Katy Area News Brief — August 29, 2026

City

City of Katy announces water conservation measures. The City of Katy has announced new water conservation measures for residents. Details of the specific restrictions or guidelines were outlined in the city’s announcement. Source

Memorial Hermann earns top AHA awards for exceptional stroke care. Memorial Hermann has received top awards from the American Heart Association recognizing exceptional stroke care. The recognition highlights the hospital system’s performance in treating stroke patients. Source

Schools

Katy ISD earns ‘B’ rating from TEA but outperforms state averages, earns top rating among state’s largest districts. Katy ISD received a ‘B’ rating from the Texas Education Agency in its latest accountability ratings. Despite the letter grade, the district outperformed state averages and earned the top rating among the state’s largest school districts. Source

Royal ISD receives ‘D’ rating from TEA for fourth consecutive time. Royal ISD received a ‘D’ rating from the Texas Education Agency in its accountability ratings, marking the fourth consecutive time the district has received this grade. The rating reflects ongoing performance challenges for the district. Source

Harmony Public Schools posts strong performance in TEA’s 2026 statewide accountability ratings. Harmony Public Schools posted strong results in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 statewide accountability ratings. The performance adds to the network’s standing among Texas charter school systems. Source

Coach Gary Joseph reveals secrets of KHS football success during Rotary talk. Katy High School football coach Gary Joseph spoke at a Rotary Club event, sharing insights into the program’s sustained success. The talk covered elements behind the team’s competitive track record. Source

Fort Bend County

Boots & Brews kicks off Katy Rice Harvest Festival. The Boots & Brews event marked the start of the Katy Rice Harvest Festival in the Katy-Fulshear area. The festival celebrates local heritage tied to the region’s rice-growing history. Source

Public Safety

City of Waller hosts EDC breakfast, focusing on public safety. The City of Waller held an Economic Development Corporation breakfast event centered on public safety topics. The gathering brought together local stakeholders to discuss safety-related priorities. Source

Development

The Green at Katy Park breaks ground for ‘restaurant village’ on Morton at Katy Hockley Cutoff. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for The Green at Katy Park, a new ‘restaurant village’ development located on Morton at Katy Hockley Cutoff. The project adds to the growing commercial development in the Katy area. Source