Katy Area News Brief — September 29, 2026

City

BKDD sets town hall meeting for Oct. 1 to kick off discussion of proposed 2026 bond program. The Barker-Katy Drainage District has scheduled a town hall meeting for October 1 to begin community discussion of its proposed 2026 bond program. The meeting marks the initial step in gathering public input on the district’s infrastructure plans. Source

Council holds public hearing on proposed 2026-2027 budget, announces Sept. 28 hearing for proposed tax rate. City council held a public hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 budget and announced that a separate hearing on the proposed tax rate will take place September 28. These hearings are part of the standard municipal budget adoption process. Source

Fort Bend County

Fort Bend Co. infrastructure conference addresses innovation, energy, mobility, data centers and water. A Fort Bend County infrastructure conference brought together stakeholders to discuss innovation, energy, mobility, data centers, and water issues affecting the region. The event addressed how the county plans to manage growth-related infrastructure demands. Source

Fort Bend Teen Service League celebrates 20 years of empowering young women through service and leadership. The Fort Bend Teen Service League marked its 20th anniversary, highlighting two decades of programs focused on service and leadership development for young women. The milestone celebration recognized the organization’s ongoing community impact. Source

Fort Bend County presents future animal shelter plans. Fort Bend County officials have presented plans for a future animal shelter in the county. Details on the facility’s timeline and scope were part of the presentation to stakeholders. Source

Harris County

Burn ban approved for unincorporated Harris County. Harris County officials have approved a burn ban for unincorporated areas of the county. The measure is a precautionary step typically enacted in response to dry conditions to reduce fire risk. Source

Harris County Precinct 4 sets next town hall for Oct. 3. Harris County Precinct 4 has scheduled its next town hall meeting for October 3. The meeting will give residents an opportunity to engage directly with precinct officials on local issues. Source

Texas Land Commissioner extends deadline for $1.1 billion Harris County flood recovery, risk reduction projects. The Texas Land Commissioner has extended the deadline related to $1.1 billion in Harris County flood recovery and risk reduction projects. The extension gives additional time for project planning or applications tied to the funding. Source

Public Safety

Suspect Arrested In Connection With Series Of Burglaries. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a suspect connected to a series of burglaries. The arrest follows an investigation into the string of incidents in the county. Source

Development

Indigo Skies to bring 439 new manufactured homes to growing Waller County. The Indigo Skies development is planned to add 439 new manufactured homes in Waller County, reflecting continued residential growth in the region. The project adds to the expanding housing stock in communities near Katy. Source