Katy Magazine – February/March 2016

Katy Magazine brings you local news about life in Katy, Texas. Check out our latest issue below or pick up your free copy of Katy Magazine at any of these locations!

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Katy Magazine’s Cutest Kids Contest Winners
Thank you to the many readers who submitted their photos for Katy Magazine’s 2016 cutest kids cover contest! The cover kids, winners, and finalists are featured throughout the pages of this issue

Cutest Kids Finalists 
Congratulations to the following adorable Katy kids who came very close to being named as winners. Thank you for participating, and we hope to see you next year

Birthday Party Fun
Katy birthday party venues make planning and celebrating your cuties a fun and enjoyable experience. Here’s a list of a few great vendors in the Katy area to help you get a head start on your birthday party planning

Marvel’s Katy Connection
J.C. Colon, a former Katy High School football player turned Disney and Marvel performer, is making a career out of daredevil stunts

Let’s Rodeo Katy 
Grab your boots and cowboy hats and head to NRG Stadium for a ton of Texas-sized rodeo fun

How Katy Does Rodeo
Katy ladies are kicking it big time at this year’s rodeos

Confessions of a Katy Parent
Read these funny confessions from Katy parents. We used only initials to protect the embarrassed.

June Sunshine 
As their daughter faces one illness after another, the Traweeks hold strong to faith and miracles

Point Blank Society Band
Taylor High School graduates Cullen King and Sean Hoyt are getting recognized by MTV and making a name for themselves in the music industry

Best Kids’ Books For Tough Topics
Books to help parents discuss topics like potty training, loss, transition, divorce, and adoption

National Charity League
Katy’s debutantes help philanthropies across Katy

Fun Family Outings 
Your go-to guide for having fantastic family time in Katy

Hike It Baby Katy
Katy moms and kids bond with each other and nature on weekly hiking excursions

Val’s Pals German Shepherd Rescue 
A rescue organization focused on saving and improving the lives of German shepherds

UFC – Sage Northcutt 
Nineteen-year-old wonder kid from Katy is one of the most talked about competitors on the UFC roster. Here’s why

Graeme’s Superheroes 
After the devastating loss of their 2-year-old son, Graeme, Robby and Stephanie McDaniel raise awareness for congenital heart defects through fundraisers and community outreach

Pop Of Color 
Tips for adding color to your space

Katy Ultimate Breakfast Guide
Highlighting some of the best breakfast and brunch spots around town

Teacher Confessions 
Teachers share a few funny anecdotes from the classroom

Preschool Lingo 101
Important terms and programs to understand when choosing a preschool

An A-Plus Teacher 
Rhoads Elementary School fourth-grade math teacher, Morgan Dear, is positively impacting students’ lives by modeling kindness and making their day

Education Love Stories
Husband and wife teams who share a love for education

Principal Gina Cobb 
West Memorial Junior High principal serves up success

Tummy Troubles
Katy Magazine’s guide to healthier and happier tummies for everyone in the family

Ask The Experts 
Local experts answer your health questions

Health Bulletins 
Health-related news tidbits for Katy families

Parent Talk 
Katy parents share tips on common topics we all face

Good News
Nothing but good news from Katy area residents, organizations, and businesses

Seen In Katy Magazine
Scenes from local Katy events

Notes and News
Tidbits from the Katy community

New To Katy 
Businesses coming soon to Katy, Texas and those just opened

Ribbon Cuttings
Katy Magazine extends a warm welcome to the following new businesses in the Katy area

School Scoop
News from Katy area schools

New Katy Businesses
Showcasing new places in the community

Instafaves
Katyites got re-grammed

Doctor Showcase 
Medical experts in the Katy community

Family Gram 
Great tips for staying organized and on schedule

Wedding Spotlights
Featuring Katy Texas couples Lauren Earley and Shane Alexander, J.R. Campbell and Candice Thumser, and Hayden Reed and Anna Rawles