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Pickleball may be the fastest growing sport in the U.S., but the residents in Katy aren't impressed by it. The city had been working to upgrade City Park, when a developer suggested that part of that revamp should involve converting the tennis courts to pickleball courts.
The people of Katy took a very strong "absolutely not" stance on the measure, pleading with city council to reject the pickleball courts and instead improve the tennis courts.
In the end, the council sided with residents and voted to keep the tennis courts.
I think this story is a fitting allegory for Katy. The city is growing and bustling, but residents are not impressed by trends. The tennis courts are a beloved fixture at the park, and Katy residents don't want it torn down just because pickleball is popular right now.
What do you think about Katy's fight to keep its tennis courts? Let's chat about it.
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Houston just sold $19 million of land once meant for an airport near Katy to Waller County for parks and flood detention.
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The decision came after a heated debate over whether boosting participation is worth placing the district's nonpartisan board election on a more politicized, higher-profile ballot in November. |
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Other improvements at City Park remain on track. Council approved $210,000 for LED lighting on the multipurpose field and advanced drainage, subgrade and ADA upgrades. |
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Cheers to the Katy ISD Police Department this holiday season. Through their annual Santa Cops program, the department provided gifts to 740 students across more than 400 families, ensuring hundreds of children have gifts to open this holiday season. |
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