Four arrested in Fort Bend County online predator sting
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Four men from Richmond, Houston and Angleton were arrested during a two-day undercover operation targeting adults who solicit sexual acts from minors online, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office today. The Internet Crimes Against Children and Human Trafficking/GANG Unit conducted the...
Rosharon-area residents (again) protest proposed concrete-crushing plant
It was a case of "second verse, same as the first" as – nearly a year after the first public hearing over a proposed concrete-crushing plant in the Rosharon area – an almost identical hearing was held last week. The setting was the same as that August 2024...
Cy-Fair ISD gears up for 2025-26 school year with potential policy changes
The Cy-Fair board of trustees at a 2024 meeting in the Mark Henry Administration Building. (Community Impact staff) The Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees will consider revisions to several district policies at its upcoming Aug. 7 work session, including items relating to library materials, parent rights and “teaching...
More Trails Coming to the City of Katy
The Katy City Council approved a new design contract that will bring 2 miles of trails to the city for residents to enjoy. The Katy City Council approved a $348120 design for Phase 1 for a project that will include approximately two miles of a citywide trail system. Phase 1 will create a 12-foot concrete trail from...
Four arrested in Fort Bend County online predator sting
FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office arrested four men during a two-day undercover operation targeting adults who use the internet to solicit sexual acts from minors. The proactive chat operation was conducted July 30 and July 31, 2025, by the Sheriff’s Office Internet...
Fort Bend ISD names new police chief ahead of upcoming school year
Fort Bend Independent School District has named Anthony Sanders as the new police chief. “I am honored to join Fort Bend ISD and look forward to serving its students, families and staff,” Sanders said. “My focus will be on fostering trust, transparency and a culture of safety across the district.”
360-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex Breaks Ground Near Katy’s Grand Parkway
OHT Partners has broken ground on a 360-unit apartment community along Kingsland Boulevard in Katy. The yet-to-be-named project sits near Grand Parkway and I-10, surrounded by shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Highlights. Austin-based developers break ground on a 360-unit apartment project slated for 2027....
Four Restaurants Coming to New Katy Area Shopping Center Anchored by Target
KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — Four restaurants and retailers will surround nearly 5 acres of green space at a new shopping center coming to Texas Heritage Parkway and Interstate 10, with Target as the major anchor store. Texas Heritage Marketplace, a 165-acre development in Waller County, will feature...
Governor Abbott Announces New Houston Natural Gas Power Plant to Boost Texas Energy Infrastructure...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the securing of a loan through the Texas Energy Fund to bolster the state's power infrastructure. A 456 megawatt natural gas power plant, spearheaded by NRG Energy Inc., is set to join the Houston skyline, operational by the summer of 2026. Serving the power-hungry Electric...
Katy ISD Students Recognized in Houston World Series of Dog Shows Art Contest
KATY, TX – Five talented student artists from Katy ISD were recently recognized for their creativity and artistic excellence in the 2025 Dr. Mari Jon Filla Student Exhibit and Contest sponsored by the Houston World Series of Dog Shows. The annual competition showcases the work of young artists across...