#2 In America. Again

When the U.S. Census Bureau released its annual population estimates on May 14, the headline for Fulshear was a familiar one: 21 percent growth in a single year. That's three straight years at #2 nationally — and only Celina, north of Dallas, grew faster. If you've been watching the cranes and the construction trucks out here, now you have the receipts.

Here's what’s happening:

"Our rapid growth is a true testament to the unique charm, strong sense of community, and high quality of life that Fulshear offers," Mayor Don McCoy said.

The next 24 months of decisions on roads, schools, water, and retail will shape what Fulshear feels like in 2030. Worth paying attention to — and maybe showing up at City Hall for.

See the numbers behind Fulshear’s Boom

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If you've ever driven the Grand Parkway south past Sugar Land and wondered where it disappears to — that gap is finally moving. On May 14, Fort Bend County Commissioners Court voted to hand TxDOT the reins on Segment C — the missing 26-mile stretch that will eventually connect US 59/I-69 in Sugar Land all the way down to SH 288 near Rosharon.

Things to know:

No construction date is set yet — design and environmental approvals still need to clear. But this is the first real momentum on this stretch in nearly a decade.

Why it matters for Katy: Our piece of the Grand Parkway (Segment E at I-10) is the busiest in the system. Closing the southern loop should eventually pull through-traffic off US 59 and the Westpark Tollway — meaning fewer drivers cutting through Katy on the way south.

Check out the map of where Segment C is planned

If you've been white-knuckling the southbound-only squeeze on Katy Hockley between Morton and Clay (I know I have!), here's the latest from City Hall: the project is officially "on track," but two-way traffic isn't coming back until mid-October — weather permitting.

Here's what to know:

The city says it looked at briefly restoring two-way traffic between phases but decided against it. Swapping detour signage takes about a week each direction, and a separate sewer rehab project is simultaneously underway on the west side of the road — so a temporary switch just wasn't practical.

Until then: Katy Hockley stays southbound only. Northbound drivers, your detour is Pitts Road or Katy Hockley Cutoff Road. Hang in there — concrete is coming.

Check the updated reopening schedule

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Before Alimjan "Ali" Omar was a restaurant owner, he was an urban design engineer in Suzhou, China — watching fellow Uyghur travelers struggle to find halal food and a dignified place to stay. So he did something about it: he converted a seven-story building in Suzhou into a community hub with a halal restaurant, a masjid, a grocery, and guest rooms.

That same instinct followed him to America. Omar opened the first Turan Uyghur Kitchen in Plano in 2023, then Houston's Chinatown in 2024 — and when he noticed customers kept driving in from Katy and Spring, he knew what to do next. This February, Katy got its own location on the Grand Parkway, making it the first Uyghur restaurant in the western suburbs.

"Food is powerful," Omar told Edgu Bilig. "It brings people together and opens the door to meaningful conversation. That is the mission of Turan."

Here's some key details:

This is one of those places that makes Katy's food scene genuinely interesting and unique. An engineer-turned-restaurateur who built his first community hub halfway around the world, now doing the same thing right here on 99. Go try it. 🌍

Check out their amazing menu

This section includes only the major events happening soon. For a complete list of all events, you'll have to wait for future editions!

🎸 Live Music & Entertainment

👨‍👩‍👧 Family & Library

🏛️ Community, Arts & Networking

🔭 On the Horizon

Here’s what’s coming a little further down the road. We keep this short on the details for now, we’ll give you more information when things get closer, but want to put these on your radar.

🔁 Recurring Weekly Events

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