katy texas: West Houston Quilter's Guild Presents Annual Quilt Show in Katy - 04/04/13 04:43 AM
West Houston Quilter's Guild Presents Annual Quilt Show in Katy
 
The West Houston Quilters Guild will hold its 20TH annual Quilt Show  on Friday April 5. 2013 and on Saturday April 6, 2013. The Friday show starts at 9 AM and lasts until 5 PM while the Saturday show starts at 9 AM and runs until 4 PM. The show will feature over 200 handmade quilts and over 30 vendors.
 
The show is being held at the Merrell Center which is located at 6301 S. Stadium Lane Katy Texas. If you are heading west on Interstate I-10 get off … (12 comments)

katy texas: Cross Creek Ranch Fulshear Texas holds Fest of Tails - 04/03/13 04:09 AM
Cross Creek Ranch Fulshear Texas holds Fest of Tails
 
Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear Texas is hosting its first time event titled “Fest of Tails” on Saturday April 6 and on Sunday April 7, 2013. The Fest will be centered on Kites and Pets which I believe already makes this event very unique. The concept is to celebrate the beginning of spring. The Saturday events will run from 11 AM until 4 PM and Sunday will start at noon and last until 4 PM. Organizers tell everyone to bring the family, a blanket and the their dog. All dogs … (9 comments)

katy texas: Katy ISD Hosts Annual Folk Life Festival - 04/02/13 12:24 AM
Katy ISD Hosts Annual Folk Life Festival
 
Katy Independent School District (KISD) is hosting the 28TH annual Folk Life Festival on Saturday April 6, 2013 from 9 AM to 5 PM. The Festival is being held as usual at the district’s Outdoor Learning Center (OLC).
 
Katy ISD Outdoor Learning Center is situated on 35 acres of land which is kept as best as possible in its natural state. All the building blend into the natural setting. The concept is for students to experience life as it was for early Texan’s. The buildings include history and science classrooms … (13 comments)

katy texas: HAPPY EASTER to All and to Your Families and Friends - 03/31/13 08:09 AM
HAPPY EASTER TO ALL and to Your Families and Friends
 
 
LET ALL OF US SAY OR THINK OF SOME TYPE OF PRAYER FOR THE LESS FORTUNATE FOLKS, THE OLD AND/OR SICK ALL OVER THE WORLD.  LET US ALSO PRAY FOR WORLD PEACE. IF YOU ARE NOT CHRISTIAN THEN PRAY TO GOD OF YOUR CHOICE.
PEACE BE WITH ALL OF YOU AND LOVE AND  ENJOY YOUR FAMILY NO MATTER WHAT FORM YOUR FAMILY TAKES OR INDIVIDUALS CONSISTING OF THAT FAMILY.
 

 
 
 
 
 
Relax and enjoy your day. Take time to see the beauty all around … (9 comments)

katy texas: Caregiver Conference in Katy Texas - 03/30/13 11:39 AM
Caregiver Conference in Katy Texas
 
Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community is hosting a caregiver Conference . the Conference will be held Saturday April 6. 2013. Epiphany of the Lord is located at 1530 Norwalk Drive Katy Texas.Take either the Fry Road exit or the next exit being Mason Road from Interstate  I-10 and turn right on Highland Knolls if using Fry Road and left on Highland Knolls if using Mason. You can not miss the church as it is located on the right hand side if heading west on Highland Knolls.

 
 
The Conference is absolutely … (11 comments)

katy texas: Hood-winked by Senior Citizen in Katy - 03/25/13 06:31 AM
Hood-winked by Senior Citizen in Katy
 
Yes Sir that fool be me. A few weeks back I had a senior citizen call me with a very sad tale and stating she would be looking to buy a different home as her home was in the process of being sold. I took her information and setup a search for her in South Katy and old Katy so she can start looking for her new home in Katy. I did not hear back from her and I tried several times to contact her. I found out this weekend she used her listing … (10 comments)

katy texas: Katy Golfers Rejoice as New Golfsmith Store is now Open - 03/24/13 06:53 AM
 
Katy Golfers Rejoice as New Golfsmith Store is now Open
 
A brand new Golfsmith Store is holding its Grand Opening right here in Katy. The store opened for business on Friday March 22, 2013 and is hosting its grand opening through Sunday March 24, 2013. The new store is located at 1210 Fry Road in the Westgate Marketplace. In my opinion the best way to get to this store is to get off I-10 going west bound at Fry Road and get all the way over to the right. Turn right at the last street before you actually get … (15 comments)

katy texas: Sprouts Farmers Market Grand Opening March 27, 2013 in Katy - 03/22/13 06:20 AM
Sprouts Farmers Market Grand Opening March 27, 2013 in Katy
 
Sprouts Farmers Market will celebrate its Grand Opening on Wednesday March 27, 2013 in Katy. This is the first Sprouts establishment in the Houston area as the company has  23 stores in various parts of Texas with this store now becoming the 24 TH in this state. The plans are to open four in total stores with the others being located in the spring cypress
 
The store is located 23105 Cinco Ranch Blvd Katy Texas. Take highway 99 or Grand Parkway south and get off at Cinco … (14 comments)

katy texas: Car Show at Current Christian Church in Katy - 03/21/13 04:47 AM
 
Car Show at Current Christian Church in Katy


On Saturday March 23, 2013 Current Christian Church will host its 7TH annual Car Show starting at 9 AM and lasting until 2 PM. The Church is located at 26600 Westheimer Parkway Katy Texas 77494 and phone is 281-395-4722.

 


Food will be available to purchase during this day. Attendees can view over 100 different classic as well as customized cars, trucks and motorcycles. The event is free of charge and completely open to the public. The Church is obviously attempting to introduce itself to the community and hoping … (9 comments)

katy texas: Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center Hosts Family Festival - 03/20/13 05:07 AM
Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center Hosts Family Festival in Katy
 
The Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) is hosting an” Arts for All” family festival on Saturday March 23 2013 themed “Deep in the Art of Texas” . The festival is being held at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch which is located at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd Katy Texas and it runs from 10AM until 5PM. It will physically be presented in the main square in the center right by Las Alamedas restaurant. The festival is free of charge and everyone is invited to attend.

 
 
 
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katy texas: Question to me “Why can't I find very many homes for sale in Katy”? - 03/19/13 04:04 AM
 
Question to me “Why can't I find very many homes for sale in Katy”?
 
 
The last 3 months or so I have had the question asked by several potential buyer clients “Why can’t I find (on the internet) very many available homes for sale in Katy? Most of the ones I like have already been sold”! The unfortunate answer for home buyers is essentially a simple one as the market is a sellers market in Katy and the surrounding areas. Right now there is only 1.7 months of available homes in South Katy and prices are correspondingly … (9 comments)

katy texas: Easter Bunny is at Katy Mills Mall Katy until March 30, 2013 - 03/18/13 04:58 AM
Easter Bunny is at Katy Mills Mall Katy until March 30, 2013
The Easter Bunny is available every day at Katy Mills Mall in Katy and departs after March 30, 2013. Easter Bunny is available for picture taking but there are fees. He is located inside the Mall at Bunny Hop court near American Eagle Outfitters.
Katy Mills Mall has over 175 stores to chose from and is located at 5000 katy Mills Circle. If you want information call 281-644-5000 ( Guest Services) or go online to this site.


The Bunny hours are Monday through Saturday 12 - 6PM … (10 comments)

katy texas: Breakfast with Easter Bunny in Katy - 03/16/13 01:05 AM
 
Breakfast with Easter Bunny in Katy
The  City of Katy Parks and Recreation is hosting a breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday March 23, 2013 at Harvest Plaza in historic downtown Katy, Texas which is located at 5701 Third Street. The event starts at 9:00 AM and lasts until 11:00 AM. There will be Easter activities for the children, opportunities to take pictures with the Easter Bunny for $5 each and many other fun things to do.


If you want or need more information call 281-391-4840 or visit the City of Katywebsite.
There is plenty of shopping to do and … (11 comments)

katy texas: Beer Lovers No Label Brewing in Katy is Open for Tasting - 03/15/13 04:38 AM
Beer Lovers No Label Brewing in Katy is Open for Tasting

No Label Brewing is family owned and operated brewery located right here in old Katy Texas. Tasting are held every Saturday starting noon and lasting until 3 PM. No Label is not easy to find but is located at 5351 -A 1 ST Street Katy Texas 77493 and phone is 281-693-7545.
The beer tasting cost is $5 per person and cash is preferred. This business is children and dog friendly for the tastings but all individuals under the age of 21 have to be accompanied by an adult. Admission is closed at … (11 comments)

katy texas: Food at Jersey Mike's in Katy is Excellent - 03/14/13 04:04 AM
Food at Jersey Mike's in Katy is Excellent
Jersey Mike’s Subs just opened in Katy Texas in the Grand Lakes Commercial Center and I posted a blog about the opening which can be seen here. We tried the food the other night as my wife was out of town on a trip with my step-son. The food was absolutely excellent.
I stopped by on Sunday afternoon and this place was packed with customers and there was nowhere to sit. The parking lot was completely full with folks actually waiting until someone else left. the restaurant next door was essentially empty.


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katy texas: The Second Annual Katy Crawfish Festival Starts March 22, 2013 - 03/12/13 06:56 AM
The Second Annual Katy Crawfish Festival Starts March 22, 2013





The second Annual Katy Crawfish Festival will be held starting on Friday March 22, 2013 and will run through Sunday March 24, 2013. This festival is hosted by the Acadiana Group (AG).  AG is a 501(c) (3) non-profit charity which donates 100 % of this festival’s profits to local Katy charities and organization.
This year the Festival's theme is “Lagniappe” which to a Cajun means a small gift. This is the same theme as last year. The party will include live music, food, crawfish, over 100 Arts … (10 comments)

katy texas: Sprouts Farmers Market will open during Late March in Katy - 03/11/13 07:32 AM
Sprouts Farmers Market will open during Late March in Katy

Sprouts Farmers Market is opening a 23,000 sq. ft. grocery store sometime during late March. The store is located at 23105 Cinco Ranch Blvd. Katy Texas. The store is east of Highway 99 or Grand Parkway and is close to Lifetime Fitness

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Sprouts prides itself as operating like an old fashioned neighborhood grocery store which has   the feel of a farmers market. The store will feature items such as fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, full service deli, seafood and meat counters.  Homemade hamburgers and sausage can also be found.
They also carry … (11 comments)

katy texas: Jersey Mike's Subs now Open in Katy - 03/10/13 06:01 AM
Jersey Mike's Subs now Open in Katy
February 27, 2013 the first Katy Location of Jersey Mike’s Subs opened and is located at 6645 Fry Road, Katy Texas right next door to Smash Burger in the Grand Lakes strip center where Whole Foods is located. This is a Franchise business owned local citizens Bryan Selden and Brent Jones. Their phone number is 832-437-8648.
The Grand Opening was celebrated by selling sandwiches for $1 each and donating the proceeds to the Katy YMCA.




Jersey Mike’s started back in 1954 by the Jersey shore and now has over 750 franchise locations … (11 comments)

katy texas: We want to Eliminate all the bath tubs in our new Home. Should we do it? - 03/09/13 01:46 AM
We want to Eliminate all the bath tubs in our new Home. Should we do it?

I received this question today from a client who is building a new home in Katy Texas. This is not the first time this  issue has come up as I had clients last year who pondered the same issue. The homes in questions all have at least 3.5 baths and the comments I hear over and over from buyers is “No one these days takes a bath.” My clients concern today is if they eliminate all the tubs will they have a problem with resale … (16 comments)

katy texas: Do you go with my Wife and I to the Builder New Home Design Center? - 03/08/13 04:14 AM
Do you go with my Wife and I to the Builder New Home Design Center?

This is a very timely question that I get when one of my buyers decides to purchase a new home from a builder. I had a phone today with this exact question from a client who is building a beautiful new home in West Katy Texas that has a Fulshear Texas address. This is not the first time by far and probably will not be the last time I have had a client raise this Issue. These days it does not have to be spouses but key … (17 comments)

 
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