Happy Tuesday, Katy 🤠
Quick reminder: clocks fall back this Sunday, Nov. 1. That's one bonus hour, and you get to decide whether it goes toward sleep, football, or recovering from Halloween candy. (I won't judge.)
To help you plan the rest of your week, we've got bulk-shopping news, hot chicken, and a Tuesday-only barbecue deal you'll want to know about today.
Now, in today's edition:
Sam's Club is coming to far-west Katy
Katy's first Dave's Hot Chicken is on the way
Spotlight: The Katy pitmaster who bet on his own name
30+ events & more
— Grant
Community News
Sam's Club is coming to far-west Katy
West Katy's shopping boom keeps rolling, and the next big name on the way is Sam's Club. A nearly 168,000-square-foot club with its own fuel station is under construction at Texas Heritage Marketplace, the $400 million development on I-10 that just welcomed Lowe's and Target.
Here's what to know:
It's going up at 29153 Katy Freeway, making it the first membership warehouse club on the I-10 stretch between Katy and Brookshire.
This is a full-size club (167,990 sq ft), with a members' gas station attached.
Construction was originally slated to wrap this past summer, but it's still underway. Developer NewQuest is now targeting early 2027, and Sam's Club hasn't announced an opening date yet.
It's part of a bigger wave: Lowe's opened in September and Target in October, with Academy, Burlington, Ulta, Spec's, and EoS Fitness targeted for early 2027.
Restaurants are filling in too. Whataburger is already open, and Olive Garden, Chili's, Biscuit Belly, and The Kebab Shop have signed on.
For families in Elyson, Cane Island, Jordan Ranch, and Sunterra, that means bulk shopping and cheaper gas without the drive east. Just maybe not until early next year.
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Coming Soon
Katy's first Dave's Hot Chicken is on the way
Hot chicken fans, this one's for you. Dave's Hot Chicken, the chain that went from a parking lot to a billion-dollar company in eight years, is lining up its first Katy-area spot at Texas Heritage Marketplace.
Never heard of Dave's? Here's the short version. In 2017, four childhood friends in Los Angeles pooled $900. They bought a $150 fryer, borrowed tables from their parents, and started selling Nashville-style hot chicken in an East Hollywood parking lot. Lines stretched up to two hours. Some people even showed up after it sold out and asked to buy the crumbs.
From there, things got wild:
Technomic, a restaurant research firm, named Dave's America's fastest-growing restaurant chain two years in a row.
Drake, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Strahan, and Usher have all invested.
In 2025, an investment company bought Dave's in a deal worth about $1 billion.
Today there are nearly 400 locations in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and the Middle East.
The menu is simple: jumbo chicken tenders and sliders, with seven spice levels from No Spice to Reaper. The Reaper is so hot you have to sign a waiver before you eat it.
Here's what we know about the new spot coming to Katy:
It’s expected to be a 2,100-square-foot space at 1552 Heritage Oak Lane.
Construction is set to run from November into early 2027, with an opening hopefully coming soon afterward.
Dave's hasn't added Katy to its location list yet, and hours and pricing haven't been announced, but I personally can’t wait.
So this one's a "coming soon," not a "go now." But if you've been driving across town for your spice fix, relief (or more heat) is on the way. Might be time to start practicing your waiver signature.
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Roegels: The pitmaster who bet on his own name
First things first: it's pronounced "RAY-guls." And the story behind the name is worth knowing.
Russell Roegels has been smoking meat since he was 15. He cooked barbecue to pay his way through college, served five years in the Air Force, then went right back to the pits. In 2001, he took over a Baker's Ribs franchise in Houston with his wife, Misty.
For years, he cooked someone else's recipes. But Russell wanted more. He started adding extra salt and pepper to the brisket and ribs. Then in 2014, Texas Monthly's barbecue editor stopped by expecting average chain food. Instead, he found some of the best brisket in Houston.
Two weeks later, Russell ended the franchise deal and put his own name on the sign. Same building, same day. As he tells it, "People walked into Baker's Ribs, and they walked out of Roegels Barbecue."
The bet paid off. Roegels has landed on Texas Monthly's list of the 50 best barbecue joints in Texas more than once. In 2022, the Roegels brought it to our side of town. It's still a family affair: Misty runs the bar and makes the famous bourbon banana pudding, and their kids help run the place.
Here's what to order:
The classics, all smoked over post oak: brisket, house-made sausage, smoked turkey, and pork ribs.
The brisket sides: brisket mac and cheese, brisket loaded fries, and brisket Mexican street corn.
Save room for Misty's bourbon banana pudding. Trust us.
Today's your day: "Two-Meat Tuesday" runs $16.99.
Events coming up:
This section includes only the major events happening soon. For a complete list of all events, you'll have to wait for future editions!
Halloween & Fall Fun 🎃
Ghouls Night Out – Crafts & Sips | 5:30–7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29 | Tickets
Location: Chick-fil-A, 369 S. Mason Rd., Katy
Description: Spooky crafts plus complimentary Cold Brew Iced Coffee, and pumpkin pie play dough for the kids.
Trunk or Treat at Keller Williams Signature | 6–8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29 | Details
Location: Keller Williams Signature Realty (front parking lot), 920 S. Fry Rd., Katy, TX 77450
Description: Free trunk-or-treating with games, prizes, and a taco truck on site. Candy for the kids, tacos for you. RSVP is free on Eventbrite.
Houston Diesels Truck or Treat | 4–8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30 | Details
Location: Heatwave Offroad, 22576 Franz Rd., Katy
Description: Trick-or-treating, but make it big trucks. Kids collect candy from a lineup of lifted rides, plus food trucks, bounce house, and more.
Monster Mash Family Bash | 6–9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30 | Tickets
Location: Main Event, 24401 Katy Freeway, Katy
Description: Monster bowling, laser tag, trick-or-treating, crafts, a DJ, and mummy-chase tag – all indoors, so the weather can't spoil it.
The Grange Pumpkin Patch | 6–8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30 | Details
Location: Henley Park, 401 Prairie Heights Dr., Katy
Description: An evening pumpkin patch in the park – a sweet, low-key way to kick off Halloween weekend.
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest | 9–11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 31 | Details
Location: Katy Dog Park, 5414 Franz Rd., Katy
Description: Dress up your pup for a costume contest, raffle prizes, and local vendors. Entry is a donation of pet food, supplies, or cash for local animal shelters, so every good boy helps another good boy.
Tent and Treat (Inframark Water Wise) | 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31 | Details
Location: Central Green at LaCenterra
Description: Daytime trick-or-treating built into Inframark's annual Water Wise event. Safe, free, and perfect for little ones who'll be asleep long before dark.
American Legion Post 164 Halloween Trunk or Treat & Costume Party | 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31 | Details
Location: American Legion Post 164, 22125 Kingsland Blvd., Katy
Description: Trunk-or-treating, a costume party, games, and treats for local families, hosted by the folks at Post 164.
Free Community Halloween Kids Event | Noon–6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31 | Details
Location: 28047 Stockdick School Rd., Katy
Description: A free afternoon of Halloween fun for kids on the north side of town. Face painting, trick-or-treat, games and contests, bouncy house, giveaways, prizes, costume contest, food, and more.
Halloween Hoopla Trunk or Treat | 12:30–3:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31 | Details
Location: Artistry in Motion Dance Company, 2501 South Mason Rd., Katy
Description: A free trunk-or-treat hosted by a local dance studio, including free dance classes. Expect plenty of tiny ballerinas – and probably a few tiny dinosaurs.
Spooky Halloween Activities at Monster Mini Golf Katy | 1–4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31 | Details
Location: Monster Mini Golf, 1705 North Fry Road Suite 3, Katy
Description: Glow-in-the-dark mini golf with Halloween décor and games, all indoors. Priced per round – and yes, the monsters are allowed to distract you.
Halloween Trick-or-Treating Festival & Vendor Market | 4–8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31 | Details
Location: The Dryer, 5339 E. Third St., Katy
Description: Trick-or-treating plus a vendor market in Old Katy, right as the sun goes down. Candy for the kids, browsing for the grown-ups.
Family Fun 🐣
2026 Fall Community Campout | 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13 – 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 14 | Details
Location: VFW Park, 6202 George Bush Dr., Katy
Description: A free overnight family campout with inflatables, Sportball, P.L.A.Y., a hot-dog dinner from Parkway Fellowship North Katy, and an outdoor screening of "Zootopia 2." Bring your own tent and sleeping bags. Breakfast is on them.
Community & Culture 🏛️
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day (Coastal Prairie Conservancy) | 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27; Friday, Oct. 30; Tuesday, Nov. 3; and Friday, Nov. 6 | Details
Location: Indiangrass Preserve, 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484
Description: Spend a morning helping restore native prairie: pulling invasives, collecting seeds, and learning how the ecosystem works. It's a quietly beautiful way to get outside, and the weeds won't pull themselves.
Booked This Afternoon – Halloween Edition | 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29 | Details
Location: Maud Smith Marks Library
Description: The afternoon book club digs into Alice Feeney's twisty thriller "Rock Paper Scissors," just in time for Halloween week.
Día de los Muertos Celebration at Central Green | 5–7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30 | Details
Location: Central Green at LaCenterra
Description: A free, kid-friendly Day of the Dead gathering with remembrance, culture, and live entertainment, held right alongside LaCenterra's Viva La Vida.
Friends of Maud Marks Library Book Sale | 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7 | Details
Location: Maud Smith Marks Library, Katy
Description: Members get first dibs on the book presale on Friday the 6th. Pro tip: $10 at the door gets you a membership and early access to the good stuff. On Saturday, big public sale of books and more. Come early for the best selection.
Katy Sip N Stroll – "Let's Glow" | 6–9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7 | Tickets
Location: The ARK by Norris, 21402 Merchants Way, Katy
Description: Katy's 32nd annual food and drink party is coming: 300+ beverages, bites from 35+ restaurants, live music, a glow bar, and a speakeasy, all benefiting Christ Clinic.
New Hope Presbyterian Church Grand Opening | 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 8 | Details
Location: 25323 Roesner Lane, Katy
Description: Celebrate the grand opening of the New Hope Presbyterian Church’s new location, beginning with worship, followed by a community reception.
Sports & Fitness 🏃
NBA/NFL Watch Parties at Home Run Dugout | Various Dates and Times | Details
Location: Home Run Dugout, 1220 Grand West Blvd., Katy
Description: Free to watch; food and drinks are extra. Watch party start times for each are at the link.
Rockets vs Bucks | Wednesday, Oct. 28
Rockets vs Mavericks | Friday, Oct. 30
Rockets vs Thunder | Saturday, Oct. 31
Rockets vs Celtics | Monday, Nov. 2
Rockets vs Timberwolves | Wednesday, Nov. 4
Rockets vs Suns | Saturday, Nov. 7
Texans vs Chargers | Sunday, Nov. 8
Rockets vs Nuggets | Monday, Nov. 9
Katy Area Varsity Football Games | Times vary, Thursday, Oct. 29 & Friday, Oct. 30 | Tickets
Location: Rhodes Stadium, Legacy Stadium, and away sites
Description: District 19-6A play rolls on with games split across Thursday and Friday. Check your school's kickoff time on Vanco before you head out.
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & Half Marathon | 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 31 | Register
Location: 2500 Porter Road, Katy, TX
Description: Pick your distance and earn your Halloween candy the honest way. Running in costume is not required, but it is strongly encouraged.
Children's Tumor Foundation NF Walk | 9 a.m.–noon, Saturday, Nov. 7 | Details
Location: CrossRoad Church, 700 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450
Description: The Houston area's signature walk for the Children's Tumor Foundation, raising money and awareness for neurofibromatosis (NF) and schwannomatosis research. A family-friendly morning for a good cause. Free to attend; fundraising is encouraged.
Gobbler 5K / 10K / Half Marathon | 8 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 14 | Register
Location: 2500 Porter Road, Katy, TX
Description: A pre-Thanksgiving run on the same course as Medal Madness. Bank some miles now so the second plate of stuffing feels earned.
Katy YMCA's 24th Annual Turkey Dash | 7:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 26 | Register
Location: Monty Ballard YMCA at Cinco Ranch, 22807 Westheimer Pkwy., Katy, TX 77494
Description: Katy's signature Thanksgiving-morning run: 10K at 7:30 a.m., 5K at 7:50, a kids' race (ages 3–12) at 9:15, and a one-mile family run/walk at 9:30. Costumes encouraged, strollers welcome, pets stay home. Proceeds benefit Katy YMCAs.
Live Music & Entertainment 🎸
The Roast of Willie D: Cooked by Legends | 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28 | Tickets
Location: Smart Financial Centre, Sugar Land
Description: Geto Boys pioneer Willie D gets roasted by a lineup of legends. Adult humor all night, so this one's a hire-the-babysitter situation.
The Wiz | 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 1 | Tickets
Location: Smart Financial Centre, Sugar Land
Description: The classic Broadway musical eases on down the road to Sugar Land. A feel-good way to close out Halloween weekend.
Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour | 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6 | Tickets
Location: Smart Financial Centre, Sugar Land
Description: The New York Times-dubbed "Comedian of the Year" brings her famously unfiltered stand-up to Sugar Land. Doors at 6. Hire the babysitter.
RISE Musical Theatre Showcase: The Best of Broadway | 3–4:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7 | Tickets
Location: Morton Ranch High School Performing Arts Center, 21000 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77449
Description: Young local performers take on Broadway favorites. A great Saturday-afternoon pick if you've got a budding theater kid (or you're one at heart).
Steve Lacy: Oh Yeah? Tour | 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8 | Tickets
Location: Smart Financial Centre, Sugar Land
Description: The Grammy-winning guitarist, producer, and former member of The Internet plays Sugar Land. If it's sold out, keep an eye out for late ticket releases.
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That's it for today!
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