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Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.

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Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.

Local Government

Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.

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Fort Bend Subsidence District launches interactive map showing where land is sinking

August 24, 2026 · 2 min read

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Katy activates voluntary water conservation as pumpage climbs

August 24, 2026 · 2 min read

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Fort Bend fires HR director, advances Fulshear park projects

August 21, 2026 · 2 min read

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Katy proposes $1.5M property tax increase for FY2027

August 21, 2026 · 2 min read

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Fulshear proposes maximum tax rate as new-property growth slows sharply

August 21, 2026 · 2 min read

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Fort Bend ISD seeks input on boundary shifts affecting up to 1,561 students

August 21, 2026 · 3 min read

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Katy ISD will leave board seat empty until May election

August 21, 2026 · 2 min read

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TxDOT accepting comments on Highway 36A route options through Sept. 4

August 20, 2026 · 3 min read

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Katy ISD, Lamar CISD ban corporal punishment as paddling debate spreads

August 20, 2026 · 2 min read

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Fort Bend calls special meeting on Tesla tax zone amid boycott

August 20, 2026 · 3 min read

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Harris County tax hike would add $97 a year to Katy-area bills

August 20, 2026 · 2 min read

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Harris County weighs 6-cent tax hike adding $226 to Katy-area bills

August 18, 2026 · 2 min read

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Fort Bend Subsidence District launches interactive map showing where land is sinking

Katy activates voluntary water conservation as pumpage climbs

Fort Bend fires HR director, advances Fulshear park projects

Katy proposes $1.5M property tax increase for FY2027

Fulshear proposes maximum tax rate as new-property growth slows sharply

Fort Bend ISD seeks input on boundary shifts affecting up to 1,561 students

Katy ISD will leave board seat empty until May election

TxDOT accepting comments on Highway 36A route options through Sept. 4

Katy ISD, Lamar CISD ban corporal punishment as paddling debate spreads

Fort Bend calls special meeting on Tesla tax zone amid boycott

Harris County tax hike would add $97 a year to Katy-area bills

Harris County weighs 6-cent tax hike adding $226 to Katy-area bills