Katy Area News

City

Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse opening second Greater Houston location in Katy. Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse is set to open its second Greater Houston-area location in Katy. The move adds another dining option to the city’s growing restaurant scene. Source

Schools

Katy ISD maintains ‘B’ accountability rating from the TEA. Katy ISD has maintained a ‘B’ accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency. The rating reflects the district’s ongoing academic performance evaluation by the state. Source

Katy ISD Board Approves Pay Increases for 2026–27. The Katy ISD Board of Trustees has approved pay increases for the 2026-27 school year, authorizing raises for all teachers and staff. The action reflects the district’s compensation planning for the upcoming academic year. Source

Katy ISD Trustees Review Proposed Attendance Boundary Modifications. Katy ISD trustees reviewed proposed modifications to attendance boundaries, with affected families set to receive a survey. The review is part of the district’s ongoing efforts to manage enrollment and campus capacity amid growth. Source

Fort Bend County

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office announces corrective actions following TCOLE inspection. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office announced corrective actions following an inspection by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Details of the specific findings and corrective measures were included in the office’s press release. Source

Fort Bend County confirms first human case of West Nile virus. Fort Bend County Health and Human Services confirmed the county’s first human case of West Nile virus. The announcement followed reports of reduced mosquito activity after an aerial control operation earlier in the month. Source

Harris County

Harris County Commissioners appoint new Executive Director of Flood Control District. Harris County Commissioners Court has appointed a new Executive Director for the Harris County Flood Control District. The appointment fills a key leadership role overseeing flood mitigation efforts in the county. Source

Public Safety

5-year-old boy reported missing in Katy area found dead. A 5-year-old boy who had been reported missing in the Katy area was found dead, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. The case had prompted a search appeal from law enforcement before the discovery. Source

Development

Texas House holds data center hearing after Abbott pause order. The Texas House convened a hearing on data center projects roughly two weeks after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a pause and audit of all such projects statewide. The hearing examined implications for the fast-growing data center sector, which has significant activity in the greater Houston/Katy-Fulshear region. Source