Curious as to what new businesses and renovations are underway or coming to Katy? The following projects have been filed in the past week through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The following information may be subject to change.

1. The Cheesecake Factory: 5000 Katy Mills Circle, Katy

Type of work: new construction

Timeline: Nov. 15-May 15

Estimated cost: $3.5 million

2. Freebirds: 9910 Gaston Road, Katy

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Timeline: Jan. 14-April 1

Estimated cost: $250,000

3. Aerie: 5000 Katy Mills Circle, Ste. 226, Katy

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Timeline: Nov. 15-Dec. 29

Estimated cost: $192,468

4. Zachry Construction: 2002 W. Grand Parkway N., Ste. 312, Katy

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Timeline: Nov. 1-March 1

Estimated cost: $307,050

5. Woodring Park: 21437 Clay Road, Katy

Type of work: new construction

Timeline: Jan. 3-Aug. 8

Estimated cost: $2 million