Laura Aebi
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Katy’s historic J.V. Cardiff & Sons Rice Dryer begins next chapter with new owner
After being unmaintained for 26 years, the J.V. Cardiff & Sons Rice Dryer—one of three rice dryers in Katy city limits located on Hwy. 90—is about to see a second life. → Read More
Katy's Wild West Brew Fest 2022 location, dates announced
Wild West Brewfest, founded 10 years ago, is a volunteer-run event with proceeds going toward student scholarships and donations to charitable organizations. → Read More
KISD trustees approve revised design for Katy Elementary
After the board of trustees for Katy ISD unanimously approved the redesign of Katy Elementary School, located at 5726 George Bush Drive, Katy, on Nov. 15, updated changes to the plan were approved Dec. 13. → Read More
Fire Station No. 1 reopens in Katy
Fire Station No. 1 in Katy is back to normal operations, according to Katy Mayor Pro Tem Chris Harris. → Read More
Sugar Land one step closer to expanded trail system
Four soon-to-be constructed trails and one existing trail in the city of Sugar Land will be getting names soon, as the city moves one step closer to a major expansion of its trail network. → Read More
Majority of Katy ISD students fail to reach state goals for standardized testing
Learning loss data has become clearer after district data showed many Katy ISD students failed to meet previously set goals. → Read More
Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee headed to Katy
The Katy location will be the Colorado-based chain’s first location in the state. → Read More
Katy Prairie Conservancy receives $2M grant for Jackson County parcel
The grant will fund the Coastal Prairie Strategic Habitat Initiative II project, which will facilitate the permanent preservation of a 2,433-acre ranch in Jackson County with a conservation easement. → Read More
Katy Boardwalk District announces 'refined' site plan in fall, tenants in 2022
Plans for the Katy Boardwalk District will be seeing a few changes, officials said in a Sept. 23 press release. → Read More
Sugar Land officials approve 1% tax rate increase, $300M budget
The city’s fiscal year 2021-22 tax rate was approved at the September meeting, with a 1.68% raise from fiscal year 2020-21. → Read More
The Goddard School to open new Katy location
The 9,742-square-foot school will have a student capacity of 162 with nine classrooms, an indoor gym and two shaded playgrounds. → Read More
Brett's BBQ Shop coming soon to Katy Boardwalk
The current location at 606 South Mason Road will transition into a new concept incorporating Brett’s BBQ fare. → Read More
Bliss Boba opens in Katy
Bliss Boba is a new Katy shop that sells banh mi sandwiches as well as boba tea, smoothies and other specialty drinks. → Read More
DATA: Sugar Land, Missouri City see higher home prices, fewer houses sold year over year in July
Check out the latest real estate trends for Sugar Land and Missouri City, plus learn more about Missouri City's Lexington Colony neighborhood. → Read More
Decorative mental health resources now installed throughout Sugar Land
The project was executed through a partnership with To Write Love on Her Arms—a nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicidal thoughts. → Read More
Katy ISD seeks community input on new strategic plan
Katy ISD is requesting community feedback on the district’s five-year strategic plan. → Read More
Saltgrass Steak House to open Fulshear location
Saltgrass Steakhouse will be opening a new location at 8506 Syms St., Fulshear, where Dekker's Mesquite Grill once was. → Read More
Richmond taps Robert Oliver for emergency management coordinator
The city of Richmond has named Robert Oliver its new emergency management coordinator, according to a Sept. 8 press release. → Read More
Cross Creek Veterinary Hospital under new management
The practice will offer veterinary-centric care utilizing → Read More
Katy ISD approves Safe Back to School Plan
In the plan, the district outlined five condition stages with their own respective protocols. → Read More