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Dairy Queen adds new location to Katy area
Dairy Queen has a new location open in the Katy area. (Courtesy Dairy Queen)
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A new location of Dairy Queen opened in January at 3121 W. Grand Parkway N., Katy. The chain offers American fare such as hamburgers and chicken strips as well as a variety of ice cream treats such as blizzards, cones and sundaes. 832-437-3596. www.dairyqueen.com
By Jen Para
Jen joined Community Impact Newspaper in fall 2018 as the editor of the Katy edition. She covers education, transportation, local government, business and development in the Katy area.
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