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Public Safety
Former Katy officer pleads not guilty to stalking ex-wife via Flock cameras
Former Katy police officer Sergio Rodriguez has pleaded not guilty to two third-degree felony charges after allegedly using Flock license plate reader cameras 2,386 times to track his ex-wife, and faces up to 10 years in prison when he returns to Fort Bend County court in September.
Local Government
Abbott orders insurance reforms to cut homeowner costs
Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Insurance on Aug. 24 to ban several practices driving up homeowners premiums, which have risen 79% statewide since 2020, and set a Sept. 14 deadline for additional recommendations.
Public Safety
Former Katy officer pleads not guilty to stalking ex-wife via Flock cameras
Former Katy police officer Sergio Rodriguez has pleaded not guilty to two third-degree felony charges after allegedly using Flock license plate reader cameras 2,386 times to track his ex-wife, and faces up to 10 years in prison when he returns to Fort Bend County court in September.
Local Government
Abbott orders insurance reforms to cut homeowner costs
Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Insurance on Aug. 24 to ban several practices driving up homeowners premiums, which have risen 79% statewide since 2020, and set a Sept. 14 deadline for additional recommendations.
Public Safety
Former Katy officer pleads not guilty to stalking ex-wife via Flock cameras
Former Katy police officer Sergio Rodriguez has pleaded not guilty to two third-degree felony charges after allegedly using Flock license plate reader cameras 2,386 times to track his ex-wife, and faces up to 10 years in prison when he returns to Fort Bend County court in September.
Local Government
Abbott orders insurance reforms to cut homeowner costs
Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Insurance on Aug. 24 to ban several practices driving up homeowners premiums, which have risen 79% statewide since 2020, and set a Sept. 14 deadline for additional recommendations.
KATY & FULSHEAR
Target, Sam's Club confirmed for West Katy's Texas Heritage MarketplaceNurse-staffed piercing studio headed to LaCenterraKaty ISD ranks 8th statewide in voucher applications as districts add programsKaty athletes selected for Houston Touchdown Club preseason teamKaty council clears infrastructure for $400M Heritage Marketplace
The Corridor Report
The Corridor Report
The Corridor Report
Halal burger chain Smash City plans Katy grand opening Aug. 29
Smash City Burgers & Hotdogs will open its new Katy location at 1950 N. Fry Road with a two-day grand opening event Saturday, Aug. 29, and Sunday, Aug. 30, featuring free meals for the first 100 customers, half-price menu items and a raffle with a Samsung TV and PlayStation 5 as the grand prize.
Typhoon Texas Katy marks 10 years along Katy Mills corridor
Typhoon Texas Katy, the $45 million waterpark next to Katy Mills, marks its 10th anniversary in 2026 after opening May 28, 2016, and expanding with a $4 million children's area and a role as the city's Independence Day venue.
Flying Biscuit Café plans first Katy location on Mason Road
Atlanta-based Flying Biscuit Café is building out a 3,822-square-foot restaurant at 1660 S. Mason Road in Katy, with local franchisees Mario and Ifeoma Harper targeting a late 2026 opening after a $450,000 renovation.
Katy Vibes party pairs karaoke with fall-prevention tips Sept. 9
A free community event at Katy Vibes on Sept. 9 combines food, music bingo and karaoke with fall-prevention education from Memorial Hermann and Foot Solutions Katy, backed by Harris County ESD No. 48 and Willowfork Fire Department.
Chipotle opens sixth Katy location on Fry Road this week
Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its sixth Katy location at 5830 N. Fry Road on Aug. 26, bringing about 30 jobs and app-exclusive opening discounts to the Bear Creek Plaza corridor.
EōS Fitness files $6.5M permit for Cinco Ranch-area gym
EōS Fitness has filed permits for a $6.5 million, 42,677-square-foot gym with an outdoor workout area at Spring Green Boulevard and Cinco Terrace Drive in the Cinco Ranch area, with construction scheduled to begin in October 2026 and a second new Katy location also planned at Texas Heritage Marketplace.
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
Abbott orders insurance reforms to cut homeowner costs
Local Government
Katy ISD approves $1.48B budget with $25.7M reserve draw
Local Government
Amphibious excavator clears invasive growth on Mason Creek
Local Government
Katy activates voluntary water conservation as pumpage climbs
Education
Education
Education
Education
View MoreKaty ISD ranks 8th statewide in voucher applications as districts add programs
More than 5,100 Katy ISD and nearly 3,900 Lamar CISD families applied for Texas Education Freedom Account vouchers for 2026-27, placing Katy ISD eighth statewide, as both districts launch new programs to compete for students.
Education
View MoreKaty ISD promotes flexible school day program for teens balancing work, family
Katy ISD used its official X account on Aug. 18 to promote the Optional Flexible School Day program at Raines Academy, which lets eligible high school students attend on individualized schedules between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. while earning a district diploma.
Education
View MoreSeven Lakes takes 2nd at Science Olympiad nationals
Seven Lakes High School earned a national runner-up finish at the 2026 Science Olympiad tournament at USC, one year after winning the championship, while 27 Katy ISD seniors across six campuses won college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships.
Education
View MoreACLU asks Supreme Court to strike down Ten Commandments classroom law
Civil rights groups asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to strike down the Texas law requiring Ten Commandments posters in every public school classroom, a case that names Fort Bend ISD as a respondent and directly affects Katy ISD and Lamar CISD families.
Education
View MoreKaty ISD earns top TEA score among Texas' largest districts
Katy ISD earned a B/88 from the Texas Education Agency, the highest score among the state's largest districts, with students outperforming state averages by 16 to 19 points across all tested subjects.
Education
View MoreKaty ISD opens annual enrollment update, debuts AI bus tool
Katy ISD's required Annual Student Update is open for all returning families through PowerSchool, and the district has introduced "Eve," a new AI-powered transportation assistant, as the 2026-27 school year begins.
Community
Community
Community
Community
View MoreFulshear police invite residents to National Night Out on Oct. 6
The Fulshear Police Department will host National Night Out on Oct. 6 at City Hall, with police and fire vehicle displays, K-9 Blu and neighborhood block party visits for those who register by Sept. 29.
Community
View MorePin Oak Charity Horse Show recruits volunteers for 81st season
The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show kicks off its 81st season with a volunteer meeting Thursday, Aug. 27, and a series of fall events leading to the March-April 2027 show at Katy's Great Southwest Equestrian Center.
Community
View MoreKaty veterans post, No Label Brewing partner on America 250 collaboration
No Label Brewing and Floyd E. Breedlove VFW Post 9182 in Katy have launched the America 250 Craft Brewing Collaboration, a year-long campaign that earned recognition from Gov. Greg Abbott and is now inviting breweries and veterans organizations across Texas to replicate the model.
Community
View MoreCUREageous 5K returns to Cross Creek West Oct. 24
The third annual CUREageous 5K Fun Run returns to Cross Creek West in Fulshear on Oct. 24, raising money for the IBC Network Foundation's inflammatory breast cancer research, with early-bird registration at $30 through Sept. 1.
Community
View MoreBryant Elementary unveils mural honoring namesake educators
Students and staff at Bryant Elementary unveiled a mural honoring Robert "Bob" and Felice Bryant, the retired Katy ISD educators who spent a combined 55 years in the district and continue volunteering as mentors.
Community
View MoreGrand Parkway frontage road at Peek Road closed around the clock through Aug. 31
The Grand Parkway's northbound frontage road at Peek Road is closed 24/7 through Aug. 31, stretching well past an original July 31 end date listed in a mid-July notice, while Fort Bend Parkway faces separate daytime lane closures through Friday, Aug. 21.
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Jessica is an Emmy-nominated journalist and newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling. Her work has spanned both local and national media, including television news and podcast production. Throughout her career, she has led news teams across the Northeast, overseeing coverage of major breaking news events, severe weather, and high-profile investigations, while helping shape content that reached audiences across local and national platforms. She believes local journalism is the heartbeat of every community, keeping residents informed and connected when it matters most. Now based in Texas, Jessica is embracing life with her husband and newborn son while continuing her love of storytelling. Away from work, she enjoys family time on the boat, beach days, and exploring the charm of coastal towns and seaside shops.
Jessica Henry
Jessica is an Emmy-nominated journalist and newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling. Her work has spanned both local and national media, including television news and podcast production. Throughout her career, she has led news teams across the Northeast, overseeing coverage of major breaking news events, severe weather, and high-profile investigations, while helping shape content that reached audiences across local and national platforms. She believes local journalism is the heartbeat of every community, keeping residents informed and connected when it matters most. Now based in Texas, Jessica is embracing life with her husband and newborn son while continuing her love of storytelling. Away from work, she enjoys family time on the boat, beach days, and exploring the charm of coastal towns and seaside shops.
Jessica Henry
Jessica is an Emmy-nominated journalist and newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling. Her work has spanned both local and national media, including television news and podcast production. Throughout her career, she has led news teams across the Northeast, overseeing coverage of major breaking news events, severe weather, and high-profile investigations, while helping shape content that reached audiences across local and national platforms. She believes local journalism is the heartbeat of every community, keeping residents informed and connected when it matters most. Now based in Texas, Jessica is embracing life with her husband and newborn son while continuing her love of storytelling. Away from work, she enjoys family time on the boat, beach days, and exploring the charm of coastal towns and seaside shops.
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