Katy TX

At 6:41 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Truck 101 was officially placed in service, marking a historic milestone for the Jersey Village (TX) Fire Department, according to a Facebook post. By 9:21 a.m., it had already responded to its first call for service. Truck 101 is the first aerial apparatus...

Join the Sugar Land Civic Arts Division for the closing celebration of the Better Block initiative on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 3–5 p.m. at 119 Brooks Street in the Brookside Belknap neighborhood. The event will feature live music, vendors, food, and children’s activities, and will honor the volunteers who...

Fort Bend County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing — from medical devices to oilfield equipment, local employers are hiring for hands-on and leadership roles. Here are several solid opportunities worth a look:

Cellist Cirdan Vonnahme, a Rice University student, won the Grand Prize and gold medal in Strings March 14 at the Young Texas Artists Music Competition Finalists' Concert and Awards program. (Photo courtesy of Dave Clements) Some prizes mean more. Rice University cellist Cirdan Vonnahme took home the Young Texas...

Pep’s Backyard will offer a number of entertainment options near Constellation Field. (Courtesy Pep’s Backyard) Pep’s Backyard is set to open near Constellation Field in Sugar Land later this year. The family- and pet-friendly entertainment venue will offer a variety of activities, including:. Additionally, guests...

RICHMOND, Texas (Diya TV) — A jury has convicted Indian American Judge KP George of stealing from campaign donors and falsifying financial records, marking a major fall for a public official who once made history in Fort Bend County. The verdict came after a week-long trial in Richmond, the county seat.

The play area has a more modern design compared to the previous one. (Brad Dountz/Community Impact) Families can now enjoy an upgraded play area at Katy Mills Mall. The HIVE, a “modern interactive play structure,” replaces the former Disney-themed playground, General Manager Heidi McMillan said. The $100,000...

Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state. Population growth in Texas is slowing amid a decline in immigration — but the state’s suburbs continue to boom and lead...

A teenage Texas repeat offender is back behind bars after allegedly killing a man while free from jail on three separate bonds. Johnnie Lillie, 19, was charged with the shooting death of Jermarkus Johnson, 29, on Aldine Bender road in Houston, Texas, Sept. 22, 2025, according to FOX 26. Lillie...

Alexander Grene Development is proud to unveil Cypress Manors, a boutique rental home community in the heart of Cypress, Texas, thoughtfully designed to promote wellness and serve the area’s rapidly growing population. The community features 44 modern, freestanding duplex residences that combine contemporary design...