That first-day photo may reveal more than you realize. Here’s what Oak Park Trails parents should check before posting back-to-school pictures online. READ MORE
Harris County leaders tackled taxes, child care, flood protection, public safety and major spending decisions on August 6, setting up choices that could directly affect families, Oak Park Trails homeowners and neighborhoods across Harris County. READ MORE
The Katy ISD Board of Trustees will gather Saturday for a facilitated workshop focused on student outcomes, board collaboration and a trustee vacancy—topics with districtwide implications for families in Oak Park Trails. READ MORE
Families in Oak Park Trails can register young teens for Harris County ESD 48’s upcoming Safe Sitter classes in Katy, where students learn practical babysitting, first aid, emergency response and home-alone safety skills. READ MORE
As squishy toys continue to fill backpacks, bedrooms and online shopping carts, a federal safety warning is giving Oak Park Trails families a timely reason to inspect them for counterfeit materials, damage and heat-related risks. READ MORE
From the water flowing through the kitchen faucet to the rain washing across neighborhood streets, every household in Oak Park Trails is connected to a much larger Texas water system—and a few everyday choices can help protect it. READ MORE
Oak Park Trails residents can learn practical disaster response skills—from fire suppression and lifesaving medical care to search and rescue—during a free nine-week CERT course beginning September 28 at Harris County ESD 48. READ MORE
Lamar CISD’s new Career & Technical Education Center in Rosenberg is officially opening for the 2026-2027 school year, giving students districtwide access to specialized programs in skilled trades, health care, engineering, automotive technology, culinary arts and other career fields. READ MORE
As Harris County families prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, health officials are urging residents to check vaccination records now—not only to meet Texas school requirements, but to help protect children, families and the wider community from preventable illnesses. READ MORE
Lower mortgage rates, a modest decline in Houston home prices and reduced monthly payments gave buyers more purchasing power in the second quarter of 2026, though the income needed to purchase a typical home remained above $100,000. READ MORE
Spectators Bar & Grill has opened on Kingsland Boulevard in Katy, adding a roomy new neighborhood gathering place for family dinners, weekend brunch, team celebrations, live music and game-day watch parties. READ MORE
Katy and Fulshear retirees can find friendship, structure and a renewed sense of purpose through local volunteer opportunities serving families, students, older adults, animals and people with disabilities. READ MORE
A newly conserved property in northwest Harris County will protect prairie, wetlands and working agricultural land while supporting wildlife and providing natural floodwater storage in the Upper Cypress Creek watershed. READ MORE
Streetside Classics plans to open its seventh U.S. showroom at 500 Commerce Parkway in Katy during the fourth quarter of 2026, bringing hundreds of classic, collector and exotic vehicles — along with new jobs and car-focused community events — to the Houston area. READ MORE
A new Harris County and Houston healthcare access report, interactive clinic finder and public webinar aim to make affordable medical, dental and mental health services easier for local families to find. READ MORE
