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By Laura Aebi

Editor, Katy and Sugar Land/Missouri City

Laura joined Community Impact Newspaper in 2020 after a few years in the public relations industry. Laura graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Originally from North Texas, Laura relocated to Houston after spending three years in Pacific Northwest. Previously, she interned with two radio stations in Central Texas and held the role of features editor at the San Marcos Daily Record. Laura writes about local government, development, transportation, education, real estate and small businesses in these communities.

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The portable buildings will cost $972,432, with an additional $144,000 for furniture and $399,120 for technology. (Community Impact Newspaper file photo)
Katy ISD officials approve portable buildings for five campuses
(Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Fulshear looks to preserve charm as development emerges
The chamber, led by President Matthew Ferraro, aims to help its members grow their business by taking the lead in programs and efforts that promote a strong local economy. (Courtesy Katy Area Chamber of Commerce)
Katy Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate 60th anniversary
The 9,700-square-foot facility consists of nine classrooms, a gym, two playgrounds and a water splash pad. (courtesy The Goddard School)
The Goddard School opens fourth Katy location
Sugar Land City Council approved the purchase of two new fire engines at its Jan. 18 meeting. (Courtesy Pexel)
Sugar Land City Council OKs two new fire trucks
The widening project will be one of nine transportation projects being executed throughout the city. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Katy City Council approves Morton Road widening
Katy City Council approved bond funds for a project to widen Katy Hockley Road at its Jan. 10 meeting. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Katy officials approve Katy Hockley Road widening
Katy officials discussed mobility, development, the city's comprehensive plan and its parks plan as topics to watch in 2022 at its annual State of the City event, hosted by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 13. (Community Impact Newspaper)
Katy's State of the City event covers mobility, development, parks
The scope of work will include a new concrete boulevard, a traffic signal and a storm sewer system. (Courtesy Katy City Council)
Katy City Council approves Pitts Road realignment project
The proposed design shared by Kirksey Architecture included changes to both the interior and exterior of the building.
Trustees approve updated design for Katy Elementary School renovations
The airport's master plan identified five airport-owned sites that could be used for nonaviation purposes, such as retail, restaurants, hospitality, light industrial use, and office and administrative use, officials said. (courtesy Sugar Land Regional Airport)
Sugar Land Regional Airport eyes future development
The library presents a variety of free children’s programs, adult computer classes, book clubs and special programs for people of all ages. (Courtesy Pexels)
Cinco Ranch Branch Library to resume services in January
Graphics courtesy Community Impact Newspaper
Foster children without placement rise across state, counties
Opponent Reginald Pearson secured 388 votes, or 49.68%—a difference of five votes. (Courtesy Unsplash)
Missouri City City Council votes canvassed: Monica Riley to lead District A
The clinic aims to help the community live healthier lives without pain. (Courtesy Pexels)
Spring Green Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic now open in Katy
As the peer-elected chair, Schmidt will be responsible for leading the board as it sets policy, oversees and implements the organization's strategic plan. (photo courtesy Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce)
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Director Keri Schmidt to lead Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives board
The library presents a variety of free children’s programs, adult computer classes, book clubs and special programs for people of all ages. (Courtesy Pexels)
Fort Bend County Libraries to resume services in January
Buff City Soap offers more than 30 customizable scents across dozens of soap products, such as soap bars, bath bombs, foaming hand soap and laundry soap. (Courtesy Buff City Soap)
Buff City Soap opens Katy location
Kirksey Architecture brought the revised rendering of the school, which featured a more traditional brick exterior, to the meeting, where trustees unanimously approved the new design. (Rendering courtesy Katy ISD)
KISD trustees approve revised design for Katy Elementary
Located at 12535 Reed Road, Sugar Land, the company will continue to provide service to its 43,000 water connections and 17,300 wastewater connections. (courtesy Unsplash)
Sugar Land's SouthWest Water Company does business as Texas Water Utilities