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Moms get free admission to Typhoon Texas this weekend

There are two types of Mother’s Day moms: the brunch moms and the “please leave me alone on a float in a lazy river for 45 minutes” moms.

Typhoon Texas Water Park is officially catering to the second group this year.

The water park announced moms will get free admission on Mother’s Day with the purchase of a regular-priced ticket. The promotion is only valid May 10 and must be redeemed in person at the gate.

The weekend also officially kicks off the summer season at Typhoon Texas, so if you're planning a trip (or trips) to the water park, check out my insider scoop for saving big bucks.

Claire Goodman, Katy reporter

claire.goodman@houstonchronicle.com

Latest Developments

An artist's rendering shows the plans for a new 18-acre development coming to north Katy.

Photo by: NewQuest Properties, Courtesy

New 18-acre mixed-use development coming to north Katy. Here's what to know.

NewQuest has purchased more than 18 acres along a growing corridor in north Katy with plans to build a mix of retail space and apartments near a major youth sports complex.

Shown in this photo is Chad 'Pimp C' Butler and Bernard 'Bun B' Freeman of UGK.

Photo by: Courtesy Of Museum Of The Gulf Coast

Bun B to celebrate 30 years of UGK's 'Ridin' Dirty' at Sugar Land show

Bun B's "Been Ridin' Dirty" performance in Sugar Land will feature several guest artists on Pimp C's verses from the album "Ridin' Dirty."

Your Schools

The Katy ISD Educational Support Complex is photographed in Katy, Monday, May 12, 2025.

Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle

Katy ISD voters elect three new trustees in races with no incumbents

Voters in Katy ISD elected three new trustees Saturday, with all seats on the ballot open and no incumbents seeking reelection.

What Else is Happening

Father dies after teen son puts him in chokehold in Katy, sheriff says

The father was pronounced dead after he was transported to the hospital, authorities said.

We’ve nominated 10 exceptional high school sports stars to be the Houston Chronicle’s Athlete of the Week, including Katy ISD baseball standouts Ashten Ballew and Blake Hamilton.

Tell us which athlete you think deserves the title this week.

🗳 Vote in the Girls Poll

🗳 Vote in the Boys Poll

🏆 ICYMI: Last week's winners are Michael Hayes from Dekaney and Klein Oak’s Audrina Kidd.

Town Square

The public is invited to the grand opening of The Haven amenity park and gathering space. The event takes place 12- 2 p.m. on May 23 at 3002 Flatland Drive in Brookshire and features a DJ, food truck, games and more.

Stay in the Know

HTeaO is planning a new location in Rosenberg. The tea-centric beverage purveyor will be opening at 6415 Reading Road.

Last Thoughts

A new rideshare service just launched in Houston that claims to offer cheaper rates than Uber or Lyft, Maliya Ellis tells us.

Empower rides cost 20% less on average than Uber and Lyft rides, according to the company. That’s in part because Empower has a different business model than Uber and Lyft: drivers pay a subscription fee — $14.99 a week or $29.99 a month in Houston.