Elections
Benjamin Flores seeks Texas land commissioner post
Benjamin Flores, a Democrat and Bay City councilmember, is running for Texas land commissioner in the Nov. 3 general election, saying he wants the General Land Office focused on service rather than politics.
Elections
Nate Sheets seeks Texas agriculture commissioner seat
Republican Nate Sheets, a first-time candidate and founder of Nature Nate's Honey Co., is running for Texas agriculture commissioner in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election against a Democrat and a Libertarian.
Elections
Benjamin Flores seeks Texas land commissioner post
Benjamin Flores, a Democrat and Bay City councilmember, is running for Texas land commissioner in the Nov. 3 general election, saying he wants the General Land Office focused on service rather than politics.
Elections
Nate Sheets seeks Texas agriculture commissioner seat
Republican Nate Sheets, a first-time candidate and founder of Nature Nate's Honey Co., is running for Texas agriculture commissioner in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election against a Democrat and a Libertarian.
Elections
Benjamin Flores seeks Texas land commissioner post
Benjamin Flores, a Democrat and Bay City councilmember, is running for Texas land commissioner in the Nov. 3 general election, saying he wants the General Land Office focused on service rather than politics.
Elections
Nate Sheets seeks Texas agriculture commissioner seat
Republican Nate Sheets, a first-time candidate and founder of Nature Nate's Honey Co., is running for Texas agriculture commissioner in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election against a Democrat and a Libertarian.
The Corridor Report
The Corridor Report
The Corridor Report
Target opens 148,000-sq-ft store in Katy Sunday
Target held a ribbon-cutting Tuesday at its new 148,000-square-foot store in Texas Heritage Marketplace, with the grand opening set for Sunday, Oct. 11, bringing about 200 jobs and marking a milestone for the $400 million west Katy development.
Toys "R" Us opens standalone store at Katy Mills
Toys "R" Us has opened a standalone store inside Katy Mills Mall as part of a 120-store national expansion, though it's unclear whether the location will remain open after the holiday season.
New owners bring Thai Royal Cuisine chef to Katy restaurant
Dr. Arash Ronaghy and Charina Ronaghy, a certified Thai Royal Cuisine chef, have purchased Amazing Thai Cuisine at 20660 Westheimer Parkway in Katy, adding fusion dishes like green curry pizza alongside traditional Thai favorites.
Dave's Hot Chicken files for first Katy restaurant
A state construction filing shows Dave's Hot Chicken plans a 2,100-square-foot, $500,000 buildout at 1552 Heritage Oak Lane in Texas Heritage Marketplace, with construction set to begin Nov. 1 and projected completion by Jan. 31, 2027.
The George opens near Fulshear with 4,000 homes planned
Johnson Development Co. held the grand opening for The George, a nearly 1,500-acre master-planned community on former George Foundation land near FM 2977 in Richmond, with eight builders now selling homes starting in the mid-$300,000s and Lamar CISD already purchasing a 15-acre school site.
Katy adds 12 businesses including Lowe's and Chama Gaúcha
Twelve new businesses have opened across Katy since early August, including Lowe's of West Katy, Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse, Burger Bodega and Spectators Bar & Grill, according to a Community Impact roundup.
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
Tesla's $10B solar plant clears first Fort Bend review
Local Government
Katy Tigers rout Morton Ranch 69-6, stay unbeaten at 7-0
Local Government
Fulshear panel weighs soccer field redesign at Eagle Landing
Local Government
Fort Bend County school tax rates range from $0.88 to $1.23
Local Government
Katy weighs digital sign rules after furniture store request
Education
Education
Education
Education
View MoreHarris County plans $1.82M youth training center in Katy
Harris County plans to build a $1.82 million vocational training center next to its Leadership Academy at 9120 Katy Hockley Road in Katy, offering juvenile justice youth hands-on career programs in welding, culinary arts and other trades.
Education
View MoreLamar CISD projects 57,600 students by 2030 amid Fulshear growth
Lamar CISD Superintendent Dr. Roosevelt Nivens shared enrollment projections of nearly 57,600 students by 2030-31 and over 66,000 by 2035-36 at the district's Promise to Parents Brunch, citing tens of thousands of planned homes fueling growth concentrated in the Fulshear area.
Education
View MoreReport estimates voucher program costs Katy ISD $5.3M
A new watchdog report estimates Texas's voucher program will drain $300 million from public school funding statewide, with Katy ISD projected to lose $5.3 million and Lamar CISD $3.6 million this school year.
Education
View MoreKaty ISD earns top large district ranking in Texas from Niche
Katy ISD earned an A+ grade and the top large school district designation in the Houston area and Texas in Niche's 2027 rankings, while trustees hold the tax rate steady for a third year on a $1.48 billion total budget.
Education
View MoreChildren's Lighthouse opens early learning school in Fulshear
Children's Lighthouse of Cross Creek West opened Aug. 20 at 31631 Fulshear Bend Drive, offering infant through school-age programs in one of Fulshear's fastest-growing communities.
Education
View MoreKaty ISD accepts state voucher funds through Legacy Virtual
Katy ISD families holding Texas Education Freedom Account vouchers can now spend those funds on supplemental courses through the district's Legacy Virtual High School, a reversal from a year ago when an administrator said the district did not expect to access such money.
Public Safety
Public Safety
Public Safety
Public Safety
Katy names Dana Massey its first female fire chief
Public Safety
Katy ISD announced Oct. 24 drug take-back sites
Community
Community
Community
Community
View MoreHouston Methodist breaks ground on $10M Katy emergency center
Houston Methodist held a ceremonial groundbreaking Oct. 7 for a $10 million, 11,150-square-foot emergency care center at 29133 Katy Freeway, with construction already underway and a summer 2027 opening planned.
Community
View MoreKaty-area pumpkin patches open through November
Several pumpkin patches across the Katy area are open for the fall season, including Blessington Farms, First Christian Church Katy, Katy First United Methodist Church, St. Peter's UMC, Mama N's and nearby farms, with hours, prices and activities for families.
Community
View MoreI-10 HOV connector to downtown Houston closes Friday for two years
TxDOT will close the I-10 Katy Freeway HOV connector to downtown Houston at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, for demolition and reconstruction, with the eastbound lane not reopening until fall 2027 and westbound until summer 2028, forcing METRO bus reroutes that could add 15 to 30 minutes to Katy-area commutes.
Community
View MoreLonestar headlines Katy Rice Harvest Festival Oct. 10
Multi-platinum country group Lonestar will headline the Katy Rice Harvest Festival at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at downtown Katy's Historic Town Square, with Neal McCoy closing out Sunday's lineup.
Elections
Elections
Elections
Elections
View MoreBenjamin Flores seeks Texas land commissioner post
Benjamin Flores, a Democrat and Bay City councilmember, is running for Texas land commissioner in the Nov. 3 general election, saying he wants the General Land Office focused on service rather than politics.
Elections
View MoreNate Sheets seeks Texas agriculture commissioner seat
Republican Nate Sheets, a first-time candidate and founder of Nature Nate's Honey Co., is running for Texas agriculture commissioner in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election against a Democrat and a Libertarian.
Elections
View MoreSandy Ibanez seeks Texas House District 28 seat
Sandy Ibanez, a Democrat and lifelong Fort Bend County resident, is running for Texas House District 28 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election against Gary Gates. Ibanez, a former Fort Bend ISD teacher and business professional, shared her priorities in our candidate questionnaire.
Elections
View MoreClayton Tucker seeks Texas agriculture commissioner post
Clayton Tucker, a Democrat and Lampasas rancher, is running for Texas agriculture commissioner in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, citing food affordability, water protection and opposition to data center expansion as top priorities.
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Jessica Henry
News Producer
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
News Producer
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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