The Brookshire City Council is looking at how food truck operators do business in the community. While discussions are underway, the council voted at its July 14 meeting to table an amendment to … more

Waller County commissioners voted to partner with a Fort Bend County law firm to begin work on creating a county assistance district, the purpose of which would be to help the county focus local sales tax revenue on specific local projects. more

For Mirage Hamdy, 2022 is proving to be a banner year. more

If things work out as hoped, consumers will soon see a new hairbrush available for purchase. The new hairbrush would be unique in part because two Katy-area junior high school students designed it. more

Katy-area students opposing the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade held a pro-choice rally, called Katy Fights Back, July 13 at Katy Harvest Plaza. more

The Katy Independent School District is holding an operations job fair from 4-7 p.m. today at Cinco Ranch High School, 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd. The district is looking to fill positions in the … more

One of Katy’s newest master-planned communities is rising in west Katy. Created by esteemed developer Land Tejas, Sunterra rests west of Pitts Road and will run from Clay Road to just north of Beckendorff Road. The community features some of the nation’s top builders. more

Four Katy students were among the 19 national recipients of academic scholarships from Havenpark Communities, an operator and developer of manufactured home communities in Katy and across the country. The awards are part of Havenpark’s expansion of its Education Success program, which offers financial support, mentoring, and other education initiatives to increase education access and opportunity for residents. more

The Katy Independent School District’s Financial Services Department has been recognized by the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) with the 2022 Award of Excellence in Financial Management. more

Three Katy-area students were among over 1,200 announced as winders of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities. These Merit Scholar designees join more than 2,600 other college-sponsored award recipients who were announced in June. more

In honor of National Lost Pet Prevention Month, Special Pals, 3830 Greenhouse Road, will give away 100 free microchips to local pets in a project sponsored by Ohana Garage Doors. Dog and cat owners who need to microchip their pets can visit Special Pals Monday-Friday from 12-4 p.m. to have their pet microchipped at no cost, starting July 11 and running through July 31. more

Community briefs for July 14, 2022. more

As Katy and Southeast Texas grow westward, it’s easy to see the need for east-west routes. But the need for north-south routes is also important to ease congestion and help economic growth. more

The Katy City Council Monday authorized the acceptance of about $1.13 million dollars from the Texas General Land Office. more

Two former Katy residents have been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin, U.S. Justice Department officials said Thursday. more

Like other communities across America, Katy and Fulshear celebrated the Fourth of July in grand style. more

Education briefs for July 7, 2022. more

Now through July 29, nominations are open for the Service-Learning Champion Award, a statewide honor given to learning institutions that go above and beyond to develop the next generation of civic-minded, socially engaged Texans. more

Pulling from ancient Spanish inspiration, Bold Fox Development is naming its newest community La Segarra. more

Community briefs for July 7, 2022. more