As Katy ISD students return to class Wednesday, Aug. 12, families and drivers in The Lakes can help make the first weeks of school safer by slowing down, watching for young pedestrians and reviewing Texas school bus stopping laws. READ MORE
Recent attacks involving HOA representatives and property management employees are a sobering reminder that neighborhood disputes can escalate quickly—but The Lakes residents have practical, lawful ways to challenge decisions and seek meaningful answers. READ MORE
From potholes and clogged roadside ditches to damaged signs and debris, residents of The Lakes can use Harris County Precinct 4’s service-request system to report neighborhood maintenance concerns and help direct attention to problems on county-maintained property. READ MORE
From faded house numbers and blocked mailboxes to Informed Delivery and package tracking, here’s what The Lakes homeowners should know about improving mail service, visibility and security. READ MORE
An unlocked door, a visible bag or even a charging cable can be enough to attract attention—here are the simple steps residents in The Lakes can take to reduce the risk of car break-ins and vehicle theft in the neighborhood and beyond. READ MORE
A nearly 38,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack is planned for the Shoppes at ParkWest along the Katy Freeway, bringing a major off-price fashion retailer to the former Bed Bath & Beyond space near DSW and Dick’s House of Sport. READ MORE
Harris County families can adopt dogs for $25 and cats for $20 throughout August as Harris County Pets joins the nationwide Clear the Shelters campaign to ease shelter crowding and connect more animals with permanent homes. READ MORE
Katy ISD students from Jordan, Seven Lakes and Cinco Ranch high schools brought home three national championships and numerous Top 10 finishes from the 2026 FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio. READ MORE
A Harris County lawsuit alleges that more than 200 consumers seeking debt relief paid hundreds or thousands of dollars to companies that provided little meaningful assistance, prompting officials to urge possible victims to come forward. READ MORE
A planned $1.82 million vocational training center at the Harris County Leadership Academy in Katy would create a dedicated space where young people in the QUEST program can learn practical trades and prepare for opportunities after returning home. READ MORE
Six Greater Houston Walmart stores are marked for EV chargers, while a separate $20 million filing suggests a wider South Texas construction wave. READ MORE
About 155,000 fewer Houston-area residents received SNAP benefits in June 2026 than one year earlier, leaving local food pantries to support more working families already struggling with housing, health care and grocery costs. READ MORE
Community donations, volunteer support and local partnerships have helped Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels preserve seven meals a week for homebound older adults across Fort Bend and Waller counties through the end of 2026. READ MORE
