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Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
Repairs to a city of Katy sewage treatment plant and water well damaged during Hurricane Ike are expected to be completed soon, officials said. Crews are now working on repairing a motor on the No. 5 water well located at 3300 Katy-Hockley Road, said the city’s director of public works Elaine Lutringer. Work is expected to last another few days.
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Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
Katy-area fire departments are planning events, open houses and presentations for the community to observe October as Fire Prevention Month. Westlake Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its open house from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday at the station, 19703 Saums Road.
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Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
A juvenile male will be charged with arson for breaking into and setting several small fires in a Katy-area Wal-Mart Supercenter just a few hours before Hurricane Ike made landfall, a Harris County Fire Marshall official said.
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Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/04/2008
Pandora's Box will presents Fighting Goliath: The Texas Coal Wars , a documentary developed by Robert Redford that follows the story of Texans fighting a high-stakes battle for clean air. The event will begin at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Cyber Lounge at the Katy Campus of Houston Community College Northwest, 1550 Foxlake Drive, Houston.
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Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/02/2008
TexanPlus is offering a free flu shot to any senior eligible for Medicare who visits the company's flu clinics.
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Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/02/2008
Repairs to a city of Katy sewage treatment plant and water well damaged during Hurricane Ike are expected to be completed in about two weeks, officials said.
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Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/02/2008
After a year of intense planning, home worship services and community outreach events, members of Crossbridge United Methodist Church have officially opened the doors of their new congregation.
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Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/02/2008
Hotel Nacogdoches and Super 8 Brookshire Motel allegedly increased rates by 50 percent to 100 percent during the storm.
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Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/02/2008
The Katy Police Department invites the community to its National Night Out event from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 7. The free event at Katy City Park, 5700 Franz Road, will feature music and entertainment, food, and activities for children including face painting and moonwalks. Police officers and firefighters from the Katy Fire Department will meet with residents.
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Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/02/2008
Katy Cares, a benefit and drive for Greater Houston-area residents impacted by Hurricane Ike, will be held Saturday from noon-7 p.m. at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. at Grand Parkway.
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Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/02/2008
Noel Kahl is Living Word Lutheran Church's new director of teen life ministry. Kahl was installed as the new director Sept. 21 and her primary role is working with teens and young adults.
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Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/02/2008
Harris County Precinct 3 lost two members of its team within a week in September.
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Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/01/2008
Helping to kick off the annual Oct. 11-12 Katy Rice Harvest Festival is the rice-cooking contest which was held Sept. 27 at the Katy Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9182, 6202 George Bush Drive. The contest entries were judged on taste, creative use of rice, appearance and appeal. The winners included:
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Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/01/2008
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, Precinct 3 Commissioner Steve Radack's office is working with contractors to remove debris covering west Harris County.
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Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/01/2008
Put on your favorite costume and come to CrossPoint Community Church, 700 S. Westgreen Blvd., on Oct. 31, from 6-9 p.m. for the annual fall fest and maze. All Yodas, Hannahs and other non-scary costumes are welcome.
