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Who Knew? 2 Fast, Deadly Things Made In Texas
They're both pretty cool, they're both very fast, they're both, (potentially), deadly and they're both proudly made in Texas. One of them is among the fastest things on the planet and can be super deadly. The other is less dangerous but you are far more likely to be killed by it.
Explore fire trucks and helicopters for free Saturday at Typhoon Texas Waterpark
This weekend, helicopters, fire trucks and dozens of law enforcement vehicles will converge in Katy for some free family fun.The ninth annual Katy Area Safety Fest will welcome visitors at its new home, Typhoon Texas Waterpark, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Assistant Chief Johnny Mitchell with Community Volunteer Fire Department said visitors can learn essential safety skills from professionals in a fun, hands-on environment.Visitors will find a variety of booths and vehicles from nearly 30 agencies at this year's festival.The Cody Stephens Foundation will also offer free heart screenings to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes. Free screenings are limited to the first 100 participants. After that, each screening will be $20.Families taking part in the festival can also learn CPR, Stop the Bleed and other life-saving tips. There will also be prizes and giveaways throughout the event.Admission is free, and tickets are not required to attend.To learn more, visit KatyAreaSafetyFest.org. Typhoon Texas Waterpark is located at 555 Katy Fort Bend Road, in Katy.ABC13 is proud to be the official media sponsor of the Katy Area Safety Fest.
Huggins Drive to see extension, widening in 2025
Huggins Road will see $6.5 million in extension and widening with a joint project between Fort Bend County and the city of Fulshear. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Roadway projects are set to begin near Huggins Elementary School in 2025. The gist. Huggins Road will gain a center lane with the commencement...
See the rates of "highly likely" dementia in Houston-area counties, Texas
The study was made to understand how many beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare in 2020 had diagnostic evidence of dementia and where they live. (Courtesy Pexels) Texas is one of the states where Medicaid beneficiaries are most likely to have dementia, according to a study done by NORC and released in early September.
Lamar Consolidated ISD officials eye 2025 school bond proposition
Lamar Consolidated ISD Superintendent Roosevelt Nivens said at the Sept. 25 Promise to Parents brunch that district officials are preparing for a possible 2025 school bond. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact) Lamar Consolidated ISD officials said they are preparing for a possible 2025 school bond three years after voters approved $1.52 billion...
The Katy Gardens opens coworking, event space to community
The Katy Gardens—owned by business owner Mark Lewis and his family—offers entrepreneurs, start-ups, nonprofits and other professionals the space to work and grow their business. (Courtesy Noah Hedegaard and RaCayle Harrison) The Katy Gardens, a new coworking space and event center, opened in Katy. The details. The business—owned...
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