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There are two constants in Katy and Fort Bend: real estate development and the Fort Bend County Fair.
The latter is just plain fun. The former requires spreadsheets.
Keeping up with what's rising, leasing, breaking ground or quietly rebranding itself into something with the word "district" in it is, frankly, a full-time job. Fortunately for all of us, it actually is someone's full-time job here at the Chronicle: our real estate team's.
Our real estate reporter Melissa Luck put together this comprehensive guide to the hottest developments coming to and around us, so check out her coverage for everything you need to know.
From massive freeway-front retail hubs to more curated town-center concepts, here's what's taking shape in our corner of the world.
Latest Developments
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From west Houston to Fort Bend County and Magnolia, developers are rolling out an ambitious slate of retail projects that will reshape how and where Houstonians shop, dine and gather.
Your Schools
 Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer |
Removed titles include "Heartstopper" by Alice Oseman; "Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen" by Jazz Jennings; and multiple titles focused on LGBTQ+ history and rights. |
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Your Government
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Deputy Kenneth Lewis was helping the motorist when he was hit around 3:40 a.m. Saturday on I-10 near Eldridge Road, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post. |
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What Else is Happening
Photo by: Allen J. Schaben, Los Angeles Times Via Getty Imag
"This ordeal has truly made our family stronger": Patrick Beverley won't face charges related to assault case involving his younger sister in Fort Bend County.
We've nominated 10 exceptional high school sports stars to be the Houston Chronicle's Athlete of the Week, including girls swimmers Winnie Liu from Dulles and Kim Kulow
from Austin and Katy softball player Haley Schmitt.
Tell us which athlete you think deserves the title this week.
🗳 Vote in the Girls Poll
🗳 Vote in the Boys Poll
Cheers to the 18 Katy ISD Destination Imagination teams that have advanced to the Lone Star Final- the state's premier innovation competition.
The state qualifiers, representing elementary, junior high and high school campuses, earned advancement through standout performances at the regional tournament. |
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Stay in the Know
- Cheddar's will be opening a new location in Katy. The restaurant, located at 29053 Katy Freeway in the Texas Heritage Parkway, has a projected opening date in December.
Last Thoughts
Daylight saving time is March 8, our weather science editor Roberto Villalpando reminds us. So mark your calendars, and also plan on not knowing what time it actually is for the following three or four days. |
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Events at the Chronicle
Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and challenger Nathan Sheets will join senior political reporter Jeremy Wallace for a private Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 12, to take viewer questions on agricultural production, consumer protection and economic development ahead of the Texas primary election.
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