LATEST KATY / FULSHEAR NEWS

Education

July 01 2026

Katy ISD Earns Texas Educational Theatre Association’s Highest Honor for Excellence in Theatre Education...

Katy ISD has received the Texas Educational Theatre Association's Exemplary District Award of Distinction, recognizing the district's outstanding theatre programs, student achievement, UIL success and long-term commitment to arts education.

Health & Science

July 01 2026

Fort Bend County Confirms First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2026, Urges Residents to Take Mosquito Precautions...

Fort Bend County Health & Human Services has confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026 as mosquito activity increases, reminding residents that simple prevention steps can help reduce the risk of infection.

Community

July 01 2026

Fort Bend County Libraries Offer Free Wellness Workshops in Missouri City and Richmond This July...

Fort Bend County Libraries are offering free wellness workshops this July at the Missouri City Branch Library and George Memorial Library in Richmond, featuring programs on emotional wellness for mothers, teen nutrition, mindfulness and stress reduction for residents of all ages.

Non-Profit

June 30 2026

Fort Bend Junior Service League Opens 2026 Sugar Plum Market Beneficiary Applications for Local Nonprofits...

Fort Bend County nonprofits can now apply for 2026 Sugar Plum Market funding as the Fort Bend Junior Service League continues its long-standing tradition of investing millions of dollars back into the community.

Entertainment

June 30 2026

Fort Bend County Fair 2026 Entertainment Lineup to Be Revealed July 8 Ahead of 90th Anniversary Celebration...

Residents from Sugar Land, Rosenberg, Richmond, Fulshear, Missouri City and across Fort Bend County will get their first look at the 2026 Fort Bend County Fair entertainment lineup during a free July 8 event, just days before tickets go on sale for the Fair's milestone 90th anniversary.

Development

June 30 2026

Harvest Green Welcomes ‘The Slice,’ a Colorful New Amenity Complex Designed for Family Fun...

Harvest Green residents now have a fresh place to cool off, play and gather as the Richmond master-planned community unveils The Slice, a citrus-inspired amenity complex that celebrates the community's unique farm-centric identity.

Health & Science

June 29 2026

Houston Methodist Doctors Share Practical Mosquito Safety Tips as Greater Houston Faces Unprecedented Mosquito Surge...

With mosquito populations reaching unusually high levels across the Houston area, Houston Methodist physicians are encouraging families to take simple, science-backed steps to protect themselves from bites and reduce the risk of West Nile virus this summer.

Entertainment

June 29 2026

Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks Around Katy This Weekend: Four Great Ways to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday...

From free community festivals to hometown fireworks traditions and family-friendly celebrations, here's your guide to the best places to celebrate Independence Day and America's historic 250th birthday across the Katy area this Fourth of July weekend.

Development

June 27 2026

Founder's Hill Takes Shape in Fulshear: New Downtown District Aims to Blend Growth, Gathering Spaces and Local Character...

A long-planned mixed-use destination is moving closer to reality, bringing dining, shopping, green space and a new community gathering place to the heart of Fulshear.

Non-Profit

June 26 2026

Fort Bend Hope's Annual Gala to Celebrate Lives Transformed Through Education Across Fort Bend County...

Fort Bend Hope will bring the community together in October at Safari Texas Ranch for its annual Heroes of Fort Bend Hope Gala, an evening dedicated to celebrating education, opportunity, and the lives being transformed across Fort Bend County.

Government

June 25 2026

Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin Joins National Legal Challenge to Trump Election Executive Order...

Harris County has joined a nationwide legal challenge over a Trump Administration executive order affecting election administration and mail ballots as preparations continue for the 2026 midterm elections.

Education

June 25 2026

Katy ISD Opens High School Limited Open Enrollment for Fall 2026, Expanding Access to One of Texas' Top-Rated School Districts...

Families living in neighboring counties now have a chance to apply for Katy ISD's High School Limited Open Enrollment program for Fall 2026, opening the door to nationally recognized academics, career pathways, athletics and fine arts at participating campuses.

Entertainment

June 25 2026

Fort Bend County Libraries Celebrates Global Cultures with Free Multicultural Festival and Month-Long Events Across Fort Bend County...

Fort Bend County Libraries is celebrating the county's rich cultural diversity with a free Multicultural Festival on July 25 in Richmond, plus a month of family-friendly cultural programs, performances and hands-on activities at library branches across Fort Bend County.

Government

June 25 2026

Marcus Stuckett Named Executive Director of Harris County Flood Control District as County Advances Major Flood Projects...

Marcus Stuckett has been unanimously appointed Executive Director of the Harris County Flood Control District, returning to the agency as Harris County works to keep hundreds of millions of dollars in flood mitigation projects on schedule following Tina Petersen's resignation.

Transportation

June 24 2026

Houston Already Has Robotaxis. What Uber’s New Expansion Could Mean for Katy, Cypress and Other Suburbs...

Houston already has robotaxi service from Waymo and Tesla. Now Uber, Nuro, and Lucid are planning a 2027 launch that could eventually bring autonomous rides to more parts of the metro area.

Entertainment

June 24 2026

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Announces Largest Facilities Investment in Its History, New Agricultural Complex Planned Along Highway 288...

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which has invested more than $660 million in Texas youth and education, is making the largest facilities investment in its history with a new agricultural complex along Highway 288 designed to serve students, exhibitors and families for generations to come.

Education

June 24 2026

Houston Students Could Gain NASA-Connected Training Through New HCC, Space Center Houston Partnership...

A new partnership unveiled at the Houston City College West Houston Institute could connect Houston students with NASA-inspired STEM experiences, aerospace workforce training and career pathways in one of the region's fastest-growing industries.

Government

June 23 2026

Fort Bend County District Clerk Launches New E-Certify System for Same-Day Certified Court Documents...

Fort Bend County residents can now obtain certified court documents online with same-day access through the District Clerk's upgraded E-Certify system.

Community

June 23 2026

Harris County Fair & Rodeo Opens 2026 Pageant & Royalty Registration for Harris County 4-H and FFA Youth...

Registration is now open for the 2026 Harris County Fair & Rodeo Pageant & Royalty Contest, giving Harris County 4-H and FFA students a chance to represent the fair, build confidence, earn scholarships, and serve as ambassadors for agriculture across the community.

Education

June 23 2026

Katy ISD Reviews Proposed School Boundary Changes; Families in Sunterra, Winward, Cinco Ranch and Other Areas Asked to Weigh In...

Katy ISD is considering attendance boundary changes affecting several schools and neighborhoods ahead of the opening of Elementary School #49 in 2027, and families will soon have an opportunity to provide feedback through a district survey.

Community

June 22 2026

Fort Bend County Residents Invited Behind the Scenes of Law Enforcement Through Fall 2026 Citizens Police Academy...

Applications are now open for the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Police Academy, offering residents an 11-week, behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement operations and public safety programs.

Business

June 22 2026

Celebree School of Cross Creek Ranch Celebrates Grand Opening, Expanding Early Education Options for Fulshear Families...

A new early childhood education center is now open in Cross Creek Ranch, with a community grand opening celebration planned for July 10.

Community

June 22 2026

Katy Veterans Launch Annual Fireworks Stand to Support Local Service Programs During America’s 250th Birthday Celebration...

As Independence Day approaches, Katy-area residents can support local veterans, youth leadership programs, and community initiatives by purchasing fireworks from the American Legion Post 164 Fireworks Stand, open June 24 through July 5.

Community

June 19 2026

Police vs. Firefighters: Battle of the Badges Returns Across Greater Houston June 29–July 5...

Team Police or Team Fire? Gulf Coast Blood’s Battle of the Badges returns June 29 through July 5, giving residents a chance to support local first responders, earn donor rewards, and help save lives across Southeast Texas.