Nola Z. Valente - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/nola-z-valente/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Mon, 25 May 2020 11:55:00 +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 Nola Z. Valente - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/nola-z-valente/ 32 32 103504436 To-do list: 3 virtual events to attend in the Katy area https://houstonnewmedia.org/to-do-list-3-virtual-events-to-attend-in-the-katy-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=to-do-list-3-virtual-events-to-attend-in-the-katy-area Mon, 25 May 2020 11:55:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/event-calendar/2020/05/25/to-do-list-3-virtual-events-to-attend-in-the-katy-area/ Many businesses are offering online events to entertain individuals at home.

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]]> 46966 Honor fallen troops this Memorial Day weekend in Katy https://houstonnewmedia.org/honor-fallen-troops-this-memorial-day-weekend-in-katy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=honor-fallen-troops-this-memorial-day-weekend-in-katy Fri, 22 May 2020 16:57:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/event-calendar/2020/05/22/honor-fallen-troops-this-memorial-day-weekend-in-katy/ Katy Veterans of Foreign Wars will place flags on veteran graves May 23.

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]]> 46541 Local Katy-area organizations partner to host Flock-A-Friend social distancing fundraiser https://houstonnewmedia.org/local-katy-area-organizations-partner-to-host-flock-a-friend-social-distancing-fundraiser/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-katy-area-organizations-partner-to-host-flock-a-friend-social-distancing-fundraiser Fri, 15 May 2020 20:19:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/health-care/2020/05/15/local-katy-area-organizations-partner-to-host-flock-a-friend-social-distancing-fundraiser/ Christ Clinic in Katy is hosting a social distancing fundraiser to support health care.

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]]> 44645 City of Katy spends millions on water projects to keep up with growth https://houstonnewmedia.org/city-of-katy-spends-millions-on-water-projects-to-keep-up-with-growth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=city-of-katy-spends-millions-on-water-projects-to-keep-up-with-growth Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:28:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/government/2020/03/30/city-of-katy-spends-millions-on-water-projects-to-keep-up-with-growth/ Approved projects include building two new water storage tanks.

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]]> 30951 12-year-old restaurant Thai Spice Asian Gourmet features traditional Thai recipes https://houstonnewmedia.org/12-year-old-restaurant-thai-spice-asian-gourmet-features-traditional-thai-recipes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-year-old-restaurant-thai-spice-asian-gourmet-features-traditional-thai-recipes Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:21:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4fffd1f69e0a85009ab78ae46b08ec5a The eatery offers dishes including pad thai, curry and mango dessert.

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]]> 29898 Katy citizens react to postponement of local May election https://houstonnewmedia.org/katy-citizens-react-to-postponement-of-local-may-election/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=katy-citizens-react-to-postponement-of-local-may-election Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:50:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=56509750545ebcdda5032be2c5bb4a03 The May 2 city of Katy ballot would have had three council member positions and eight candidates.

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]]> 29431 Royal Arm African & Caribbean Restaurant opens in Katy area https://houstonnewmedia.org/royal-arm-african-amp-caribbean-restaurant-opens-in-katy-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=royal-arm-african-amp-caribbean-restaurant-opens-in-katy-area Fri, 20 Mar 2020 13:43:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=aa93c21840e0e38da07d5ce3ea994b4e It is located on Highland Knolls Drive.

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]]> 27968 City of Katy to implement new technological layer of security https://houstonnewmedia.org/city-of-katy-to-implement-new-technological-layer-of-security/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=city-of-katy-to-implement-new-technological-layer-of-security Thu, 19 Mar 2020 13:35:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=af12e5e50bc88cf41244cf4ced8988c7 Despite some privacy concerns, locals say they want to remain safe.

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]]> 27602 Owner of Handlebar Cyclery wants to make the Katy-Fulshear area more bike-friendly https://houstonnewmedia.org/owner-of-handlebar-cyclery-wants-to-make-the-katy-fulshear-area-more-bike-friendly/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=owner-of-handlebar-cyclery-wants-to-make-the-katy-fulshear-area-more-bike-friendly Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:18:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a0057a00b18bd48ac8c56bce68e483d7 'Cycling is about being outdoors, having a healthier lifestyle and just having fun'

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]]> 27209 Higher Education Guide 2020: Prodigy Learning Academy offers resources to help Katy-area children of all ages succeed in postsecondary education https://houstonnewmedia.org/higher-education-guide-2020-prodigy-learning-academy-offers-resources-to-help-katy-area-children-of-all-ages-succeed-in-postsecondary-education/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=higher-education-guide-2020-prodigy-learning-academy-offers-resources-to-help-katy-area-children-of-all-ages-succeed-in-postsecondary-education Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:34:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4f34f3639443af3a6e83e4c0cf68431b The director of Prodigy Learning Academy discusses some of the most common obstacles faced by high schoolers.

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]]> 26386 Postal Plus Tax and Bookkeeping Services opens in Katy area https://houstonnewmedia.org/postal-plus-tax-and-bookkeeping-services-opens-in-katy-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=postal-plus-tax-and-bookkeeping-services-opens-in-katy-area Fri, 06 Mar 2020 13:16:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d31deb89a583277bf4f76c6dcef151e3 Services include bookeeping, accounting and other personal and professional financial services.

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]]> 23657 New mural to be painted on Katy water tank https://houstonnewmedia.org/new-mural-to-be-painted-on-katy-water-tank/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-mural-to-be-painted-on-katy-water-tank Wed, 26 Feb 2020 04:25:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8a5d3252ac7f91b6710d72d2042a0dbf The mural on the tank will have a similar theme to the two water tanks that are already painted.

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]]> 21313 Nawab’s Kitchen opens in Katy area https://houstonnewmedia.org/nawabs-kitchen-opens-in-katy-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nawabs-kitchen-opens-in-katy-area Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:07:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a8442efac020cf971575de816beb459e The restaurant's menu items are inspired by Indian and Pakistani cuisine.

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]]> 20649 Corner 99 now open in Katy area https://houstonnewmedia.org/corner-99-now-open-in-katy-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=corner-99-now-open-in-katy-area Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:55:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=79bdf6773fe52c08470c97f7218ed3e9 The restaurant serves a menu of Vietnamese dishes.

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]]> 20454 Katy Community Fellowship celebrates 20 years https://houstonnewmedia.org/katy-community-fellowship-celebrates-20-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=katy-community-fellowship-celebrates-20-years Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:10:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6ec3ff0c922ce84561ce5162f912b47e The anniversary was celebrated with an event on Jan. 26.

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]]> 20083 2020 Camp Guide: 13 upcoming summer camps in the Katy area https://houstonnewmedia.org/2020-camp-guide-13-upcoming-summer-camps-in-the-katy-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2020-camp-guide-13-upcoming-summer-camps-in-the-katy-area Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:06:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=184264bf0c886f2ee3198ff54561c51d From sports to language, Katy camps can help children explore a new subject or skill this summer.

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]]> 19728 Katy-area restaurants see more competition https://houstonnewmedia.org/katy-area-restaurants-see-more-competition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=katy-area-restaurants-see-more-competition Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:53:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=54d0ad877584296abb129e2e4f60ee67 Demographic changes and rising rental rates play a role, experts say.

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]]> 19730 Raw vegan food truck The Traveling Carrot finds home in Katy area https://houstonnewmedia.org/raw-vegan-food-truck-the-traveling-carrot-finds-home-in-katy-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=raw-vegan-food-truck-the-traveling-carrot-finds-home-in-katy-area Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:58:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=22cd4d66fc24fc0163ac00d27c1433c5 The Traveling Carrot’s menu offers a variety of meals made with fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and sprouted grains.

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]]> 19468 Apartment complex The Tessa at Katy to open spring 2020 https://houstonnewmedia.org/apartment-complex-the-tessa-at-katy-to-open-spring-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apartment-complex-the-tessa-at-katy-to-open-spring-2020 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:39:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=95a5a82212ea714ba2923f1bb3f1ffa1 Monthly rent at the mulfifamily development begins at $1,135.

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]]> 19470 El Habanero Mexican Grill opens in Katy area https://houstonnewmedia.org/el-habanero-mexican-grill-opens-in-katy-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=el-habanero-mexican-grill-opens-in-katy-area Wed, 12 Feb 2020 13:15:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=45e442e4bb8e231b3ca90055fa548bee The restaurant opened on Morton Ranch Road.

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