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2 Apex Soccer Lab The soccer training facility aims to help developing young players through group training, private sessions, summer camps and adult leagues. • Opened April 1 • 1005 Airline Drive, Ste. C, Katy • www.apexsoccerlabtx.com 3 Super Barbershop The barbershop has opened a salon next door to its Katy location which will oer haircuts, silk presses, blow outs, weaves, extensions, braids, perms and coloring for women. • Opened April 1 • 1420 Katy Fort Bend Road, Ste. 150, Katy • https://superbarbershophouston.com 4 The Airway Dentists The Katy oce treats patients of all ages by oering routine checkups, sleep apnea treatment, orthodontics and emergency dentistry. • Opened April 20 • 4906 FM 1463, Ste. 100, Katy • www.theairwaydentists.com/locations/katy 5 Boardwalk Square The 353-unit luxury, mid-rise apartment community has over 20 open-concept oor plans. • Opened in May • 125 Prairie Parkway, Katy • www.boardwalksquare-katy.com 6 Forno Flatbread Co. The eatery serves pizzas, atbreads and wraps featuring freshly made dough as well as kabobs and bowls. • Opened May 13 • 1450 W. Grand Pkwy. S., Ste. K, Katy • www.forno44.com 7 Cooking Girl Chinese Cuisine The restaurant oers an authentic Chinese dining with options such as Sichuan beef and dry pot duck. • Opened May 13

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8 Saigon Hustle The restaurant serves banh mi, pho and vermicelli bowls, with featured dishes including pork rice bowls, fried egg rolls and beef pho. • Opened May 14 • 23703 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy • www.saigonhustle.com 9 JuiceLand The Austin-based chain oers juices, smoothies, matcha and plant-based lunch options. • Opened May 28 • 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Ste. F110, Katy • www.juiceland.com 10 Urban Brasa The Peruvian eatery oers charcoal-grilled chicken, sandwiches and salads. • Opened June 1 • 27252 Katy Freeway, Ste. 1000, Katy • https://urbanbrasa.com

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14 Bad Buns The restaurant—which also operates a location in Sugar Land—oers smash burgers, fries and shakes, per its website. Known for its late hours, the Katy location closes at 11 p.m. on weekdays and midnight on weekends. • Opened May 25 • 1251 Pin Oak Road, Ste. 109, Katy • https://eatbadbuns.com

16 iSmash Founded in 2018 in New York, the business oers a hands-on environment where guests can safely smash objects such as glassware, dishes and electronics with tools such as crowbars, baseball bats, golf clubs and sledgehammers in a controlled space. Other oerings include splatter paint and axe throwing. • Opened May 23 • 620 Katy Fort Bend Road, Ste. 330, Katy • www.ismashusa.com/locations/tx-katy

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11 Simply South The eatery oers vegetarian Indian food with items including tandoori, rice bowls, biryanis and curries. • Opening in July • 24600 Katy Freeway, Ste. 1020, Katy • https://simplysouth.us 12 Legacy Park The park will feature a nature-based playground, oating boardwalk and dock, trails, shaded seating areas and interactive educational moments. • Opening spring 2027 • Between Morton and Clay Road near Katy Hockley Cutoff • www.parksidecap.com

$200,000 for renovations. Construction was estimated to begin May 30 and completion is expected in August.

Closings

• 24205 Katy Freeway, Katy • www.chamagaucha.com

17 Harvey’s Deli Known for selling East Coast-style deli sandwiches, the deli owners announced the immediate closure of the restaurant citing “the struggling economy and the extreme overhead of running a small business.” • Closed in May • 27252 Katy Freeway, Ste. 400, Katy • www.harveysdelitx.com 18 Xscape Theatres The theater oered a variety of movie screenings. • Closed June 7 • 26616 FM 1093, Richmond • www.xscapetheatres.com/katy-fulshear

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15 Clothed By Faith The nonprot, which provides gently-used clothing to children and adults in need, celebrated the expansion of its Katy location.

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Government

BY AUBREY HOWELL

Fulshear OKs $1.5M land purchase for Primrose Park

2016 and a 1-acre dedication in 2019, per agenda documents. Ocials previously said Phase 1 of the project included walking trails and parking, while Phase 2 brings: • Four baseball and softball elds • Sports lighting for all elds • A restroom and concession building • Parking and required detention Also of note City Council also approved an agreement with Fulshear Little League as the recognized sports association for baseball and softball programming at Primrose Park. The league anticipates its preseason to begin in mid to late July, followed by fall practice, a regular fall season and playos in November, per agenda documents. Stay tuned Work on the park’s third phase is slated to begin this summer, per agenda documents.

More parkland will be added to Primrose Park using funds set aside for park and facilities land acquisition approved by voters in May 2025. The big picture At a May 12 meeting, Fulshear City Council approved the $1.5 mil- lion purchase of approximately 4-acres from Living Word Lutheran Church for incorporation into Primrose Park and future public park development. The approval comes after the city postponed the grand opening of the park’s second phase—cen- tered on baseball and softball elds—from May 9 to June 13 after press time due to weather and rain impacts. The details The land acquisition is the fourth expansion of the park’s footprint, with the initial 10-acre donation by the Cornelius family in 2015, followed by a 15-acre purchase in

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News

BY AUBREY HOWELL, HANNAH NORTON & CARRIE TAYLOR

Proposed 2026-27 capital improvement plan The capital improvement plan, or CIP, outlines prioritized projects and spending for the next five years.

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1 Fulshear one of the nation’s fastest growing cities

Fulshear saw the second-fastest growth in the nation last year, at 21%, new U.S. Census Bureau data shows. The city was led by Celina, located about an hour north of Dallas, which saw 24.6% growth in the same period. Overall, Texas was home to eight of the nation’s fastest-growth municipalities in 2025 as people continue moving to smaller cities in the state’s large metropolitan areas, the data shows. The suburban boom comes amid a slowdown in overall population growth, according to previous Community Impact reporting. 2 City of Katy to finance wastewater treatment plant expansion At a June 8 meeting, Katy City Council approved a $20.6 million financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board for the expansion of the city of Katy wastewater treatment plant. 3 Fulshear Police Department launches drone first responder program The city’s new drone first responder program will provide a new avenue for things such as missing person searches, community event monitoring and active incidents instead of using the traditional police helicopter, department officials announced in a May 7 Facebook post. The program will assist with: • Faster emergency response capabilities • Enhanced officer and community safety • Real-time artificial intelligence for responding officers • Improved search and rescue operations • Better situational awareness during critical incidents • Traffic crash investigations • More efficient deployment with of department resources

1 Wastewater: $48.69M • South FM 1093 gravity line improvement • Primrose Wastewater Reclamation Facility 2 Water: $18.95M • Water Plant Elevated Storage Tank addition 3 Facilities, parks and technology: $1.18M • Primrose Park design and surveying, construction, equipment and furniture

4 Streets and traffic: $1.16M • Bois D’Arc realignment (FM 1093 to McKinnon Road) construction and potential utility relocation and drainage adjustments 5 Drainage: $280K • Drainage master plan, Phase 3 • FM 359 and Fourth Street drainage improvement

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Fulshear officials to consider $70.25M capital improvement plan for 2026-27 budget

Fulshear officials will consider approving more than $70 million for capital improvement projects for fiscal year 2026-27 later this summer. In a nutshell At a May 19 Fulshear City Council meeting, public works staff presented the preliminary draft of its five-year capital improvement plan, or CIP. The FY 2026-31 plan includes an estimated total cost of $335.63 million to be funded by a variety of sources, including bonds and local partnerships. The details The proposed plan for FY 2026-27 includes nearly

$49 million for wastewater and $19 million for water projects, with the remainder allocated to drainage, facilities, parks, technology, streets and traffic. Licon also addressed the council’s and the pub- lic’s desire for a dynamic project status dashboard to display project updates. He said his department is working with the city’s information technology team to continue building and “working out the bugs before putting it out to the public.” Stay tuned The city’s next budget review is scheduled for July 7, where City Council will vote to approve the FY 2026-27 CIP.

NOAA officials predict less active hurricane season

2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials are predicting a below-average hurricane season for 2026.

• Three to six hurricanes with winds of 74 mph or higher • One to three major hurricanes with winds of 111 mph or higher Staying prepared Although the season is predicted to be below average, National Weather Service Director Ken Graham said it’s important to remember it only takes one storm to make it a bad season.

With hurricane season underway through Nov. 30, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin- istration officials are predicting the first below-aver- age Atlantic hurricane season since 2015. What you need to know According to predictions, NOAA officials are forecasting a range of eight to 14 named storms in the Atlantic Ocean with winds of 39 mph or higher, including:

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Near normal: 35%

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News

BY AUBREY HOWELL

The Katy area has nine new members across two City Councils and one school board. The new members come after a May election that saw three Katy City Council members term out, three Katy ISD board members who did not seek reelection and three Fulshear City Council members who did not seek reelection. All Fulshear City Council places, including the The study showed the city’s current districts had a standard deviation between the largest and smallest district at 153.22%—signicantly above the court-interpreted requirement of 10%, attorney Sydney Falk said. Meanwhile, Katy City Council and Katy ISD board of trustees held routine elections. Meet your new Katy-area City Councils and school board mayor’s seat, were up for election after the City Council approved a new district map in September, Community Impact reported. However, only three City Council races were contested. The call for redistricting came after a study conducted by law rm Bickersta Heath Delgado Acosta LLP showed the city has nearly doubled its population since the 2020 census.

Meet the representatives

Katy City Council Members are elected for three-year terms and may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

Katy ISD board of trustees Members are elected for three-year terms and are not subject to term limits.

Fulshear City Council Members are elected for two-year terms and are not subject to term limits.

Johnston Dietz, Ward A First elected: May 2026 Term expires: May 2029

James Cross, Position 1 First elected: May 2025 Term expires: May 2028

Sarah B. Johnson, District 1 First elected: August 2021 Term expires: May 2028

Paula Taylor, Ward A First elected: February 2026 Term expires: May 2027

Lance Redmon, Position 2 First elected: May 2019 Term expires: May 2028

Abhi Utturkar, District 2*** First elected: May 2023 Term expires: May 2028

Michael Meihls, Ward B First elected: May 2026 Term expires: May 2029

Cicely Taylor, Position 3 First elected: May 2026 Term expires: May 2029

Omar Peña, District 3 First elected: May 2026 Term expires: May 2027

Gina Hicks, Ward B* First elected: May 2021 Term expires: May 2027

Jim Davidson, Position 4 First elected: May 2026 Term expires: May 2029

Richard Russell, District 4 First elected: May 2025 Term expires: May 2028

Paul Follis, At-Large First elected: May 2026 Term expires: May 2029

Nathan Shipley, Position 5 First elected: May 2026 Term expires: May 2029

Randy Connor, District 5 First elected: May 2026 Term expires: May 2027

Rebecca Fox, Position 6** First elected: 2004 Term expires: May 2027

Camron K. Miller, At-Large First elected: June 2025 Term expires: May 2028

*GINA HICKS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RUN FOR REELECTION DUE TO TERM LIMITS. **REBECCA FOX SERVED ON KATY ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES FROM 20042019 AND WAS ELECTED AGAIN IN 2021. ***ABHI UTTURKAR PREVIOUSLY SERVED DISTRICT 5 BEFORE REZONING.

Dawn Champagne, Position 7 First elected: May 2018 Term expires: May 2027

Kimberly Bow, At-Large First elected: May 2026 Term expires: May 2027

SOURCE: CITIES OF FULSHEAR AND KATY, KATY ISD COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Education

BY BRADLEY DOUNTZ

Lamar CISD approves rezoning options for new Fulshear schools In preparation for the opening of Williams High, Urbanski Junior High and Dresner Middle schools for the 2027-28 school year, Lamar CISD’s board of trustees approved rezoning options for the new Fulshear secondary schools at its May 19 meeting. The specifics Jonathan Maxwell, executive director of enroll- ment management for LCISD, shared enrollment projections and three rezoning options for each

Schools to offer free summer lunches Katy and Lamar Consolidated ISDs will offer free breakfast and lunch this summer. What you need to know Katy ISD residents will be able to visit six locations from late May to the end of July, while Lamar CISD residents can visit nine locations from early June to mid-July. The sites will be open Mondays through Thursdays and will be closed on Fridays. Notable quote “Our Summer Food Service Program allows us to continue supporting students and families even after the school year ends,” said Alexa Carrier, Katy ISD executive director of nutrition and food services.

school with the board. However, the attendance boundary committee gave their final recommendation of a committee-de- vised, administration-endorsed fourth option. The committee was comprised of parents and stakehold- ers of surrounding affected schools. Committee representatives said the fourth option was created to minimize splitting track patterns and prioritize balanced enrollment across campuses to support LCISD’s growth. Also of note The board also voted to allow rising high school seniors to stay at their current campus instead of transferring for the 2027-28 school year. Students can also apply for a University Inter- scholastic League legacy provision to stay at their current campus if they meet certain criteria.

Option 4 secondary school enrollment projections

Williams High School

Urbanski Junior High School

Dresner Middle School

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1,802 1,202 573

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Katy ISD faces $15.27M bus seat belt installation cost Katy ISD will see a $15.27 million cost to install three-point seat belts to all school buses that do not have them, Executive Director of Transporta- tion Paul Landis said at a May 11 board of trustees meeting. The report—which the district will share with Katy ISD bus seat belt breakdown

LCISD’s property value growth expected to increase Lamar CISD officials announced proposed property values had increased from 3% to 4.5% at a May 19 meeting. The announce- ment came after officials said in April that the school district would go into the 2026-27 school year with a balanced budget. Additionally, the 2026-27 school year’s total revenue is estimated to be $572.2 million, a nearly $10 million increase from what was provided last month. Also of note Chief Financial Officer Greg Buchanan said officials are considering two potential tax rates for the 2026-27 school year: $1.1351 and $1.1451 per $100 valuation, with the average home value at $424,065.

325: Buses with no seat belts 288: Buses with three-point seat belts 227: Buses with lap belts

the Texas Education Agency—comes after lawmak- ers approved Texas Senate Bill 546 in 2025, which requires school districts to assess how many of their buses have three-point seat belts and the cost to install them. The details Landis reported every bus bought since 2018 has three-point seat belts, although 552—or 65.7%—of the 840 buses Katy ISD operates or contracts are not outfitted with them. The estimated cost to refit conventional pas- senger buses is $40,673, while the cost for special education buses is $15,907, per agenda documents. “Given current and projected budget

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constraints, along with the absence of dedicated legislative funding for this requirement, [the] transportation department is not recommending a retrofit at this time,” Landis said. “However, we remain committed to student safety and will continue to monitor guidance and funding opportunities moving forward.” Looking ahead The bill outlines school districts have until Sept. 1, 2029, to introduce three-point seat belts to each bus.

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Development

BY BRADLEY DOUNTZ

7 Katy and Fulshear area development updates Katy and Fulshear are seeing a growth in commercial development with several projects underway or beginning soon. This list is not comprehensive and includes the most up-to-date information received as of press time. 1 NewQuest development Project: The 18.5-acre development, which is currently unnamed, is slated to house multitenant retail buildings and a modern farmhouse-style residential complex. Update: The project was announced by NewQuest in May with construction anticipated to begin in early 2027. • Southwest corner of Morton and Porter roads • www.newquest.com 2 The Green at Katy Park Project: The 46.27-acre mixed-use district by developer Read King will bring green space, retail and restaurants north of I-10 in a two-phased project. Update: Officials confirmed they have executed leases with Chipotle, 7 Brew and Taco Bell. • 3165 Katy Hockley Cutoff Road • www.read-king.com 3 Fulshear Central Project: The 23-acre mixed-use development by Janapriya Upscale will feature retail and office buildings, a lake, a green area and a coffee or ice cream shop. • South side of FM 1093, Fulshear • www.fulshearcentral.com 4 Texas Heritage Marketplace Project: The 165-acre, $400 million development is anticipated to have more than 1 million square feet of retail, restaurants and medical office space. Update: Officials said 85%-90% of the development has been preleased. • Southeast corner of Texas Heritage Parkway and I-10 • www.newquest.com

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O 5 Elyson Town Center Project: The 11-building development is anticipated to have more than 190,000-square-feet of retail, restaurants and professional services. Four buildings will have second-story apartments. Update: The development has 16 signed deals with businesses including First Watch, Chipotle and Playa Bowls as well as several lease deals underway.

359 Update: Several businesses are set to begin construction including a PitStop Express and the first units of office condos. • North of FM 1093 and west of Wallis Street, Fulshear • www.centurycommunities.com 7 The Dryer Project: Owner Hadi “Andrew” Nurcahya said the rest of Phase 2 will involve building vendor spaces inside a shipping container and a model train building. The third phase will feature a three-story building with a food hall, offices and event/party space. Update: Phase 2 is expected to be completed by the end of July, the timeline for phase 3 is still being finalized • 5345 E. Third St, Katy • www.thedryer.com

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Dining

BY CONNOR BEHRENS

The eatery also oers a number of desserts.

Beyond enjoying authentic Italian cuisine, customers can partake in handmade pizza classes.

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Little Italy combines ne dining with home comfort When husband-and-wife restaurateurs Christina Mojica and Chef Alfredo Mojica opened Little Italy in Katy in late 2024, it was more than just another restaurant debut. Other signature oerings include handmade pastas featuring slow-braised lamb or seafood such as shrimp, clams, scallops and calamari, as well as

The restaurant oers a number of pasta dishes.

black true risotto topped with Parmesan. “We are a family-owned, husband-and-wife team where Chef Alfredo brings over 30 years of experience creating authentic Italian cuisine with care and intention,” Christina Mojica said. “It starts with the oven and recipes that don’t cut corners. But honestly, it’s the feeling. You walk in and it just feels warm and familiar.” Extra oerings Beyond dinner service, Little Italy has expanded into an experience-driven destination. Weekend brunch features live music alongside dishes such as lobster and waes with hot honey, lemon ricotta pancakes and focaccia eggs Benedict. Guests can also participate in Handmade Pizza Classes led by Chef Alfredo, where attendees learn dough preparation, sauce-making and wood-red baking techniques. Why they do it Still, despite the vast menu and entertainment oerings, the owners say the restaurant’s mission remains simple. “We want people to feel full—not just from the food, but from the whole experience,” Christina Mojica said. “If you leave feeling like you just had dinner at a friend’s house, we did our job.”

For the team behind Houston’s Amore Italian Restaurant, the concept marked the next step in bringing their signature blend of hospitality, tradition and family-centered dining to a new audience through an elevated yet approachable Italian experience. “We opened in late 2024, and what a ride it’s been since day one,” Christina Mojica said. “We wanted to bring the same heart, the same recipes, the same Chef Alfredo magic—but in a way that felt like Sunday dinner at someone’s house. Katy felt like the perfect t.” That philosophy shapes every aspect of Little Italy, from its welcoming atmosphere to the menu. Designed as a neighborhood-focused restaurant, it combines ne-dining techniques with the comfort of a home kitchen. Wood-red aromas, shared plates and top-notch service are just as central to the experience as the food itself. The menu The restaurant’s open kitchen is anchored by a gold-tiled wood-burning oven used to prepare all 12 varieties of pizza. The menu also highlights authentic Italian comfort food, including seafood and steak entrées.

Owners said the restaurant aims to feel like dinner at home.

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Transportation

BY AUBREY HOWELL

See 3 Katy and Fulshear area transportation project updates

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1 Grand Parkway primacy Project: The 26-mile extension from south Sugar Land to Hwy. 288 near Rosharon aims to improve commute times for residents. Update: 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. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: TBD • Funding source: TxDOT

2 Katy Hockley Road widening Project: The project will widen the existing two-lane asphalt roadway to a four-lane undivided concrete roadway. Update: CenterPoint Energy will relocate two natural gas mains this summer before concrete paving can begin. • Timeline: September 2025-March 13, 2027 • Cost: $9.5 million • Funding source: Katy Development Authority

3 West Downtown streets reconstruction Project: The project will reconstruct First through Fifth streets from FM 359 to Wallis Street. Update: The project is 70% complete with design, although the beginning of construction hinges on the timeline of the Wallis Street reconstruction. • Timeline: May 2025-fourth quarter 2026 (design) • Cost: $680,373 (design) • Funding sources: city of Fulshear and County Assistance District No. 7

Events

BY BRADLEY DOUNTZ

June

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Fools & Misfits The stand up comedy performance at Midway BBQ will feature several local Houston comedians. • June 20, 7-9 p.m. • $15 (per ticket) • 6025 Highway Blvd., Katy • Instagram: @jokehousecomedy Juneteenth Celebration at Southland Bar & Grill The bar and grill will host a Juneteenth event to commemorate American history through music, food

Frosty Fridays The city of Katy invites residents to cool off every Friday in July by providing frozen treats and outdoor games at various venues across the city. • Dates and locations vary • Free (admission) • www.cityofkaty.com Fulshear Freedom Fest Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with fireworks, food trucks, games, live music and a drone show at Fulshear High School.

and fun activities. • June 20, 4-9 p.m.

• July 3, 7-10 p.m. • Free (admission)

Red, White & Boom Typhoon Texas Waterpark invites Katy residents for a patriotic-filled day featuring special activities and fireworks. • July 4, 11 a.m. • Ticket prices vary

• 9302 Charger Way, Fulshear • www.fulshearregional.com

• Free (general admission) • 5990 Stockdick Road, Katy • Facebook: Southland Bar & Grill

Women of Katy Symposium The third annual symposium invites women to have meaningful dialogue on several topics from business, family and mental well-being. • July 16, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. • $48 (per ticket) • 2707 Commercial Center Blvd., Ste. K-100, Katy • www.womenofkaty.com

Juneteenth Celebration The Katy Texas African American Heritage Society’s celebration will feature live music, family-friendly activities, food trucks and local vendors. • June 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free (admission) • 443 Danover Road, Katy • Facebook: Katy Texas African American Heritage Society

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Health care

BY BRADLEY DOUNTZ

Health Care Edition

2026

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Readers, welcome to Community Impact’s annual Health Care Edition. This annual guide explores the many factors shaping the health care landscape across the Katy and Fulshear area. Readers can learn more about the shift from traditional primary care to alternative health care options as well as see updates from three area hospitals and find out what health care facilities are taking shape across the area. This edition also looks at what lawmakers are doing amid rising health care costs across the state.

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Fort Bend County is undergoing its first air quality study analysis to determine how air pollution varies across the county. What residents need to know Fort Bend County Health and Human Services partnered with The University of Texas at Austin and UTHealth Houston School of Public Health to conduct a three-week study to measure the county’s air quality at a neighborhood level. The $100,000 study aims to support county public health initiatives by providing a baseline assessment to guide future air quality solutions, officials said in an April 7 news release. Fort Bend County undergoing 1st air quality study

How it works Daniel Sung, a Ph.D. student at The University of Texas at Austin, said the study is a mixture of stationary and mobile monitoring over a three-week period, which was completed this spring. The van contained a computer monitor and a Vocus mass spectrometer, a real-time monitoring system, capable of measuring more than 1,000 air pollutants, per the release. Officials will look at variables such as time of day, day of the week, temperature as well as both indoor/outdoor air pollution while tracking pollut- ants, including ozone, fine particulate matter, nitro- gen oxides and carbon monoxide, among others. The background Dr. Letosha Gale-Lowe, local health authority and Fort Bend County health and human services director, said the study came after a resident shared air quality concerns as the county continues to grow. “We need to understand how air pollution varies from neighborhood to neighborhood, and by using advanced mobile air monitoring equipment to identify pollution hotspots, we are gathering high

Air pollution and your health What is air pollution?

Air pollution is a mix of hazardous substances from both human-made sources like vehicle emissions and natural gas heating, as well as natural sources such as wildfire smoke. How does air pollution affect your health? Air pollution exposure is associated with oxidative stress and inflammation in human cells, which may lay a foundation for chronic diseases and cancer. Who is affected by air pollution? Air pollution affects everyone’s health, but certain groups may be harmed more. Almost nine out of 10 people who live in urban areas worldwide are affected by air pollution.

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resolution data that’s necessary to make informed, data-driven decisions,” Gale-Lowe said. Next steps Data analysis is underway with a final report expected in mid-2026.

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