As Katy school trustees consider how, or whether, to change district policy for reviewing and possibly removing books from school libraries, advocates are calling for including students on the review committee. They also are calling for keeping a book under challenge available to students during the review process. more

Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technologies, today announced the grand opening of its Grundfos US Headquarters located outside of Houston in Brookshire. This facility houses both the global headquarters for Water Utility and main office for Grundfos Americas Corporation. more

The northern Katy area will soon see a new housing development on the northwest corner of the Katy Hockley Cutoff Road-West Road intersection. more

Starting on March 27, about 2,700 students PreK-12 in Waller County will be educated on the curriculum implemented by L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence), a nationwide nonprofit that works with communities to help students understand the dangers of drugs and violence. more

June is Men’s Health Month, and there is no secret when it comes to men staying in good health, a Houston Methodist West doctor said. more

Mayor-Elect Dusty Thiele tells a story about a golf ball to illustrate the importance of seeing things from different perspectives. more

Representatives from the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) and Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund gathered together on Thursday to celebrate a continuation of their partnership to … more

Four new Royal ISD trustees took their oaths of office at a Nov. 21 school board meeting at the district’s administration building in Pattison. more

March was Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, but for people ages 45 and older, it’s always wise—never mind the month—to get themselves screened, a Katy doctor said. more

Not overtaxing, or regulating, or litigating, while providing a skilled workforce, are at the heart of Texas’ economic success, former Gov. Rick Perry said in a June 16 speech at the first Katy Area Economic Outlook Summit. more

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the Citizens Police Academy scheduled to begin in the Spring of 2024, according to a department press release. more

Mayor Bill Hastings joked Monday that he would chunk the mayor’s gavel at, instead of handing it over to, Mayor-Elect Dusty Thiele Friday at City Hall. more

So, you want to build a custom home on your own acreage. Building on acreage is not for the faint of heart or unprepared. I am betting you have the heart for it, and honestly, I cannot help much in that area. Still, I can help you be prepared. more

Fort Bend County commissioners are talking with local officials and the public to identify items for a possible bond for county voter consideration in November. “All the precinct offices are … more

Community briefs for June 8, 2023. more

It was a wet and rainy day when the See TIM Sell Team at Keller Williams embarked on its visit to Del Webb Fulshear, a 55-and-older community renowned for its abundant amenities. As we arrived at the clubhouse, we were welcomed by a sales team eager to showcase this remarkable community. Our hosts ensured that our experience would be nothing short of extraordinary. Their genuine hospitality left a positive impact on our team. more

Business briefs for June 8, 2023. more

Insurance executive William “Dusty” Thiele became Katy’s 17th mayor Friday in a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall. more

Midway BBQ, 6025 Highway Blvd., is still preparing to reopen, but a company spokesman said Thursday that a gas line remained to be installed and the restaurant still had to undergo some inspections. No official reopening date has been set. more