Digging in
A third traffic box mini mural is coming to the intersection of Cane Island Parkway and Franz Road, after approval from Katy City Council at a Feb. 26 meeting. The mini mural project led by nonprofit Keep Katy Beautiful is part of the organization’s goal to ensure the city of Katy is beautified for years to come, according to the Keep Katy Beautiful website.
The mural, which is set to be designed and created by UP Art Studio, a 501(c)(3) Houston-based arts service organization, is set to cost $3,500 with funds coming from the community beautification fund, according to agenda documents.
Community Impact reached out to the city of Katy to learn more about the design and timeline of the new mini mural, but responses were not provided by press time. This story will be updated when the information is received.
About the program
Traffic box mini murals were first implemented in the city of Katy last April, according to Facebook posts from Keep Katy Beautiful. Two other traffic box murals include:
- Birds, butterflies and bees, including a mockingbird (Kingsland Boulevard and Pin Oak Road)
- Texas wildflowers, including bluebonnets (Avenue D and Franz Road)
Also at the meeting, Katy City Council voted to approve Albert “Doonie” Thompson as an emeritus board member for Keep Katy Beautiful.
Thompson served as a Keep Katy Beautiful board member from 1993 to 2020, being one of the founding members of the board, said Jamie Wolman, Keep Katy Beautiful board member. Beyond serving on the board, Wolman said Thompson was always the first one there and often was seen picking up trash himself to ensure the community is at its best.
“Albert went above and beyond his duties on this all-volunteer board,” Wolman said. “He has been a dedicated board member for over 30 years, attending many meetings and events, being many times one of the only men with lots of ladies with big dreams and wishes. He has fulfilled so many of our dreams and wishes by helping with plans that really work.”
To become an emeritus board member, individuals must be nominated by a Keep Katy Beautiful board member before a consideration of the entire board. Thompson was recommended by board member Jennifer Stence, and the board voted in favor at a Feb. 13 meeting. As an emeritus board member, Thompson will not hold a formal board position but will rather serve in an honorary capacity.
