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VOLUME 108, ISSUE 33 THE GREATER KATY AREA'S NEWS SOURCE SINCE 1912 n katytimes.com THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 Making Former Katy Mayor passes

By R. HANS MILLER some NEWS EDITOR

Former city of Katy Mayor John Morrison passed away Wednes- day, Aug. 7. John had served on the council from 1978-79 and be- changes came mayor in 1979, serving in that position until 1983 according to a city of Katy Facebook announcement. He was born May 10, 1925 and was 95 years old when he died peacefully in his home near Chireno, Battlehops Brewing Tex. “He was an essential part of building the foundation upon which innovates to keep this city stands and he will always hold a historic place in the Katy community,” the city’s announcement on Facebook said. playing games John served as part of the original charter commission and was involved in Katy obtaining its home rule charter in 1981, bringing By R. HANS MILLER him the nickname of “Charter Mayor.” NEWS EDITOR Morrison is preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Bobbie Morrison. Battlehops Brewing on the While many Katy residents may remember him for his service to west side of Katy is changing the the city, his wife Emily Morrison remembers him as her husband who way it does business in order to loved music and traveling. keep customers playing games. The pair had met when their paths crossed in New Mexico as Under current executive orders she was visiting a friend and he was at a Rotary International event. CONTRIBUTED BY THE MORRISON FAMILY from Tex. Governor Greg Abbott, the brewpub would ordinarily John Morrison and his wife, Emily Morrison, pose for a photo. Morrison passed peacefully at home not be able to be open because it See PASSES, page 9 Aug. 7. Morrison was 95 years old. makes 51% or more of its revenue from alcohol sales – or at least it did. To comply with the order, owners JD Merritt and his wife Jessica Merritt have essentially turned the brewpub into a board game shop and snack bar that just happens to sell beer to go, they said. Jumping through the hoops of the orders and trying to stay open has been stressful, Jessica said. “It’s been so stressful. We just celebrated our first anniversary (for the business) during the last three months,” Jessica said. “The first year of any business is going to be crazy, but this has just compounded it.” To help game players mini- mize the number of places they visit during an outing to play games, the Merritts have added more food items to their menu, JD said. “Our aim is to make sure we can keep people here so they Paetow High School Principal Mindy Dickerson (left) and Katy ISD Emergency Management Coordinator don’t have to leave just to go eat,” Ruben Martinez (right) pose with tables showcasing some of the supplies the district has procured to protect Jessica said. students, teachers and staff from the novel coronavirus as a return to classrooms approaches.R. HANS MILLER The expanded menu includes hot dogs, burgers, chips and pop- corn and an expanded nonalco- holic drink menu, she said. Over the next few weeks, Battlehops will also be adding soft drinks, Katy ISD prepares for return and will continue to serve their own root beer which is brewed return to campuses in September while the other 50% or so in-house. By R. HANS MILLER NEWS EDITOR attend the Katy Virtual Academy, KISD staff said. The business has also looked The district began ordering PPE in the during the at ways they could help the hile students entering classrooms is still spring semester shutdown, Martinez said, but with classes community, Jessica said. Board weeks away at the earliest due to the deci- approaching they’ve also continued stockpiling supplies games often involve math and sion to use distance learning through Sept. 8, needed to keep everyone on campus safe, he said. history, so the game room is W Katy ISD is preparing to provide a safe environment for Since then, the district – which had already purchased offering what they’ve dubbed students attending classes in person through extensive PPE for nurses and the athletics departments, as well as “Battlehops Gameschool.” This purchasing of personal protective equipment – also for the Miller Career Center which has an EMS training event is a game session where known as PPE. program – tapped into its suppliers to get the needed PPE. “We were already buying that type of material,” said In addition, the Texas Education Agency stepped in and See CHANGES, page 5 KISD Emergency Management Coordinator Ruben Marti- helped to distribute protective gear to school districts nez. “We just upped our game.” across Texas, which was helpful, Martinez said. School is set to begin Aug. 19 and teachers returned to Supply lines for PPE are strained, Martinez said, but campuses Aug. 7 to prepare their classrooms for students through partnering with the TEA and the district’s suppli- HAVE A NEWS TIP? to return. The prep time includes training on keeping ers, Martinez said he is confident the district has what it [email protected] students compliant with the district’s safety protocols put needs to get started for the first month and a half. in place to protect campuses from COVID-19 outbreaks, “And now the state is saying there’s going to be a second SUBSCRIBE TODAY Paetow High School Principal Mindy Dickerson said. (281) 391-3141 About half of Katy ISD’s roughly 82,000 students will See RETURN, page 5

August 13, 2020 10 pages | $1 Katy approves election, tax rate process By R. HANS MILLER NEWS EDITOR

Katy City Council voted to approve a Nov. 3 election at the governing body’s Aug. 10 meeting which was held at 4 p.m. via virtual conferencing. Council members also approved a new process to calculate the city’s tax rate and for city staff to move forward in seeking funding for coronavirus relief. The Nov. 3 election will replace the election that was supposed to have taken place in May but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The At Large, Ward A and Ward B seats are set to appear on the ballot, though the At Large position was effectively won by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Harris already as no challengers stepped forward to take his seat. In contrast to Harris’ uncontested run, Ward B has four candidates vying for a seat at the dais. Incumbent Durran Dowdle will face Sam Person, Steve Pierson and Rory Robertson in a four-way election for the Ward B seat. Diane Walker and Dharminder Dargan are running against incum- bent Janet Corte for the Ward A seat.

Property taxes and finances The council acted to adopt a new method for calculating Katy City Council met via Zoom video conference Aug. 10 at 4 p.m. The regular meeting time of 6:30 p.m. was pushed up at Mayor Bill Hasting’s request. See KATY, page 5 THE KATY TIMES 2 THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 COMMUNITY KATYTIMES.COM Arc of Katy celebrates 30 years of support By R. HANS MILLER tured such as a 2014 Lotus Evora S NEWS EDITOR and a 2016 Polaris Slingshot. Cookies from Ooh La La Dessert The Arc of Katy held a celebra- Boutique and gift cards from Chick tion Aug. 3 recognizing 30 years in Fil-A were donated and given away operation supporting individuals in goody bags for participants. with intellectual and developmen- While the event was not a fund tal disabilities. The celebration raiser, donations were still made, included a socially distanced park- according to an Arc of Katy press ing lot parade that was streamed release. A total of more than $4,400 on Facebook Live for those who was raised in support that Shafer couldn’t attend to enjoy. said was much needed. “We are so thankful for all the “Although this was not a A woman waves happily to the crowd at the parade which supported the support for our hugely successful fundraiser, one kind gentleman organization which provides much needed social and other programs for 30th Anniversary celebration,” said drove up at the end of the parade individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Fred Shafer, president of The Arc and provided a $2,000 donation,” of Katy. “During these times, when Shafer said. it’s easy to get down, the caring Several community leaders Katy community and our partici- stepped in to provide supportive pants’ families really showed how messages to the organization to adapt and rally together to help including Mayor Bill Hastings, Katy us celebrate this milestone.” Area Chamber President Matthew The parade featured 36 vehicles, Ferraro, State Representative Gina some of which were decorated to Calanni and Arc of Texas Chief Ex- celebrate the milestone the non- ecutive Officer Jennifer Martinez. profit organization had reached. “We are so blessed to have the The city of Katy provided a pair of support of the wonderful Katy motorcycles to lead the parade as community,” Shafer said. “Our par- Participants in the Aug. 3 celebration enjoy The Arc of Katy’s birthday CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS well as a police car and fire truck. ticipants truly enjoyed celebrating bash as best they can in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the A young man holds up a sign celebrating the Arc of Katy’s 30th In addition, custom cars were fea- our 30th Anniversary.” safety measures necessary, participants said they enjoyed themselves. anniversary during the parking lot parade.

Hospital earns level 3 designation KCM receives new cargo truck CONTRIBUTED REPORT By R. HANS MILLER NEWS EDITOR Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has been Katy Christian Minis- designated as a Level 3 tries received a new cargo Trauma Center by the Texas truck in late July for their Department of State Health food pantry operations in Services after consistently the Katy area. The truck is demonstrating its ability to an achievement that has provide advanced trauma been a goal for the nonprofit life support, evaluation, that provides a variety of services including domestic stabilization and diagnostic violence intervention and services. This designation counseling, social services, COURTESY KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES advanced Memorial Her- crisis counseling and food The new truck for KCM’s food pantry operations will help haul food donations to mann Katy from a Level 4 assistance to those in need. where they can be distributed at community food distribution events, among to a Level 3 Trauma Center. R. HANS MILLER “My heart is so full and other things. “This designation is an Memorial Hermann’s Katy location has been certified as a Level 3 Trauma Center. thankful to our partner example of how Memo- churches that made this gift The new vehicle will memorial donations have rial Hermann Katy takes possible,” KCM Executive the lead in serving our for trauma victims before, provides educational op- Director Deysi Crespo said. support operations for increased. She truly appre- community and beyond,” during and after their portunities in trauma care The new vehicle cost KCM’s food pantry primarily ciates the families that have said Heath Rushing, Sr. injuries. for the community includ- about $30,000 and was but will also support special lost loved ones reaching out Vice President and CEO of Level III Trauma Cen- ing Stop the Bleed training funded with contributions events such as Santa’s Sleigh through their grief to sup- Memorial Hermann Katy. ters have a team of trauma and various prevention from money provided and school supply drives. port the local nonprofit. Memorial Hermann physicians and nurses education and screening by Katy area churches Crespo said she was Thus far, the vehicle has Katy is part of Memorial available to assess the pa- events. including Second Baptist, excited about the vehicle been used to haul produce Hermann Health System’s tient upon arrival. Patients “Trauma is recognized Kingsland Baptist, The because it would allow KCM to food distributions and integrated trauma net- that require more compre- as a leading cause of Fellowship, Parkway Fellow- to provide services to more other similar functions and work, the only such system hensive care are managed preventable death. Giving ship, Redeemer Communi- people in times of need. has already proven to be in Greater Houston. The and stabilized before being patients in our area access ty, Grace Fellowship, Living She also said she was very useful in helping the integrated trauma network, transferred to a Level I or to high quality trauma care Stones Church Katy and extremely grateful for the community, Crespo said. which includes Memo- Level II Trauma Center. As at a trauma center could Grace Community Fellow- public’s support during “A true blessing to the rial Hermann Life Flight, part of its Level III status, be critical in saving a life,” ship West Houston, Crespo the COVID-19 pandemic community we serve,” Cre- provides life-saving care Memorial Hermann Katy Rushing said. said. over the last few months as spo said.

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A late Saturday accident sent seven to area hospitals after an incident in the 4800 block of Katy Hockley Cut Off Road between a Dodge Ram and another vehi- cle. Investigators suspect intoxication on the part of the 24-year-old driver of the pickup. The accident occurred as the driver of the Ram nearly rear ended another vehicle R. HANS MILLER in the southbound lane, Dovetail Antiques in downtown Katy was burglarized early in the morning of Aug. 5. The front door was smashed in swerved into the north- and the perpetrator made off with the cash register and merchandise. bound lane and back to the CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY HCSO southbound lane, subse- quently struck a Chevy van Several people went to the hospital after this Dodge Ram rear ended another driven by a 51-year-old male vehicle Saturday evening on Katy Hockley Cut Off Road. with four passengers. The 24-year-old male was driver and passengers were An investigation is ongo- Burglar captured after taken to Memorial Hermann transported to area hospitals ing pending blood analysis hospital via Life Flight with a with non-life-threatening of the driver of the Dodge head injury. The remaining injuries. Ram. Katy PD investigation By R. HANS MILLER NEWS EDITOR

Tylor Walton, 21, of Arnold retires from Katy PD Houston has been charged with felony burglary of a By R. HANS MILLER loved, Arnold was a KPD officer from 1990- building after a security NEWS EDITOR 91, then was promoted to patrol sergeant, alarm early in the morning a role he performed until 1997 when he on Aug. 5 at Dovetail An- Katy Police Department Sergeant Scott became the department’s administrative tiques in downtown Katy Arnold retired July 31 after more than 30 sergeant, Diaz said. alerted police to a burglary years in law enforcement, KPD announced Arnold enjoyed interacting with the there. After reviewing se- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY KPD curity footage at the store, via social media. Arnold served public during his time on the Tylor Watson, 21, of Houston was arrested and later confessed to burglarizing Katy Police Department in law enforcement from 1986 force and was proactive about multiple antique stores in the Houston area, including one in downtown Katy. to 1990 at Houston PD and in educating young Katy residents, investigators were able to multiple roles at KPD from 1990 Diaz said. He would routinely identify Walton’s vehicle until his retirement, KPD Chief schedule station tours through- which led to his arrest. Dovetail were located with the investigation. The Noe Diaz said. out the year with groups from “Detectives then inside Walton’s vehicle system helps the depart- “A unique trait Sergeant local schools and scouting located the vehicle in the and he later confessed ment monitor traffic into Arnold possessed was passion. troops and would visit daycares Houston area. With the to the crime after being and out of certain portions Passion for a job is something throughout the community. assistance of the Texas interviewed by investiga- of the city and can help everyone struggles to hold onto, Diaz praised Arnold as the Department of Public tors. He also admitted to investigators determine if especially in law enforcement. SCOTT ARNOLD “epitome of a public servant” Safety, the vehicle was burglarizing other antique a vehicle was in the city at Sgt. Arnold always displayed and said he would have a stopped, and Detectives shops in the Houston the time of a crime. pride in wearing the Katy Police Depart- legacy that would carry through for the city were able to place Walton area. “We want to thank the ment Badge. He loved his profession and for years. in custody for the burglary The Flock Safety Sys- Department of Public performed it amicably, and he loved the city “He was a team player and had a positive of the antique shop with- tem of cameras located Safety and Harris County he worked for as well as his coworkers,” Diaz outlook on all situations. His dedication out incident,” a KPD press throughout the city helped District Attorney’s Office said. to the department and the citizens of Katy release said. identify Walton’s vehicle for their assistance,” the During his time serving the profession he shined through every day,” Diaz said. Items belonging to as the truck associated KPD press release said.

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Seemingly overnight, I find myself struggling China, the beginning to do justice to the topic of the Korean conflict, of the 75th (!) anniver- etc.; but details of World sary of V-J (Victory over War II will be even more Japan) Day. “irrelevant” than they are (Japan declared total now. (This will delight surrender to the Allies on some people. I just read August 15, 1945. Many of a young man in Great nations do use the 15th Britain who demands for V-J Day remembranc- that schools skip teach- es, but President Truman ing about the war be- delayed the official U.S. cause the Holocaust and commemoration until warfare are too “intense” September 2, when the for modern sensibilities.) formal surrender docu- So, regrettably, this is ment was signed aboard sort of a “last hurrah” for the battleship USS the Greatest Generation. Missouri in Tokyo Bay. I That’s why we should guess, like the coroner of all make the most of the “Oz,” Truman wanted to occasion. Fly your flag ensure that imperial Ja- proudly. Dig out a dusty pan was “not only merely family scrapbook. Pon- dead, but really most der how Gen. Douglas sincerely dead.”) MacArthur’s magnani- Care catastrophe courtesy Harris Health World War II veterans mous treatment of post- (from both the Europe- war Japan led to friendly hen the public Harris On a day by day basis, did the an Theater and Pacific ties today. Pray that Health system acquiesced broader medical community under- Theater) were all around world leaders may go W or conspired with the Harris stand how the public health system me when I was growing another 75 years without County Commissioners’ Court several GEORGE SCOTT saves it ‘financial bacon’ every day of up. They were neighbors, using an atomic bomb in years back to slash the number of hos- every year pre-COVID and will return combat. Do something SPECIAL TO churchgoers, shopkeep- pital beds in half at its Ben Taub and THE KATY TIMES to doing post-COVID? ers, government officials, thoughtful for a veteran, LBJ Hospitals, it and county leaders coaches and more. I whether they served as charted a self-destructive path that never thought they were sniper or mail clerk. would inevitably endanger its indigent Finally, consider these facts a dime a dozen, but I did Contemplate how V-E patients as it has during the current Over the past two decades, Harris take it for granted they Day and V-J Day impact COVID-19 crisis. County taxpayers have pumped liter- your everyday life. We the county did to itself is but chapter were… immortal. Charting a fool’s path in the absurd ally billions of property tax dollars into Again, seemingly tend to focus on the one of this saga. notion that public health had to ‘com- the public health care system. overnight, most of those totalitarian nightmare Chapter two is the story of the pete’ with the private sector for indi- Were it not for that, the profits veterans are now de- we would face in 2020 if broader medical community’s gent healthcare patients in one of the and the cash flows of the private and ceased or in failing men- the Axis Powers had won; largest and still-growing metropolitan apparent disinterest or unwilling- non-profits alike would have been tal/physical health. Ditto but even if the Allies had areas of the United States was public ness to accept reasonable numbers financially devastated. their spouses, their older eventually triumphed, policy insanity at its inception. of transfers to help at least ease the children (who aided the every additional day By choosing the ideological am- plight of indigents in the Harris Health system with serious medical needs not war effort by planting of combat would have bience of healthcare over the stark labeled COVID-19. Bottom lines Victory Gardens and increased casualties. One reality of dramatic and persistent and There is no assertion to be made Harris Health and commissioners collecting scrap metal) of my college professors never-not-growing need in Harris here that all hospitals in Harris County must reverse course; must undo what and an alarming number confided that – until County, it sabotaged its mission and have not confronted enormous chal- it did; and restore the draconian cuts of their younger children Japan’s surrender — he jeopardized its patients. lenges over the past five months with (my generation – the was scheduled to be in The specter of Ben Taub losing its in hospital capacity while protecting more to come. Likewise, there is no in- postwar Baby Boomers). the first wave of Ma- Level I trauma status is much more Ben Taub’s Level 1 Trauma status. tent to use this column to bury readers This 75th anniversary rines to serve as cannon than a rhetorical scare tactic. The broader public health commu- in numbers at this point. is a sobering milestone. fodder on the beaches. The current consequences? nity from the Texas Medical Center 76th or 80th or 90th an- Many of us would never However, thanks to data reporting to the major private and non-profit With COVID-19’s vicious surge by a regional healthcare advisory niversaries just aren’t as have been born if not for overwhelming the strategic and hospitals should recognize the daily catchy, and by the time the efforts that brought council known as SETRAC, we can impact the Harris Health system purposefully-slashed capacities of strongly deduce (but not prove) that the 100th anniversary of the war to a close in literally has on their financial viability. Ben Taub and LBJ Hospitals, into the major private or non-profit hospitals V-J Day arrives, only a summer 1945. Did I just hundreds of indigent patients with a Stop playing political hardball with the handful of centenarians feel someone walking on not named Ben Taub or LBJ were range of vital, medical needs such as better able to protect the delivery of health and safety of the public system’s with adult memories my grave? actual cancer treatment and range of indigent patients in times of crisis. of World War II will be Finally, mark your time-sensitive medical needs to its other time-sensitive medical proce- The commissioners’ court should around for interviews. calendars to make every patients during this period. dures that would make a mockery of These missing numbers are know- put at least some new Harris Health (Undoubtedly, they will Veterans Day and Me- the notion of ‘elective’ care wait and credit a diet of lard- morial Day more special able and the people who know the board members that will be proactive, wait and wait and still wait. numbers are knowable. It will take aggressive, and ‘in-your-face’ advo- dipped Marlboros.) than the last. Tragically, it took the COVID-19 As time marches Danny welcomes political or journalistic courage to get cates for public healthcare – not just in crisis to expose the predictable to the bottom of this. The public sys- name but in reality. on, “Today In History” email responses at consequences of phony compassion articles will mention [email protected] tem needed and deserved some relief George Scott is the former president coupled with malfeasant public policy. from the broader healthcare commu- of a Harris County non-profit public 75th anniversaries of and visits to his Face- From the early days of March book fan page “Tyree’s nity despite its own role in creating its policy research group – Tax Research Churchill’s “iron curtain” through July, Harris Health and Harris speech, the rise of Red Tyrades.” situation. Association which was funded by County have quarantined the empir- ical reality of the consequences on many of major energy, legal, and the incredible healthcare needs of the Big questions industrial corporations of Harris community’s indigents statistically Did the public health system ask its County. During that time, he served dominated by patients of color. When fellow hospitals for temporary help in as a member of then-Harris County will the decision makers who created accepting transfers? Hospital District Board of Managers Katy Times this problem and those that have come Did powerful forces in the Texas in 1999 and part of 2000. He is is an after them commit to revealing the sta- Medical Center and others directly advocate for the restoration of Harris letter, as well as their address R. 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Clyde N. Williams went to be with our Lord KATY and Savior on August from page 1 2, 2020 at Katy Meth- odist Hospital. He was the property tax rate for the year in born January 3, 1939 in what the Katy Director of Finance An- Houston, Texas, the son drew Vasquez said was a procedural of Johnnye and Lorain change in the way rates are calculated Williams. that could lead to a small decrease in Clyde graduated from the tax rate. The change comes about Bellaire High School and after Senate Bill 2 became law during went on to receive an the last session of the state legislature. Electrical Engineering de- “This is a change in the factors of gree from the University the calculation, so what used to be of Houston. He served six CLYDE NATHAN WILLIAMS called the roll back tax rate, and this years in the army reserve 1939-2020 is basically the same,” Vasquez said. and had a very prestigious Vasquez explained that, under the career in the air condi- A memorial service new calculation which factors in total tioning industry that he will be held at 10:00 A.M., property value in the city, the city’s enjoyed very much. August 14th, at Katy’s First population and the city’s current Clyde is survived by his Baptist Church. budget, the city could potentially loving wife Glenda of 56 In lieu of flowers, decrease its tax rate by about 3% this years, his son Glenn, and year, though details have not been donations to the Houston CITY OF KATY/KEEP KATY BEAUTIFUL grandchildren Regan and Area Parkinson Society finalized and there are other factors Beau Williams, whom he (hapsonline.org) would be that would need to be examined. If Morningstar Storage in downtown Katy was recognized with the Katy Proud Business Award by Keep Katy loved spending time with. appreciated. the city moves to raise taxes, an tax Beautiful at the beginning of the meeting. The business was recognized for its dedication to the city and its rate election may be necessary under charitable work. the new law. The city also agreed to enter into A contract for about $7,300 was masks. The contract includes annual an agreement to help obtain corona- awarded to Stryker, a company out of servicing, flow testing, hydrostatic virus relief funding. At about $55 per Portage, Mich. for repair and main- testing and fit testing. Warranty and person, the city could obtain hun- tenance of a variety of department non-warranty repairs are not covered GEARING UP dreds of thousands of dollars to assist equipment. Equipment included under the contract. Katy ISD has worked with the Texas Education with economic relief and recover of consists of stretchers, manual cots, Finally, Council approved an Agency to procure personal protective the city from the COVID-19 pandem- stair chairs and power-load systems agreement with Blinn College to equipment for students, teachers and staff. ic, city staff said. for ambulances according to a memo provide training to students at the Ruben Martinez, the district’s emergency from Fire Chief Rusty Wilson. educational institution on an ongoing management coordinator, estimates the Fire matters Another maintenance agree- basis. According to the agreement, equipment on hand – listed below – should be Multiple contracts were award- ment with Municipal Emergency the city will provide Blinn students enough for at least the first month and a half of ed relating to operations at the fire Services out of Houston will provide who are also KFD staff to complete in-person instruction, if not more. department. maintenance for firefighters safety their hands-on experiences. • 135,000 adult reusable masks • 526,000 adult disposable masks • 224,000 child disposable masks • 10,250 face shields with good food keeps the • 52,000 child reusable masks CHANGES place going, Jessica said. • 341,000 gloves (medium and extra large) from page 1 They’ve also expanded • 630 touchless thermometers their marketing to new social media platforms and • 8,788 gallons of hand sanitizer parents can bring their groups which has allowed • 49,680 sanitizing wipes children to play games that • 1,650 face shields teach history or focus on them to spread the word • 4,000 desk shields for staff math skills, Jessica said. about their new mode of operation, Jessica said. Going virtual Keeping it clean students have said they are Innovation has also come with expanding the The Merritts understand RETURN concerned about the impact the need for safety and from page 1 returning to school will have inventory the company offers and offering online have set up measures to on their children who have ensure social distancing developmental disabilities sales for everything, Jessica issue (of PPE, so) we feel on the game room floor such as Autism or Down said. pretty confident that we’ll which features about 600 Syndrome. Board games have been make it through the rest of games for patrons to check Dickerson said campus added for sale and JD said the semester,” Martinez said. out and play, JD said. The administrators understood he’d been pleasantly sur- While safety protocols games in the game library parents’ concerns for their prised with how well game are what one would expect can be checked out only special needs children and sales have been going. The such as having children once per week and are then will be working with parents games range in price from wear face coverings, sanitize about $10 to about $50 and quarantined until it is safe their hands and desks and to find solutions that are to use them again. right for each child. Face can be ordered for pickup socially distancing, the “We’re following all of coverings will still be re- curbside, just like their district is also encouraging the guidelines,” Jessica said. quired, but the type of face entire food and drink menu teachers to utilize campus “We follow the same rules covering can be identified – those picking up alcohol spaces in a way that pro- as restaurants.” by the parent and student so still have to be 21 years old motes social distancing and Tables which hold a long as the method chosen and have ID when they pick getting parents to prepare up their orders if alcohol is maximum of eight board their children for a return covers the nose and mouth fully, she said. included. gamers are spaced more to class, said Paetow High The pub hasn’t stopped than six feet apart to ensure School Principal Mindy “We’re also really looking at our specialized class- brewing though and Katy’s social distancing and Dickerson. R. HANS MILLER beer aficionados can still guests are asked to wear “A lot of this is training, rooms to make sure that we pick up the brewpub’s masks when they aren’t JD Merritt and Jessica Merritt have refocused their business, Battlehops and a lot of this is training have (solutions),” Dickerson Chocolate Rye IPA, Collab- eating or drinking, Jessica Brewing, to be more versatile during the COVID-19 pandemic. parents to do self-checks said. “We’re looking into some plexiglass partitions oration, Black is Beautiful said. in the morning,” Dickerson In addition to the said. and we do know that there and Luchasaur Rex Vienna are some children that Lager – but those items regular cleaning required Parents are being asked for any food establishment, to check their students prior aren’t going to tolerate a have to be ordered to go, Battlehops has increased its to sending them to school to mask well and we just want Jessica said. That’s one of efforts to sanitize the tables make sure they aren’t show- to make sure that we keep the stipulations allowing and other items patrons ing symptoms, Dickerson them safe.” the gaming pub to stay said. Parents should reach open and keep moving for- come into contact with. Dickerson said resupply out to their child’s campus ward during the COVID-19 In the end, the Mer- of PPE will be processed by for assistance in identifying pandemic under Abbott’s ritts are working to keep each campus’ school nurse the best solution for their orders. Wine from Erma the game room safe and and administrative staff who special needs student, she Rose Winery, another local profitable to take care of will tap into supplies the said. Katy business is also avail- their kids, whom they’ve district keeps on-hand in its Dickerson said she has able for curbside pickup. decided to home school the warehouse. missed seeing students on Serving the beer pre- first semester of this school “Our nurses and nurse campus after an extended packaged rather than on year. JD said keeping Bat- aid are going to keep a break from it. tap is more expensive and tlehops Brewing clean and running total and when they “I am absolutely excited finding cans is sometimes a running smoothly is vital, need a resupply then they to see the students. I hav- challenge, Jessica said, but because it’s what keeps him will work with our financial en’t seen the kids except providing the curbside ser- working. clerk to make sure that they one day at graduation since vice for alcohol and keep- “I can’t afford to get sick. COURTESY BATTLEHOPS 3 get a resupply,” Dickerson March and … I’m excited ing the game room open If something happens and In addition to expanding the business’ food menu, Batthehops has added said. to get them back in the as a family-friendly and I get sick, I can’t work and games for sale and expanded their game library from about 400 to about 600 Parents of special needs building.” socially distanced location keep things going,” he said. games that can be checked out and played.

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Forty-two Katy athletes honored

By COLE McNANNA SPECIAL TO THE KATY TIMES “We understand that students’ performance In the winter sports installment of academic all-state award winners handed in the classroom can sometimes be difficult to out by the Texas High School Coaches As- sociation and Texas Army National Guard, manage while participating in athletics, but 42 Katy ISD student-athletes earned recognition. their hard work has not gone unnoticed. The Katy High led the way with 16 repre- sentatives spread across swimming (7), THSCA Academic All-State Teams recognize basketball (5) and wrestling (4) and Seven Lakes and Taylor were not far behind with high school athletes who excel in GPA, class 10 and nine total honorees, respectively. Paetow (4), Cinco Ranch (3) and Mayde rank and ACT/SAT score. The students are Creek (1) rounded out the district’s total winners. “We understand that students’ perfor- being recognized as a team member based mance in the classroom can sometimes be difficult to manage while participating in on their scores in these categories.” athletics, but their hard work has not gone — THSCA unnoticed,” said an announcement on the THSCA website. “The THSCA Academic All-State Teams recognize high school athletes who excel in GPA, class rank and BASKETBALL FILE PHOTO SEVEN LAKES ACT/SAT score. The students are being SWIMMING Luc Mefford, honorable mention recognized as a team member based on Bayli Balawa was among 42 Katy ISD student athletes Vineet Paidisetty, ELITE; Seungjoon Ahn, recognized for performance in uniform and in the their scores in these categories.” 1st team; Chase Cooke, 1st team; Chloe classroom by the Texas High School Coaches Association PAETOW The website said head coaches of Ho, 1st team; Immanuel Aihevba, 2nd respective sports could nominate a senior and Texas Army National Guard. SWIMMING team; Mazen Malak, 2nd team; Noah Aaron Posadas, 1st team; Samantha athlete, trainer or manager that is in good Frison, honorable mention; Jocelyn Figueroa, 2nd team; Chase Stanley, standing with the team, of good moral Morgan, 2nd team; Brianna Cannon, Hill, honorable mention; Imanee Yates, character and has an overall GPA of 92 or 2nd team; Elizabeth Reyes, honorable honorable mention; Chase Masten, honorable mention above. The academic all-state teams were honorable mention; Sarah Skelton, mention split up in four levels: elite, first team, honorable mention BASKETBALL second team and honorable mention. Bayli Bulawa, 2nd team BASKETBALL CINCO RANCH Katy High School had three stu- BASKETBALL dent-athletes make the elite team, four Casper Belaiter, ELITE; Joy Jegede, 1st TAYLOR Derek Dickenscheidt, 1st team; Chris each made the first and second team and team; Lauren Keller, 1st team; Titan Doll, SWIMMING Ngene, 2nd team; Israel Inikori, honorable five more earned honorable mention. 2nd team; Kendall Lewis, honorable Tyler Kopp, ELITE; Martina Caridad, 1st mention team; Sarah Cornelius, 1st team; Lauren mention KATY WRESTLING Turney, 1st team; Andrew Alcott, 2nd SWIMMING Nick Carpenter, 1st team; Preston team; Semion Dyadkin, 2nd team; Calvin MAYDE CREEK Shivani Kapoor, ELITE; Tristan Sealy, Satterfield, 2nd team; Tyler Sliman, 2nd Newcomb, 2nd team; Emma Sticklen, 2nd BASKETBALL ELITE; Zach Oldham, 1st team; Jamie team; Lauren Welch, honorable mention team Brandon Aguilar, 2nd team

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Janet Lee Mettey, née Ander- Graveside services for Clifford Bristol “Cliff” Peavy, the kindest man you will ever meet, selfless, loving, son, 57, passed away on Sunday, 57, of Katy, formerly of Hudson, were held Sunday, funny dad joke king, and loving, and one might add if July 26, 2020 in Katy, TX. August 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Largent Cemetery you ever needed Cliff he would be the first to arrive and Janet was born December 3, with Billy Penn officiating. help. It has been said that through 1962 in St. Louis, MO. Her fami- Cliff was born April 7, 1963 life’s trials and challenges that ly moved to Katy, TX in 1976. and passed away Monday, August you find out who your friends are. She is a 1981 graduate of Katy 3, 2020 in Houston after a brief Well, Cliff was one hell of a friend! High School and has worked in the illness. He was born to Asa Gibson If you wanted a beer drinking bud- mortgage industry for 35 years, the “Gip” and Dorothy Aimee (Wood- dy then Uncle Cliff was your man, last 12 years with Envoy Mortgage, worth) Peavy in Lake Charles, you want a human lie detector he LTD in Mortgage Origination. Louisiana, but he got to Texas as was one, you want someone who She enjoyed her family and fast as he could crawl! found joy in uncomfortable mo- would always be up for a get He spent his days in Hudson ments well I guarantee Cliff was together. Whether it was for a chasing after his brothers, fishing, smiling and relishing the situation holiday or just burgers, beer & a hunting, and trying his best to all the way! competitive game of washers in JANET LEE METTEY crawl from the witch his broth- Above all this man was a true the backyard or a spirited game 1962-2020 ers had told him lived in the tree southern gentleman. So go build of cards, Janet would be there. above the house. your windmills and deer blinds, An avid sports fan, she enjoyed Cliff went to Stephen F. Austin cut some geodes with your dad, all sports at all levels. She Sister-in-Law: Karen Anderson State University to become a CPA. shoot pool left handed with your especially enjoyed watching her and numerous nieces, nephews, While there he found Linda while CLIFFORD BRISTOL PEAVY mom, place some golf bets with nieces and nephews participate great nieces and great nephews. he was working at the library. They 1963-2020 your friends, and bring Texas to in sports. She also enjoyed Janet’s family would like to danced, joked, laughed, and found Heaven my friend! attending monster jams. thank the doctors, nurses and staff an extremely strong connection. One of his friends said Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Linda (Dar- Janet was a loving wife, of Memorial Hermann Hospi- Cliff always referred to Linda as “his lovely bride”. From lington) Peavy of Katy; daughters and son-in-law, devoted daughter, sister, aunt, tal-Katy as they worked diligently, the day they were married and the cake did not arrive as Caitlin and Israel Lopez of Katy and Elizabeth Peavy great-aunt and friend. She will compassionately and with great expected (and had to go to grocery stores and buy every of Houston; son, William Peavy of Katy; granddaugh- be missed by all who loved her. professionalism to make her final cake found) Cliff learned to be “the calm in the storm”. ter, Alinea Lopez; brothers and sister-in-law, Asa She is preceded in death by days as comfortable as possible. Cliff was proud to be a member of the Sons of The Peavy and Woody and Tina Peavy, all of Hudson; her parents, Ray and Teresa An- A vigil service for Janet was Republic of Texas. He was a Texan through and through sister-in-law, Karen Briley of Nacogdoches; brother- derson, her brother, Lt Col (Re- held Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at and was “a pretty good windmill man” who believed in in-law, Marc Darlington of Houston; and numerous tired) James Anderson and sis- 6:00 PM at Katy Funeral Home, Big Foot, aliens, friends, and family. He brought three nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. ter, Lisa Poteet. She is survived 23350 Kingsland Boulevard, Katy, beautiful souls into the world - Caitlin Virginia, Eliza- He was preceded in death by his parents and by her husband of 15 years, Troy TX 77494. beth Bristol, and William Asher Peavy and they made brother, Charles Peavy. A. Mettey, and stepson, Aaron A memorial mass was held his life complete, until Izzy was added as a member Pallbearers and partners in crime will be Terry Mettey (Lindsey). Brothers: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at of the family (with Cliff officiating) until his precious Simmons, John Mark Long, Derek Briley, Israel Lopez, Joe Anderson, John Anderson 11:00 AM at Epiphany of the Lord granddaughter Alinea arrived and his heart was forever Greg Pirtle, Zane Peavy, Johnathan Peavy, Larry Du- (Wanda), Jerry Anderson (Cher- Catholic Church, 1530 Norwalk wrapped around her tiny finger. bose, and Roy Carroway. yl), Richard Anderson (Sandy), Dr, Katy, TX 77450. Followed by a Cliff held many jobs in his life but the one that Honorary pallbearers will be Woody Peavy, Asa Robert Anderson (Yvette), Rog- Graveside Service at Forest Park brought him the most satisfaction was being at home in Peavy, and Marc Darlington. er Anderson (Heather). Sisters: Westheimer, 12800 Westheimer the arms of Linda with his family. The words that have Memories and condolences may be added at www. Nina Healy, Jean O’Brien (Tim) Rd. Houston, TX 77077. been spoken about Clifford are: one of the good ones, carrowayfuneralhome.com.

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Ordinarily, they only lived about 70 miles apart in Texas and their meeting was happenstance, Emily said. They had both lost their first spouses to cancer and connected through mutual experiences. “We decided we wanted to make a new chapter in our lives and spend the rest of our lives together, and we did,” Emily said. John and Emily were married in 2007, she said. Emily said many Katy area resi- dents would have known John from CONTRIBUTED BY THE MORRISON FAMILY his time running BG’s Fried Chick- Morrison joined the U.S. Army Air Corps just en where Snappy’s Café & Grill is three days out of high school and served for located now. The business’ name three years. came from Bobbie’s first name and John’s middle name, George, which is what he had been known as up until he joined the Army Air Corps just three days after graduating high CITY OF KATY school and the military’s culture Morrison (second from right) poses with several former city mayors. Katy’s living mayors socialize regularly to discuss city happenings and a shared changed that. heritage. Morrison served as mayor from 1979 to 1983. John served in the military from 1943 to 1946, Emily said. He was also a realtor and entrepreneur with multiple businesses. John did a lot for the city, according to those that knew him, but Emily said it was the charter he was most pleased with. Emily said he’d considered staying in politics but chose to put his family ahead of political aspirations. In recent years, he and Emily travelled together and had taken to singing to entertain residents at retirement homes, she added. “Every day he got up singing,” Emily said. “At 95 his voice was still really good.” His granddaughter, Jennifer Ad- ams of Katy, said John was also an CONTRIBUTED BY THE MORRISON FAMILY CONTRIBUTED BY THE MORRISON FAMILY avid gardener and that gardening CITY OF KATY Morrison (front in blue) poses for a silly picture with his family. He was Morrison was a pastor and his faith was very with her grandfather was one of her Morrison loved creativity and not only sang but painted as well. known for his sense of humor, family members said. important to him. fondest memories. Adams said her grandfather was always singing and had made up a song that included explained how important John’s able to attend as recently as the fall rison was a good man whom he had said Morrison did a great job as all of her children’s names in it. work for the city was and expressed of 2019. He will be greatly missed.” known since he operated BG’s Fried mayor with a good vision for the “My gramps loved to sing and their respects for him as a leader in Former mayor Hank Schmidt, Chicken. Hughes and Morrison had charter which set the foundational I especially loved when he would the Katy community. who served in that office from 1995 both attended church at Katy First document up well for the city. sing to my kids,” she said. Mayor Bill Hastings said he has to 2001 said Morrison loved the city Methodist where Morrison was “The city of Katy thrived under She also said the fireworks known Morrison for more than 40 and worked hard to give back to the involved in nearly every aspect of John’s leadership and the inception shows in Katy were a part of her years before either of them had city and make Katy a better place. the church, especially when music of the Home Rule Charter opened grandfather’s legacy to the com- decided to enter local politics, and Doyle Calendar, who succeeded was involved. the door for future economic munity. that he felt Morrison was a good Schmidt from 2001 to 2007 as may- “Everything he did was with development,” said Skip Conner, “He got the fireworks in Katy friend and a fine man that he was or said, “(Morrison) did a great job love and he took great pleasure in who served as mayor from 1991-95. really going. The really big ones. He grateful to spend time with. for our citizens and was a leader in serving others,” Hughes said. “He “John was a great man and a great was the starter of that,” Adams said. “John loved Katy and was proud our community with a smile always was not one to let the grass grow leader.” In a joint announcement to be a part of everything ‘Katy,’” on his face and a song in his heart.” under his feet.” A private graveside service hon- honoring John G. Morrison Day on Hastings said. “John loved the Fabol Hughes, who served as Chuck Brawner, who followed oring John was held at Odd Fellows Aug. 8, Katy’s living former mayors Former Mayors Luncheons and was mayor from 2013 to 2017, said Mor- Hughes’ time in office until 2019 Cemetery in Carthage, Texas. Notice of Public Hearing Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase on Tax Increase A tax rate of $ 0.099394 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body of Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48. A tax rate of $0.10 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body of Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 2. PROPOSED TAX RATE $0.099394 per $100 NO-NEW-REVENUE TAX RATE $0.095631 per $100 PROPOSED TAX RATE $0.100000 per $100 VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE $0.099102 per $100 NO-NEW-REVENUE TAX RATE $0.096363 per $100 DE MINIMIS RATE $0.099394 per $100 VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE $0.100429 per $100 The no-new-revenue tax rate is the tax rate for the 2020 tax year that will raise the same amount DE MINIMIS RATE $0.103888 per $100 of property tax revenue for Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48 ffrom the same The no-new-revenue tax rate is the tax rate for the 2020 tax year that will raise the same amount properties in both the 2019 tax year and the 2020 tax year. of property tax revenue for Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 2 from the The voter-approval rate is the highest tax rate that Harris County Emergency Services District same properties in both the 2019 tax year and the 2020 tax year. No. 48 may adopt without holding an election to seek voter approval of the rate, unless the de minimis rate for Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48 exceeds the voter-approval The voter-approval rate is the highest tax rate that Fort Bend County Emergency Services rate for Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48. District No. 2 may adopt without holding an election to seek voter approval of the rate. The de minimis rate is the rate equal to the sum of the no-new-revenue maintenance and The proposed tax rate is greater than the no-new-revenue tax rate. This means thatFort Bend operations rate for Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48, the rate that will raise County Emergency Services District No. 2 is proposing to increase property taxes for the 2020 $500,000, and the current debt rate for Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48. tax year. The proposed tax rate is greater than the no-new-revenue tax rate. This means that Harris A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE WILL BE HELD ON August 19, 2020 County Emergency Services District No. 48 is proposing to increase property taxes for the at 6:00 p.m., at 26950 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, Texas 77494. 2020 tax year. Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 2 may take action on the proposed tax rate A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE WILL BE HELD ON August 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., at 21201 Morton Road, Katy, Texas 77449. on August 26, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., at 26950 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, Texas 77494. Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48 may take action on the proposed tax rate PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE HEARING AND ADOPTION MEETING MAY on August 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., at following the hearing to be held. BE CONDUCTED VIA CONFERENCE CALL DUE TO COVID 19 MEETING RESTRICTIONS. PLEASE REVIEW THE MEETING NOTICE POSTED ON THE PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE HEARING AND ADOPTION MEETING MAY BE DISTRICT’S WEBSITE 72 HOURS BEFORE THE HEARING TO DETERMINE IF CONDUCTED VIA CONFERENCE CALL DUE TO COVID 19 MEETING RESTRICTIONS. THE HEARING AND ADOPTION MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON OR VIA PLEASE REVIEW THE MEETING NOTICE POSTED ON THE DISTRICT’S WEBSITE 72 HOURS BEFORE THE HEARING TO DETERMINE IF THE HEARING AND ADOPTION CONFERENCE CALL. MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON OR VIA CONFERENCE CALL. The proposed tax rate is not greater than the voter-approval tax rate. As a result,Fort Bend The proposed tax rate is greater than the voter-approval tax rate but not greater than the de minimis County Emergency Services District No. 2 is not required to hold an election at which voters rate. However, the proposed tax rate exceeds the rate that allows voters to petition for an election may accept or reject the proposed tax rate. However, you may express your support for or under Section 26.075, Tax Code. If Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48 adopts opposition to the proposed tax rate by contacting the members of the Board of Commissioners the proposed tax rate, the qualified voters of the Harris County Emergency Services District No. of Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 2 at their offices or by attending the 48 may petition the Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48 to require an election to public hearing mentioned above. be held to determine whether to reduce the proposed tax rate. If a majority of the voters reject the proposed tax rate, the tax rate of the Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48 will YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE TAX RATES be the voter-approval tax rate of the Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48. MENTIONED ABOVE CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS: YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE TAX RATES Property tax amount = ( tax rate ) x ( taxable value of your property ) / 100 MENTIONED ABOVE CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS: Property tax amount = ( tax rate ) x ( taxable value of your property ) / 100 FOR: Tom Raia, Marti Thorne and Robert Miller AGAINST: None FOR: Bret Fossum, Russell Solomon, Sam C. Henderson and PRESENT AND NOT VOTING: None Michael S. Fleming ABSENT: Jack Hazel AGAINST: None PRESENT AND NOT VOTING: None The 86th Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated to ABSENT: Marshall Kramer limit the rate of growth of property taxes in the state. The 86th Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated to The following table compares the taxes imposed on the average residence homestead by Fort limit the rate of growth of property taxes in the state. Bend County Emergency Services District No. 2 last year to the taxes proposed to be imposed The following table compares the taxes imposed on the average residence homestead by Harris on the average residence homestead by Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 2 County Emergency Services District No. 48 last year to the taxes proposed to be imposed on this year. the average residence homestead by Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48 this year.

2019 2020 Change 2019 2020 Change Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $0.100000 $0.099394 decrease of $0.000606 OR -.606% Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $0.100000 $0.100000 decrease of $0.000000 OR Average homestead taxable value $245,234 $248,912 increase of 1.49% Average homestead taxable value $298,903 $303,930 increase of 1.682% Tax on average homestead $245.23 $247.40 increase of $2.17 OR .884703% Tax on average homestead $298.90 $303.93 increase of $5.03 OR 1.682% Total tax levy on all properties $12,617,646 $13,639,868 increase of $1,022,222 OR 8.10% Total tax levy on all properties $6,965,953 $7,292,973 increase of $327,020 OR 4.69%

For assistance with tax calculations, please contact the District Counsel for Harris County For assistance with tax calculations, please contact the District Counsel for Fort Bend Emergency Services District No. 48 at (713) 984-8222 or [email protected] or visit County Emergency Services District No. 2 at (713) 984-8222 or [email protected] or www.hcesd48.org for more information. visit www.fbcesd2.org for more information. THE KATY TIMES 10 THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 NEWS KATYTIMES.COM Extra unemployment benefits remain uncertain By VALERIA OLIVARES, MATTHEW and businesses afloat. Funding for payments toward the $100 they WATKINS and PATRICK SVITEK those benefits expired at the end are required to contributed. If that THE TEXAS TRIBUNE of July, and Congress has been were the case, it would possibly unable to reach a deal to restart the lower the supplemental payments The amount of unemploy- payments. Texans receive to $300 per week, ment benefits coming to Texans Trump’s orders on Saturday according to the report. remained up in the air Monday as sought to circumvent Congress, Governors on Monday urged confusion persisted over President though he’ll likely face legal Congress to reach a deal to extend Donald Trump’s weekend exec- challenges about whether that’s the program legislatively. utive orders designed to provide allowed. The order aims to divert “The best way forward is for the economic relief from the pandem- money allocated to the Federal Congress and the Administration to ic. Emergency Management Agency get back to the negotiating table and On Saturday, Trump ordered for hurricane relief into the unem- come up with a workable solution, that eligible unemployment recip- ployment supplement. Trump’s which should provide meaningful ad- ients receive an extra $400 weekly order calls on states to use money ditional relief for American families,” — but only if states administer from the federal Coronavirus Relief said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the funds and provide $100 of that Fund — or other state funding — to a Democrat and the chair of the amount. The order prompted bi- pay for its share of the unemploy- National Governors Association, and partisan questions from governors ment benefits. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, about the administrative burdens BY MIGUEL GUTIERREZ, JR. | THE TEXAS TRIBUNE States across the country have a Republican and the NGA vice chair. and costs for states, along with been hit hard financially by the The Democratic U.S. House has Around 1.6 million Texans were receiving the extra unemployment benefits before funding for them questions about whether Trump pandemic. Texas Comptroller Glenn already passed a bill that would expired in July. An executive order from President Donald Trump could see legal challenges and Texas had the constitutional authority to Hegar projected in July that the state authorize $600 weekly payments may have to pitch in a quarter of the cost for the additional benefits proposed. issue such an order. would face a $4.6 billion deficit in funded by the federal government On Monday, Texas leaders 2021 and that revenue for the cur- as part of a massive and sweeping didn’t say whether the state would reach a deal and fully fund for those unemployment benefits,” rent two-year budget period would $3.4 trillion measure. Republican would pay the money. The Texas the extra benefits, saying he’d he told KAUZ in Wichita Falls. “I be $11.5 billion less than originally leaders in the Senate meanwhile Workforce Commission issued a spoken with Vice President Mike will think that what will eventually estimated. have pushed for a narrower pro- statement to multiple news outlets Pence and Treasury Secretary Ste- happen is that the Trump admin- But even if it were to hold up posal, and have accused Demo- that it’s “currently reviewing the ven Mnuchin about the issue. istration and the Democrats will in court, it remains unclear how crats of holding the extra payments presidential memoranda and will “The Trump administration reach a deal.” exactly Trump’s order would work. hostage in negotiations. Talks did provide additional information as continues to negotiate with the For weeks, 1.6 million Tex- CNN reported Monday that the not appear to be progressing Mon- soon as it becomes available.” Democrats in the U.S. Senate and ans were receiving an extra $600 U.S. Department of Labor issued day and, while the Senate remains Gov. Greg Abbott, meanwhile, the U.S. House on a reformed pack- weekly thanks to federal legislation guidance that states could count in session for negotiations, it has expressed hope that Congress age that would provide full funding designed to help keep Americans their existing unemployment not scheduled votes.

TEXAS ELECTION DATES 2020 Tex. Gov. Greg Abbott has extended early voting to allow those that are concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic to vote in person. In addition to the presidential election this November, there are several local, state and federal elections that Katy area voters will need to be aware of. Katy Times will be covering those elections regularly leading up to the dates voting booths are open to ensure readers are informed. The chart below indicates dates readers should be aware of as they prepare to vote and incorporates Abbott’s extended early voting period. First day to apply for ballot by mail Jan. 1, 2020 Last day to file for write-in candidacy in the general election or state elections Aug. 17, 2020 Last day to file for write-in candidacy in local elections Aug. 21, 2020 Deadline to register to vote Oct. 5, 2020 First day of early in-person voting Oct. 13, 2020 Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) Oct. 23, 2020 Last day of early in-person voting Oct. 30, 2020 Last day to receive ballot by mail (if not postmarked) Nov. 3, 2020 Election Day Nov. 3, 2020 Last day to receive ballot by mail (if postmarked) Nov. 4, 2020 SOURCE: Texas Secretary of State

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE Cajun Catfish The Grand Lakes Municipal Utility District No. 1 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2020 on Monday, August 31, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. The meeting will be held by teleconference. To join the call Mondays dial 1-877-304-9269 and use the access code 401268 #. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your 3:00 – 7:00 pm property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted. All You Can Eat FOR the proposal: William Shutt, Nicole Whitman, for $10.99 Katherine Elofson, Anand Maru, Dennis Shumard

AGAINST the proposal: None

PRESENT and not voting: None

ABSENT: None

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year. Last Year This Year Tax rate $0.54000/$100 $0.54000/$100 Kathy’s Adopted Proposed

Difference in rates per $100 of value $0.00000/$100 Shrimp Percentage increase/decrease in rates (+/-) 0.00% Average appraised value $338,950 $341,774 Boil General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or from 5-9pm disabled person’s exemptions) $0.00 $0.00 (every Friday) for $10.50 lb Average taxable value $338,950 $341,774 includes corn and potato Tax on average residence homestead $1,830.33 $1,845.58 with every pound. Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) $15.25 and percentage of increase (+/-) 0.83%

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION If the district adopts a combined debt service, operating and maintenance and contract rate that would result in the taxes on the average residence homestead increasing by more than 3.5 percent, an election must be held to determine whether to approve the operation and maintenance tax rate under Section 49.23602, water Code. 9027 S.E. I 10 Frontage Rd. • Sealy, Texas 77474 Should you have any questions concerning this notice, please contact the tax office at 281-482-0216. 979-987-6077