Armistice Day 2022 and The Unbreakable Bonds of 41 Million Americans

Armistice Day is a very special day of honor for our nation’s military veterans and their families.  Armistice Day was created to celebrate the end of the “War to End All Wars” – World War I.   The end of hostilities between the Allies and Germany would be formally signed in 1918 at the eleventh...

The Key to Bringing the Right Wine? Know Your Audience

By Jeffrey M. Kralik, Ph.D. www.thedrunkencyclist.com – Now that Halloween is now in our rearview mirror, albeit only slightly, the holiday season is beginning and will carry us all the way through the end on the year. Office parties, neighborhood celebrations, family visits, they all get started in...

Start a Holiday Tradition with Tender Steaks

Creating traditions is a festive focal point for many families throughout the holiday season, and a timeless way to bring your nearest and dearest back year after year is with an exquisite meal. With a combination of savory, salty and sweet bites, Sumac-Crusted Filet Mignon with Honey-Lemon Glazed Carrots...

Fort Bend’s Conservative Judicial Candidates

One of the fastest growing counties in the nation, Fort Bend County’s needs are ever increasing particularly in our courtrooms. Now more than ever, knowledgeable, ethical, conservative judges are needed to ensure a strong, prosperous and secure future to make our county the best – and safest – place to...

7th Annual Absolutely! The Best Readers’ Choice of Katy’s 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 • ENTERTAINMENT • PETS • SHOPPING • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SCHOOLS • HOME IMPROVEMENT • AUTO SERVICES • HEALTHCARE And boy, did they come...

absolutely! Katy Care About Community

Fall means back to school and back to fall fun with community events.  So, what’s happening with our valued community organizations this fall?  What are their plans for the coming months, and what fun things can we add to our fall calendar? We reached out to several local organizations to find out what...

The Sweet Life Gardener: Peppermint

Peppermint is one of the oldest herbs we have. It has been found in the pyramids in Egypt and apparently deemed useful not only for the living, but for the dead as well. Mint was also used as a trading commodity. The word “mint” traces back to the actual minting of money. The herb Biblically is...

Bringing the House Wine Home

The Drunken Cyclist By Jeffrey M. Kralik, Ph.D. www.thedrunkencyclist.com- Most of the month of August, I spent in France, split between perusing the capital, Paris and pedaling my way through the vineyards of the Loire Valley. There are a few elements about being in France I find particularly annoying: it...

Ryan to Headline Katy ISD KEYS Kickoff Event on Friday, September 16th Annual Event Honors District Mentors

Houston’s own Reid Ryan will headline Katy ISD’s KEYS Kickoff event, an annual salute to those who mentor Katy ISD students through the district’s KEYS Mentoring Program.  The event is slated for Friday, September 16, 2022. 8 – 9:30 AM in the Leonard E. Merrell Center.  Honored guests include...

Simple Summer Dessert

Enjoy your summer and the fourth with fresh fruit like strawberries in this Easy Strawberry Shortcake recipe. Find more recipes at www.Culinary.net. Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe courtesy of Pillsbury 1 Can (5-8) Pillsbury Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits 2 Tablespoons Butter, Melted 1/4 Cup...