up on a 400-acre Louisiana farm; it was a peninsula bordered by two bayous. These were picture postcard Louisiana bayous with cypress trees, Spanish moss, water moccasins, alligator gar fish and the real deal, alligators of all sizes. No kidding, creepy alligators that thumbed their long vicious noses at people who couldn’t do anything about them. When I was a child, alligators were on the Endangered Species list. Read more
Katy Mills & Katy Christian Ministries Host Ike Victim Donation Drive
Although Katy was relatively spared from the wrath of Ike, there are still many people without power and any hope that life will get back to normal in the near future. If you have been wondering how you can pay it forward to the victims of Ike, your chance is this Saturday in the parking lot of Katy Mills Mall.
Katy Mills and Katy Christian Ministries will host a donation drive to collect nonperishable food items, baby supplies and clothing to benefit Hurricane Ike victims on Saturday, Sept. 27 in the parking lot of Sun & Ski Sports. Read more
Louisiana Gulf Coast District Connects with Katy at Exchange Club
By Newell Cheatheam.
Susan Schwartz, President of the Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast District of Exchange to speak at the Greater Katy Exchange Club monthly meeting is at Azzarelli’s Italian Restaurant, 22764 Westheimer Parkway and Peek Rd, Katy, TX. On October 23, 2008, 6:30 PM.
As President of the Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast District of Exchange, overseeing the activities of nineteen Exchange Clubs reaching from Katy and Sugar Land, Texas to New Orleans, Louisiana. Prior to her election as President, Susan served on the District Board of Directors as well as the President of the Memorial Exchange Club. While President of the Memorial Exchange Club, Susan led the Club to earning, for the first time in its history, the Big E Award, the highest recognition an Exchange Club can receive. Read more
Julie Fuelling: Fuelling Katy Real Estate
We are pleased to announce our real estate and community writer, Julie Fuelling of FuellingKaty.com. She has been living and practicing real estate in Katy for over 20 years, and will be bringing her local knowledge and expertise to the group. She is also very friendly and entertaining to talk to.
A New Orleans native and LSU graduate, Julie has helped clients buy and sell Katy real estate since 1989. Such experience translates into extensive knowledge and superior skills when she represents you in a real state transaction. Read more
Profile: Dexter Clay & The Katy Nation
By Todd Smith of Regal Magazine.
What defines a successful man? Is it financial status and prestige? On the other hand, is it using your God-given talents to make a difference in the lives of others? For former professional football player and actor Dexter Clay, it is leaving the world a better place than he found it.
Many people dream of one day having their names in the bright lights, but few realize those dreams. Clay is one of the few individuals who experienced the pros and cons of both Hollywood and professional sports, before dedicating his life to inspiring others by writing motivational books such as KatyNation. Read more
Katy’s Local Olympian: Raj Bhavsar
I cannot speak for anyone else, but the Olympic Craze in my family has been at an all time high this year. It rules the TV and DVR in our household lately. Why?
Because my husband and I both went to Mayde Creek High School (c/o 1999) and graduated with US Gymnast, Raj Bhavsar! It is just incredible and a bit surreal to see someone we knew on television representing our country.
As many of you may know, Raj was a serious contender for the 2004 Olympic Team and was named an alternate. Read more
Katy Education Coverage by Kim Montgomery
We are pleased to announce OnlyKaty.com new education columnist, Kim Montgomery. Kim is an outreach and community builder for Houston Community College and maintains relationships with many local organizations to communicate the importance of higher education.
A native Houstonian and fervent supporter of higher education, Kim C. Montgomery works as the Community Outreach Coordinator for Houston Community College Northwest. After graduating with honors from James E. Taylor High School in Katy, Texas in 2001, she went on to finish 64 hours with HCC before transferring to the University of Houston.
Kim earned a B.A. in Corporate and Organizational Communication from UH in 2005, and upon completing her degree, Kim worked as a Transfer Admission Counselor for the UH Office of Admissions. As an admission counselor, she assisted students transferring from community colleges with their admission process into UH and collaborated with college administrators throughout the state of Texas to facilitate the ease of transition into a university setting for students.
Kim was also the founding advisor for the Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association of the University of Houston, the alumni group for the two-year college international honors association. In July 2007 she began with HCC in the Public Relations department and has helped foster partnerships with businesses, community groups, and educational institutions. Kim assesses the needs of the community and finds opportunities for HCC to support. She develops and assists with on campus programs for students, faculty, and staff, has spoken about HCC and higher education at multiple public functions, and is actively involved in the Katy, Spring Branch, and West Houston areas.
Outside of work, Kim loves spending time with her husband of two years, Shain, and with friends and family. She is a movie fanatic and can often be found at Alamo Drafthouse on Mason Road seeing a new release or trying out unique and quaint dining destinations in Katy, her favorites being Cedars, The Bagel Café, La Olla, and Swampys.
We welcome Kim to the OnlyKaty.com family.
Ron Tarvin: OnlyKaty Real Estate Contributor
OnlyKaty.com welcomes local real estate expert, Ron Tarvin to the team! Ron is a local REALTOR® and comes to us with a background in real estate investing. Ron specializes in internet marketing of homes, realizing that almost 90% of today’s home buyers begin their search on the internet. Ron’s mixture of internet savvy and hands on customer service has led him to numerous achievement awards with Keller Williams Realty, Katy@Cinco Ranch. 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
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
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
