Katy Area News Brief — October 2, 2026
City
Katy Council Workshop Reviews Signage Ordinance Updates. The Katy city council met in a special workshop to consider updates to the city’s signage ordinance. The session focused on potential changes to existing regulations governing signage. Source
City of Katy Announces October Quarterly Tree Limb Pick-Up. The City of Katy has announced its October quarterly tree limb pick-up service. Residents are notified of the scheduled collection as part of routine city services. Source
Schools
Katy ISD Trustee Rebecca Fox Retires After 20 Years. Katy ISD trustee Rebecca Fox has bid farewell to the school board after serving for 20 years. Her departure marks the end of a two-decade tenure on the board. Source
Katy ISD Board Maintains Tax Rates for Third Consecutive Year. The Katy ISD board has voted to maintain its current tax rates for a third consecutive year. This continues a recent trend of stable tax rates for the district. Source
Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County Funds New Flood Dashboard. Fort Bend County commissioner’s court has approved funding for the development of a new flood dashboard tool. The initiative is intended to improve monitoring and response capabilities related to flooding in the county. Source
Fort Bend County Flood Response Dashboard Detailed. Community Impact reports that Fort Bend County is working to improve flood response through a newly developed dashboard. The tool is aimed at providing better flood-related information to county officials and residents. Source
Harris County
Waller County and Harris County Precinct 4 Partner on Pitts Road Improvements. Waller County and Harris County Precinct 4 have teamed up to pursue improvements to Pitts Road. The collaboration reflects coordination between the two counties on infrastructure needs in the area. Source
Harris County Launches Affordable Clean Energy Program. Harris County has launched a new program aimed at providing affordable clean energy options. Details on the program’s scope and implementation are covered by Community Impact. Source
Development
Growth in Waller County Driving Push for Highway 36A. Rapid growth in Waller County is driving the need for Highway 36A, according to Beckendorff. The comments point to infrastructure pressures stemming from the county’s expanding population. Source
12 Businesses Recently Opened in Katy and Fulshear. Community Impact reports that 12 new businesses have recently opened in the Katy and Fulshear area. The roundup highlights continued commercial growth in the region. Source
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Sources
- http://katytimes.com/stories/fort-bend-county-commissioners-court-funds-development-of-new-flood-dashboard,177528
- https://communityimpact.com/sugar-land-missouri-city/education/fort-bend-county-looks-to-improve-flood-response-with-new-dashboard
- http://katytimes.com/stories/waller-co-and-harris-county-precinct-4-team-up-for-pitts-rd-improvements,177527
- https://communityimpact.com/bay-area/environment/harris-county-launches-affordable-clean-energy-program
- http://katytimes.com/stories/katy-isd-trustee-rebecca-fox-bids-farewell-to-board-after-20-years-of-service,177525
- http://katytimes.com/stories/katy-isd-board-maintains-tax-rates-for-third-consecutive-year,177524
- http://katytimes.com/stories/council-meets-in-special-workshop-to-consider-updates-to-signage-ordinance,177523
- http://katytimes.com/stories/untitled,177522
- https://communityimpact.com/katy-fulshear/business/12-businesses-recently-opened-in-katy-and-fulshear
- https://www.cityofkaty.com/Home/Components/News/News/1617/158