Happy New Year, Katy-ites! We hope your holidays were festive and bright. This issue reflects on the changes and challenges of 2017 and forecasts what will happen this year. Instead of our regular Impacts section, this month includes a roundup of new restaurants and stores that opened last year, and what is coming soon in 2018.  We have compiled major transportation projects and notable facts for both Katy ISD and the city of Katy. Readers can find guides of new real estate, plus major local hospitals and their scope. An annual events calendar is also included. This month, we focus on the effect Tropical Storm Harvey is expected to have on the area’s property tax revenue, as well as quick hits on other major topics in the Katy area. We hope this issue serves as an invaluable resource throughout the year. Thank you for your readership and any questions or comments can be sent to my email on the left.