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BY AUBREY HOWELL
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Major Maintenance in Precinct 4
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1 Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend counties see population increases Despite counties nationwide seeing a slowing growth rate, the Greater Houston area is experiencing the opposite, per recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The data examines population changes from July 2024 to July 2025 with Harris County seeing 48,695, Montgomery County with 30,011 and Fort Bend County adding 24,163 residents. 2 Fort Bend Regional Partnership ex- pands economic development initiative The Fort Bend Regional Partnership has announced its expanded initiative in economic development as the county is expected to see its population nearly double in the next 20 to 25 years. 3 Harris County commissioners advance $90M clean energy initiative On March 19, Harris Commissioners Court authorized $88.3 million to fund projects for the Solar for All plan despite the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempted termination of grants associated with the program.
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$10M Barker Reservoir watershed maintenance Harris County Flood Control District and Harris County Precinct 4 officials gathered March 24 to break ground on the $10 million Barker Reservoir Channel Rehabilitation and Restoration project. Project outcomes include: • Restoring 3.25 miles of upstream channels • Adding 1.1 miles of new storm pipe • Installing 30,000 tons of rock to repair erosion • Removing sediment buildup and blockages
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SOURCE: HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 4/COMMUNITY IMPACT
The big picture The large-scale project—funded by the Harris County Flood Control District maintenance pro- gram—aims to restore channel conditions and flood control systems after the area saw flooding during Hurricane Harvey, officials said. Looking ahead Construction is expected to last up to five years, officials said.
City of Katy could implement golf cart regulations
Golf carts are not allowed on: Avenue D Hwy. 90 Morton Road
Kingsland Boulevard Katyland Drive Franz Road, east of Avenue D
The city of Katy is looking to add an ordinance to allow golf cart use within the city. The ordinance would allow golf cart and neigh- borhood electric vehicle use within city limits during daylight hours, which includes half an hour before sunrise and half an hour after sunset, according to agenda documents.
The details The ordinance states golf carts must be operated by licensed drivers who should follow all traffic regulations and cannot be used on sidewalks or trails, per agenda documents. Additionally, carts must display registration and license plates.
SOURCE: CITY OF KATY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
Looking ahead The ordinance will be brought back to City Coun- cil for a vote at a later date, Mayor William “Dusty” Thiele said.
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