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KP George and Dexter McCoy live session canceled

I have some bummer news for you all.

Our planned live conversation with Fort Bend County Judge KP George and Commissioner Dexter McCoy has been canceled because George has withdrawn from the event. Because the session was structured as a joint discussion between the two candidates, we're not moving forward with it as scheduled.

I know many readers were interested in hearing directly from both officials ahead of the primaries, and I sincerely appreciate everyone who submitted questions for the candidates. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

And don't worry; we'll continue covering the race and sharing interviews and reporting to keep you informed in the weeks ahead. And if you want to follow our election coverage more closely, sign up for our Texas Elections 2026 newsletter. Each Thursday, chief politics reporter John Moritz will catch you up on the latest news from the campaign trail and help you understand who the candidates are, who is funding them and what they would have influence over if elected. Sign up today to get this week's edition.

Claire Goodman, Katy reporter

claire.goodman@houstonchronicle.com

Latest Developments

P.F. Chang's is planning to open a new location in Katy Mills Mall in 2026. This image features a newly opened P.F. Chang's in Laredo.

Photo by: P.F. Chang's, Courtesy

5 exciting new restaurants, dessert shops planned for Katy, Fort Bend in 2026

Several new restaurants and dessert shops are slated to open across the Katy and Fort Bend area in 2026.

It's king cake season in Houston and one of the bakeries serving it is Common Bond.

Photo by: Andrew Hemingway

Where to buy king cake, including Katy and Fort Bend

This festive dessert and its traditions are celebrated across the city ahead of Mardi Gras each year.

Your Government

Homes in the Sunfield development just east of Interstate 35 in Buda are seen Feb. 28, 2022. The planned community with about 12,000 homes is the type of massive development some say is threatening smaller hill country communities.

Photo by: William Luther, Staff

Missed a property tax deadline? Here's what you can still do next

Here's what homeowners should know about missed property tax deadlines.

What Else is Happening

Photo by: Bao Ong / Houston Chronicle

The best dishes restaurant critic Bao Ong ate in January, including Katy and Fort Bend

Texas reuben at Roegels Barbecue and cured red trout at Hugo Ortega's Zaranda were among Chronicle restaurant critic Bao Ong's best bites in January.

Town Square

Katy ISD has unveiled its newest and most flexible high school option, Legacy Virtual High School.

The program offers tuition-free, full-time enrollment for eligible Texas students and fee-based supplemental courses to support students' graduation plans.

Stay in the Know

Saks Off Fifth will be closing all its Houston-area stores, including its locations in Katy and Sugar Land.

Last Thoughts

"Super Bowl Sunday comes down to two things: where to watch the game and what to eat," my co-reporter Ana Khan reminds us.

If you're looking to catch the game on the big screen at a restaurant or bar, check out Ana's list of the best Super Bowl watch parties, including spots in Katy and Fort Bend.