Greater Katy

Danielle Wright Joins the Katy Area Economic Development Council Board of Governors

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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HOUSTON, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Katy Area Economic Development Council has welcomed Danielle Wright and her unique perspective as the president of a woman-owned construction company to its board of governors. Wright founded Right Choice Development and Construction in 2016, located in Katy, Texas, and is also a member of the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council, the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and the Women's Business Enterprise Alliance (WBEA). She is active in the Fulshear-Katy Area Chamber of Commerce.

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  • HOUSTON, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Katy Area Economic Development Council has welcomed Danielle Wright and her unique perspective as the president of a woman-owned construction company to its board of governors.
  • As a Katy-area resident since 1983, Wright became a successful serial entrepreneur after attending James E. Taylor High School.
  • About the Katy Area Economic Development Council:
    Founded in 2003, the Katy Area Economic Development Council's mission is to lead the economic development efforts of the Katy area to recruit, retain and expand new high quality, high impact companies, jobs, and talent to improve the quality of life and place of Katy area residents.
  • Katy Area EDC is a full-service private, non-profit, 501 (c) 6 economic development corporation.

Alton Frailey Appointed to Southside Bancshares, Inc. Board of Directors

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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Mr. Frailey was also appointed to the Banks board of directors, effective January 1, 2022, increasing the size of the Bank board to 18 members.

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  • Mr. Frailey was also appointed to the Banks board of directors, effective January 1, 2022, increasing the size of the Bank board to 18 members.
  • Residing in the greater Houston area, Mr. Frailey is President of Alton L. Frailey & Associates, LLC, specializing in leadership development, community engagement, school board team building and executive coaching.
  • Mr. Frailey has been involved in education for 35 years, serving most recently as the past superintendent for Katy Independent School District.
  • We are very pleased to welcome Alton to Southside, stated Lee R. Gibson, Chief Executive Officer of Southside Bancshares, Inc. Altons extensive experience in executive leadership and administration will enrich our boards of directors.

GEICO and Monty Ballard YMCA Team Up for Houston Area Students

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Saturday, February 23, 2019
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More than 80 students in the West Houston/Katy area have new winter-spring gear, thanks to a partnership between GEICO and the Monty Ballard YMCA at Cinco Ranch.

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  • More than 80 students in the West Houston/Katy area have new winter-spring gear, thanks to a partnership between GEICO and the Monty Ballard YMCA at Cinco Ranch.
  • As part of a company-wide initiative to support local communities, GEICO associates coordinated with the YMCA to determine how GEICO could help in the area.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190223005003/en/
    GEICO and the Monty Ballard YMCA at Cinco Ranch partnered to provide coats for local Houston students.
  • In addition to this program, GEICO has worked with the Monty Ballard YMCA at Cinco Ranch to sponsor the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Dash, as well as a back-to-school campaign where GEICO associates provided 942 backpacks for students across the Houston area last July.

Century Communities announces new master-planned community coming soon at Polo Ranch in Fulshear

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
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HOUSTON, Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities , recently named the fastest growing public builder by Builder magazine, announced today it is moving forward on its new master-planned community Polo Ranch located in Fulshear.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities , recently named the fastest growing public builder by Builder magazine, announced today it is moving forward on its new master-planned community Polo Ranch located in Fulshear.
  • Polo Ranch is Century Communities newest development in the Houston area.
  • "Fulshear is undergoing an amazing transformation from a small town located near Houston to a thriving community within the region.
  • The new community of Polo Ranch borders FM 359 and is close to the Westpark Tollway and Katy Freeway.