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By: Dave Manning - Community ImpactThe proposed decrease in the tax rate for fiscal year 2023-24 unveiled by Katy ISD Chief Financial Officer Christopher Smith on Sept. 18 was approved Sept. 25.District board members approved decreasing the school district’s tax rate by $0.0185 per $100 valuation.What they’re saying“Trustees and I...
By: Shaheryar Khan - Community ImpactThe Texas Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on improvements along the Grand Parkway between Highland Knolls/Bay Hill Boulevard and South Fry Road to enhance transportation in the area.The detailsThe proposed plans from TxDOT and Fort Bend County for the Grand Parkway improvement project...
Release by University of HoustonThe University of Houston has made a giant leap — from No. 91 to No. 70 — in the list of the 2024 Top Public Universities by U.S. News & World Report. With this rapid ascent, UH is significantly closer to realizing its vision of becoming...
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Release by Office of the Texas GovernorGovernor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being named the nation's best business climate in a triennial survey conducted by Development Counsellors International (DCI) and announced at the International Economic Development Council Annual Conference in Dallas."Texas is No. 1 again, thanks to hardworking Texans and...
By: Shaheryar Khan - Community ImpactHouston Methodist West Hospital held a ribbon-cutting to commemorate the opening of a new medical office building at 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, on Sept. 18, according to a news release.The detailsThe six-story medical office building spans 150,000 square feet and will house various departments, including:Orthopedics...
By: Asia Armour - Community ImpactSlick City Action Park is expected to open at Katy Mills, near Tilt Studio.First announced by Katy officials at January’s State of the City address, this indoor, waterless slide park will offer another entertainment option for Katy residents of all ages. Here, visitors will find...
By: Daniel Weeks - Community ImpactKaty residents can now travel on the partially reopened Greenbusch Road as a renovation project awaits action from the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court, according to county Communications Director Tami Frazier.The detailsDespite the construction not yet being completed on Greenbusch Road, the roadway is in...
By: Dave Manning - Community ImpactEight Katy ISD high schools have been ranked among the best in the United States, according to a U.S. News & World report. The rankings include data on nearly 25,000 public high schools across the nation, placing the district in the top 17% nationally.A closer...
By Asia Armour - Community ImpactIn addition to eatery Stacks opening in June and the anticipation of Slick City, the waterless indoor slide park, Katy Mills Mall will welcome four businesses this fall that sell makeup, shoes and clothing, officials said.OnyxThis store is a buy, sell, and trade location for...
By: Susan Rovegno - Katy TimesA capacity crowd filled the ballroom at the Embassy Suites Energy Corridor to hear an update from key elected officials serving the greater Katy area. The luncheon, which was co-sponsored by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce and the Katy Area Economic Development Council, took...
Chevron Acquires 77 Acres in Metro Houston, Plans Include Potential Research-and-Development Campus
Sep 6 2023By: John Nelson - REBusiness OnlineCYPRESS, TEXAS — Oil-and-gas giant Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) has acquired 77 acres in the northwest Houston suburb of Cypress. The parcel is situated within Bridgeland Central, a multi-phase campus spanning 925 acres within the larger Bridgeland master-planned community.The land seller was The Howard Hughes...
By: Asia Armour - Community ImpactKaty ISD will ask voters to approve an $840.64 million bond this November—the largest of its bond programs—to counter capacity challenges as enrollment surges across the district.At a July 31 meeting, KISD’s board of trustees voted to call a bond election featuring four propositions for...
By: Asia Armour - Community ImpactFulshear master-planned community Cross Creek Ranch opened a new 4-acre amenity on June 24, while developing its last 300 acres.A closer lookA July 25 news release said real estate firm Johnson Development Corp.'s residential community added Camp Flewellen—an indoor and outdoor complex with a 3,300-square-foot...
Releaae by Office of the Governor
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the unrivaled strength of Texas’ jobs economy following the release of July employment data showing that Texas again leads the nation for jobs added over the last 12 months. Texas also reached a new record high for total...
By: Hannah Norton - Community Impact
The state of Texas will invest $142 billion in transportation projects focused on safety improvements, congestion, connectivity and road preservation over the next 10 years.
The overview
The Texas Department of Transportation’s 10-year plan, known as the Unified Transportation Program, is...
Empowering Hope and Transforming Lives: Katy Christian Ministries' Impact on the Community
Aug 16 2023Nestled within the heart of Katy, Texas, stands a beacon of compassion and support for those facing crisis and uncertainty. For nearly four decades, Katy Christian Ministries (KCM) has been a pillar of hope, providing a holistic approach to uplift its neighbors in times of need. With many programs and...
By: Asia Armour - Community Impact
A new park and ride is on the horizon for Fort Bend County residents, with a potential route along Westpark Tollway from Richmond to the Energy Corridor Management District, per early survey results.
The big picture
At an Aug. 8 meeting,...
By: Daniel Weeks - Community Impact
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court officially called a historic $712.6 million bond alongside a separate $153 million parks and facilities package to appear on ballots Nov. 7. Here’s what you need to know.
The details
The total $712.6 million mobility package...
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In the heart of Texas, where the spirit of entrepreneurship thrives, and communities are built on collaboration, Katy Area Economic Development Council (Katy Area EDC) stands as a beacon of progress. At the crossroads of economic vitality and community welfare lies EnerConnex, an esteemed Katy Area EDC Associate Member, dedicated...
Tesla, the Austin-based electric car manufacturer, plans to lease a one-million square foot warehouse in Brookshire.
The company will lease a warehouse in the Empire West Business Park, 100 Empire West Blvd. in Brookshire.
It is not immediately clear what the company intends to manufacture at the warehouse...
By: David Manning - Community Impact
Katy ISD board members approved a bond recommendation of the Community Bond Advisory Committee, committing to a $840.6 million bond initiative in the July 31 regular board meeting. The board voted 6-1 to call for the bond election, which will appear on the...
KATY, Texas - The Houston heat coupled with a lack of rain is really wreaking havoc on the area.
Residents in certain areas of town are being asked to voluntarily use less water.
In Katy, for instance, they’ve moved to what’s called a Stage 2 Water Conservation Drought Contingency plan.
"You’ve got...
By: Hannah Norton - Community Impact
The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking public input on its $100 billion plan to fund transportation projects across the state for the next 10 years.
The plan, called the Unified Transportation Program, is updated annually. Projects selected for the UTP focus...
Texas Dominates Nation In Annual Job Creation
Jul 24 2023Release by Office of the Texas Govenor
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the dominance of the state’s jobs economy following the release of June employment data showing that Texas again leads the nation for jobs added over the last 12 months. Texas also smashed all previous records for total...
