In the Sweet Life Garden: Spring Edition

By Alisa Murray – It’s almost here – my favorite time of the year – and there’s so much to do to be prepared for the garden. With some thoughtful planning and soil prep, you too could be well on your way to creating your very own yard to table dinner. Here’s what should be done right now in...

How to Expedite Your Lawsuit Proceedings – Use a Special Judge; COVID-19 Update

By Nancy L. Rommelmann PLLC | Family Law Attorney – Backlogs in Texas District Courts exist due in part to over a 10% increase in civil case filings annually in recent years. Trial judges have worked hard to address the backlog; however, their caseloads remain substantial and are exacerbated by the...

Why the spike of divorce filings in January?

By Nancy L. Rommelmann PLLC Family Law Attorney – Statistics show that filing for divorce is significantly higher in the month of January.  Reasons for this include not disrupting the “family” holidays during November and December. It’s common for people to reflect on their lives at the end of a...

10 Things 2020 Taught Me I Can’t Live Without

Back in October, I wrote about the 10 lessons I have learned during COVID. It seemed fitting since it was my birthday and a time for reflecting. Now as the holidays are upon us – so incredibly quickly – I find myself once again reflecting. And yes, much of it has to do with thinking of gifts for my...

Nutritional Inspiration for the New Year

A new year brings new opportunities for personal changes and improvement from taking steps forward in a career to bettering personal relationships and – perhaps most common – starting on a path toward better health. For many, the worthwhile challenge of enhancing physical health begins with the foods and...

Heart-Shaped Cookie Pops

Make your sweetheart something special with these adorable – and easy – Valentine hearts on a stick.  Perfect for little sweeties, your kids will love this fun-filled activity making valentines to share. Ingredients 1 Package (16 oz) Pillsbury™ Ready To Bake!™ Refrigerated Sugar Cookies...

5th Annual absolutely! The Best Reader’s Choice of Katy’ Favorites

This fall, we invited readers to our website to take an online survey to tell us who their favorites are in Katy in nine different categories: • FOOD • HOME IMPROVEMENT • AUTO • SHOPPING • ENTERTAINMENT • SCHOOLS • PETS • HEALTHCARE • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES And boy, did they come through!...

November/December 2020 – What’s Kickin’ in Katy

Benefiting The Ballard House Saturday, November 7th The Ark by Norris 21402 Merchants Way Katy, TX 77449 The Katy Sip N Stroll is back with enhanced and rigorous safety protocols in place. Due to COVID-19, attendance is capped at 35% so tickets are expected to go quickly.  To purchase tickets or for...

Did You Gain The Quarantine 15?

How to get rid of those extra pounds and maintain before the holidays! By Travis Johnson | DotFit and APEX Certified Nutrition Specialist – Since the middle of March, many of us were under statewide restrictions, and we all started to be a little less active. Gyms were closed. Parks were closed. Trails...

Thankful Thoughts and Thanksgiving Treats

By Alisa Murray – This holiday starts the busy season for all of us, and this year is a special one. It is a year to be remembered for everything we lost and found. Many of us lost our loved ones, lost our businesses and lost all sense of control. Some of us came close to losing our minds! Some of us...