katy texas: Preschoolers Story and Social Time at Maud Marks Library Katy - 02/08/13 03:50 AM
Preschoolers Story and Social Time at Maud Marks Library Katy
I have  said this in the past and I will say it again in this post That I really like what the local libraries in both Harris County and Fort Bend County are doing as far as programs which provide value for the local residents. The Maud Smith Marks Branch Library in Katy is offering opportunities for preschoolers to enjoy story time and socializing time with other children. At these early ages socializing with different children and reading stories to the child have been found in numerous research studies to be very … (11 comments)

katy texas: Taylor High School Katy PlayMakers present "Seussical" - 02/07/13 02:08 AM
Taylor High School Katy PlayMakers present "Seussical"

The Taylor High School theater group named “PlayMakers” will perform the Broadway hit musical play “Seussical” on Thursday February 7 thru Sunday February 10, 2013 at the Theater Arts Center of Taylor High School.  The performances start at 7:30 PM on Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 PM on Sunday. Taylor High School is located at 20700 Kings;and Dr. Katy Texas 77450. Taylor has always had an excellent Fine Arts Department and that continues today.

This Tony award winning production brings to life all the favorite Dr. Seuss characters. The characters include The Cat in … (15 comments)

katy texas: It is Official New Katy ISD High School Named Tompkins - 02/06/13 04:20 AM
It is Official New Katy ISD High School  Named Tompkins
On January 22, 2013 the Katy ISD Trustees voted 7-0 to named the seventh Katy ISD High School Tompkins High School. I had previously written a blog which discussed the naming of the new school could be after Obra O. D. Tompkins Jr. who spent over 30 years of his career working in the KISD system where his legacy shows he was a trailblazer, mentor for numerous kids and dedicated educator.
The new high school is located at 4400 Falcon Landing Katy texas and will open during August 2013 for the … (8 comments)

katy texas: Fort Bend County Literacy Council Presents 'Reading Between the Wines" Fund Raising Event - 02/05/13 02:49 AM
Fort Bend County Literacy Council Presents 'Reading Between the Wines" Fund Raising Event
Literacy Council of The Fort bend County Texas is holding a major fundraising event titled “Reading between the Wines’ on Friday February 8, 2013 at the Safari Texas Ranch. The Ranch is locate at 11627 FM 1464 Richmond Texas. The Safari Texas Ranch in Richmond is maybe 10 miles away from the intersection of Highway 99 and Fry Road. and from there the drive might take 12-18 minutes. The dress code is listed as snappy casual. The fun starts at 5 :30 PM and runs to 10:30 PM. … (10 comments)

katy texas: Houston Audubon Docent Guild Offers Saturday in Nature - 02/04/13 07:43 AM
Houston Audubon Docent Guild Offers Saturday in Nature
The Houston Audubon Docent Guild is offering a “Saturday in Nature” at the Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary. The program begins at 9 AM until noon. The Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary is located at 40 Wilchester Houston, Texas. It is about 14 miles from I-10 and Highway 99 intersection meaning it is not far from Katy Texas. Normally it is an easy drive in non-rush hour times.
This program is offered on a specific Saturday during February thru May with a differnt theme being featured on each day.


The programs being offered … (11 comments)

katy texas: Whole Foods in Katy now Opened for Business - 02/03/13 02:17 AM
Whole Foods in Katy now Opened for Business
Wednesday January 30, 2013 the brand new Whole Foods Store in Katy Grand Lakes officially opened to the public. I have to say based on the number of the cars in the parking lot each day that the opening has been a huge success. I stopped late yesterday afternoon after 5 Pm for a quick look and the place was swarming with shoppers.
The new store is located on Fry Road just east of Highway 99 or Grand Parkway in front of grand lakes neighborhood. The actual address is 6601 S. Fry Road Katy … (8 comments)

katy texas: Striving to Improve My Health in Katy - 02/02/13 01:15 AM
Striving to Improve My Health in Katy
Active Rain (AR)  Rainmaker Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh has issued a challenge to the AR members to set a health goal and blog about what the goal is, a month later tell everyone how you are doing and a final blog after two months as to how you did during this time to meet your goal. I have set a goal to effectively use my CPAP machine every night  as I suffer from severe Sleep Apnea. At one stretch of the sleep study the sleep expert told me I stopped breathing for 80 seconds and … (22 comments)

katy texas: Katy Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Networking Luncheon - 01/31/13 04:17 AM
 
Katy Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Networking Lunchoen
 
The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly networking Luncheon on Friday February 1, 2013 starting at 11 AM. The meeting will be held at the Houston Marriott Energy Corridor hotel located at 16011 Katy Freeway at Park 10 exit. The hotel is on the inbound side feeder road of I-10.

The luncheon cost is $30 per person for members and $40 per person for non-members. Corporate tables are available for $280 for 8 people. Fees have to be paid in advance. If you want additional information … (9 comments)

katy texas: “The Wizard of Oz” performed live at Mayde Creek High School Katy - 01/30/13 03:12 AM
“The Wizard of Oz” performed live at Mayde Creek High School Katy

The Fine Arts Department at Mayde Creek High School in Katy Texas presents “The Wizard of Oz” starting at 7PM on Friday February 1 and on Saturday February 2. The performance will continue the following week on Thursday February 7, Friday February 8 and Saturday February 9, 2013.

The live theater performance will be given at the school and it is located at 19202 Groschke Road, Houston, Texas. The schools phone number is 281-237-3000. The school has a Houston Mailing address but Mayde Creek is one of the … (10 comments)

katy texas: Main Event Entertainment now Open in Katy - 01/29/13 03:50 AM
Main Event Entertainment now Open in Katy

Main Event Entertainment in Katy Texas opened its doors to the public back last spring. The facility is huge inside and has many things to do for children, teens, bored 20 plus generation and adults. Main Event is located at 24401 katy Freeway Katy Texas 77494 and the phone is 281-394-4800. This facility is located in Katy Ranch Crossing and physically just west of the intersection of Highway 99 ( Grand parkway) and I-10 on the inbound feeder road. Some of the internet maps show it being located further west.



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katy texas: Baskins Opens new Store in Katy - 01/28/13 03:25 AM
Baskins Opens new Store in Katy


Baskins Western Wear and Work Clothes opened its brand new store in Katy on Thursday January 24, 2013. The store is located at 24421 Katy Freeway, Katy Texas 77494. Their phone is 281-394-5245. The store is physically located in a strip center named Katy Ranch Crossing and is on the inbound feeder road of I-10 just west of the I-10 and Highway 99 intersection.


Thursday January 24 thru Saturday January 26 all included special Grand Opening events at Baskins. I thought these events also were being held on Sunday January 27 and … (16 comments)

katy texas: Thomas A. Glazier Senior Center hosts showing of Classic Film - 01/27/13 03:48 AM
Thomas A. Glazier Senior Center hosts showing of Classic Film

The Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center is hosting a showing of a classic file on Friday February 1, 2013. The film to be shown is “A face in the Crowd”. The center is located at 16600 Pine Forest Lane Houston Texas and is right next door to Katy Texas.

The film stars Andy Griffin, Patrick Neal, Walter Mattau and Lee Remick. The activities start at 11:30 AM.
Attendees are asked to bring snacks or lunch. All folks who are interested need to register in advance as seating is limited and … (8 comments)

katy texas: Knotty and Nice Club holds Knitting Class at Katy Branch Library - 01/26/13 01:30 AM
Knotty and Nice Club holds Knitting Class at Katy Branch Library

Knotty and Nice Club will hold a knitting and crocheting class at the Katy Branch Library on Wednesday January 30, 2013. The class starts at 1PM and will last until 3 PM and will be held in the meeting room at the Library.

The Katy Branch Library which is part of the Harris County Library system is located at 5414 Franz Road Katy Texas. This Library hold numerous public service events and classes for the local residents. Additional information about this fine Library can be found by going here.

The knitting … (11 comments)

katy texas: Epiphany Church Katy Hosts Job Fair - 01/23/13 04:06 AM


Epiphany Church Katy Hosts Job Fair


Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community through its Epiphany Job Network is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday January 24, 2013. The Job Fair will start at 9AM and last until 2 PM. It will be held at the Church’s Family Center.  Epiphany is located at 1530 Norwalk Katy Texas 77450. It is easy to find as just take the Mason Road exit off of I-10 and head south. You will need to turn left about 3-4 miles down Mason at Highland Knoll and you will be heading east. Go past WestGreen and … (11 comments)

katy texas: Houston Auto Show at Reliant Center Entertainment for Katy and whole City - 01/22/13 03:34 AM

Houston Auto Show at Reliant Center Entertainment for Katy and whole City


The Houston Auto Show is celebrating its 30 anniversary and starts on Wednesday January 23, 2013 runs through Sunday January 27, 2013. The show takes place at Reliant Center and is being presented by the Houston Chronicle. This is a great opportunity for everyone to see the latest cars, trucks and SUV’s from the World’s best Auto makers.

Tickets are cash only and cost $10 per person per day. Children 12 and younger are FREE when accompanied by one adult. Promoters state an ATM machine is on site. … (17 comments)

katy texas: Morton Ranch H.S. Katy Presents Neil Simon's "Rumors" - 01/21/13 03:02 AM


The Morton Ranch High School Katy Texas Maverick Theater Company is presenting Neil Simon’s play “Rumors” at the High School starting on Thursday January 24, 2013. The play starts at 7PM and will be performed at the Morton Ranch High School Performing Arts Center Is located in Katy at 21000 Franz Road.

Neil Simon’s farcical play “Rumors” should bring excellent drama to the live stage here in Katy. The play will also be presented on both Friday January 25 at and Saturday January 26, 2013 at 7PM and on Monday January 28 at 3 PM. A silent auction to raise needed funds … (12 comments)

katy texas: Katy Home and Garden Show being held on January 26-27, 2013 - 01/20/13 02:56 AM
 
Katy Home and Garden Show being held on January 26-27, 2013

The Merrell Center and Robinson Pavilion will be the home to the Katy Home & Garden Show on Saturday January 26 and Sunday January 27, 2013. There will be over 300 different exhibits in both buildings covering 2 floors. The show will include exhibits covering home improvement, remodeling, decorating and landscaping themes. This is the 7 th annual holding of this fine show.

The hours are: Saturday January 26, 10AM - 6 PM; Sunday January 27, 11 AM - 5 PM. Ticket prices are $9.00 for adults; Seniors $7.00; … (11 comments)

katy texas: Frozen Ropes Katy holds Student Holiday Camp - 01/19/13 01:52 AM
Frozen Ropes Katy holds Student Holiday Camp

Frozen Ropes in Katy is holding a special athletic day camp on Monday January 21, 2013. Monday is a Katy ISD holiday as I wrote about in a previous blog. Monday in case you forgot or did not read my other blog is Martin Luther King Jr. Day ( MLK Day) and many children across the whole area will need something to do. This day camp is a suggestion as it involves playing sports of one kind or another for the duration of this camp. Don’t forget most banks are closed on Monday for the … (10 comments)

katy texas: Grand Lakes Katy Texas Definite Source for a focus neighborhood - 01/18/13 03:39 AM
Grand Lakes Katy Texas Definite Source for a focus neighborhood

Grand Lakes is made up mainly of single family homes and some patio homes. There are no condos or townhouses in Grand Lakes. The neighborhood is located both on the east side of Highway 99 or Grand Parkway at Fry Road and on the west side of 99 at Fry Road. Grand Lakes encompasses approximately 1,250 acres with numerous cul-de-sac streets which helps to cut down on drive through traffic. It is estimated that over 20 % of the total acres of land is devoted to parks, hike and bike trails, … (15 comments)

katy texas: Whole Foods Grand Lakes Katy opens soon - 01/17/13 06:59 AM
Whole Foods Grand Lakes Katy opens soon

Whole Foods Market will open its brand new Grand Lakes Katy Texas store on Wednesday January 30, 2013. The store is located in the front of the Grand Lakes neighborhood and physically is located on Fry road just east of Highway 99. You can take the Fry Road exit off of I-10 and go several miles and you will find the Grand Lakes Marketplace on the left hand side just before you see the Highway 99 freeway.  If you take Highway 99 exit from I-10 then go about 5 miles and exit at Fry Road … (7 comments)

 
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