Opinion | The Katy News KATY, TEXAS — Katy is growing, and there is no denying that growth has brought tremendous opportunities to our community. New businesses, expanding neighborhoods, restaurants, shopping centers, and employment opportunities have helped transform Katy into […]
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Katy and Fulshear Local Government: Who Represents You, When to Contact Them and How Local Politics Works
For residents of Katy, Fulshear and the surrounding communities, knowing which government office handles a particular problem can save time and help residents make their voices heard. Local government affects many of the issues people encounter every day — roads, […]
Katy & Fulshear This Week: 12 Local Government, Community and Public Safety Stories Residents Should Know
September 16, 2026 | Katy & Fulshear, Texas There was no shortage of local news across Katy and Fulshear this week. From city government and property taxes to public safety, community events, economic development and a death that brought a […]
City Passes No-Parking Ordinances at I-10 Exits at Pederson Road
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday passed ordinances to prohibit parking in high-traffic areas as the city continues to grow. Parking is now prohibited between the south right-of-way line and north right-of-way line of I-10 North frontage road […]
City Purchases House to Be Used for Parks Department
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday authorized the purchase of a historic home, and some equipment, to be used by the city’s parks department. The city will purchase the house, at 5402 Franz Road, for $350,000. The city […]
City Authorizes Water Meter Replacement Project
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday authorized a $291,747.21 water meter replacement project with Aqua Metric, of Selma, Texas. According to the resolution authorizing the work, the city in August 2019 completed a water meter upgrade to the […]
City Proclaims October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday issued a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which Mayor Bill Hastings will present later this month at a dinner honoring those who work to address domestic violence in the […]
Council Adopts 2021-22 City Budget, Tax Rate
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday adopted a $34.5 million city budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, and kept its property tax rate the same in doing so. The budget reflects a $576,353, or 1.7%, increase from last […]
City Announces Hearings for Budget, Tax Rate
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday announced public hearings to consider and adopt its budget and proposed tax rate. The hearings will take place at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at City Hall, 901 Avenue C. The council will […]
City Sets Hearing to Adopt Proposed Tax Rate
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday set a Sept. 27 public hearing to consider and adopt a proposed tax rate for its forthcoming 2021-22 city budget. The proposed tax rate is $0.447168 per $100 property evaluation, which reflects […]
