Laura Aebi - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/laura-aebi/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:10:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Laura Aebi - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/laura-aebi/ 32 32 103504436 Sugar Land approved homestead exemption increase https://houstonnewmedia.org/sugar-land-approved-homestead-exemption-increase/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sugar-land-approved-homestead-exemption-increase Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:10:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/city-county/2022/06/08/sugar-land-approved-homestead-exemption-increase/ In its June 7 meeting, Sugar Land City Council voted unanimously to approve increasing the city’s homestead exemption by 1% in the first of two readings.

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]]> 345033 Sugar Land to launch resident portal https://houstonnewmedia.org/sugar-land-to-launch-resident-portal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sugar-land-to-launch-resident-portal Mon, 06 Jun 2022 20:45:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/impacts/2022/06/06/sugar-land-to-launch-resident-portal/ On June 14, the city of Sugar Land will be launching a new self-service portal for its residents, according to a press release on May 31.

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]]> 342996 Marco’s Pizza opens first Brookshire location https://houstonnewmedia.org/marcos-pizza-opens-first-brookshire-location/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marcos-pizza-opens-first-brookshire-location Tue, 31 May 2022 19:45:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/impacts/2022/05/31/marcos-pizza-opens-first-brookshire-location/ The pizza restaurant offers a mix of classic and original specialty pizzas and fresh toppings.

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]]> 337794 Katy ISD approves 5% teacher pay raise https://houstonnewmedia.org/katy-isd-approves-5-teacher-pay-raise/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=katy-isd-approves-5-teacher-pay-raise Fri, 27 May 2022 19:14:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/education/2022/05/27/katy-isd-approves-5-teacher-pay-raise/ The Katy ISD board of trustees unanimously approved midpoint pay grade increases of 5% for all classroom teachers and hourly employees, as well as a 3% raise for other district staff for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.

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]]> 335032 Harmony Public Schools to offer fully virtual option for students https://houstonnewmedia.org/harmony-public-schools-to-offer-fully-virtual-option-for-students/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=harmony-public-schools-to-offer-fully-virtual-option-for-students Wed, 25 May 2022 16:08:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/austin/2022/05/25/harmony-public-schools-to-offer-fully-virtual-option-for-students/ On May 23, Harmony Public Schools announced it will offer full online learning options to all students during the 2022-23 school year, according to a press release from the charter school system.

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]]> 332784 Dexter McCoy takes early lead in Fort Bend County Precinct 4 commissioner runoff https://houstonnewmedia.org/dexter-mccoy-takes-early-lead-in-fort-bend-county-precinct-4-commissioner-runoff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dexter-mccoy-takes-early-lead-in-fort-bend-county-precinct-4-commissioner-runoff Wed, 25 May 2022 00:06:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/government/2022/05/24/dexter-mccoy-takes-early-lead-in-fort-bend-county-precinct-4-commissioner-runoff/ In the runoff election for the Democratic primary seat for Fort Bend County Precinct 4 commissioner, candidate Dexter McCoy has the lead with 57.81% of the vote.

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]]> 332222 Dexter McCoy wins Fort Bend County Precinct 4 commissioner Democratic runoff https://houstonnewmedia.org/dexter-mccoy-wins-fort-bend-county-precinct-4-commissioner-democratic-runoff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dexter-mccoy-wins-fort-bend-county-precinct-4-commissioner-democratic-runoff Wed, 25 May 2022 00:06:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/government/2022/05/24/dexter-mccoy-wins-fort-bend-county-precinct-4-commissioner-democratic-runoff/ In the runoff election for the Democratic primary seat for Fort Bend County Precinct 4 commissioner, candidate Dexter McCoy has won.

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]]> 332719 Katy ISD outlines district strategic plan https://houstonnewmedia.org/katy-isd-outlines-district-strategic-plan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=katy-isd-outlines-district-strategic-plan Tue, 24 May 2022 17:13:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/education/2022/05/24/katy-isd-outlines-district-strategic-plan/ The update for the new plan comes as KISD’s first ever strategic plan, established in 2017 with a five-year lifespan, comes to an end.

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]]> 331696 Sugar Land and Fort Bend ISD exchange land https://houstonnewmedia.org/sugar-land-and-fort-bend-isd-exchange-land/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sugar-land-and-fort-bend-isd-exchange-land Mon, 23 May 2022 19:04:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/government/2022/05/23/sugar-land-and-fort-bend-isd-exchange-land/ Sugar Land City Council approved the exchange of 0.8687 acres between the city of Sugar Land to Fort Bend ISD.

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]]> 330863 Typhoon Texas to reopen for summer season https://houstonnewmedia.org/typhoon-texas-to-reopen-for-summer-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=typhoon-texas-to-reopen-for-summer-season Mon, 23 May 2022 16:55:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/impacts/2022/05/23/typhoon-texas-to-reopen-for-summer-season/ Typhoon Texas, located at 555 Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy, will reopen its doors May 28 for the summer season.

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]]> 330875 Typhoon Texas to reopen for summer season https://houstonnewmedia.org/typhoon-texas-to-reopen-for-summer-season-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=typhoon-texas-to-reopen-for-summer-season-2 Mon, 23 May 2022 16:55:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/impacts/2022/05/23/typhoon-texas-to-reopen-for-summer-season/ Typhoon Texas, located at 555 Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy, will reopen its doors May 28 for the summer season.

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]]> 331147 Former mayor of Katy reflects on history of public service https://houstonnewmedia.org/former-mayor-of-katy-reflects-on-history-of-public-service/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=former-mayor-of-katy-reflects-on-history-of-public-service Thu, 19 May 2022 19:35:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/people/2022/05/19/former-mayor-of-katy-reflects-on-history-of-public-service/ On May 10, Bill Hastings’ mayoral term ended, and Dusty Thiele began his first term as Katy mayor, but for the past 43 years, Hastings served the city through a variety of different roles.

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]]> 327787 Sugar Land’s Sugar Creek drainage project expedited https://houstonnewmedia.org/sugar-lands-sugar-creek-drainage-project-expedited/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sugar-lands-sugar-creek-drainage-project-expedited Wed, 18 May 2022 20:46:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/government/2022/05/18/sugar-lands-sugar-creek-drainage-project-expedited/ Part of a drainage project in the Sugar Creek subdivision is getting expedited after Sugar Land City Council approved $824,000 for the section.

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]]> 326939 Katy ISD approves three principals, assistant superintendent https://houstonnewmedia.org/katy-isd-approves-three-principals-assistant-superintendent/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=katy-isd-approves-three-principals-assistant-superintendent Wed, 18 May 2022 14:02:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/education/2022/05/18/katy-isd-approves-three-principals-assistant-superintendent/ Katy ISD officials approved four new administrative roles at the May 16 board of trustees meeting, including a new assistant superintendent and three new principals.

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]]> 326599 Tim Hortons to open first Houston-area location in Katy https://houstonnewmedia.org/tim-hortons-to-open-first-houston-area-location-in-katy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tim-hortons-to-open-first-houston-area-location-in-katy Tue, 10 May 2022 14:32:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/impacts/2022/05/10/tim-hortons-to-open-first-houston-area-location-in-katy/ The chain is known for its coffee, breakfast sandwiches, tea, iced beverages and donuts.

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]]> 318865 Sugar Land officials move University Boulevard project forward https://houstonnewmedia.org/sugar-land-officials-move-university-boulevard-project-forward/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sugar-land-officials-move-university-boulevard-project-forward Wed, 27 Apr 2022 20:15:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/transportation/2022/04/27/sugar-land-officials-move-university-boulevard-project-forward/ According to agenda documents, the project will include adding an additional lane in both directions on University Boulevard, from north of Wentworth Avenue to New Territory Boulevard.

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]]> 306627 Katy ISD board approves addition to Schmalz Elementary School https://houstonnewmedia.org/katy-isd-board-approves-addition-to-schmalz-elementary-school/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=katy-isd-board-approves-addition-to-schmalz-elementary-school Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:30:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/education/2022/04/26/katy-isd-board-approves-addition-to-schmalz-elementary-school/ Katy ISD board approves addition to Schmalz Elementary School

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]]> 305401 Sugar Land Regional Airport eyes future development https://houstonnewmedia.org/sugar-land-regional-airport-eyes-future-development-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sugar-land-regional-airport-eyes-future-development-2 Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:25:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/business/2022/04/22/sugar-land-regional-airport-eyes-future-development/ The Sugar Land Regional Airport could see some new retail, office or hospitality developments in the future, pending the recommendations of a site assessment, airport officials said.

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]]> 302012 Katy’s historic J.V. Cardiff & Sons Rice Dryer begins next chapter with new owner https://houstonnewmedia.org/katys-historic-j-v-cardiff-sons-rice-dryer-begins-next-chapter-with-new-owner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=katys-historic-j-v-cardiff-sons-rice-dryer-begins-next-chapter-with-new-owner Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:27:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/arts-entertainment/2022/03/24/katys-historic-jv-cardiff-sons-rice-dryer-begins-next-chapter-with-new-owner/ After being unmaintained for 26 years, the J.V. Cardiff & Sons Rice Dryer—one of three rice dryers in Katy city limits located on Hwy. 90—is about to see a second life.

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]]> 277689 Katy’s Wild West Brew Fest 2022 location, dates announced https://houstonnewmedia.org/katys-wild-west-brew-fest-2022-location-dates-announced/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=katys-wild-west-brew-fest-2022-location-dates-announced Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:10:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/event-calendar/2022/03/15/katys-wild-west-brew-fest-2022-location-dates-announced/ Wild West Brewfest, founded 10 years ago, is a volunteer-run event with proceeds going toward student scholarships and donations to charitable organizations.

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