Katy Area Economic Development Council

05/29/2026

🚧Here's the latest on a major mobility improvement project in the City of Katy.

Construction on Katy Hockley Road is progressing within the project's overall 15-month timeline, the City of Katy announced in an email to residents late in the afternoon of May 15. “However, …

05/28/2026

🛣️The continued build-out of Grand Parkway in Fort Bend County took another step forward recently.

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At a May 14 meeting, Fort Bend County commissioners voted to give the Texas Department of Transportation primacy on segments C1 and C2 as well as the unbuilt portion of segment D of the Grand Parkway project.

05/27/2026

At our General Assembly meeting last week, it was a privilege to host a Mayor's Panel featuring our local leaders. Great discussion and insights as we work together to grow the Katy area.

05/26/2026

Making the leap to entrepreneurship takes courage and support. WPI founder Chad DeBoer shares how data-driven insights and strong relationships with organizations like the Katy Area EDC help businesses make high-stakes location and logistics decisions. https://rebrand.ly/zjz49jr

05/22/2026

Construction of several miles of the new sidewalks will soon get underway enhancing connectivity in the Katy area.

On May 5 Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones announced the Summer Break phase of Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4, an initiative to create safe pathways to schools, parks, and neighborhood …

05/21/2026

🏠Here's a look at a recent snapshot of where things stand with the Houston region's housing market.

The April Housing Market Update from the Houston Association of Realtors reports an increase in inventory in the Houston market this month. Along with the increase in inventory, the average price for a single-family home decreased.

05/20/2026

Fulshear is adding more parkland with a recent land acquisition.

More parkland will be added into Primrose Park using funds set aside for park and facilities land acquisition approved by voters in May 2025.

05/19/2026

Strong businesses grow faster when they have the right partners. See how Wolverine Process Improvement, founder Chad DeBoer and the Katy Area Economic Development Council collaborate to help local companies. https://rebrand.ly/uruo5vn

05/18/2026

Check out this awesome story from HBJ highlighting the rise of Right Choice Construction led by our Board Chair, Danielle Wright.

What started as a leap of faith has evolved into a growing Houston-based contractor known for its hands-on leadership and client-first approach.

05/15/2026

ICYMI: A new mixed-use development will soon take shape on Morton Road.

Houston-based commercial real estate company NewQuest is set to develop a new 18.5-acre retail and residential project along one of the few remaining tracts along Morton Road in Katy.

05/14/2026

🎉Congrats to these amazing Katy ISD students, and all graduating seniors!

Katy Independent School District has named its valedictorians and salutatorians for the Class of 2026, recognizing the top academic performers at each of the district's nine high schools.