Katy TX

For nine of the 10 categories in the 2026 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards, our judges’ panel picks the winners. The one exception is Best New Restaurant, where we ask CultureMap readers to vote for the champion. We’ve matched up 16 Houston restaurants that opened in 2025 in a bracket-style, head-to-head...

KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — The Katy ISD board of trustees has approved the design for a new $10 million building to house its disciplinary alternative education program. The board voted 4-3, with three members casting dissenting votes over concerns about the smaller facility and a plan that...

Commissioner Grady Prestage has served on the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court since November 1990. (Courtesy Grady Prestage) Fort Bend County officials have named Precinct 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage as the presiding officer “in anticipation of the finalization of the conviction of the county judge,” according...

Gyro Hut offers chicken, lamb, shrimp, fish, falafel and chapli kabab served over rice, lettuce or in a pita, topped with vegetables and sauce. (Courtesy Gyro Hut) Gyro Hut has opened a second Katy-area location, officials confirmed. The New York-inspired restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine including various...

A contractor who's still on parole for stealing from Hurricane Harvey victims is under investigation for a series of new crimes in Waller County.

Looking for amazing flea markets in Texas that save you money?. These 11 massive markets offer treasure hunting fun and unbeatable deals!. 1. Traders Village (Houston) You know that feeling when you walk into a store and everything just feels right?. That’s what happens at Traders Village in Houston, except...

Fort Bend County’s legal field is buzzing with opportunity this month. From corporate counsel to senior trial work, there are several strong openings for experienced professionals ready to make an impact.

Freight is moving fast across Fort Bend County, and local trucking companies are looking for experienced drivers ready to roll. If you own your rig and want steady miles with solid pay, this one’s worth a look.

The University of Houston is quietly teeing up a major suburban power play that could remake its Sugar Land and Katy outposts into full-fledged hubs for classrooms, labs and corporate partners. Tied to a planned 40-acre Industry Partnership Zone and an aggressive recruiting push, the expansion is designed to pull...

Brooke Krolczyk turned a pair of 13-second runs into a 27.06-second time on two head to win the average and $2,829 at the 2026 Resistol Rookie Roundup. Krolczyk, 23, of Cypress, Texas, finished second in the first round with a 13.51-second run, followed by a 13.55 to place fourth in Round 2. After it was all said and...