Westlake / Westlake Forest Weekly Digest

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August 29, 2026

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Katy ISD Gold Card Club Gives Westlake / Westlake Forest Seniors Free Access to Athletics and Fine Arts

Did you know that eligible Westlake / Westlake Forest seniors can use Katy ISD’s free Gold Card for regular-season sporting events and free or reduced-price fine arts admission? Click to learn more! READ MORE

Harris County Precinct 4 Drainage Work Moves Into Westlake Section 1 Streets

Westlake Section 1 residents will soon see drainage construction move directly into neighborhood streets as Harris County Precinct 4 prepares work along Gagelake, WoodVillage and portions of Leafwood and Bentvine. READ MORE

Westlake / Westlake Forest Families Invited to Legacy Buyers Group Dinner & Dance Supporting Katy ISD FFA Students Across All 10 High Schools

The Legacy Buyers Group Dinner & Dance on September 11 will bring Katy-area families together for food, live music and dancing while raising support for Katy ISD FFA students across all 10 district high schools. READ MORE

Is Your Gun Really Secure? What Westlake / Westlake Forest Families Should Know About Firearm Safety at Home

A firearm may be out of sight, but is it truly secure? For families in Westlake / Westlake Forest, knowing the difference — and taking a few practical precautions — can help prevent unauthorized access and potentially life-changing accidents. READ MORE

Katy ISD Board to Hold Special Strategic Planning Meeting: What Westlake / Westlake Forest Families Should Know

Katy ISD trustees will gather for a special strategic planning workshop on Monday, Aug. 31, giving Westlake / Westlake Forest families an opportunity to follow a discussion that could help shape the district’s priorities for students, schools and the wider community. READ MORE

Harris County Commissioners Court Recap: What Aug. 25 Decisions Mean for Westlake / Westlake Forest

Harris County Commissioners Court advanced major drainage, road, park, housing and public health initiatives Tuesday, August 25, with several decisions carrying implications for residents in Westlake / Westlake Forest and communities across the county. READ MORE

Westlake / Westlake Forest Homeowners Could See New Texas Insurance Rules Aimed at Lowering Property Costs

Homeowners in Westlake / Westlake Forest could eventually see changes in how insurers price, renew and evaluate property coverage after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Department of Insurance to pursue new measures aimed at making insurance more affordable. READ MORE

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Boots & Brews Returns to Downtown Katy With Texas Country Music, Local Breweries and a Bigger Purpose

Boots & Brews returns to Historic Downtown Katy on September 12 with live Texas country music, local breweries and family-friendly attractions, kicking off the 2026 Katy Rice Harvest Festival season while helping raise money for Katy students and community organizations. READ MORE

Houston-Area Hospitals Are Counting on Type O Donors Before the Next Emergency

A car crash, serious injury or sudden medical emergency can turn an ordinary day into a race against time — and Gulf Coast Blood says the Type O blood already waiting inside Houston-area hospitals can make a critical difference in what happens next. READ MORE

Biscuit Belly Joins Texas Heritage Marketplace, Bringing Southern Brunch Favorite to Katy

Biscuit Belly is the latest restaurant headed to Texas Heritage Marketplace in west Katy, adding scratch-made biscuits and Southern-inspired brunch to a fast-growing lineup of restaurants, retailers and everyday destinations taking shape along I-10. READ MORE

HCC Mattress Mack School of Selling Returns This Fall, Offering Houston Entrepreneurs Real-World Sales Training at No Cost in West Houston

Houston entrepreneurs, aspiring sales professionals and career changers have until Sept. 1 to apply for the free Fall 2026 HCC Mattress Mack School of Selling, a six-week onsite program built around the customer-first business philosophy of Houston’s Jim McIngvale. READ MORE

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Fort Bend County’s Bike Ride for Survivors Returns to Sugar Land, Turning Miles Into Support for Crime Victims

Cyclists, families and local law enforcement will come together at Brazos River Park on October 10 for the 6th Annual Fort Bend County DA’s Ride for Survivors, raising money for organizations helping victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and other violent crimes across Fort Bend County. READ MORE

Project Halo Brewing Marks Four Years in Fulshear With National Medals, Local Roots and Anniversary Celebration Ahead

Four years after opening its doors in Fulshear, husband-and-wife-owned Project Halo Brewing is celebrating a milestone shaped by award-winning beer, a growing taproom and the neighbors who helped turn the local brewery into a community gathering place. READ MORE

Katy’s First Flying Biscuit Café Is Coming to Mason Road

Flying Biscuit Café is preparing to bring its Southern-inspired breakfast, brunch and lunch menu to Katy, with new filings pointing to a 3,822-square-foot restaurant at Mason Knolls Shopping Center on South Mason Road. READ MORE

Katy ISD Approves $1.48 Billion 2026-27 Budget as Proposed Tax Rate Holds Steady

Katy ISD’s newly approved 2026-27 budget directs most operating dollars toward classrooms and student support while keeping the proposed district tax rate unchanged from last year. READ MORE