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Morgan Theophil
Morgan Theophil
Morgan joined Community Impact Newspaper in January 2021 as the reporter for the Katy edition. She graduated from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism in 2018.
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The menu at Serene Beans, which includes lattes, frappes, teas, smoothies, and other hot and iced beverages, was recently expanded to include matcha lattes and Italian cream sodas. (Photo by Morgan Theophil/Community Impact Newspaper)
Coffee shop in Old Katy provides space for healing, wellness
Gabriel Cuenca is expected to open El Patio at Mason, a food truck yard and bar concept, in the Katy area this fall. (Courtesy Gabriel Cuenca)
Food truck yard and bar El Patio at Mason coming soon to Katy area
Houston Community College held a topping-out ceremony June 25 for its new campus at 22910 Colonial Parkway, Katy. (Rendering courtesy Houston Community College)
Houston Community College celebrates construction nearing completion at Katy campus
Trinity Dental Centers is opening a Katy-area location in 2021. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Dental care provider Trinity Dental Centers coming soon to Katy area
Dollar Zone, a discount store, will open in Katy in October. (Community Impact Newspaper)
Discount store Dollar Zone to open Katy location
The Pine Mill Ranch Drive at Pine Mill Landing Lane intersection will soon be converted to a modular roundabout to increase safety and decrease congestion. (Morgan Jones/Community Impact Newspaper)
Roundabout plan aims to increase safety, decrease congestion
KT Antiques owner Bill Bain opened the antique store in 2010. (Morgan Jones/Community Impact Newspaper)
Owner of KT Antiques seeks to keep history alive in Katy
Fort Bend County has had less than six months of housing inventory since October 2011, according to data from the Texas A&M University Texas Real Estate Research Center. Similarly, Harris County’s inventory has had four months or less of housing inventory since January 2015. (Courtesy Pexels)
Low inventory, interest rates catalyze ‘unprecedented’ Katy real estate market
Owner Stefani Wille opened the Kakes Keto storefront in November 2019. (Morgan Jones/Community Impact Newspaper)
Katy-area bakery Kakes Keto dedicated to offering something for every customer
Maika'i Hawaiian BBQ sells Hawaiian dishes, including kalbi short ribs, macaroni salad and chicken katsu. (Courtesy Maika’i Hawaiian BBQ)
Maika’i Hawaiian BBQ opens another Katy location
A family-friendly back-to-school glow party at Central Green Park will celebrate the upcoming school year and provide a way to give back. (Courtesy Central Green Park)
TO-DO LIST: 8 Katy-area events taking place in late July, August
Since Houston Restaurant Weeks began in 2003, more than $16.6 million has been raised for the Houston Food Bank. (Courtesy Pexels)
3 Katy-area eateries participating in 2021 Houston Restaurant Weeks
The mixed martial arts studio offers a variety of classes, including kickboxing, jiujitsu and a bridal boot camp class. (Courtesy Pexels)
FS Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness in Katy reopens after pandemic-related closure
The Katy location will mark the restaurant’s seventh Houston-area location. (Courtesy The Halal Guys)
The Halal Guys to open first Katy location in August
According to the Katy Heritage Society, at 177 feet tall, the J.V. Cardiff & Sons rice dryer was the tallest in the country when it opened in 1966. (Courtesy Cardiff Rice Dryer)
Katy-area resident to restore historic J.V. Cardiff & Sons rice dryer
Earlier this year, Julia Arcuri was also named the Katy ISD districtwide teacher of the year. (Courtesy Katy ISD)
Katy ISD educator selected as a Region 4 Teacher of the Year finalist
Avalon Dental Group opened a new office at 4030 FM 1463, Ste. 103, Katy in July. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Avalon Dental Group opens new office in Katy
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Richmond, gave a congressional update during a July 8 event hosted by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce. (Laura Aebi/Community Impact Newspaper)
US Rep. Troy Nehls talks flooding, criminal justice reform and more at Katy chamber event
A new Firehouse Subs is expected to open at 6630 FM 1463, Katy, in August or September. (Courtesy Firehouse Subs)
New Firehouse Subs coming to Katy this summer
Uncle Chin's Kitchen is located at 1520 S. Mason Road, Ste. A, Katy. (Courtesy Uncle Chin's Kitchen)
Family-run Uncle Chin's Kitchen now open in Katy