Happenings Around Town
Katy ISD holds information sessions on redesigned SAT
Four community information sessions are scheduled in May to introduce parents and students to the redesigned SAT and PSAT exams.
Retail center to remain intact, minus Tailgators
Houston Methodist Hospital bought out the Tailgators Pub and Grill at 242 Crossing to make room for access to the hospital, leaving the remainder of the retail center intact.
First weekend in May to bring festivals, crawfish
There will be no shortage of activities for residents to do this weekend with a variety of public festivals kicking off in Tomball and Magnolia.
Lone Star College names new president of Montgomery campus
The Lone Star College System board of trustees named Rebecca Riley the lone finalist April 29 in its search to find the next president of its Montgomery campus.
H-E-B purchases land in future 142-acre Magnolia mixed-use center
Austin-based development company Stratus Properties Inc. officials confirmed big-box grocer H-E-B purchased 18 acres in September to construct its first Magnolia location at the corner of FM 149 and FM 1488.
Kroger Marketplace to open Aug. 7, create 300 new jobs
Kroger Marketplace at Shops at Katy Reserve shopping center opens Aug. 7
Now Open: Rose Royce Antiques
The antique shop sells American and European home goods.
Now Open: Pro Nutrition
The health and fitness store opened its first location April 10.
Now Open: Nothing Bundt Cakes
The bakery opened in LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch on April 15.
Housing market drives property tax increase in Montgomery County
Many Montgomery County homeowners may see a significant increase in their appraised property values this month.
Early voting for May 9 election begins April 27
Road bond election early voting
Now Open: LJA Engineering
The engineering firm hosted an open house ceremony April 17.
Now Open: Moe's Southwest Grill
The restaurant opened its Mason Road location on April 23.
Magnolia City Council positions 1, 2 candidates face off in public forum
The four candidates running for Magnolia City Council positions 1 and 2 discussed their platforms and answered write-in questions from audience members during an April 21 public forum at City Hall.
Featured neighborhood - Cardiff Ranch, 77494
The community of Cardiff Ranch is located between I-10 and Hwy. 59 and features homes ranging from 2,531-4,844 square feet.
Pin Oak Charity Horse Show
The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.
Wild West Brew Fest
Four years ago the Katy Rotary Club found an innovative way to raise money for Katy ISD programs and local charities, said David Loesch, the chairman of the Wild West Brew Fest.
MidPoint Bar + Eatery
MidPoint Bar + Eatery features a light menu of flatbread pizzas, gourmet sandwiches, salads and tapas-style “small plate” appetizers. It's known for a long list of cocktails and live music on Fridays.
Mary Anne Piacentini
When Mary Anne Piacentini was told she would receive one of the inaugural Terry Hershey Awards in Audubon Texas’s Women in Conservation program, she said it created an awkward situation.