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Volume 26 | Number 5 www.TheKatyNews.com March 6, 2015 | FREE Get Skinny for Sping! 30/30 Challenge Diet Lose 30 Pounds in 30 Days 20501 Katy Fwy - Suite 117 Katy, TX 77450 • 281-578-0606 www.ChiroDynamics.net Community City of Katy Increases 2015 Katy Chamber Gala Events Send Calendar Property Tax listings to: Boasts Record Crowd [email protected] Exemption to $80,000 MAR 7 Spin-A-Thon The Katy City Council eligible for an additional 9 a.m. has increased the property exemption. A few cities The Houstonian Club, tax exemption for residents and counties provide 111 N. Post Oak Lane with disabilities or who are additional exemptions as The Periwinkle’s 20th annual older than 65 in an effort to home values continue to fundraiser for programs for keep rising tax bills from climb. With this increase, children with cancer. For more pricing them out of their homeowners with homes information call 713-807-0191. homes. valued at $100,000 would In a unanimous vote, the pay no city property taxes. exemption was increased to City Administrator, MAR 8 $80,000, matching the city Byron Hebert explained that Daylight Savings Begins of Houston's exemption, the increased exemption and could affect as many is related to plans for the as 1,000 homeowners. This city of Katy to reduce its is the third increase in what property tax rate by 2 cents is being called a long-term every year until 2018 so plan to raise the exemption long as property values to $100,000. remain strong. Rising home The standard exemption values can make it difficult of 20 percent of appraised for those on fixed incomes Katy Area Chamber of Commerce Award Winners, Dr. Randeep Suneja, Citizen of MAR 9 - 13 value on a primary and recently legislators the year, Denise Einkauf owner of Waggin’ Tails, Business of the year, Douglas ‘Pat’ Gorman, Volunteer of the year and Carol Levin, President of Katy Rotary Katy ISD Spring Break residence is readily are expanding their efforts accepting the Exceptional Service Award. Photo by Debi Beauregard. available under state law. to provide some relief by People with disabilities or increasing the value of the The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its Annual Gala, “A Tribute to Katy” on Friday, MAR 10 who are older than 65 are special exemptions. Katy Chapter #2655 AARP February 20, 2015 with a record crowd. The event was chaired by Lori Gunn and Breann Worthy and Meeting held at the Safari Texas Ballroom. 6:30 p.m. The Chamber recognized Pat Gorman as 2014 Volunteer of the Year. Pat serves on the advisory Katy VFW Hall, 6206 board of the City of Katy’s Fussell Senior Citizen Center and Katy Prairie Conservancy. George Bush Dr. City of Katy Elections Denise Einkauf’s Waggin Tails Pet Ranch in Fulshear was named Business of the Year. Pot Luck Supper, meeting and Waggin’ Tails offers free board for pets belonging Ballard House guests and each week brings entertainment by Mario the Set for May therapy dogs for visits. accordion player. All Senior Dr. Randeep Suneja of Cardiology Center of Houston, P.A. was named Citizen of the Year. Dr. adults are welcome. For May 9th is the date chosen for Katy’s municipal Suneja has been a mentor for the KISD PACE Program for the past 14 years, teaching high school information call 281-744-5302. elections. Fabol Hughes’ two year mayoral term expires students who are interested in medicine. this year as well as city council seats in both Ward A and The Katy Rotary Club was given the Exceptional Service Award. To date Katy’s Rotary Club Ward B. has given away over $110,000. Recipients include KISD programs and scholarships, Katy Christian MAR 19 Bill Lawton has held his Ward A seat since 2011, Ministries, the Rainbow Room of Fort Bend County and Casa De Esperanza, Keep Katy Beautiful, Stop & Shop running uncontested in that race. James Mendez won the The Brookwood Community, Christ Clinic, Breath of Life Clinic and numerous individuals who’ve 6-8 p.m. Ward B seat in a special election in 2013 to fill the seat received toys and meals. The group will soon unveil a legacy project that will be a permanent Matt Shomburg vacated by Carol Adams. installation honoring all 5 branches of our Military. State Farm 814 East Ave. Join local vendors for a shopping night in the YMCA Purchases Land for Second Katy Location community room at Matt Shomburg’s office. Katy Main Street Site Will Strengthen the Y’s Community Impact The YMCA of Greater Houston is proud to announce the purchase of “The YMCA is a nonprofit like no other,” noted Brian Haines, a prime site that will serve as its second location in the Katy community. District Vice President and Katy Family YMCA Community MAR 28 - APR 4 Located in the Katy Main Street development, the 6.58 acre property Executive. “The Y is community centered. We bring people together, Shelby Antique Show sits west of Pin Oak Road and I-10, on Main Street near Kingsland. connecting people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge the gaps in 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily “Katy Main Street is excited to have the YMCA purchase land for community needs. This second location will allow us to better serve Free admission & parking their second Katy location,” said Troy Maxwell, President and CEO of the growing Katy community while giving many of our existing For more information go to WoodCreek Reserve Development Co. “The Y will be a valuable asset, members a facility closer to their home or workplace,” Haines said. www.antiqueshowshelbytx. along with the existing retail, in attracting future transactions that will The Y’s current Katy location, the Katy Family YMCA, at com only enhance this master planned project. We are overjoyed that Katy 22807 Westheimer Parkway, serves 50,000 people through facility Main Street was selected for their project after looking at other sites; membership and program participation, with offerings including after MAR 29 this confirms this location as the best spot in Katy,” Maxwell stated. school child care, day camp, health and wellness, swim lessons, youth Historical Katy Crawfish The land purchase is the first step in a long process. The YMCA must sports and more. The new location would offer similar programs Festival also raise funds to support the project and is in the preliminary stages and allow the YMCA to strengthen the Katy community, ensuring No Label Brewing Co. of a capital campaign, led by Dr. Leonard Merrell, former Katy ISD that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the 5351 1st. Street Superintendent and current Katy Family YMCA and YMCA of Greater opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. The YMCA offers financial 12-7 p.m. Houston Board Member. assistance and strives to turn no one away due to inability to pay. Live music, food, dessert "We are pleased to be planning for the expansion of services to the While there is no set construction timeline or final facility design, truck, cigars and more. For greater Katy community with this Katy Main Street location. For the the building could open in late 2016 or early 2017. To learn more information go to www. last 129 years the YMCA's Mission, unlike any other organization, about how you can support the YMCA at Katy Main Street fund- nolabelbrew.com/ focuses on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. raising campaign, contact Brian Haines at 281-392-5055 or brianh@ This Katy Main Street YMCA will be dedicated to this purpose,” said ymcahouston.org. Dr. Merrell. Page 2 |March 6, 2015 The Katy News Volume 26 | Number 5 Beckendorff Junior High Student Wins Planet Ballroom District Spelling Bee Campfire Fun! Comes To Katy Beckendorff Junior High student Raksheet Kota won Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Fort Bend Announcing the Grand First Place in the 2015 Katy County invites Kids 8 – 12 years old to participate in Campfire Opening of Planet Ballroom ISD Spelling Bee, making it Fun on Thursday, March 12, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon. Katy, the Houston area’s his third consecutive year as The workshop will offer participants the opportunity to cook premier Latin and Ballroom winner of the District Spelling and enjoy a variety of foods cooked over a campfire. dance studio. Come visit Bee. Kota's winning word Those attending will take home recipes for the foods made our upscale, sophisticated was "aperture" in the bee that that day. The $15 cost for the workshop includes all food and ballroom located in the heart went 15 rounds for nearly four supplies. The deadline to register is March 6, 2015 and is of Cinco Ranch just off 99 hours. The 2015 Runner Up limited to the first 12. in the Westland Center. is Basil Gopilan, a student at To register or for more information contact Jacque Gerke Join the Planet Ballroom dance craze that’s sweeping Cinco Ranch Junior High. Both at 281-342-3034 or [email protected]. the nation. Our revolutionary dance lesson experience students will advance to the offers a fun, fresh approach to learning to dance. HoustonPBS Regional Spelling Learn to dance Tango, Waltz, Cha Cha, Salsa and Bee in March. Raksheet Kota with Jive from our highly experienced professional ballroom Each year, Katy ISD fourth Beckendorff Junior High dancers. through eighth grade students Principal Mindy Dickerson. Whether you want to dance like a star, rekindle the complete a qualifying spelling Sealy Dance Club romance with your spouse, or find a fun and energetic test at their home campus.