By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune The top House education leader said Sunday that “private school choice” is still dead in the lower chamber. “We only voted six times against it in the House,” House Public Education Committee Chairman Dan Huberty said. “I’m prepared to have that discussion again. I don’t think [the Senate is] going to like it — because now I’m […]
End of Year Messages from Katy ISD Superintendent Hindt
KATY (Covering Katy) – With the end of the school year, Katy Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Lance Hindt has posted two two videos. One video is the final monthly message of this school year. The other video is an end of the year message. Both videos are below.
Local Police Departments Don’t Always Pay for Rape Kit Testing
By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune The cost and backlog of untested rape kits in Texas have long been a source of debate, including during the 85th regular legislative session. Thousands of rape kits remain untested in the state, mostly because of a lack of funding to process them. These kits, gathered by police through hours-long, […]
California’s Texas Travel Ban Creates Confusion in College Sports
By Matthew Watkins and Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune The politicians running Texas and California continue to prove that they want nothing to do with each other. But athletes in the two states are inextricably linked. As a result, the latest salvo in the Texas v. California culture wars has created widespread confusion in the college […]
The Shingle Hut 7 Day Katy Weather Forecast
Hazardous Weather Outlook Katy Weather Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind […]
Katy’s Newest McDonald’s Hosts Grand Opening Party
McDonalds of the Future Holds Grand Opening Party Saturday This story is brought too you by the Glaser Group/McDonalds. KATY (Covering Katy) – An afternoon of fun is planned at the new Grand Morton McDonald’s Restaurant as they celebrate their grand opening from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017. The newest and […]
Comcast Increases Internet Speeds for Houston Customers at No Additional Cost
HOUSTON – Comcast is more than doubling the speed of its “Performance 25” Xfinity® Internet tier for existing customers in Houston at no additional cost. Customers can now enjoy download speeds of up to 55 Mbps on the rebranded “Performance Plus” tier. These new speeds are effective immediately. “Comcast continues to deliver the fastest Internet […]
Missing 15 Year Old Katy Girl
KATY (Covering Katy) – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help in finding a missing juvenile. Kassy Daniel, 15, was last seen on Monday, June 19, 2017. Daniel was last seen at the 25200 block of Doves Gate Ct. in Katy, TX. Daniel has medical needs. (See Map below.) While there is […]
Go Fund Me Page Set Up for Man Who Died Fishing in Katy
CITY OF KATY (Covering Katy) – The family of Jeremy Green is seeking the public’s help after the 33-year-old man died while fishing in Buffalo Bayou near Kingsland Boulevard on June 13, 2017. “My brother’s life was taken way too soon,” said Joshua Green. The family has created a Go Fund Me page. “My family […]
Katy’s Antonia’s Cucina Italiana Brings Italian Favorites to Cane Island
CITY OF KATY (Covering Katy) – One of Katy’s most popular family-owned restaurants is bringing its Italian fare to the master-planned community of Cane Island. Antonia’s Cucina Italiana will present its dinner favorites in Cane Island’s Amenity Village, 2100 Cane Island Parkway, on Wednesday, June 28 when guests can enjoy Italian classics while seated […]