Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Waller County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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2027 budget appreciation
Enterprise Project and Jordan Ranch Reinvestment Zone (items 13 and 14)
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Waller County from local and regional media.
Beckendorff elected Waller County judge; Republicans win both commissioner races
Waller County voters decided several local races in Tuesday's general election. Here are the winners, vote totals and results from county and school board contests.
Nov 4, 2026Plummer wins Harris County judge race, Briones defeats Radack as Democrats dominate county elections
Democrats swept major Harris County races as Letitia Plummer won county judge, Lesley Briones defeated Steve Radack, and Sara McGee unseated Mike Schofield.
Nov 4, 2026Katy-area voting locations in Fort Bend, Harris and Waller counties
Find Nov. 3 Election Day voting locations in Katy, Fulshear and nearby communities. See different voting rules for Fort Bend, Harris and Waller counties.
Nov 1, 2026Waller County approves $70,000 for Meals on Wheels after 40,000 meals delivered to seniors
Waller County approves $70,000 for Meals on Wheels in 2027 after the nonprofit delivered more than 40,000 meals to about 200 local residents.
Oct 31, 2026Fulshear Town Square proposal raises questions about conference center demand, public costs
FULSHEAR, Texas (CoveringKaty.com) — A proposed $520 million development featuring a hotel, conference center, sports complex, restaurants and shopping could create a major new destination in Fulshear. But city leaders are questioning whether the lar...
Oct 31, 2026FBCSO hosts multi-agency press conference on automated license plate recognition technology - Katy Times
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office hosted a multi-agency press conference on October 21 at the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, 1840 Richmond Parkway, Richmond, to discuss the benefits of …
Oct 30, 2026Waller County and City of Brookshire win national award for bringing 1,500 Tesla jobs to area
Tesla's Waller County expansion highlights how industrial development is bringing jobs, attracting investment and helping diversify the local property tax base.
Oct 29, 2026Tesla staying in Waller County after buildings sold to new owner
Tesla’s Brookshire buildings have been sold, but the company is staying. Waller County commissioners approved transferring an existing tax agreement to the new owner, with no changes to Tesla’s operations announced.
Oct 29, 202624 more homesites approved for Lakes of Cane Island
More homes are coming to the Katy area. Waller County has approved 24 additional homesites in Lakes of Cane Island, a growing neighborhood planned for approximately 540 homes.
Oct 29, 2026Waller County cuts Igloo tax break by 35% after inventory numbers change
Waller County commissioners approved a 35% reduction in Igloo Products’ property tax break after a change in inventory reporting. Officials say Igloo followed the rules.
Oct 29, 2026Waller County approves $63.6 million first phase of major industrial park west of Katy
Waller County approves incentives for a $63.6 million warehouse development west of Katy, expanding industrial investment and the future property tax base.
Oct 29, 2026Waller County and City of Brookshire win national award for bringing 1,500 Tesla jobs to area
Waller County and City of Brookshire win national award for bringing 1,500 Tesla jobs to area Covering Katy News
Oct 29, 2026