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The Katy Hockley Road widening project is one of nine projects greenlit in January to be funded through the Katy Development Authority’s cash fund and a program from the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County. The $7.72 million project will expand Katy Hockley Road from two to four lanes.
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Stakeholders use data to address Harris County’s criminal justice systemchallenges BY DANICA LLOYD Local agencies areworking together to improveHarris County’s criminal justice system—a system experts said is overwhelmed with a backlog of cases and discrimi- nates against low-income residents and people of color. Harris County Commissioners Court created the Jus- tice Administration Department in 2019 to identify solu- tions and facilitate meaningful changes to the system.
“We’re looking at addressing the necessary systemic changes that need to happen [based on] data [and] best practices so that violence can be stopped, the trauma from that violence can be addressed, [and] the reduction of racial and economic disparities can also be addressed all while attempting to minimize crimi- nal justice exposure as much as possible,” JAD interim Director Ana Yáñez Correa said. Since its inception, the JAD has created public dash- boards with data on the jail population, county tra c stop demographics, caseload data for private indigent defense attorneys, and crime trends comparing Harris County to other counties across the country.
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4 Teriyaki Madness opened its second Katy-area location Jan. 27 with a grand opening celebration. The new restaurant is located at 19227 Katy Freeway, Ste. 500, Houston. The Asian restaurant serves chicken teriyaki, orange chicken, steak teriyaki, salmon teriyaki, spicy tofu teri- yaki, chicken egg rolls, edamame, chicken potstickers and crab rangoons. The other Katy-area Teriyaki Madness location is at 25705 Katy Freeway, Ste. 110. 281-206-7951. www.teriyakimadness.com 5 Roegels Barbecue Co. opened its sec- ond location at the beginning of February. Located at 20702 Katy Freeway, Katy, the menu features smoked sausage, pork ribs, whole barbecue chicken, smoked pork bel- ly, jalapeño sausage and beef ribs as well as sides of potato salad, collard greens, loaded mashed potatoes, creamy coleslaw, creamed corn and macaroni and cheese. It has one other location in Houston. 832-321-5135. www.roegelsbarbecue.com 6 Firehouse Subs opened a new location at 6630 FM 1463, Fulshear, on Feb. 8. This is Firehouse Subs franchisee Taha Mohamed’s second location in the Katy area. Firehouse Subs accepts online ordering through the Firehouse Subs app or website, call-in phone orders, third- party delivery, Rapid Rescue To Go takeout service at the counter inside and catering. The franchise o ers a variety of sandwich options featuring meats and cheeses that are sliced fresh daily in the restaurant as well as salads and chips. Behind the restaurant. there is a custom hand-painted mural featuring the nearby Cross Creek Ranch community by artist Joe Puskas. 281-346-8097. www. rehousesubs.com 7 Just Play Sports opened its second
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NOWOPEN 1 Jeremiah’s Italian Ice of Elyson opened its doors on Feb. 15. The new location is at 23015 FM 529, Ste. 700, Katy. The dessert franchise, founded in 1996, sells treats such as ice cream, Italian ice, gelati and soft ice cream in a variety of avors, including blueberry, banana, mango, lemon, watermelon, cake batter, peach and sour green apple. 281-396-4053. www.jeremiahsice.com
2 PetBar was set to open a new location Feb. 23, after press time. Located at 23541 Westheimer Parkway, Ste. 150, Katy. The grooming franchise o ers self-service washing, full-service washing, full-service grooming and a pet taxi service. The full-service washing, which does require an appointment, includes a bath, drying, ear cleaning, nail trimming and brushing. Memberships are available for purchase. No phone number was available as of press time. www.petbarinc.com
3 Pappa Gyros o cially opened its new location Feb. 4. Located at 21910 Franz Road, Katy, the Greek American restaurant serves chicken gyros, original gyros, falafel pita, chipotle chicken pita, burgers, chicken tenders, hot dogs, salads, soups, Frito pie, french fries and onion rings. It also o ers more traditional Greek fare, including souvlaki, pastsitsio, moussaka and loukoumades. Pappa Gyros has been in Katy since 2016. 832-391-6172. www.pappagyros.com
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Located behind the church and next to the main entrance to Rick Rice Park, the new land will be known as The Commons at Rick Rice Park.
11 Project Halo Brewing will be opening in Fulshear this spring. Located at 6520 Rogers Road, Ste. 500, Fulshear, the small-batch brewery is owned by a husband-and-wife team. When Project Halo Brewing opens, it will have a variety of beers on tap and be veteran owned and operated. www.projecthalobrewing.com 12 The Crack Shack , a California-based chicken restaurant, will be opening a location at LaCenterra this spring. The restaurant will be located at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Ste R140, Katy, where Peli Peli once was. The restaurant serves fried chicken, salad bowls and unique sandwiches, such as The Double Clucker, which is made up of two ground chicken patties, cheddar, bacon, smashed avocado, burger sauce, pickles and fried onions on a potato roll. The Crack Shack sources all of its ingredients from local farms and bakeries. www.crackshack.com 13 Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt will be open- ing a new location in Katy in late spring. The bubble tea store will be located at 23227 Mercantile Parkway, Ste. A8. It will sell rice yogurt smoothies, fresh fruit tea and fresh fruit yogurt smoothies. Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt also o ers online ordering. The franchise has locations across the United States. No phone number was 14 Jarro Cafe will open this spring in Katy. It will be located at 1223 Grand W. Blvd., Ste. B113. Jarro Cafe serves tacos, quesadillas and tortas. It has one other Houston location. As of press time, Jarro Cafe is hiring for the Katy location. No phone number was available as of press time. www.jarrocafe.com available as of press time. www.yomiesricexyogurt.us
location in Katy on Jan. 8. Located at 23441 Clay Road, Katy, the basketball training facility o ers sports camps, classes, clinics and leagues for kids ages 5-18. The gym also o ers member- ships, dribbling cages, private lessons and birthday parties. 346-313-2097.
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FEATURED IMPACT EXPANSION Rick Rice Park acquired 4.2 acres from CrossPoint Community Church in December. O cials unveiled an updated concept master plan for the existing park and the newly purchased land in February. “We are pleased to announce our new plans for the park,” said Barry J. Kaplan, the president of the Interstate Municipal Utility District’s board of directors, in a press release. “Our goal is to create a distinctive park for people to enjoy, and we look forward to o ering new amenities as we expand the park.” The MUD’s Land Development Division designed a multiuse space that is similar to New York City’s Central Park. Located in an grassy eld, it will be a spot tailored for picnics and kite ying. Sporting events and other gatherings can also be held in the space. Located behind the church and next to the main entrance to Rick Rice Park, ANNIVERSARIES 15 El Rey Taqueria , located at 207 W. Grand Parkway S., Katy, celebrated its one-year anniversary Dec. 8. El Rey serves a variety of traditional Cuban and Mexican cuisine, including more than a
the new land will be known as The Commons at Rick Rice Park. With the addition of the new land, the park will cover almost 13 acres. The park will feature concrete steps by the lake, a new deck overlooking a fountain and improved walking trails. To begin construction, LJA Engineering will conduct a drainage study. Construction on the park will begin in late 2022 with new parking on the east side of the park. The full implementation of the plan will take several years. www.interstatemud.com/ rick-rice-park-2
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8 Brown Sugar Cafe and Books will be opening a location in late February, after press time. Located at 5330 Fry Road, Katy, the bookstore aims to give African American community members a safe space to discuss, purchase and consume Black literature, owner Raven White said. The bookstore also includes a cafe, which serves a variety of co ee and other bever- ages. www.brownsugarcafeandbooks.com 9 Fajita Pete’s is expected to open a new location in late February to early March, located at 9615 Spring Green Blvd., Ste. 300, Katy. The Tex-Mex chain restaurant serves chicken fajitas, carnitas, veggie fajitas, shrimp fajitas, beef fajitas, queso, guacamole, quesadillas, chicken autas, churros and frozen margaritas. No phone number was available as of press time. www.fajitapetes.com 10 The Perfect Round will be opening a new location in Fulshear in mid- to late March. It will be located at 6619 W. Cross Creek Bend Lane, Ste. 200, Fulshear. The Perfect Round is an indoor golf simulation with craft beer and cocktails. Each golf bay can hold six players. There will also be locations in Sugar Land and Conroe. No phone number was available as of press time. www.theperfectroundgolf.com
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dozen types of tacos and 10 di erent vari- eties of tortas. El Rey Taqueria also serves soups, salads and multiple combo plates made fresh daily. Additionally, El Rey has an in-house bakery that o ers mu ns, an and tres leches. 832-437-4554. www.elreytaqueria.com
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speak about the diversity in Fort Bend County. 7 p.m. Free. Fort Bend Museum, 410 S. Fifth St., Richmond. 281-342-6478. www.fortbendmuseum.org 05 ENJOYMUSCLE CARS Typhoon Texas is putting on the eighth annual Musclepalooza car show for visitors to see a large collection of cars. All makes and models are welcome to register for the family-friendly show. Only 300 cars are allowed to compete. There will also be food trucks, ra es and live music. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Other sponsors include Garages of Texas, Gateway Classic Cars, Jones Hydraulic Service, Nerdtropolis and Scout Air. Free (unless registering a car). Typhoon Texas, 555 Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy. 281-829-8825. www.typhoontexas.com 05 THROUGH 19 YEAR ROUND SHOP AT A FARMERSMARKET The city of Fulshear hosts a farmers market every Saturday. Market organizers are taking vendor applications for anyone who wants to sell their products. Visitors to the market can buy seasonal vegetables and fruits, pies, cookies, pasta, granola, juice, local honey, pickles and canned goods, among others. 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Free. Fulshear Run, 9035 Bois D’Arc Lane at FM 1093. 713-703-4129. www.fulshearfarmersmarket.com
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Texas independence on the day that the Texas Declaration of Independence was adopted. There will be reworks sponsored by Katy Maids and music by Freddie Pate, Kelly Williams and Randy C. Moore. Guests must register before attending the event. 6-10 p.m. Free. Whiskey River West, 6535 S. Peek Road, Richmond. 832-600-3221. www.fulshearkaty.com 03 LEARNABOUT DIVERSITY The Fort Bend Museum will put together a lecture series titled “Our History, Our Diversity.” The rst speaker will be Erin Baumgartner, a demographer at Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research. Baumgartner will Central Green will host a variety athletes for autographs and interviews. Athletes will represent the NFL, MLB, NBA, NASCAR and Olympics, including Brandin Cooks, Pharoah Brown and Mascot Toro from the Houston Texans. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Central Green inside LaCenterra Shopping Center, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy. 281-395-5533. www.lacenterra.com
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MARCH 01 PARTY ON FAT TUESDAY Mo’s Irish Pub will have a Fat Tuesday celebration. Fat Tuesday is the English translation of Mardi Gras. During the event, the pub will have a craw sh boil, passing out beads and selling $5 hurricanes. The pub also sells appetizers, sandwiches, salads, burgers and soups. 3-9 p.m. Free. Mo’s Irish Pub, 23511 Katy Freeway, Katy. 281-665-3535. www.mosirishpub.com 02 CELEBRATE TEXAS INDEPENDENCE The Fulshear-Katy Area Chamber of Commerce will host a celebration of
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will return after having been canceled the past two years. Times vary. Feb. 28-March 20, Free (age 2 and under), $5 (ages 3-12), $15 (age 13 and older); does not include concert ticket. NRG Center, 3 NRG Park,
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County will be closely monitoring the e ects of their new electric vehicles in 2022 as part of the county’s new sustainability initiative. The METRO board of directors approved the purchase of 20 electric buses at the Nov. 18 board meeting, as previ- ously reported by Community Impact Newspaper . METRO will source the buses from Nova Bus, a contract that will cost them an estimated $22 million. METRO’s ultimate goal for their sustainability initiatives is to only purchase 100% zero-emission buses by 2030, according to Monica Russo, public information o cer and media specialist for METRO. The plan for sustainability has been one that has been in the works and a top priority for METRO for several years, according to METRO board member Christopher Hollins. “The plan continues to be in motion. We are still
building it. We are still thinking through it with the team, but even prior to this being formalized in the way that it has been, METRO has been a leader in this space, whether it is conserving water, whether it is recycling, whether it is conserving energy. We want to do that for our own organization,” Hollins said. METRO hopes to have the buses in their possession by late 2022 and roll them out as soon as possible. Despite the buses being electric, they should not appear any di erent from the normal buses that customers currently ride. The ticket prices will not change and the way the electric buses drive is only slightly di erent from the current buses METRO uses. The only major di erence is in the way that the buses drive, meaning that METRO drivers will require some extra training. Even before these plans were set into motion, METRO has previously been doing work to study the environmen- tal e ect transportation has had on the city. “We have been looking at environmental impact for several years. We actually did a memorandum of under- standing with the Environmental Defense Fund a couple of years ago to help us get some direction and some addi- tional information and data,” METRO’s Chief Innovation O cer Kimberly Williams said. The METRO board of directors also approved carrying out a contract with Creative Bus Sales for the purchase of 10 new electric paratransit vans and chargers at the Jan. 27 meeting for $3.1 million, another element of the county’s new sustainability plan. “We want to be a role model for other transit agencies, and to set a standard for the city of Houston and for this region,” Hollins said. METROhas been a leader in this space, whether it’s conservingwater, whether it’s recycling, whether it’s conserving energy.Wewant todo that for our ownorganization. CHRISTOPHER HOLLINS, METRO BOARD MEMBER
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SUSTAINABILITY STATS electric buses will be purchased as part of METRO’s sustainability initiative. 20 2030 is the year METRO set a goal at to purchase only 100% emission-free vehicles. $22M will be spent on the electric bus contract. $3.1M for 10 electric paratransit vans and chargers. SOURCE: METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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EDUCATION BRIEFS KISDofficials approve portables for 5 campuses
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NUMBER TOKNOW generator for Cinco Ranch High School $451,278 MEETING HIGHLIGHTS KATY ISD The board of trustees at Katy ISD was selected as one of nine boards in Texas to participate in the Raise Your Hand Texas Trustee Advocates Program. The newly formed program aims to provide district leadership the tools they need to positively influence policy making, according to a district statement Jan. 31. The 18-month program aims to help participants learn how to advocate for education-related public policy. for a new emergency KATY ISD Two longtime Katy ISD educators, Steve and Elaine Robertson, will have their names displayed at the district’s newest elementary school. The school was named Steve and Elaine Robertson Elementary School at a Jan. 24 meeting. Together, the Robertsons have worked in public education for 64 years. Both educators retired from KISD in 2020. Located at 7400 Innovation Drive, the new school will provide enrollment relief to Bryant Elementary School.
KATY ISD Five campuses in Katy ISD will be getting new portable classroom buildings after the board approved the purchase of 12 of the buildings at a Jan. 24 meeting. The buildings, which cost $81,036 each, will go to five campuses throughout the district, including Leonard Elementary School, McElwain Elementary School, Adams Junior High School, Mayde Creek Junior High School and WoodCreek Junior High School. The portables will cost $972,432 with an additional $144,000 for furniture and $399,120 for technology. KISD documents said the buildings will support enroll- ment growth and special programs. Officials said they are reused for decades and that KISD has some portables as old
PORTABLE BUDGET The 12 buildings will go to five campuses throughout Katy ISD.
in technology $399,120 for each portable $81,036
total cost $1.52M in furniture $144K
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as 40 years. Officials said they will be usable in time for the 2022-23 school year. The project will cost $1.52 million.
District purchases emergency generator KATY ISD The board of trustees at Katy ISD approved the $451,278 pur- chase of an emergency generator for Cinco Ranch High School at a Jan. 24 meeting. Officials said the unexpected expense is needed after the original
generator—which was installed when the school was built in 1999—failed. “The emergency generator at Cinco Ranch High School has failed and is extremely cost prohibitive to repair due to its age,” said Nathan Fuchs, KISD’s executive director of mainte- nance and operations. “We currently have a rental generator on-site ... until a new generator can be installed.” The funding source for the
generator is the district’s fiscal year 2021-22 general operating fund, and district officials said they will work to offset the unexpected expense. “From a financial perspective, we are going to cover that in this budget— but I am going to bring up a budget amendment next month to replenish that budget because a $450,000-some- thing [purchase] like this is not expected,” Fuchs said.
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NUMBER TOKNOW Houston nonprofit Coalition for the Homeless’s COVID-19 housing project $29.5M MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FORTBENDCOUNTY The for the second phase of sheriff’s office in Fort Bend County will retain 16 fleet vehicles instead of shelving them as planned after Fort Bend County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the request Feb. 1. The 16 vehicles were going to be replaced but will now be classified as permanent additions for use when a main vehicle is being repaired. The request was made due to supply chain shortages, according to county documents. HARRIS COUNTY In a split vote, Harris County Commissioners Court approved on Feb. 8 a $1.3 billion budget for the next seven months as well as a preliminary $2.15 billion budget for the following 12 months. It includes $1.38 billion for justice and safety programs. The fiscal year 2022-23 budget and tax rates will be finalized in September. Two commissioners, Tom Ramsey of Precinct 3 and Jack Cagle of Precinct 4 in Katy, opposed the budget. Katy City Council meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting is Feb. 28 at 910 Ave. C, Katy. 281-391-4800. www.cityofkaty.com Harris County Commissioners Court usually meets Tuesday mornings twice a month. The next meeting is March 8 at 1001 Preston Ave., Ste. 934, Houston. 713-755-5000. www.harriscountytx.gov Fort Bend County Commissioners Court meets at 1 p.m. the first, second and fourth Tuesdays each month. The next meeting is March 1 at 401 Jackson St., Richmond. 281-342-3411. www.fortbendcountytx.gov MEETINGSWE COVER
Harris County commissioners approve $29.5Mfor the second phase of pandemic housing project
BY EMILY LINCKE
funding previously pledged to the second phase, the county’s total contribution for the project will be $35 million, according to the Jan. 25 Commissioners Court meeting agenda. Precincts 3 and 4 Commissioners TomRamsey and Jack Cagle voted against the motion, voicing concerns about the project being funded by an American Rescue Plan Act grant. “I supported the $5.5 million that we [approved],” said Cagle, who PROGRAMRESOURCES Launched in July 2020, the Community COVID Housing Program is a joint effort among Harris County, the Coalition for the Homeless and the city of Houston to provide resources to homeless individuals during the pandemic.
represents the Katy area. “Because we were dealing [with] and responding to what was going on with COVID. [Now] we’re dealing with ARPA funds, which will run out.” Officials have not established who will pay for the project in two years, should it continue, County Adminis- trator David Berry said. “[We are] not creating a bunch of county positions that will have to continue being funded,” Berry said.
HARRIS COUNTY In a split vote, Harris County commissioners pledged a maximum of $29.5 million for the second phase of Houston nonprofit Coalition for the Homeless’s COVID-19 housing project Jan. 25. The Community COVID Housing Program is a joint effort among the city of Houston, Harris County and the Coalition for the Homeless, and it was launched in July 2020. The program provides resources to homeless individuals during the pandemic. During the first phase of the CCHP, 3,000 people have been housed and 7,000 households have been provided program services, Precinct 2 Commis- sioner Adrian Garcia said on Jan. 25. The CCHP 2.0 will begin in June or July, according to officials. Including
The program provides: • Temporary rental assistance • Permanent housing • Mental health services • Career programs • Other supportive services
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Officials approve $2Mfor small- business loan program
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS To qualify for the Regional Revolving Loan Program, a business must:
Have a net worth of less than $15 million Have an average net income of less than $5 million over the past two years Have proof of being impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic or demonstrate that it will contribute to economic recovery from the pandemic Be located within Fort Bend County
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FORTBENDCOUNTY Up to $2 million will be available to Fort Bend County small businesses that were affected by the pandemic through the Regional Revolving Loan Program, after it was approved by Houston-Galveston Area Council on Feb. 15. The program is a partnership between Fort Bend County and H-GAC. “The Triple R Program offers businesses within Fort Bend County that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic an opportunity to apply for grants and loans that will help them recover, thrive and demonstrate resilience,” said Omar Fortune, small-business financing manager for the H-GAC. Businesses will be able to find eligibility details and an
SOURCE: FORT BEND COUNTY/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
application online at www.hgaldc.com/tripler/default.aspx. Businesses must prove they were impacted by the pandemic or that they will contribute to economic recovery. The programwill be available through 2028. The loans are intended to cover things like rent, mortgages and payroll.
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1 AGAPE HERITAGE HOMES 1 1 20334 Memorial Pass Drive, Katy 713 562 5363 www.agapeheritagehome.com 2 ALWAYS HOME ASSISTED LIVING 2635 Saddlehorn Trail, Katy 832 724 0528 www.houstonalwayshome.com 3 ATRIA SENIOR LIVING 1 1 1 24001 Cinco Village Center Blvd., Katy 281 973 7150 www.atriaseniorliving.com/retirement-com- munities/atria-cincoranch-katy-tx 4 AUTUMNGROVE COTTAGE AT KATY 1 1 21803 Oak Park Trails Drive, Katy 281 346 4091 providing care to seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive issues. Sta members are trained to help residents manage these diseases. 5 Independent - living communities cater to older adults with limited care needs. Most include amenities, such as tness programs, housekeeping, communal meals and more. 5 Assisted-living communities specialize in providing care and supervision. These facilities frequently o er a full range of amenities as well as limited medical assistance. 5 Memory care facilities specialize in
281 207 6682 www.crosscreektexas.com/bonterra 7 CARRIAGE INN KATY 1 1 1 1400 Katy-Flewellen Road, Katy 281 392 2800 www.rcmseniorliving.com/communities/ carriage-inn-katy-texas 8 CAYDANCE ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE 1 1 24802 Kingsland Blvd., Katy 832 739 9410 www.sagora.com/caydance 9 COLONIAL OAKS SENIOR LIVING 1 1 21601 Provincial Blvd. Katy 281 578 2222 www.colonialoaks.com/locations/katy 10 THE DELANEY AT PARKWAY LAKES 1 1 1 21700 Bellaire Blvd., Richmond 832 981 5679 www.thedelaneyatparkwaylakes.com 11 EVERGREEN BRIDGEWATER COTTAGE 1 1 5 Hospice care is intended to relieve symptoms and su ering associated with a terminal illness in those w ho have been given six months or less to live. Patients must choose to forgo further curative treatment. 5 Nursing home/skilled nursing facilities provide care to those with illnesses or mental conditions that require full-time monitoring and medical care. 5 Mixed-use facilities o er some or all of these services.
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21715 Bridgewater Village Drive, Katy 832 321 5957 www.evergreencottages.com 12 EVERGREEN PROVINCIAL JASMINE COTTAGE 1 1 21609 Provincial Blvd., Katy 832 321 5074 www.evergreencottages.com 13 EVERGREEN PROVINCIAL MAGNOLIA COTTAGE 1 1 21605 Provincial Blvd., Katy 281 206 7571 www.evergreencottages.com 14 THE GRAND PARKWAY APARTMENTS 22777 Franz Road, Katy 281 305 1253 www.bhmanagement.com/communities/ the-grand-parkway-apartments 15 HERITAGE PARK OF KATY NURSING AND REHABILITATION 6001 George Bush Drive, Katy 281 395 1124 www.hpkaty.com 16 VANTAGE HOSPICE 21720 Kingsland Blvd., Katy 281 579 5660 www.vantagehospice.com 17 LEGACY AT FALCON POINT 1 1 1520 Katy Gap Road, Katy
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281 394 0628 www.legacyatfalconpoint.com 18 OAK PARK RETIREMENT RESORT 1921 S. Mason Road, Katy 281 698 3939 www.rlcommunities.com/texas/ oak-park-retirement 19 PROVIDENCE PLACE 20400 Saums Road, Katy 844 906 0555
www.autumngrove.com/ assisted-living-katy-texas 5 THE AVALON APARTMENTS 21751 Cimarron Parkway, Katy 832 321 4704 www.theavalon-katy.com 6 BONTERRA AT CROSS CREEK RANCH 5730 Pedernales Bend Lane, Fulshear
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www.tlvillas.com 27 VERANDA HOUSE SENIOR LIVING 5129 E. Fifth St., Katy 281 391 1900 www.vhkaty.com
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