Katy Area News Brief — September 10, 2026

City

Katy Pride returns for 4th annual celebration on Oct. 3 at Bear Creek Rodeo Arena. Katy Pride will hold its fourth annual celebration on October 3 at Bear Creek Rodeo Arena. The event continues an established local tradition celebrating the community. Source

Schools

Tompkins falls to 24th in TGCA state volleyball poll. The Tompkins High School volleyball team dropped to 24th place in the latest TGCA state poll. The ranking reflects recent results in the team’s season. Source

Katy High ranked number 10 in week 2 of ‘Dave Campbell’s Texas Football’. Katy High School’s football team was ranked 10th in week 2 of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football rankings. The ranking highlights the team’s early-season performance. Source

Katy ISD ‘26 fall sports preview: teams kick off season aimed at titles, respect and excellence. Katy ISD released a preview of its fall 2026 sports season, covering teams across the district. The preview outlines goals for the season including competing for titles and building on program reputations. Source

UH breaks freshman enrollment record, tops 7,000 for first time. The University of Houston set a new freshman enrollment record, surpassing 7,000 incoming students for the first time. This marks a milestone in the university’s enrollment growth. Source

Houston City College selected for ‘National Workforce Futures Accelerator’. Houston City College has been selected to participate in the National Workforce Futures Accelerator program. The selection recognizes the college’s workforce development efforts. Source

Fort Bend County

Fort Bend County Libraries to feature additional National Hispanic Heritage Month programs. Fort Bend County Libraries will add extra programming in observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The programs are aimed at engaging local residents in cultural recognition activities. Source

Harris County

Harris County commissioner proposes $1.4M for wage increases, county worker programs. A Harris County commissioner has proposed allocating $1.4 million toward wage increases and programs for county workers. The proposal is under consideration by the county. Source

Harris County commissioners approve 7.6% property tax rate increase for consideration. Harris County commissioners approved a 7.6% property tax rate increase for further consideration. The measure will move forward in the county’s review process. Source

Development

HCC seeks public support for new building at Katy campus. Houston City College is seeking public support for a new building at its Katy campus. A college official, Hodges, told a local steering committee that the institution has changed, saying ‘This is not your same HCC.’ Source