Katy Communicator Neighborhood Newsletter

Weekly Digest

September 04, 2026

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Katy Communicator

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Labor Day at Home: Easy Ways for Katy Communicator Residents to Relax, Recharge and Enjoy the Long Weekend

Labor Day weekend gives Katy Communicator residents a chance to slow down, enjoy home and family, and finally make time for a few simple things that busy workweeks often push aside. READ MORE

Katy Communicator Residents Invited to Help Shape Harris County’s Future Drainage Plans

Flooding and drainage concerns in Katy Communicator can help shape Harris County’s future plans. Click to learn how to mark problem areas ahead of the Sept. 16 virtual meeting. READ MORE

Texas Home Insurance Costs Are Rising Faster Than Incomes — What It Means for Katy Communicator Homeowners

Rising Texas homeowners insurance premiums are taking a larger share of household income, and for homeowners in Katy Communicator, new research shows insurance costs are becoming a bigger part of the broader housing affordability challenge. READ MORE

When a Stranger Knocks in Katy Communicator: How to Handle Solicitors Safely and Confidently

Would you know what to do if a pushy salesperson—or someone claiming to represent your utility company—knocked? These practical tips could help keep Katy Communicator residents and families safe. READ MORE

Harris County Decisions That Could Affect Katy Communicator: What’s Ahead at the Sept. 8 Commissioners Court Meeting

Harris County’s Sept. 8 special meeting includes budgets, tax rates, public safety, youth services and other decisions affecting Katy Communicator. READ MORE

September Gardening in Katy Communicator: What to Plant, Prune and Prepare for Fall in Harris County

September gives Katy Communicator gardeners a chance to reset after the long Houston-area summer, with Harris County Master Gardeners recommending timely planting, pruning, lawn care and fall vegetable gardening as temperatures begin to ease. READ MORE

Katy ISD Students Earn 330 AP Capstone Diplomas, Showcasing College-Ready Research Skills

Katy ISD students earned 330 AP Capstone Diplomas and 27 AP Seminar and Research Certificates during the 2025–2026 school year, highlighting strong academic performance across the district and the advanced research, critical-thinking and communication skills students are building before graduation. READ MORE

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Katy / Fulshear

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Children’s Lighthouse Opens New Early Learning School in Fulshear’s Cross Creek West Community

Children’s Lighthouse of Cross Creek West has opened in Fulshear, bringing infant care, preschool, Pre-K and school-age programs to a community where rapid population growth is creating new demand for services close to home. READ MORE

Clothed by Faith Calls on Katy Community to Help Fill Urgent Clothing Needs for Local Families

Clothed by Faith is asking Katy-area residents to help replenish several urgently needed clothing sizes, along with new socks and underwear, as the nonprofit continues serving thousands of children and adults across Greater Houston. READ MORE

Katy and Fulshear to Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With Local Events Honoring Service and Sacrifice

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, Katy and Fulshear residents will have local opportunities to remember those lost, recognize first responders and turn remembrance into community support. READ MORE

Fort Bend County FY2027 Proposed Budget Tops $841 Million, Keeps Tax Rate Flat as Growth Drives Higher Revenue

Fort Bend County’s proposed FY2027 budget totals $841.4 million and keeps the combined county and drainage tax rate at 42.2 cents, while growth generates additional revenue for public safety, roads, drainage and other services — with key public hearings and final budget decisions still ahead. READ MORE

Fort Bend County Neighborhoods Invited to Plan National Night Out Events for Oct. 6

Fort Bend County residents are being encouraged to turn an October evening into a chance to meet their neighbors, connect with local deputies and strengthen the relationships that can make a community feel safer and more connected. READ MORE

Harris County Neighborhoods Prepare for National Night Out 2026 on Oct. 6

From subdivision-wide celebrations organized by HOAs to smaller block parties and cookouts, Harris County neighborhoods are preparing for National Night Out 2026, an annual tradition designed to bring neighbors and law enforcement together before an emergency ever introduces them. READ MORE

Harris and Waller Counties Launch Regional Coalition to Coordinate Flood Protection Across County Lines

Harris and Waller County leaders have launched a regional coalition focused on drainage standards, flood studies, warning systems and Cane Island improvements. READ MORE

Houston Rent Looks Cheaper Than Other Major Cities — But New Data Shows Why Many Renters Still Feel Squeezed

Houston posted the second-lowest median monthly rent among America’s 10 largest cities in 2024, but a Rice University Kinder Institute analysis found the city also had the second-highest rate of cost-burdened renters — showing why a lower rent check does not always translate into an affordable life. READ MORE