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By: Aubrey Vogel - Community ImpactElin Energy and NanoTech Materials, Inc. brought new manufacturing facilities and could add hundreds of potential future job opportunities to Katy-area residents.The details1. Elin EnergyElin Energy, a Turkish-based solar panel company, brought its first industrial complex to the U.S., finding its home in Twinwood Business...
By: Aubrey Vogel - Community ImpactNew asphalt pavement will be added to the Town Park subdivision streets by early August.Katy City Council approved a $1.09 million contract with Hayden Paving Inc. for the Town Park Subdivision Street Improvements Project at an April 8 City Council meeting.The specificsThe project will resurface...
By: Aubrey Vogel - Community ImpactMore nonprofit resources will be available in Katy with the expansion of the Nonprofit Center, a University of Houston-Victoria program.Through a new partnership with the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce announced in late-February, the Nonprofit Center will expand into the Katy area, providing workshops, boot...
By: Kelly Schafler - Community ImpactDrivers can expect to see construction along the Grand Parkway in the Katy and Cypress areas for at least the next five years, Texas Department of Transportation officials said.TxDOT officials updated community members on the Grand Parkway widening project and other local projects at the...
H-GAC 4-year transportation plan shows over $405M for multimodal projects for city of Houston
Apr 8 2024By: Melissa Enaje, Cassandra Jenkins, Jessica Shorten - Community ImpactThe Houston-Galveston Area Council unveiled the 2025-28 Transportation Improvement Plan in an April 3 meeting, which allocated federal and state funding to transportation projects across eight counties throughout the Houston region.Funding is allocated to the projects every four years as part...
By: Aubrey Vogel - Community Impact Fort Bend County will spend $11.79 million on multiple development projects at county facilities, including county courtrooms and the construction of an elections building.Commissioners approved these four projects at the March 26 Commissioners Court meeting.1. District Clerk Passport Office renovationsAccording to agenda documents, the passport...
By: Katy TimesDevelopment of a new 1,130-acre Johnson Development community in Katy continues, with the naming of the community — Grange.A name to represent the land’s legacy was a priority, said Jacob W. Rice, Vice President and General Manager of Grange.“Historically, the Katy area was known for rice farming.” Rice...
By: Aubrey Vogel - Community ImpactResidents and businesses in the Katy and Fulshear areas can expect to begin using more surface water as early as 2026.What’s happeningWith a regional requirement to reduce groundwater consumption, the West Harris County Regional Water Authority partnered with the North Fort Bend Water Authority in...
By: Kelly Schaffler - Community ImpactVarious parts of Harris County Precinct 4, including at least one in the Katy area, will gain new sidewalks as part of a precinct-wide initiative taking place through 2025.At a March 20 news conference, Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones announced the Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4...
Texas Again Leads Nation For Annual Jobs Growth
Mar 20 2024Release by Office of the Governor Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Texans and Texas employers on again leading all 50 states for annual jobs growth following the release of employment data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Texas added 263,900 nonfarm jobs from January 2023 to January 2024, the...
In March of 2016, the Katy area community lost a beloved leader and community member in Mr. Stan C. Stanley. Stan was known throughout the Katy area for his big heart and volunteerism through numerous organizations such as the Boys Scouts of America, Katy Area Economic Development Council and Katy...
By: Aubrey Vogel - Community ImpactThe city of Katy continues to see improvements to area parks after the adoption of The Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan in 2022.The frameworkThe Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan aims to grow the city of Katy’s parks program with funding from the $4.2...
Release by Office of the GovernorGovernor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas winning Site Selection magazine's Governor's Cup for an unprecedented 12th consecutive year and 20th win overall at a press conference at the Governor's Mansion in Austin. With records unmatched by any other state, this latest win recognizes Texas as...
By: Katy TimesZachary Hodges, Ed.D., president of Houston Community College (HCC) Northwest College has been named a finalist for chief executive officer of the year award from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), the college announced in a February 15th press release.Hodges, who has led his college for 28...
KAEDC hears economic update from GHP’s Jankowski
Feb 26 2024By: Susan Rovegno - Katy TinesMembers of the Katy Area Economic Development Council gathered on February 13th at the Katy campus of Members of the Katy Area Economic Development Council gathered on February 13th at the Katy campus of Houston Community College, Colonial Parkway, to hear Patrick Jankowski, chief economist...
By: Aubrey Vogel - Community ImpactKaty residents can expect to see work begin this year on improvements to drainage on Third Street between Airline and Katyland drives.Katy City Council approved the design and construction of the drainage project at the Feb. 12 meeting with ARKK Engineers at the helm.Digging inThe...
By: Katy TimesKaty Taste Fest, a culinary journey, will be celebrating six years of delighting taste buds and supporting local nonprofits. This family-friendly event will feature a diverse array of delectable tastes from over 30 restaurants from the greater Katy area. Attendees can taste all that Katy has to offer,...
By: Kelly Schafler - Community ImpactKaty’s newest H-E-B will open soon in The Market at Katy Park development.In a nutshellThe 117,000-square-foot store will offer produce, seafood, Sushiya sushi items, its scratch bakery and other traditional offerings, according to an opening announcement on H-E-B’s website. Curbside pickup and delivery will also...
By: Kelly Schafler - Community ImpactHome improvement company The Home Depot is set to open a store soon within Katy’s city limits.While there are several The Home Depot’s in the Katy area, this is the first inside Katy city limits, which will contribute to the city’s tax revenue, Katy officials...
By: Kelly Schafler - Community ImpactKaty Beer Garden’s owners aim to create an experience reminiscent of Bavarian beer gardens with a Texas twist, according to a news release.The detailsThe business is the first phase of The Dryer, a 3-acre development surrounding the J.V. Cardiff & Sons Rice Dryer off Hwy...
By: Shawn Arrajj - Community ImpactOfficials with the Texas Department of Transportation presented details Feb. 8 on a proposed project to add four managed lanes along a 6.3-mile stretch of I-10 from Voss Road to I-45.The breakdownDetails on the project were first released as part of a virtual "public meeting"...
By: Shawn Arrajj - Community ImpactThe Texas Department of Transportation has tweaked its plans for an I-10 elevation project that officials said will address flooding issues that have left the highway impassable near the Heights 10 times since 1992.The overviewTxDOT initially brought the proposed project to residents and stakeholders in...
By: Katy Times - Staff ReportThe City of Katy’s Parks and Recreation Department announced via Facebook the completion of the Arboretum Playground at 2046 Katy City Park Road in Katy. Featuring multiple slides, various climbing activities, and creative spaces, the playground features shade structure covering the entire playground ensures play...
By: Natalie Cook Clark - Katy MagazineIt is now easier to find a parking spot at the growing Memorial Hermann Hospital Katy campus (23900 Katy Freeway.) Starting this week patients and visitors have access to their new parking garage of 700 spots. “We want to thank the community for...