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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Fort Bend Master Gardeners offer free class on growing plants Learn how to grow plants from cuttings, division and seeds in a free class offered May 4 by Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. The class …
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Waller County seeks feedback on hazard mitigation plan
Waller County officials are seeking public input as they update the Waller County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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Chase West, a Democrat who is running for Texas House District 132
Chase West, a Democrat who is running for Texas House District 132, meets with constituents at a …
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Clay Road widening project shows slow progress
Clay Road – a critical transportation artery serving Katy’s fast-growing quadrant west of the Grand …
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COPY 05022024 Caption for Chili cookoff winners photo
Seven Lakes High School was awarded first place overall at the April 20th Chili Cook-off by the panel of …
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Commissioner Lesley Briones celebrates $249,700,000 EPA solar grant Harris County will lead a coalition of Texas counties to expand affordable, reliable energy
In a watershed moment for Harris County, Commissioner Lesley Briones celebrated the award of the …
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Amazing Place dedication photo
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Fort Bend County showcases preparedness at READY FORT BEND expo on April 27th
Come out to the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds on April 27 to gain knowledge on weather hazards and …
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Master Gardeners invite you to tour Demonstration Gardens
Gardeners often learn best by getting ideas from other gardeners.
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What does it take to become a foster parent?
May is National Foster Care Month, which is a time to celebrate the families who provide a vital role in the safety net for children who have …
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Public education bills have stalled in Texas Legislature
You may recall that when the 88th Texas Legislative Session commenced this past January, our state elected officials declared that supporting …
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A simple way for Texas to increase mental health access
State legislators can take a simple but important step to improve access to mental health care by authorizing Texas to join the Interstate …
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Investing in our future: The case for broadband
Texas boasts a thriving economy, now ranking as the ninth largest in the world. However, to ensure that all Texans benefit from this growth, we …
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Honoring our history on San Jacinto Day
As Texans, we celebrate unique holidays that pay tribute to the extraordinary history of our state and the courageous individuals who shaped it. …
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Medicare Advantage prioritizes preventative care
When it comes to a health scare, many of us like to think in the form of the question, "is it treatable, or is it preventable?"
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Maybe it’s a good thing that my teenage dream of becoming a TV programmer never materialized.
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Janice Louise Markus
Friday, April 26
Janice Louise Markus Janice, cherished widow of Edward Errol Markus and beloved matriarch of her community, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024, at her home in Katy, Texas. Born on March …
Mary Louise Tapella
Monday, April 22
Mary Louise Tapella Mary Louise Tapella passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Dallas, Texas at the age of 101. Mary Louise was born on July 14, 1922, in San Francisco, California to …
Ronald L. Sparks
Tuesday, April 9
Ronald L. Sparks, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1st, 2023. Ron was born on May 22nd, 1952, in San Angelo, TX to Lamar Q. Sparks Jr. and Anna Corbet Sparks. He spent his childhood in …
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James Frederic Applegath
Monday, April 1
James Frederic Applegath, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Katy, Texas after a long battle with frontotemporal lobe dementia. James was born March 4, 1952, in El Dorado, …
Wendy Lane Kubena
Monday, March 25
Wendy Lane Kubena Wendy Lane Kubena, 63, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024. She was born November 19, 1960, in Marlin, Texas, the daughter of Jimmy Wayne and Lelia Kay (Kyser) Woliver. Wendy …
Sandra ‘Sandy’ Gale Faucett
Friday, March 22
Sandra ‘Sandy’ Gale Faucett Sandra 'Sandy' Gale Faucett was born on April 7, 1949, in Lubbock, Texas. She grew up in Brownfield, Texas and attended Texas Tech University before she met …
Ardis JoAnn Loy Scheer Scott
Thursday, March 7
Ardis JoAnn Loy Scheer Scott entered the Kingdom of Heaven on the Lord’s Day, Sunday, March 3, 2024. She was with her son and medical team. A woman beloved by so many, she was born on October …
Raymond Norton Key
Monday, March 4
Raymond Norton Key, of Katy, Texas, passed away peacefully at home, in his sleep, on February 20, 2024, at the age of 103. He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Luree Berryman Key, his …
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Violet Miertschin Tarpey
Monday, March 4
Violet Miertschin Tarpey was born on March 9, 1941, in Giddings, Texas, to Carl and Minnie Symank Miertschin. On February 8, 1963, Violet married Thomas Anthony Tarpey in Houston, Texas. She and Tom …
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Malcolm LeRoy Repka
Friday, March 1
Malcolm LeRoy Repka Malcolm LeRoy Repka was born on October 15, 1939, in Hempstead, Texas to Roland and Grace Dreahn Repka. He grew up in Hempstead, Texas and graduated from Waller High School, where …