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Katy approves rezoning for Zipline drone charging station
Katy City Council approved a zoning change allowing drone-delivery company Zipline to build a station at West Ten Business Park, behind a shopping center on Katy Freeway. The proposed site will cover just under three…
Katy Sip N Stroll Lights Up the Night with Food, Wine and Community Spirit
Katy Sip N Stroll returned on Nov. 7 for its 32nd edition, bringing food, wine, live entertainment and community fundraising to The ARK by Norris Event Center. Presented by Kroger, the “Let’s Glow!”-themed event…
14 holiday events in the Katy and Fulshear area
A local guide lists 14 Thanksgiving and Christmas events planned for the Katy and Fulshear area. The schedule includes holiday markets, the Katy YMCA’s Turkey Dash, concerts, community activities and opportunities to…
Stone Cold Meats opening 4th Greater Houston location in Katy
Stone Cold Meats plans to open its fourth Greater Houston shop on South Fry Road in Katy in early 2027. The family-owned butcher, founded in 2018 by Sean and Ami Stone, sells hand-cut steaks, pork and Wagyu, with meat…
Katy bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash going to work, drive charged
A woman in her early 20s was killed in a hit-and-run crash while riding her bicycle to work in Katy, Texas, late Sunday night. An off-duty sheriff's deputy encountered the driver at a gas station after she admitted to…
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Woman killed in hit-and-run while riding bicycle to work in Katy, deputies say
A woman in her early 20s was killed in a hit-and-run incident while riding her bicycle to work in Katy, Texas, on Sunday night. An off-duty sheriff's deputy discovered the victim near 4100 Pitts Road. The driver of the…
Woman dies after jumping from moving Jeep during argument, driver arrested
A woman died early Sunday morning after jumping from a moving Jeep during an argument in the Katy area of Harris County. The driver, Gerardo A. Rodriguez, was arrested by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office after…
Woman dies after jumping from moving vehicle in west Harris County; driver arrested for DWI
A woman died early Sunday morning after jumping from a moving vehicle in west Harris County, near Katy. The male driver pulled over to attempt CPR but was subsequently arrested by Harris County Sheriff's deputies and…
Election results, new bakery and more Katy, Fulshear news
Recent election results in Fort Bend County show Democrats winning several key seats, including county clerk, district clerk, and county treasurer. Meanwhile, in Katy, Citrino Bakery and Cafe has officially opened…
Council approves live streaming of CPZ meetings, simplifies plat approval process
The Katy City Council has approved a new procedure to streamline the approval of preliminary and final plats, delegating authority to the City Planning Department for compliant projects to reduce delays. Additionally…
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See 3 ongoing Katy and Fulshear area road updates
Residents in the Katy and Fulshear area are seeing progress on several key transportation projects. Updates include the ongoing widening of Porter Road, which is scheduled for completion in April 2027, the installation…
7 Katy and Fulshear area events to attend this November
Residents in the Katy and Fulshear area have a variety of community events to look forward to this November. The schedule includes the Mistletoe Market, the Katy Sip N Stroll, and a fall campout at VFW Park featuring a…
Shelter-in-place lifted for Wolman Elementary after nearby gas leak, City of Katy says
A shelter-in-place order for Wolman Elementary School in Katy, Texas, was lifted Thursday after a nearby gas leak was contained. The leak occurred when a contractor struck a two-inch gas main near Llano Springs Drive…
Katy-Fulshear home sales drop in September
Home sales in the Katy and Fulshear areas declined in September compared to the same month in 2025, with 570 homes sold versus 636 last year. Median home prices also decreased in five of the six local ZIP codes, with…
Brian Cantrell leads Waller County Precinct 4 race
Unofficial early voting results in Waller County show Republican Brian Cantrell leading the race for Precinct 4 commissioner with 2,855 votes. Democrat Ethel Wilmore follows with 2,147 votes. The seat is currently held…
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Early voting results in for Fort Bend County races
Early voting totals for the November 3, 2026, election in Fort Bend County have been released. Democratic candidates Sonya Jones, Beverley McGrew Walker, Jeffrey L. Boney, and Brian Middleton are currently leading their…
What Katy and Fulshear residents need to know for Nov. 3 election
Residents in Katy and Fulshear have one final opportunity to vote in the midterm elections on November 3. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters in Fort Bend and Harris counties can utilize any countywide…
SpudsTCG opens 2nd Greater Houston location in Katy
Trading card and game store SpudsTCG has opened its second Greater Houston location in Katy. The new store on Westheimer Parkway offers a variety of collectibles, including trading cards, Funko Pops, and plushies. In…
Texas News, Katy News & Fulshear News
Three local news outlets have joined forces to provide comprehensive coverage of community developments, schools, and business news across the Katy and Fulshear regions of Texas. The initiative aims to keep residents…
U.S.-Mexico Chamber expanding presence in Katy
The U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce is expanding its regional footprint by establishing a new presence in Katy, Texas. This strategic move aims to foster stronger commercial ties and facilitate business opportunities…
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Shelter-in-Place Issued After Katy Gas Main Break
A gas main break near Morton Ranch Road and Bridge Lake Boulevard in Katy, Texas, has forced local authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48…
Gas main break near Katy intersection prompts shelter-in-place, road closure: Emergency officials
Emergency officials have issued a shelter-in-place order and closed roads near the intersection of Morton Ranch Road and Bridge Lake Boulevard in Katy following a significant gas main break. Residents in the immediate…
Suspect charged in crash involving woman from Katy missing in Louisiana, police say
A 21-year-old suspect has been formally charged following a vehicle crash involving a woman from Katy, Texas, who is currently reported missing in Louisiana. Local authorities clarified that while the suspect's arrest…