Katy Area News Brief — September 30, 2026

City

City of Katy adopts FY 2026-27 budget, lowers tax rate. The City of Katy has adopted its budget for fiscal year 2026-27, which includes a reduction in the property tax rate. The budget outlines city spending and revenue priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. Source

Katy Baskin-Robbins hosts Katy Flavor Fest to celebrate newly-renovated location. A Katy Baskin-Robbins location held a Katy Flavor Fest event to mark the completion of its recent renovation. The celebration highlighted the store’s updated space for the local community. Source

Fort Bend County

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Texas House, District 28. Community Impact has compiled a Q&A profiling candidates running for the Texas House District 28 seat, which covers parts of the Sugar Land-Missouri City area. The feature allows voters to compare candidate positions ahead of the election. Source

Q&A: Learn more about the candidates running for Texas House, District 26. A Community Impact Q&A introduces candidates seeking the Texas House District 26 seat, which serves the Katy-Fulshear region. The piece provides voters with candidate perspectives ahead of the upcoming election. Source

Q&A: See the candidates running for Fort Bend County district attorney. Community Impact has published a Q&A featuring candidates running for Fort Bend County District Attorney. The article gives voters an overview of each candidate’s background and platform ahead of the election. Source

Public Safety

FBSCO Arrests Two Suspects In Copper Wire Thefts. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of two suspects connected to copper wire thefts in the county. The press release details the law enforcement action taken against the suspects. Source

Development

Veterinary clinic, Pilates studio among 10 projects filed in Fulshear. Ten new development projects, including a veterinary clinic and a Pilates studio, have been filed in Fulshear. The filings reflect continued commercial growth activity in the Katy-Fulshear area. Source