Katy Area News Brief — September 18, 2026

City

City of Katy Recognizes Constitution Week | September 17–23. The City of Katy has issued a recognition of Constitution Week, observed September 17–23. The observance highlights the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Source

Schools

Katy ISD Game Changers: CJ Beaty Lays Foundation For Freeman Football Legacy. Katy ISD’s ‘Game Changers’ feature profiles CJ Beaty and his role in establishing the football program at Freeman High School. The piece highlights his contributions to building the team’s foundation and culture. Source

Fort Bend County

Ending school property taxes for homeowners would cost Texas nearly $9B per year, officials say. Officials say eliminating school property taxes for homeowners would cost the state of Texas nearly $9 billion annually. Texas’ 2026-27 budget already allocates $51 billion for property tax relief, and Gov. Greg Abbott has said he would seek to end school property taxes for homeowners if reelected this November. Source

Development

Baskin-Robbins to host community celebration at remodeled Katy store. A Baskin-Robbins location in Katy has been remodeled and will host a community celebration event to mark the reopening. The event will highlight the store’s updated space for local customers. Source