Katy Area News Brief — September 11, 2026

City

Regional Flood Resiliency Coalition launched by Briones. A regional flood resiliency coalition has been launched by Briones in partnership with Ramsey, BKDD, the City of Katy, and Waller County. The alliance aims to improve coordination and flood protection in one of the state’s fastest-growing regions. Source

U.S. Congressman Luttrell’s mobile office to come to Katy Sept. 22. U.S. Congressman Luttrell will bring his mobile office to Katy on September 22. The event provides area residents an opportunity to access constituent services locally. Source

Third annual Griffin Virtue Run returns Sept. 19 to support Aristoi athletics. The third annual Griffin Virtue Run, a community 5K, returns on September 19 to support Aristoi athletics. The event aims to raise $35,000 toward funding a new student-athlete weight room. Source

Schools

School board meets to begin updating district’s strategic plan. The school board has met to begin the process of updating the district’s strategic plan. This marks the start of a broader planning effort for the district’s future direction. Source

KISD’s KEYS program ‘Roadmap to Impact’ kickoff set for Sept. 25. Katy ISD’s KEYS program will hold its ‘Roadmap to Impact’ kickoff event on September 25. The event marks the start of program activities for the school year. Source

Fort Bend County

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court approves new legal structure. Fort Bend County Commissioners Court has approved a new structure intended to keep county business moving efficiently and to ensure timely, professional legal support. The change is aimed at improving the county’s operational processes. Source

Fort Bend Master Gardeners introduce ‘pecan tree trial’. Fort Bend Master Gardeners have introduced a pecan tree trial program. The initiative involves propagation and cultivation efforts related to pecan trees in the area. Source

Public Safety

Former KPD officer faces charges in alleged misuse of Flock camera data. A former Katy Police Department officer is facing charges related to the alleged misuse of Flock camera data. Details of the specific charges were not provided. Source

Development

Construction now underway on Peek Rd. between Morton and Clay. Construction has begun on Peek Road between Morton and Clay streets in Katy. The project is part of ongoing road infrastructure work in the area. Source

City of Fulshear launches business retention and expansion program. The City of Fulshear has launched a new business retention and expansion program. The initiative is designed to support existing local businesses and encourage further economic growth in the area. Source