Maple Development, a Houston-based firm with a mission to make homeownership more attainable, has officially broken ground on Serenada, a new master-planned village set to transform the landscape of Pattison, the company said in a July 22 press release. Ideally situated just west of Katy in Waller County, Serenada is designed to blend hometown warmth with modern living, offering future homeowners neighbor-focused living in one of Houston’s most rapidly growing areas, the company said. more

In his office’s July 18 newsletter, U.S. Congressman Troy E. Nehls announced that his office is hosting a 2025 Congressional App Challenge. more

In a July 17 press release, officials from Fort Bend County announced the premiere of a new video offering an exclusive look inside the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office’s state-of-the-art training facility currently under construction in Rosenberg. more

Janapriya Upscale USA, Houston-based real estate firm and subsidiary of the renowned Janapriya Group, introduced Fulshear Central, a 23-acre mixed-use development located off FM 1093 in Fulshear in special groundbreaking ceremonies on July 25. more

It was a ceremony almost a lifetime in the making, celebrating the end of a long and sometimes arduous journey to become an Eagle Scout. more

What began as a “church of zero” has now grown to over 500 members, since Venture Christian Church opened in Katy in 2019 in a local middle school. more

Memorial Hermann Health System announced on July 18 that nine hospitals within the system have received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. more

Weichert, Realtors® - The Murray Group announced on July 16 that Sean Ike has joined their Katy office. Ike joins a dedicated team of knowledgeable agents at Weichert, Realtors® more

First responders and emergency personnel from across the region joined their Katy ISD counterparts and school principals on July 17 for the 2025 Annual First Responder Forum, held in Katy. more

Empower and Connect, a student-founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Katy, is leading two powerful global initiatives as part of their mission to empower underserved groups in both local and global communities through youth-led innovation, education, and sustainable development more

Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) invites the public to visit the library system’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/FortBendCountyLibraries) or Instagram account (@fbclibraries) to vote on the entrees for the “We Are Fort Bend: Vibrant Colors of Fort Bend” photography contest. Voting for the People’s Choice Award will take place July 24 through August 6. more

Jeff Hajjar, owner of Fuzzy’s Pizza at 613 S. Mason in Katy, has been named to the board of advisors to Holocaust Museum Houston. He began serving his term on July 1. more

With over five years of experience in providing opportunities to the special needs and disabilities community, award-winning entrepreneur Roderick Batson is officially debuting his new staffing … more

Join Women of Katy for their third quarter event, SYNERGY: Money Matters, where experts will tackle the financial topics that are essential for every woman -- personally and professionally. more

Country superstars Sawyer Brown Band have been announced at the headliner for the 2025 Rice Harvest Festival hosted by the City of Katy. more

Embattled Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced June 18 that he intends to run for re-election – but he will do so as a Republican, according to news reports from multiple print and broadcast outlets across the Houston area. more

In celebration of Juneteenth and the legacy of African American families in Harris County, the Harris County Clerk's Office (HCCO) announced on June 18 the preservation of more than 400 historic marriage licenses dating back to 1865. more