Construction for an expansion of The Ballard House located at 21421 Cinco Park Road in Katy began in April. The expansion will add 16 guest rooms, a living room, kitchen and laundry room for guests to use and is expected to open in December. The nonprofit organization offers housing to people traveling to the Greater Houston area for treatment of severe illnesses. Kathy Alt, executive director with The Ballard House said she expects the expansion to offer an additional 400 nights of lodging each month to patients and family members. 281-717-4670. www.theballardhouse.org