COVID-19 testing locations remain open in Montgomery County and more local news

Community Impact Newspaper - Katy Local News 11/25 1:00P

Read the latest Houston-area business and community news.

Plaza Jewelers relocates, changes name to Sugar Land Diamonds

Community Impact (Sugar Land - Missouri City) 11/25 7:45A cshoop@communityimpact.com (Clai

The jewelry store sells diamonds, engagement rings and wedding bands.

Car Scientist now open in Katy area

Community Impact Newspaper - Katy Local News 11/25 6:40A

Car Scientist at 5959 FM 1463, Katy, is now open.

Sugar Land Town Square to host mixed-reality Santa meet-and-greet Nov. 27-Dec. 24

Community Impact (Sugar Land - Missouri City) 11/25 3:30A cshoop@communityimpact.com (Clai

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the tradition of meeting Santa will look and feel different this year.

The 2020 Downtown Gift Guide

DowntownHouston.org 11/25 2:00A Victoria Reid

It s that time of year again! Time to start hitting the stores [or scrolling the sites] in search of the perfect item for everyone on your list. Whether you re shopping for your parents, significant other or that one friend who seems to have...

Q&A: Laura Colangelo discusses challenges facing private schools during pandemic

Community Impact Newspaper - Katy Local News 11/25 1:00A mstephens@communityimpact.com (M

Colangelo said private schools have adapted to remote learning and other obstacles in 2020 despite less revenue and a 9% decline in enrollment statewide.

Katy-area business owners adapt to COVID-19

Community Impact Newspaper - Katy Local News 11/24 9:20P

“I want to thank the community for supporting us and shopping local,” Ebrecht said. “It’s been really amazing. We were surprised that we didn’t fall that far behind last year’s sales, even through all of this.”

Geico insurance to open first Sugar Land location

Community Impact (Sugar Land - Missouri City) 11/24 10:35A cshoop@communityimpact.com (Clai

The office is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2021.

Heading into Thanksgiving, Texas Medical Center continues to report uptick in hospitalizations

Community Impact Newspaper - Katy Local News 11/24 8:20A hmarrow@communityimpact.com (Hun

The total number of COVID-19 patients hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities has increased by more than 50% over two weeks.

Banfield Pet Hospital opens new Katy location

Community Impact Newspaper - Katy Local News 11/24 6:35A

Banfield Pet Hospital held a grand opening Nov. 14 at its new location at 6825 S. Fry Road, Ste. 1500, Katy.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan

Community Impact Newspaper - Katy Local News 11/24 2:42A sarrajj@communityimpact.com (Sha

The vaccine could start being distributed "as early as next month," according to a Nov. 23 news release.

HPD officer hospitalized after crash with driver who ran red light, police say

abc13.com (News) 11/23 11:27A KTRK

Police say the driver ran the red light at Gray and Hamilton near downtown Houston, but didn't bother to stop after the crash.

Cycle Gear opens in Katy

Community Impact Newspaper - Katy Local News 11/23 6:30A

Cycle Gear Katy opened in early November at 24727 Katy Freeway, Katy.

Painted Tree Marketplace, which brings vendors together under one roof, now open in Sugar Land

Community Impact (Sugar Land - Missouri City) 11/23 4:40A cshoop@communityimpact.com (Clai

Shoppers can peruse gifts, home decor, clothing, accessories, soaps, candles and more at the new location.

Missouri City to host holiday food giveaway

Community Impact (Sugar Land - Missouri City) 11/23 4:07A

Be sure to RSVP in order to reserve your family's holiday meal package.