October 30, 2026 · 6 min read
Katy ISD 2026-27 school calendar: breaks, holidays and key dates
The full Katy ISD 2026-27 year at a glance: an August 12 first day, a new October fall break, Thanksgiving, winter break through January 1, spring break and the May 26 last day, all sourced to the district calendar.
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October 28, 2026 · 7 min read
Is Katy, TX a good place to buy a rental property? The 2026 math
Katy's 2026 numbers for investors: HAR sale prices, current rents, the yield on a typical 3-bedroom, and the five checks that separate a good deal from a money pit. Sourced and dated.
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October 27, 2026 · 8 min read
Is Katy, TX prone to flooding? An honest buyer's guide
The Addicks and Barker reservoirs, Harvey and the Tax Day flood, the 2026 FEMA map drafts for Harris and Fort Bend Counties, and the five checks every buyer should run on any address.
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October 23, 2026 · 8 min read
Katy property taxes and MUDs: what the tax bill really means
The 2026-27 Katy ISD rate, the city and county rates, how MUD districts stack on top, and the $140,000 school homestead exemption and 10 percent cap, every figure sourced and dated.
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October 21, 2026 · 7 min read
Elyson in Katy, TX: schools, amenities and what to know before you buy
Where Elyson actually sits, which Katy ISD campuses serve the community for 2026-27, the Elyson House and Lakeside Landing amenity centers, and the street-specific checks buyers should make. Verified and dated.
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October 20, 2026 · 6 min read
Katy parks and trails: where to hike, bike and play outdoors
Mary Jo Peckham’s stocked fishing lake, the all-inclusive Play Station at Katy City Park, Mason Creek’s greenway and the city’s planned downtown trail, every park verified and dated.
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October 16, 2026 · 5 min read
New Katy ISD schools: what the growth means for home buyers
Two new elementaries opened for 2025-26, a third is under construction for 2027, and 97,000+ students make the district one of Texas’ largest. What growth means for school zones and buyers, sourced and dated.
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October 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Katy's annual events and festivals: the year-round calendar
Rice Harvest Festival in October, July 4 fireworks, the December Christmas festival, the spring brewfest and prairie events, every date verified and linked.
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October 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Where to shop in Katy, Texas: Katy Mills, LaCenterra and Old Town favorites
The four shopping districts that define the area: the 175-store Katy Mills outlet mall, LaCenterra’s Main Street-style center, Katy Grand and Old Town’s antique shops, all verified with addresses.
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October 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Selling a home in Katy, Texas: pricing, costs and the 2026 market
A balanced 2026 market, realistic pricing, seller closing costs, the TREC disclosure form, and the geography that makes every Katy sale different. Sourced and dated.
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October 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Where to eat in Katy, Texas: a guide to the best local restaurants
Katy Asian Town and the H Mart food halls, Tex-Mex institutions, Central Texas barbecue, soul food and Old Town favorites, every spot verified with a link.
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October 6, 2026 · 5 min read
Moving to Katy, Texas: what to know before you relocate
Where Katy actually is, why families move here, the 2026 cost of living, Katy ISD, the commute to Houston, and the geography newcomers get wrong.
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New construction vs. established homes in Katy: how to choose
Where new builds are rising in the Katy area, what they cost once MUD taxes and upgrades are counted, and when an established home is the smarter buy.
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September 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Old Town Katy: how a railroad crossing became Texas’ favorite small town
The MKT railroad named the town, and the restored blocks around Historic Town Square still carry the story. A walk through Katy’s origins.
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September 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Katy ISD and you: how school zoning really works for home buyers
No single school serves the whole area. How address-based zoning works across Katy ISD, Lamar CISD and Royal ISD, and how to verify any address.
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September 14, 2026 · 4 min read
The Katy commute decoded: I-10, Grand Parkway, Westpark and the Energy Corridor
The honest planning numbers: 13 miles to the Energy Corridor, 30 to downtown, both airports within reach, and the tolls residents budget for.
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September 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Cinco Ranch vs. Grand Lakes vs. Cross Creek Ranch: which community fits you
Three heavyweight master plans, honestly compared: size, lakes, amenity scale, schools and the geography that makes each one different.
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September 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Katy housing market update: the 2026 data, sourced and dated
Every figure with a source and a date: HAR, Zillow and Fort Bend County numbers, the 2022-to-2026 trend, and what it means for buyers and sellers.
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September 14, 2026 · 4 min read
First home in Katy: a practical buyer’s checklist
Pre-approval, geography, school and flood checks, HOA and MUD math, inspections and closing: the six steps that keep first-time buying calm.
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