Transportation
Events
BY NATALIE JOHNSON & AUBREY VOGEL
BY TOMER RONEN
Feedback needed for $157M Grand Parkway widening Texas Department of Transportation officials are seeking public input regarding proposed improve- ments to the Grand Parkway. Zooming in 249
Hwy. 36A meetings to happen in August Residents are invited to take part in public meetings in late August to learn about potential routes for the southern portion of the proposed Hwy. 36A project. The details The meetings will present eight alterna- tives for the project segment from FM 1994 south of Needville to I-10 West in Katy, said Kristina Hadley, public information officer for the Texas Department of Transportation.
Katy Triathlon The triathlon challenges participants with a 500 meter open water swim, 13 mile bike ride and 3 mile run. • Aug. 31, 6:45 a.m. • $112.30 (participants) • 24566 Kingsland Blvd., Katy • www.katytriathlon.org
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Katy Community Expo The event will merge the expo and the Katy Home & Outdoor Living Show featuring over 175 vendors. • Aug. 23-24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday) • Free (online admission), $5 (at door) • 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy • www.homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com Aaron Watson concert Country music singer Aaron Watson is performing this August at Mo’s Place. • Aug. 23, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., doors open at 7:30 p.m. • $30-$45 (tickets) • 21940 Kingsland Blvd., Katy • www.outhousetickets.com/events/ mos-place-aaron-watson-2 Warrant’s “Let The Good Times Rock Tour” The tour will feature special guests Lita Ford and Firehouse.” • Aug. 24, 8 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. • Tickets from $53.86 • 1220 Grand W. Blvd., Katy • www.tixr.com
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The project aims to improve the Grand Parkway congestion from I-10 West to Hwy. 290 by adding one main lane in each direction, resulting in three northbound and three southbound lanes. The 15-mile project is estimated to cost $157 million and will be funded by toll revenue, according to project documents. Looking ahead An environmental decision and detailed design is expected to be completed between mid-2025 and early 2026, respectively, according to project documents. Construction is anticipated to begin in mid- 2026 and is estimated to be completed in less than five years.
Story Time with Ms. Maria Join Ms. Maria for story time, lively songs and art projects at Central Green Park. • Sept. 4, 10-11 a.m. • Free (admission)
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• 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy • www.centralgreenpark.com
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Boots and Brews The official kick-off to the Katy Rice Harvest Festival will have live music, food, drinks and more. • Sept. 13, 7-10 p.m.
Public meetings Aug. 26, 5-7 p.m.
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The public can submit comments through Aug. 22 at: • Online at www.txdot.gov/projects/ hearings-meetings.html • By mail to P.O. Box 1386, Houston • Via email to HOU-PIOwebmail@txdot.gov
• Leonard Merrell Center • 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy
• Free (admission) • 904 Ave. C, Katy • www.cityofkaty.com
Aug. 28, 5-7 p.m.
• Fort Bend County Epicenter • 28505 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg
SOURCE: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/COMMUNITY IMPACT
SOURCE: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/COMMUNITY IMPACT
MASON ROAD 1640 S Mason Rd (281) 395-6262 KATY MILLS 24417 Katy Fwy (281) 394-5780
FALCON LANDING 9722 Gaston Rd (281) 574-3008
FULSHEAR 24940 FM 1093 (281) 391-4008
CINCO RANCH 3050 W Grand Pkwy (281) 392-5554
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