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3 Ichiban Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar The restaurant offers traditional hibachi experiences with dinner options including mixed vegetables, chicken, steak, fish and shrimp. • Opened Dec. 13 • 9555 Spring Green Blvd., Katy • www.hibachiofkaty.com 4 Hinode Izakaya The Japanese restaurant offers appetizers such as takoyaki, calamari and tempura as well as ramen and rice dishes. • Opened Jan. 1 • 406 W. Grand Parkway S., Ste. 360, Katy • www.instagram.com/hinodeizakayatx 5 Heart Notes Candle Bar The do-it-yourself candle bar offers more than 100 fragrance options to choose from, with staff available to guide the process. • Opened Jan. 2 • 1806 Ave. D, Ste. 102B, Katy • www.heartnotescandlebar.com 6 Latin Bites The South American and Peruvian eatery will offer a limited soft opening menu featuring golden fettuccine, surf and turf, fried rice and chicken cilantro rice. • Opened Jan. 6 • 20900 Katy Freeway, Ste. L, Katy • www.latinbitescafe.com 7 Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade The business, which began as a lemonade stand, has expanded its menu to offer handcrafted lemonades, superfood smoothies, tropically inspired coffees and teas as well as acai bowls. • Opened Jan. 8 • 27201 Fulshear Bend Drive, Ste. 800, Fulshear • www.wowwowhawaiianlemonade.com/location/ fulshear 8 Barnes & Noble The 22,000-square-foot store offers books, toys, games, magazines and gift items.

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2 Uptown Cheapskate The store buys and sells on-trend styles for up to 70% off retail prices, including activewear, dresses, graphic T-shirts, jeans, jackets, purses, shoes, shorts, skirts and tops. • Opened Dec. 4 • 402 W. Grand Parkway S., Ste. 104, Katy • www.uptowncheapskate.com/location/katy

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• Opened Jan. 28 • 435 S. Fry Road, Katy • https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3557 9 Kelsey-Seybold Clinic The clinic has expanded access for residents in the Katy area with the completion of its West Campus renovations with a second, five-story, 125,000-square-

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14 La La Land The eatery’s beverage menu includes a variety of coffees and teas alongside food items such as La La Classic Avocado Toast and Cacao Banana Chia

Seed Pudding. • Opening TBD • 6825 S. Fry Road, Ste. 100, Katy • www.lalalandkindcafe.com

foot medical facility. • Opened in January • 2510 W. Grand Parkway N., Katy • www.kelsey-seybold.com

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15 Class 101 - College Planning The business, which offers college prep services including test prep, resume help and college/major exploration, has changed ownership. • Ownership change on Feb. 1 • 1526 Katy Gap Road, Ste. 903, Katy • www.class101.com/katytx

10 Gyro Hut The New York-inspired restaurant offers various Mediterranean options including various rice, salad and fry platters as well as sandwiches. • Opening in February • 3011 W. Grand Parkway, Ste. 600, Katy • www.gyrohut.com 11 Mint Express Car Wash The car wash offers an exterior automated wash as well as exterior and interior detailing services such as hand wax, leather conditioning and headlight restoration. • Opening end of February

19 Ruizstudios Home Decor The newly opened store features antique, vintage and collectible items, as well as furniture, light fixtures and seasonal decor. • Opened Dec. 6

• 5625 Second St., Katy • www.ruizstudios.net

16 Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics

The clinic, which offers procedures such as breast augmentations, lifts and reductions, as well as tummy tucks and mommy makeovers, relocated to a larger space. • Relocated Dec. 15 • 19135 Katy Freeway, Ste. 110, Houston • www.bodybyravi.com 17 Serene Beans The coffee shop, which roasts beans weekly, relocated

• 9920 Gaston Road, Ste. 100, Katy • www.theunionkitchen.com

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20 Francesca’s The Houston-based clothing retail chain started the process of liquidating all merchandise and closing all stores in mid-January. • Began liquidating Jan. 14 • 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy • www.francescas.com 21 Copenhagen European Kitchen and Bakery The family-owned European restaurant served scratch- made meals inspired by Northern and Southern European cuisines • Closed Jan. 19

12 FS8 Morton Ranch The studio will offer classes that blend Pilates, toning exercises and yoga into one workout. • Opening March 6

in Downtown Katy. • Reopened Jan. 29 • 5718 Third Street, Katy • www.serenebeans.com

• 3445 W. Grand Parkway N., Katy • www.fs8.com/studio/mortonranch

13 Aga’s Restaurant & Catering The Indian-Pakistani restaurant offers a variety of Bar-B-Q, biryani, rice and curry combos. The Katy location will offer take-out only. • Opening in July • 102 W. Grand Parkway S., Ste. 100, Katy • www.agasrestaurant.com

Closings

18 The Union Kitchen The restaurant blended global cuisine with southern hospitality, serving soups, salads, pizza and burgers. • Closed Jan. 11

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Fulshear calls May 2 special election to increase general fund sales tax

Fulshear sales tax split Fulshear voters will determine whether to increase the city's general fund sales tax

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Fulshear voters will determine whether to increase the city’s general fund sales tax from 1% to 1.25%, while reducing one of the city’s Economic Development Corp. board’s sales tax from 0.5% to 0.25% during a May 2 special election. The special election was approved in a 4-1 vote at a Feb. 3 City Council meeting with District 5 council member Abhijeet Utturkar voting against. At-large council member Camron Miller and District 2 council member Patrick Powers were absent. Explained If approved, the special election would shift sales tax from the EDC’s ABoard to the general fund, rather than creating a Crime Control and Prevention District—which was suggested at a Jan. 20 meeting. The move would give the city more exibility with tax revenue, City Manager Zach Goodlander said.

The additional sales tax would amount to approx- imately $1.25 million—still below the $1.7 million city ocials are aiming to reach in police funding—but could also be used for other projects if City Council deems it necessary, Goodlander said. What they’re saying Fulshear EDC ABoard President Bryan White expressed concern about the potential move, naming Wallis Street drainage and downtown road projects as two that may stall with the proposed changes. “Multiple properties in the downtown district cannot be developed until these drainage problems are done,” White said. “Unless you have another plan, the downtown district will stay the way it is right now, which is no commercial development.” With no commercial development, there will

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Katy appoints 1st female interim chief

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A toll road underpass for the Westpark Tollway extension is feasible but several obstacles remain, according to a study by Gannett Fleming Inc. What’s happening? The $50,000 study, which was approved by Ful- shear City Council in May, found an underpass is feasible from an engineering perspective, but will cost $51.8 million in total—about $10 million more than a typical stretch on other sections of road. Potential utility relocations were not included in the analysis, officials said. “Aesthetically, it would be very pleasing to all of us in Fulshear to have something under downtown instead of another overpass,” Fulshear Mayor Don McCoy said. A closer look However, the city’s support for the extension

The city of Katy has appointed the city’s first female interim fire chief as officials work to fill the open position. How it happened At a Jan. 26 meeting, Katy City Council unan- imously approved Dana

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is contingent on: • The county’s agreement to purchase the city’s water reclamation facility at fair market value • The county’s agreement to cover unanticipated change order costs for the relocation of the city’s diversion lift station • The Toll Road Authority’s engagement with the city in all phases of the design of the tollway extension through the downtown area What’s next? Funding for the project has not yet been deter- mined, city officials said.

Dana Massey

Massey’s interim appointment as current Fire Chief Kenneth Parker prepares for retirement following five years in the position and 28 years of service—12 with the city of Katy. Massey has been with the Katy Fire Department since 1999, winning the city’s 2021 Employee of the Year award.

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Stop Overpaying on Property Taxes The $400 million development, located at the southeast corner of Texas Heritage Parkway and I-10, is anticipated to have more than 1 million square feet of retail, restaurants, medical office space and self-storage, Community Impact previ- ously reported. About the project The substation aims to reduce emergency personnel response time to the western city limits At a Jan. 26 meeting, Katy City Council approved the $227,248 purchase of 1.304- acre tract of land within the new Texas Heritage Marketplace devel- opment for a new police and emergency medical services substation. City of Katy to add west side substation More space for emergency services is coming to the western portion of Katy city limits. The big picture

Fulshear hires new finance director Fulshear’s finance department will be led by a new face following the Jan. 20 appoint- ment of Angela Alvarado as the city’s new finance director. The appointment comes after former director Erin Tureau left the city in December. Zooming in Alvarado previously held various finance roles including a senior finance management position at Investment Governance and FP&A and a senior finance advisor at Global Consoli- dations & Reporting, per agenda documents. She comes to the city with over 25 years of leadership experience of overseeing complex financial operations, budgeting, consolidation, internal controls and multi-entity reporting.

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and provide more space for the police department, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Harris said. Going forward Construction on the substation will begin as the development progresses with construction expected to start after a year, Harris said.

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Election

BY AUBREY HOWELL

Voter Guide

2026

Dates to know

Where to vote

Feb. 17: First day of early voting Feb. 20: Last day to apply for ballot by mail Feb. 27: Last day of early voting March 3: Election day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or March 4 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at the location of election)

Registered voters may cast ballots in either Texas’ Republican or Democratic primary, but not both. Third-party candidates will appear on the ballot in November. Fort Bend County and Harris County residents can cast their ballots at any voting locations during early voting or on Election day. Visit www.fortbendcountytx.gov or www.harrisvotes.com for polling locations. See Waller County polling locations at www.co.waller.tx.us/page/elections.current.

Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.

KEY: D Democrat R Republican

Fort Bend County County Judge D Eddie Sajjad D Cynthia Lenton-Gary D J. Christian Becerra

R Orlando Sanchez R Aliza Dutt District Clerk D Angie Dozier D Roslyn “Rozzy” Shorter D Donna G. Glover D Desiree Broadnax D Jose “Alex” Maldonado D Pernell Davis D Darnell Jordan, Jr. D Carlis Lollie County Clerk R Lynda Sanchez R Mike Wolfe County Attorney D Abbie Kamin D Audrie Lawton Evans Waller County County Judge R Brent Davis R Justin Glenn Beckendorff Commissioner, Precinct 4 R Dan Smith R Brian Cantrell

R Craig Goralski R Jennifer Sundt R Avery Ayers R Shelly Dezevallos

D Eric B. Lister D Pedro Valencia D Sara Khan District Attorney R Shawn McDonald R Mark Rubal Commissioner, Precinct 4 D Maggie Salomon D April L. Jones D Haroon Mughal D Nabil Shike D Robert Nnake D Nicole Roberts D Brittanye Lashay Morris R Abolaji Ayobami R Ken Mathews R Adam Schoof R Ramesh Kumar Cherivirala

Sample ballot

Federal elections U.S. House District 8 D Keith Coleman D Laura Jones R Jessica Hart Steinmann R Jay Fondren R Deddrick T. Wilmer R Brett Jensen R Nick Tran R Stephen Long U.S. House District 22 D Robert “Puga” Thomas D Marquette Greene-Scott

R Larry Rubin R Jon Bonck

D Dexter L. McCoy D Rachelle Carter R Daryl Aaron

State elections Texas House District 26 D Elizabeth “Eliz” Markowitz D Daniel Lee Texas House District 76 D Suleman Lalani D Marie Asher Baptiste R Linda Howell R Lea C.S. Simmons R Christian Amuta Texas House District 85 D Lawrence Brandyburg D Aaron Westerfield R Dennis “Goose” Geesaman R Stan Kitzman Texas House District 149 D Mink Jawandor D Hubert Vo D Dave Romero D Darlene Breaux

R Kenneth Omoruyi R Melissa L. Wilson R Daniel Wong R KP George District Clerk D Beverley McGrew Walker D Muzaffar Vohra D Iris R. Lewis R John Minchew R Audrey Lee County Clerk D Montreal L. Peterson

D Sterling Gadison D Chris Fernandez D Pearl Vuorinen

R Rebecca Clark R Trever Nehls U.S. House District 38 D Melissa McDonough D Theresa Courts D Marvalette Hunter R Barrett McNabb R Michael Pratt R Carmen Maria Montiel R Jeff Yuna

Harris County County Judge D Matt Salazar D Letitia Plummer D Annise Parker R George Harry Zoes R Warren A. Howell

D Shah Haleem D Sonya Jones

D Maria T. Jackson R Tamara McFarlane R J.J. Clemence County Treasurer D Rahim Rupani D Jeffrey L. Boney

R Oscar Gonzales R Marty Lancton

SOURCES: TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

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Election

BY TOMER RONEN

KEY: *Incumbent

Fort Bend County Judge Democratic primary

Fort Bend County Judge Republican primary

If elected, what will be your top priorities?

Grow revenue without raising tax rates: navigator, shop local, forge, foodie park, cook for a cause, best value contracting. Make spending visible: budget box, county in progress, [incident reporting management]. Build resilience: WATT Works, a published drainage schedule and fully staffed essential departments as revenues grow.

Bring integrity and transparency back to the county; stop the budget deficits and “right size” the budget; stop casually using eminent domain; review all infrastructure plans; review all homeland security plans; address the veterans service’s deficiencies; address the concerns of animal rights groups.

Daryl Aaron Occupation & Experience: 35 years U.S. Army: enlisted/officer, retired attorney: semi-retired 25 years Honeywell International; retired www.darylaaron.com

Eddie Sajjad Occupation & Experience:

technologist and entrepreneur; 20 years building systems; data and AI consultant; union member www.eddieforfb.com

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire by the deadline.

Priorities: Fiscal responsibility, debt reduction and tax mitigation for Fort Bend families. We’ll implement transparent budgeting practices and eliminate wasteful spending. With integrity at the core of my leadership, I’m committed to restoring public confidence through accountable governance that puts taxpayers first and ensures every county dollar is spent wisely. My priorities are public safety, county growth initiatives that attract new businesses, balancing and reducing the budget, auditing departments, reviving stalled infrastructure projects and funding community organizations so our courts and judges continue serving residents effectively.

Cynthia Lenton-Gary Candidate did not respond to questionnaire by the deadline.

Kenneth Omoruyi Occupation & Experience:

husband, father of triplets, CPA firm owner, educator,

tax advisor, ex. Schlumberger, governor’s appointee www.kennethforfortbend.com

My priorities are rooting out corruption, restoring integrity and ensuring county government serves people—not insiders. I’ll focus on responsible growth, equitable economic opportunity and expanding health care and mental health access, while staying directly connected to the needs of Fort Bend families.

J. Christian Becerra Occupation & Experience:

Melissa M. Wilson Occupation &

Experience: real estate/insurance broker/builder, 20 years; business management degree, HR minor www.melissamechelle.org

prosecutor, private attorney and sitting district judge for the 434th District Court www.judgebecerra. com Dexter L. McCoy Occupation & Experience: current Fort Bend County commissioner, Precinct 4 www.dextermccoy. com Rachelle Carter Occupation & Experience: attorney; associate municipal court judge; small business owner; public service experience www.rdcarterlaw.com

I will make Fort Bend more affordable, strengthen educational opportunities and fight for our values. I’ll champion responsible budgeting, transparency and targeted tax relief while growing our commercial tax base. I’ll support roadway improvements, congestion relief and expanded transit options that equitably connect people to jobs, schools and health care . My top priorities include fixing existing roads, drainage and infrastructure before expanding, improving flood mitigation, strengthening public safety and emergency preparedness, and increasing transparency. I believe in practical, people-focused solutions that protect residents today while preparing Fort Bend for tomorrow.

My top priorities are public safety, responsible growth, infrastructure planning, flood mitigation and fiscal responsibility. I will focus on lowering property taxes, controlling spending and ensuring county services keep pace with growth without raising taxes or expanding government beyond its proper role.

Daniel Wong Occupation &

Experience: CEO, Tolunay Wong Engineers; former Sugar Land City Council member; Texas Higher Education Coordinating board www.danielowong.com KP George* Occupation & Experience: Fort Bend County judge (7 years), FBISD school trustee (5 years), financial planner (25 years) www.kpgeorge.com

My priorities have remained consistent throughout my seven years as county judge. They are to provide for public safety, economic development, infrastructure improvement and mobility, while maintaining a fiscally responsible budget. I am proud that we have met these priorities without a tax rate increase since I took office.

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Election

BY AUBREY HOWELL

Waller County Precinct 4 commissioner Republican primary

Waller County judge Republican primary

Dan Smith Occupation & experience: Katy City council member; 24- year business leader with

Brian Cantrell Occupation &

Brent Davis Occupation & experience: self-employed general contractor, owner of Davis Irrigation Services established 1996 832-435-2673

Justin Beckendorff Occupation & experience:

experience: Waller County fire marshal, chief of emergency management/ homeland security, oversees county grant division www.cantrellforwaller.com

Waller County commissioner [Precinct 4]; budget- focused leader; emergency response partner; community advocate www.justin4waller.com

MBA; conservative delegate to Republican State Convention www.danbsmith.com

My priorities are straightforward: safer communities, responsible growth that pays its own way and putting taxpayers first through common-sense spending. I will champion police, improve our aging roads and infrastructure, and ensure developers pay their fair share for the growth they bring to Waller County. If elected, what will be your top priorities?

My top priority will be looking into the budget to improve the roads, drainage, public safety, and ensuring that tax dollars are spent wisely while keeping the tax burden low on our residents. If elected, what will be your top priorities?

My priorities are public safety, infrastructure and responsible growth. That means improving roads and drainage, strengthening emergency preparedness and ensuring county services keep pace with development. I will focus on practical solutions that protect residents, support first responders and responsibly manage growth in Precinct 4.

My top priorities: 1) Fiscal discipline and tax relief. 2) Safer communities and stronger emergency management. 3) Better roads, drainage, and infrastructure planning. 4) Faster, customer-friendly permitting and transparent communication so citizens know what’s happening and why.

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Transportation

BY AUBREY HOWELL

Upcoming projects

1 1093 Rails to Trails Project: The project will transform a section of the railroad’s right of way into a hub of connectivity between suburbs and more rural areas, creating an area where visitors and residents can explore the area without ever having to get into a vehicle. Update: Project officials will soon release a request for proposal to salvage existing rail along the trail, which will provide needed seed money to launch trail development. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: TBD • Funding source: TBD 2 West side drainage project Project: The project continues post-Hurricane Harvey drainage improvements on the city’s west side including the realignment of Franz Road near Magnolia Cemetery. Update: At a Jan. 26 meeting, Katy City Council unanimously approved a $4.2 million construction contract with Pinehurst-based AAA Asphalt Paving Inc. • Timeline: March 9-January 2027 • Cost: $4.2 million • Funding source: city of Katy

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1093

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3 Snow Goose Trail Project: The city of Katy will begin construction of its citywide trail system in 2026 from the future Leyendecker Landing Park to Historic Town Square. Phase 1 of the project will create a 12-foot concrete trail from Morton Road to 10th Street. Update: City officials announced the name Snow Goose Trail in honor of the area’s heritage at the Jan. 29 State of the City event. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $1.9 million (Phase I) • Funding source: city of Katy parks bonds and Katy Development Authority

Future Leyendecker Landing Park

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SNOW GOOSE TRL.

FRANZ RD.

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Events

BY ROO MOODY

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

2026

Annual rodeo event slated for March 222

Since 1932, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has promoted agriculture and Western heritage. This year, Rodeo Houston will run from March 2-22, featuring 20 days

of competition in bareback riding, bull riding, saddle bronco riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping and women’s barrel racing and breakaway roping.

Key

NRG Park

Wine Garden

NRG Center

Headlining performers in past years included Reba McEntire in 2025.

HOLLY HALL ST.

NRG Stadium

NRG Astrodome

Live Music After each day’s competition, a live show is performed around 9 p.m. on weekdays and 5 p.m. on weekends. Here is the complete 2026 lineup:

Carnival

WESTRIDGE ST.

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Riley Green

610

1 NRG Parkway, Houston www.rodeohouston.com

3 nd

J Balvin

4 th

Rascal Flatts

5 th

Russell Dickerson

Pre-rodeo events: Several events are scheduled in advance of the rodeo.

6 th

Lizzo

7 th

Dwight Yoakam

8 th

Forrest Frank

9 th

Luke Bryan

10 th

Megan Moroney

World’s Championship Bar-BQue Contest With more than 250 teams competing in the championship, visitors can enjoy several public venues, live music and a complimentary barbecue plate. • Feb. 26-28, times vary • $10-$30 per ticket • 3 NRG Park, Houston

Rodeo Run With all proceeds beneting the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the day will start with the wheelchair race, followed by the 5K and 10K Corral A, 10K and 5K events. • Feb 28, 9 a.m. • $40-$50 per person • Starting at the intersection of Walker Street and Bagby Street

Rodeo Houston Parade Watch decorative oats and thousands of men and women on horseback ride through Downtown Houston. The parade route begins at Bagby and Walker streets and ends at Lamar and Bagby streets.

11 th

Creed

12 th

Chris Stapleton

13 th

Shaboozey

14 th

Kelly Clarkson

• Feb. 28, 10 a.m. • Free (admission)

15 th

Pepe Aguilar

• Starting at the intersection of Walker Street and Bagby Street

16 th

Cross Canadian Ragweed

17 th

Red Clay Strays

18 th 19 th 20 th

Koe Wetzel

Champion Wine Garden

The wine garden features entertainment from rising Texan stars and more than 75 wines from the rodeo’s International Wine Competition. Visitors can purchase wine by the glass or bottle.

Lainey Wilson

Parker McCollum

Reservations: Visitors can reserve tables or tents from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2 to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com/ rodeo-uncorked-wine/champion-wine-garden.

Live music • Mondays – Thursdays | 4-11 p.m. • Fridays | 2 p.m.-midnight • Saturdays | 11 a.m.-midnight • Sundays | 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

21 st

Tim McGraw Cody Johnson

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Events

BY ROO MOODY

Wildlife Expo and Home Tour Tour homes in Cross Creek West, while experiencing different animal activities and experiences such as food trucks, face painters, stilt walkers and a DJ. • March 14, 9-11 a.m. • Free (admission) • 4803 Garden Crest Lane, Fulshear • www.crosscreekwesttx.com Katy Brick Convention The event for Lego fans of all ages features large Lego displays, retired sets, Lego masters and minifig vendors. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Creations for Charity.

March

Street Dance on the Square The first event of the year in Katy’s Historic Town Square will feature live music and dancing. • March 7, 7-10 p.m.

• Free (admission) • 904 Ave. C, Katy • www.cityofkaty.com

Chunky Blanket Workshop Learn how to hand-knit a chunky blanket at the workshop hosted by The Rustic Brush. Yarn is provided, and color requests are accepted.

• March 14-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • $15 (online), $20 (at the door) • 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy • www.brickconvention.com

• March 12, 3-6 p.m. • $80 (per person) • 11605 S. Fry Road, Ste. 102, Fulshear • www.therusticbrush.com

Children’s Entrepreneur Market Hosted at The Dryer, the outdoor market will offer rows of booths run by kids that display handmade goods, treats, crafts as well as art and services. • March 21, 9 a.m.-noon • $25 (registration per booth)

Wild West Brew Fest Founded 15 years ago by the Katy Rotary Club, the annual craft beer tasting festival will be held at Typhoon Texas Waterpark and feature a variety of

Annual Book Sale The Friends of Katy Library will host its annual book sale in March, where residents can bring cash to purchase books and directly support the Katy Library. • March 14, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free (admission) • 5414 Franz Road, Katy • Facebook: Katy Branch Library

• 5339 E. Third St., Katy • www.kidsmarkets.com

brews, food and live music. • March 26-28, times vary • Prices vary • 555 Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy • www.wildwestbrewfest.com

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