Image360 Katy Receives Local Recognition
August 12, 2025 // Franchising.com // KATY, Texas. – Image360 Katy was recently recognized as the Best Sign Shop and Best Print Shop in the Best of Katy Awards 2025. “We’re incredibly honored to be recognized by the Katy community as both the Best Sign Shop and the Best Print Shop,” said Jennifer LaFleur, local...
How Texans Are Escaping Distressed Homes for Fast Cash—No Repairs Required
I’ll never forget the call from Maria in Fort Worth. Her roof had caved in, unpaid taxes were stacking up, and every contractor she spoke to quoted five figures. She felt stuck, staring at a house she loved but couldn’t afford. If you’ve ever faced that kind of pressure—whether from a looming foreclosure notice or...
Texas PUC executes $216M loan for NRG 456-MW gas plant
NRG Energy will develop two gas units totaling 456 MW of capacity at its existing TH Wharton Generating Station in Houston, using a low-interest loan from the Texas Energy Fund that voters approved in 2023, state regulators announced on Aug. 4. The loan agreement between the Public Utility Commission of...
Fort Bend County Fair Queen Scholarship Contest Kicks Off with Enrichment and Tradition
The 2025 Fort Bend County Fair Queen Scholarship Contest is officially underway, launching with a spirited and educational start that blends personal growth with long-standing tradition. Earlier this month, candidates gathered for Enrichment/Derby Day, an event designed to prepare them for the responsibilities of...
Fulshear expresses support for 2 major road projects
Fulshear City Council has expressed support for the extension of Westpark Tollway and the reconstruction of FM 359. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Fulshear City Council has expressed support for two major road projects as the city’s population continues to grow. At an Aug. 5 special meeting, council expressed “contingent...
Fort Bend County Blood Drive to Save Lives and Celebrate Community with Ice Cream,...
A cool scoop of Blue Bell Ice Cream and a commemorative t-shirt might seem like small rewards—but for those stepping up to donate blood on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the real prize is something far greater: the chance to save lives. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fort Bend...
Historic building in downtown Rosenberg suffers significant damage in blaze, fire department says
Rosenberg fire officials said the fire appeared to have started in or on the roof of the building. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
The Michelin Guide is coming back to Texas
Michelin is set to update its Texas guide, revealing which restaurants earned stars and other honors across the state. Why it matters: It's a moment of recognition, honor and prestige for both the restaurants and the cities where they are located. The latest: The awards will be announced on Oct....
Here’s Who Now Owns The Most Land in Texas
We've got three of the ten most populous cities in the U.S., and Houston, TX, is inside the top five. From the rolling hills around Austin, TX, to the dusty towns out west, Texas is sprawling. Texas is massive and surprisingly is mostly privately owned. Did you know that? Texas...
Katy man sentenced to four years in prison for assaulting EMS medic
BEAUMONT, Texas — A 34-year-old Katy man was sentenced to four years in prison Monday for assaulting an emergency medical technician who was trying to provide him medical aid in Port Arthur last August. Christopher Kirk Faulk, 34, of Katy, pleaded guilty to felony assault on a public servant...