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Fort Bend County
Former Fort Bend County Judge KP George Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail, 5 Years Probation
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Former Fort Bend County Judge KP George was sentenced Tuesday to 180 days in county jail, five years of probation, and a $5,000 fine following his conviction on felony money laundering charges. The court also […]
The Katy News App: Local News, Weather, Events, Businesses & Community Updates in Katy, Texas
In today’s fast-moving world, staying connected to your local community can be surprisingly difficult. Important news gets buried in social media feeds. Community events are missed. Weather updates come from multiple sources. Local businesses struggle to reach the people they […]
Village Green West Drainage Project Work Scheduled June 4; Water Interruptions Possible on Elder Road
KATY, Texas — According to information published on the City of Katy’s website, construction crews are scheduled to continue work on the Village Green West Drainage Improvements Project on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The notice states that MB Western Construction […]
Cross Creek West Adds Coventry Homes and Ravenna Homes in Fulshear
Cross Creek West Announces New Builders (HOUSTON, TX – June 1, 2026) — Cross Creek West in Fulshear is adding two builders to complement its current line-up — Coventry Homes and Ravenna Homes. The builders are expected to begin home […]
New Businesses Coming to Katy, Texas in 2026: Restaurants, Retail Stores and Major Developments
KATY, TX — Katy continues to be one of the fastest-growing communities in Texas, and with that growth comes a steady stream of new restaurants, retail stores, entertainment venues, and service businesses opening across the area. As new neighborhoods, commercial […]
Commissioner McCoy Announces $4 Million Initial Investment into Landmark African-American Memorial in Fort Bend County; Commemorates Texas’s First Black State Representative and Kendleton History
On February 27, 1886, Fort Bend County’s trailblazing Benjamin Franklin Williams – a former slave-turned State Representative, the very first Black legislator in Texas history, one of 10 Black constitutional delegates during Reconstruction, and one of the forefathers of Kendleton – passed away. […]
Fort Bend Communities Win Trophies During Recent Awards Program
Fort Bend County was well represented in the recent Houston’s Best PRISMS Awards hosted by the Greater Houston Builders Association, with three Johnson Development communities taking home numerous awards. Jordan Ranch in Fulshear was named Community of the Year and […]
Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils
Fort Bend County Libraries offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens in grades 9 through 12. The programs provide fun and challenging opportunities for these young adults, who are also encouraged to become active participants in designing and orchestrating […]
Fort Bend County Fair Queen Candidates
The tradition of being Fort Bend County Fair Queen has begun. Twelve young ladies are in the chase for the crown and will be the recipient of the Fair Queen Scholarship. The candidates took part in a mandatory meeting, posed […]
