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updated: Mon Jul 07, 2008 02:55 pm

Katy News

Local news for Katy, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Monday | Houston Chronicle

Fallen Katy Marine remembered as tough, but caring

Staff Sgt. Edgar "Eddie" Heredia was remembered today as a tough-as-nails leader who cared about his men as much as he cared about his mission.

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Related Topix: Houston, TX, Asia, Afghanistan, World News, Houston Metro

Monday | Government Executive

In Full View

In September 2007, the staff of the Katy Independent School District in Texas - which educates 55,000 children - spent $22,342.49 at pizzerias.

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Sat Jul 05, 2008

Houston Chronicle

Letters: Why we've missed the bust

Will Holder, an apologist for sprawl, misled readers regarding the fictional unregulated market when it comes to housing.

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Related Topix: Home Buying, Home, Harris County, TX, Houston Metro, Opinion

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Theeagle.com

Escaped inmate caught

An escaped inmate who authorities described as a serial bank robber was in federal custody Monday after a morning crime spree that included two College Station bank robberies and a kidnapping in Fayetteville, ...

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Related Topix: Harris County, TX, Brazos County, TX, Fayetteville, TX, Houston Metro

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Houston Chronicle

Drive for fireworks lands Katy teen in trouble with the law

Katy teen Stephen Gegenheimer had just bought $50 worth of roman candles and fireworks Monday afternoon and was headed home to set them off in his front yard when he spotted flashing lights in his rearview ...

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Related Topix: Harris County, TX, Houston Metro, Houston, TX

Houston Chronicle

Public benefit: Katy schools shouldn't limit records access

July 1, 2008, 10:12PM A public benefit Katy school board shouldn't even think of limiting people's access to school records.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Opinion

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Daily India

'Santa Claus Bandit' found after jailbreak

An escaped Texas convict known as the Santa Claus Bandit was back in jail Tuesday after allegedly going on a crime spree while free.

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Related Topix: La Grange, TX, College Station, TX, Bryan Metro

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Houston Chronicle

Man gets life in shooting of Meadows Place officer

A man accused of shooting a Meadows Place police officer during a chase two years ago was found guilty of attempted capital murder and sentenced to life in prison Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Meadows Place, TX, Fort Bend County, TX, Houston Metro

AAPG Explorer

AAPG Executive Committee

Tinker also holds the Allday Endowed Chair in the Jackson School of Geosciences at UT-Austin. He has been a Distinguished Lecturer for AAPG as well as Distinguished Ethics Lecturer for the AAPG.

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Sat Jun 28, 2008

El Paso Times

Vans Warped tour remain true to its roots

At 14 years and running, the Vans Warped tour has been around almost as long as its core audience has been alive.

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Related Topix: Hardcore, Norma Jean, Entertainment

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Houston Chronicle

Sheriff takes heat for mistakes but says 'pure politics' fuel his critics

In his first extended interview in several months, Harris County Sheriff Tommy Thomas on Monday took responsibility for recent mistakes under his command, while also defending his deputies' conduct and ...

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Related Topix: Colorado County, TX, Houston Metro, Harris County, TX, Houston, TX

Tue Jun 24, 2008

97.5 FM

McCoy Gives Katy Perry 'Promise Ring'

Katy Perry received a promise ring from her Gym Class Heroes rocker boyfriend. Monday, June 23, 2008 DAILY ENTERTAINMENT PHOTOS: Get the Latest in Fashion, Glamour, and Scandal! Gym Class Heroes frontman Travis ...

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Sun Jun 22, 2008

The Wilson County News

Rocha, Fonseca plan Aug. 2 ceremony

June 17, 2008 Danny and Diane Rocha of Floresville, Texas, are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Ryann Elizabeth, to Peter Michael Fonseca, the son of Alfred and Rosie ...

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Related Topix: Wedding, Floresville, TX, Poth, TX, San Antonio Metro

Fri Jun 20, 2008

El Paso Times

Underwood, Waits shows good for El Paso

A couple of positive developments to report on the concert front. First, Carrie Underwood's "Carnival Ride" tour returns to the area Nov.

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Related Topix: El Paso Metro, El Paso, TX, Theater, Arts, Entertainment

Wed Jun 18, 2008

USA Today

Parrotheads hear call of Margaritaville

Four-year-old Reilly Templeton of Katy, Texas, slaps her hands together atop her head and, holding them flat to make what looks like a tiny shark fin, she tilts her head to the left and to the right and ...

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Related Topix: The Woodlands, TX, Music, Entertainment

Tue Jun 17, 2008

The Navasota Examiner

Property owner contesting suit for landfill

"College Station made the allegation that they're entitled. That hasn't been ruled on," said 506th District Judge Albert McCaig concerning the 10 pending condemnation suits by The Brazos Valley Solid Waste ...

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Related Topix: Environmental, Waste Management, Bryan, TX, Anderson, TX, Houston Metro

Thu Jun 12, 2008

Hotel Online

New locally owned restaurants, spots and nightclubs enliven Henderson ...

The action on Henderson used to fizzle a few blocks east of Central Expressway. Not these days.

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Related Topix: Dining, Life, Food, Dallas, TX

Wed Jun 11, 2008

Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re...

Debby Cochran Honored by Cambridge Who's Who for Excellence in the Field of Compensatory Education

Ms. Cochran has 23 years of experience working for the Katy Independent School District where she specializes in instructing dyslexic students and other struggling readers.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Sun Jun 08, 2008

Houston Chronicle

Letters: Grand Parkway proposals

Reason to do more Harris County commissioners voted for the Grand Parkway to extend through the Katy Prairie conservatory, which makes it even more vital to do as much as we can for the environment.

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Related Topix: Harris County, TX, Hockley, TX, Global Warming, Opinion

Fri Jun 06, 2008

The Katy Times

Harnessing the energy found inside

Mark Loyd News Editor The wind passing through the trees and the sounds of a troop Girls Scouts participating in a summer camp were all that could be heard this Thursday morning in Mary Jo Peckham Park.

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Related Topix: Pilates, Fitness, Yoga

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