When interest rates are low, homeowners may look to save money by refinancing, which means getting a new mortgage with a better term or interest rate to lower payments. (Source: Matt Frankel/Community Impact Newspaper)
'Refinancing isn't free:' How to navigate refinancing a mortgage
Houston-based Christian Brothers Automotive operates more than 200 locations across the United States. (Courtesy Christian Brothers Automotive)
Q&A: Christian Brothers Automotive CEO talks commercial real estate, essential business operations amid pandemic
In communities across the nation, Walmart Supercenter parking lots will be transformed into contact-free, drive-in movie theaters beginning in August. (Courtesy Walmart)
Walmart to bring drive-in movies to 160 stores nationwide in August, launch virtual summer camp
home construction
REPORT: Katy ISD enrollment projections ‘do not appear to be significantly affected’ by economic downturn
Cane Island Parkway
Crews work on Cane Island Parkway bridge for widening project
The First Street Foundation's dataset includes a forecast models that anticipate the effects of climate change and sea level rise. (Screenshot via First Street Foundation)
Analysis: FEMA may be undercounting national total flood risk by as much as 70%
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Katy area since the beginning of the pandemic totals 2,650, according to data available at 5:30 p.m. July 2. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
113 COVID-19 cases added in Katy area July 2
The city of Houston reported the 14-day moving average for testing positivity was at 24.8% as of June 28, up from 15.4% on June 1. (Community Impact staff)
Harris County coronavirus count: 1,249 cases, three deaths confirmed July 2
Apara Autism Center opens in Katy area
Houston fireworks display
Here’s how to celebrate Fourth of July across the Greater Houston area
Fireworks display
Katy, Fulshear opt for drive-in-style fireworks shows for Fourth of July
The Kemah Boardwalk will be open Fourth of July weekend. (Courtesy Kemah Boardwalk)
3 Houston-area amusement properties will be open Fourth of July weekend
Gov. Greg Abbott
Gov. Greg Abbott: Texans must wear masks in public starting July 3
Episcopal Health Foundation
Survey: Texans support emphasis on improving economy, safety, pollution to address overall health
Katy ISD
Katy ISD superintendent: 2020-21 budget ‘is a little bit more conservative’