Bagels will open its first location in the Katy area later this year Kelly joined Community Impact Newspaper as a reporter in June 2017 after majoring in print journalism and creative writing at the University of Houston she transitioned to editor for the Lake Houston-Humble-Kingwood edition and began covering the Spring and Klein area as well in August 2020 Kelly was promoted to South Houston managing editor Cinco Ranch is a tight-knit community outside Houston A master-planned community on the outskirts of Houston has been ranked the No. 1 best place to live in Texas by rankings and review website Niche.com: Cinco Ranch climbed into the top spot in Niche's annual rankings for 2025 The survey determined the best places to live in based on crime rates This isn't the first time Cinco Ranch has been lauded as one of the best places to live: In 2024, Travel + Leisure ranked the neighborhood the No. 2 best suburb to live in America In Niche's national rankings of the best places to live in the U.S. Cinco Ranch is situated 30 miles west of downtown Houston, and less than 10 miles southeast of Katy. Niche gave the neighborhood an "A-plus" rating thanks to its family friendliness, its high-ranking public schools The neighborhood also boasts a population of more than 19,000 residents though it still maintains a close-knit community "I liked seeing the diversity of different communities coming together to help each other put in times of need," wrote one Cinco Ranch resident in a review of the area Families can also take advantage of the many outdoor recreational activities that are offered by the area A Cinco Ranch home is worth a median $459,500 which is far higher than the national median home value of $303,400 Median rent prices land at just under $2,000 per month "Living in Cinco Ranch is awesome and comfortable place to reside in because the schools are very high ranked with a lot of competition," wrote another resident whether that may be shopping centers or parks Great restaurants are situated in Cinco and it is a great area to go travel to other places." Houston-area suburbs dominated the top 10 best places to live in Texas: The Woodlands (No Rounding out the top 10 best places to live in Texas are: Triangle State One Houston-area city took the top slot on a new list of "the 100 Best Places to Live in 2025." The list — from relocation marketing platform Livability.com — put Sugar Land at No 3 for its appealing size and affordability The list was restricted to small and mid-size cities with populations between 75,000-500,000 residents And it also considered only cities with a median home value of $500,000 or less They considered factors such as average rent and home prices relative to income to keep their list centered around affordability And while Sugar Land did come in at No. 3, the site specifies that the list is not a numbered ranking but one where users are encouraged to create their own ranking based on personal priorities Sugar Land earned the third highest score out of all the cities on the report with a LivScore totaling 854 out of 1,000 possible points with a population of more than 118,000 residents and a median household income that's well into the six-figures Homeowners have median home values of $402,094 "The city is known for being one of the more affluent and rapidly growing master-planned communities in Texas, and the area saw a huge population boom in the late ’90s that has continued to grow," a profile says Sugar Land has 27 city parks that include 35 miles of trails.sugarlandtx.gov/ Sugar Land ranked the highest for its health (89) The report said it's a "business-friendly" city bolstered by its residents' entrepreneurial spirit when it comes to biotech Livability also praises Sugar Land's lively art scene, safe neighborhoods including the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land which features a unique saltwater aquarium and the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center with various interactive and engaging exhibits," the profile says the Triple-A Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Houston Astros." Seven other Texas cities were also included in the list of best places to live in the U.S.: Flower Mound (875 points) The top 10 cities that earned the most points on Livability's list are: Texas (Covering Katy News) - A driver charged in the death of Cinco Ranch High School student Logan Dark faces additional scrutiny after testing positive for marijuana while free on bond The district attorney responded by re-indicting Devin Delvalle adding language to his two indictments that indicates he may have been high at the time of the accident "We added marijuana use as a possible contributing factor," Assistant District Attorney Wesley Witting told Covering Katy News While investigators initially suspected marijuana use by Delvalle at the time of the crash the failed drug test prompted prosecutors to cite it as a possible contributing crash factor in the indictment Investigators detected an odor of marijuana in Delvalle's 2014 Nissan Maxima immediately after the crash Sheriff's Deputy Allen also said he found a green leafy residue in the passenger compartment and a digital scale in the back passenger pocket "Persons who regularly use substances such as marijuana also carry digital scales to weigh the substance during transaction," the affidavit states The Cinco Ranch crosswalk where Logan Dark was struck by a car and killed in Sept Since that time additional signage and a pedestrian activated stop light has been added and the crosswalk has been moved Prosecutors added marijuana-related language to two indictments after Delvalle failed a court-ordered drug screening Jan The modified indictments now state he was "operating a motor vehicle after ingesting marijuana and caused his motor vehicle to collide with Dark." in the 6000 block of South Mason Road near Creech Elementary School Investigators say he never applied his brakes Delvalle told investigators he was traveling 43 mph in a 40-mph zone The affidavit notes he "failed to maintain a proper lookout." Dark was pronounced dead at the scene Delvalle remained at the crash site and cooperated with investigators He faces charges of manslaughter and collision involving a pedestrian/road user in a crosswalk under recently enacted state legislation Sheriff Eric Fagan (middle) and District Attorney Brian Middleton (right) held a news conference on South Mason Road Logan Dark was a Cinco Ranch High School freshman who was riding his bike to school when he was struck by a car Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton authored the crosswalk law after residents complained about drivers disregarding pedestrians in crosswalks “A concerned parent reached out to my office after she was almost struck by a vehicle that ignored pedestrians in the crosswalk,” Middleton said “Our goal is to visibly increase safety and awareness in the community we serve It is dangerous behavior that can easily be avoided if we just pay attention and remain considerate of others.” There needs to be a law enforced for parents parked in the right lane to drop and pick up students This is a public lane not a waiting a parking lot The school and city needs to redirect this traffic hazard to be on school property If these entities are serious about kids safety especially during morning and afternoon traffic I’ve used this drive extensively in the last five years drop off and pickup at an out of town school had to use school property for this matter He could’ve been high two weeks earlier and had the scale from a year ago Im sure he probable smokes But these charges being brought again are 100% DA trying to get votes You simply can’t prove he was high in September from a failed test 4 months later So having shake and a scale proves he was high at the time of the crash you can see the difference between the original and the reindictments They have added additional wording around the driver's use of drugs while driving The driver has also recently failed a court ordered drug test as part of his bail and was sentenced to 5 days in jail The original affidavit by the investigating officer describes his excessive speed and the smell of drugs and presence of drug paraphernalia in the driver's car The driver also failed a drug test right after the incident this guy should not be allowed to drive again (he is still legally driving around today!) Each time we look the indictments are not posted If you have copies of them feel free to email them to dennis@coveringkaty.com Stop the debate and read what was in the RE-INDICTMENT “operating a motor vehicle after ingesting marijuana” https://tylerpaw.fortbendcountytx.gov/PublicAccess/ViewDocumentFragment.aspx?DocumentFragmentID=27538626&SecurityToken=EC0C4326-3F86-400A-AFBD-EFA1C4C142CE All 7 Constables refuse to enforce Speed Limits with 90% of drivers exceeding speed limits by 15-30 mph +- This situation did not happen in Precinct 4 (Harris County) Awards SUBSCRIBE CONTACTMore Photo credit: Katy ISDCinco Ranch High School emerged as the division finalist after Cinco Ranch, Jordan, Mayde Creek, Paetow, Seven Lakes and Tompkins high schools all competed in multiple intense rounds at the UIL State Competition. “Our students have spent months preparing for this year’s competition, spending time after the school day and on weekends here at the Shaw Center to work on their robots,” says Stephen Adams, facility coordinator at Katy ISD’s Shaw Center for STEAM the qualify for FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition World Championship which will take place this month at the George R Because of the sheer volume of teams competing across the state Paetow and Seven Lakes competed in the Apollo division Jordan and Tompkins competed in the Mercury division Jordan High School’s team was named semi-finalist in the Mercury division and received special recognition for creativity was inspired by ocean exploration and discovery and challenged students to think critically about how robotics and engineering can aid scientists in learning more about the world’s most complex ecosystems Tasks students built their robots to accomplish include putting “coral” on a reef and hanging for a “shark cage.” They are judged on their ability and how they complete each task through several rounds of head-to-head competition their families and team mentors for their dedication “It was inspiring to see them competing among the state’s best.” FIRST’s STEM programming is for students of all ages Katy ISD’s Sundown Elementary debuted its FIRST Lego League becoming the District’s inaugural elementary robotics club The club currently has 16 students in grades 4 and 5 but they hope to open it up to younger students in grades 2 and 3 “This is an exciting opportunity for our students here at Sundown because it allows them to use their creativity and ingenuity in STEM,” says Dr “These students can use the skills they’re learning now to pursue a career in robotics and engineering These young students will be ready to one day join the world-class Katy ISD high school teams as the District continues to shine strong in this field that continues to grow and thrive MORE KATY MAGAZINE #Primeroseschools editor@katymagazine.com sales@katymagazine.com Show Breaking News BarCloseSports Ari Alexander CINCO RANCH Texas – Our KPRC 2 and UTMB Health Athlete of the Week for the Week of March 27 is Cinco Ranch Baseball star Lucas Franco Franco is one of the top players in the state of Texas and has been a big part of the Cougars program since his freshman year he leads a young Cougars team who are trying to contend for their usual deep playoff run Franco is likely headed to play college ball at TCU but also shows the potential to be drafted in the MLB Draft Franco has relished showing the young guys how to win so we’re pretty young but it’s fun to see these guys learn and grow.” “He just gets better every year,” said head coach Brett Wallace Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved Murrow and Emmy award-winning sports anchor & reporter TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Meet the Team Careers at KPRC Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group How to watch Texas high school playoff boys basketball: Bellaire vs Cinco Ranch High School is on the road versus Bellaire High School How to watch Cinco Ranch vs. Bellaire playoff high school boys basketballCinco Ranch and Bellaire will match up on Friday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. CT. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network The NFHS Network gives you access to live high school sports around the country Follow your favorite team and never miss a game Watch Bellaire vs. Cinco Ranch on NFHS! All NFHS Network events are available to watch online at www.NFHSnetwork.com and through the NFHS Network Mobile Apps for iOS and Android and TV Apps for ROKU Register with Scientific Computing World and gain unparalleled access to premium content and invaluable resources designed to keep you informed and ahead of the curve Propel your career and projects forward with full articles and exclusive content Sign up now to unlock Scientific Computing World’s premium access You can see our full privacy policy here A Katy ISD survey released April 1 seeks feedback from affected families on a proposed boundary change for Cinco Ranch and Tays junior high schools Valeria Escobar joined Community Impact in December 2024 as an education reporter in the Katy she worked as a reporter for a television news station in El Salvador and as an editor for her college newspaper Valeria could be found strolling through local museums or grabbing a bite at restaurants with promising reviews Cinco Ranch is the best suburb to live in Texas Cinco Ranch, a master-planned community in Katy, has been declared the second best suburb to live in America, according to a recent report by Travel + Leisure analyzed feedback from realtors and data from "recent livability rankings" to determine the 10 best U.S suburbs with the most "affordable housing Georgia (located 30 miles outside Atlanta) was the only city to overtake Cinco Ranch to claim the title as the No a Realtor at Houston-based Greenwood King Properties said in the report that the main attraction bringing families to Cinco Ranch is its seemingly endless outdoor recreational activities all of which make the suburb one of the most highly sought after communities in the nation continues to appreciate at a fast clip," said Turner in the report "Unlike other areas of Texas and the country which have had to deal with a real estate reset and falling prices after the COVID-19-influenced boom Cinco Ranch continues to be a desirable neighborhood where home values and equity are rising at a healthy rate." Families can bring their children to enjoy movie nights at the community pool. cincoranch.life/ Cinco Ranch-residing families can also take advantage of the many high-ranking schools in Katy Independent School District, which are some of the best public high schools in Texas Moreover, Zillow's Home Values Index says the average home in Cinco Ranch is worth nearly $544,000 in July which is almost five percent more year-over-year from July 2023 The suburb's hot housing market means available homes go from on sale to pending in just six days half of all Americans live in suburbs of different densities driven by rising costs in cities plus a desire for more space and a laid-back lifestyle," the report said suburbs are now more racially diverse than ever offering a wide range of amenities like excellent restaurants The only other Texas suburb to earn a spot in the report was Coppell (No. 5), which is located 22 miles northwest of Dallas. The city is described as a quieter alternative to the hustle and bustle of Dallas-Fort Worth, with average value of a home coming out to more than $643,000 in July cincoranch.life/ motion tracking and personalized audio to provide a boutique fitness experience Daiso sells a variety of items like makeup Aubrey joined Community Impact as a reporter in February 2024 she served as Editor-in-Chief at Insite Brazos Valley Magazine in Bryan She also served as the news editor at The Battalion before graduating with a major in journalism and minors in business and sports management in 2022 Aubrey enjoys spending time with her friends Chewy Vet Care will open its second location in Texas this month The business also provides various spa services infrared saunas and weight training equipment For her coaches and teammates at Katy Cinco Ranch High School But for anyone else who only watches the senior guard once the ball tips on Tuesdays and Fridays “Aniya is very goofy,” coach Levar Brown said so you don’t really get to see her outside personality she loves her teammates and she loves to have fun.” It’s just a different kind of groove the four-star recruit and Kansas State signee brings to the court 3.9 steals and 2.4 assists per game for the 11-3 Cougars “Just getting downhill and always taking the first open shot I see,” Foy said take that option rather than second-guessing Brown may be in his first year as Cinco Ranch’s head coach but he’s been watching Foy get buckets since she was in the seventh grade Brown was set on making life easier for his precocious star “A lot of the things she did was just the hardest possible shot she could take,” Brown said But now she’s starting to realize she doesn’t have to do that much Understanding when and where to take shots and seeing the floor understanding what needs to get done and when.” Foy is playing more off the ball this year Take the Cougars’ 61-52 district-opening win Nov harnessing the number of dribbles before a shot or running out in transition to get easy points who is averaging 4.2 free throws and one 3-pointer made per game bullied defenders around the basket or used her ballhandling and skill to size up easy looks from the perimeter Three of her teammates average at least 5.2 points per game including senior guard Camille Torrence at 11.9 “My teammates feed off my energy,” she said Whatever you do is what they’re going to feed off of so I think that’s my biggest thing right now.” Getting the Cougars past the first round of the playoffs is first and foremost on Foy’s to-do list “Doing stuff without the ball is just as important as doing stuff with the ball,” Foy said Expanding my game to move without the ball and make those better I.Q Brown has emphasized Foy being more consistent off the ball defensively Foy is averaging a steal more per game than her previous career best and is making better reads in passing lanes “She’s really started to get the effort it takes not just on the ball but off it as well,” Brown said making the right reads and being better defensively off the ball—is stuff Foy is making a conscientious effort to improve upon before she gets to Kansas State she figures she’ll play shooting guard or the wing at the next level Now that she’s committed to play in college “Treating every high school game like a college game I have to put my team in the best position possible It’s the same thing I’m going to have to be when I get to college.” Foy already holds Cinco Ranch’s single-game scoring record She had 42 points against Fort Bend Travis on Nov besting the program’s previous best of 36 points and is 148 points shy of breaking Stefanie Gilbreath’s all-time career scoring mark of 2,196 points “Just taking it one game at a time,” Foy said DENNIS SILVA IIDennis Silva II has been an award-winning sports writer in Texas since 2006 serving as sports editor and reporter at weekly and daily newspapers in Houston He was honored as the 2023 Texas High School Coaches Association Sportswriter of the Year His sports writing and sports coverage have also been recognized by the Associated Press Managing Editors Associated Press Sports Editors and Texas Press Association He began contributing to High School On SI in 2024 © 2025 ABG-SI LLC - 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this funding marks a significant step forward for our community," said Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Commissioner Vincent Morales "When I took the lead on these projects in 2022 and position these projects for funding opportunities like this H-GAC allocation." A sound wall along the Grand Parkway feeder road near Fry Road in Katy Morales said the projects have helped by the collaboration of many stakeholders like State Representative Jacey Jetton and State Senator Joan Huffman we are delivering on our promise to provide relief to commuters and taxpayers who rely on this vital corridor for their daily needs," Morales said The projects will add nearly 10 miles of new frontage roads along SH 99 Construction on the first segment begins in March 2026 Work on the other segments starts in late 2026 and should finish by the end of 2028 "Fort Bend County attracts thousands of new residents each year we prioritized expanding this critical roadway." money that was to be used for the feeder road projects can be used to improve and expand other roadways in the Katy-Fulshear area "This allows Fort Bend County to leverage external resources for the SH 99 frontage road projects while reallocating nearly $80 million of county funds to other critical mobility initiatives," County Engineer Stacy Slawinski said The new frontage roads are part of a larger effort to improve mobility in the region Recent enhancements include additional lanes and direct connectors at the Westpark Tollway is employed by the Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner's Office We need an extension from w little York to 99 Lots of traffic created through neighborhoods because there is no exit from w little York Unlike the project that this story is about which is in Fort Bend County and under Commissioner Vincent Morales West Little York at 99 is in Harris County so the Commissioner there is Leslie Briones Show Breaking News BarCloseHouston Life Lauren Kelly HOUSTON – Ready for a doggone good time grab your pups and head over to LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch for the 4th annual ‘Paws Fest!’ The festival’s main event includes a series of action-packed competitions presented by DockDogs but guests and their pets will also have the opportunity to enjoy various activities - On-site pet adoptions for families looking to add a furry friend - A doggie costume contest at Central Green starting at 1 p.m - Browse products and services from tons of dog-friendly vendors - Shop and dine at LaCenterra’s dog–friendly stores and restaurants, like PUCCI Cafe and others The big event is set to be held this Saturday Watch Houston Life at 1p as Lauren Kelly chats with PUCCI Cafe owners Maria & Bobby Davidson Lifesaving Outcomes Supervisor at Best Friends Animal Society of Houston all about this weekend’s fun event Get more info --> HERE. 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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lauren Kelly (@kprc2laurenkelly) TX (Covering Katy News) – Houston Methodist is setting a new benchmark in health care with the groundbreaking of a $62 million comprehensive care center in west Cinco Ranch located adjacent to the Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center is a short distance west of Spring Green Boulevard at 26000 FM 1093 at Cinco Rose Drive The new facility aims to transform patient care by offering an integrated array of services tailored to meet the needs of the expanding community The center is expected to open in early 2026 “This is not just a building; it’s a new approach to health care,” said Stephen Spielman senior vice president and chief operating officer of the Houston Methodist Physician Organization “Our new comprehensive care center will change the way people access care From routine checkups to specialized treatments it’s all here—right in the heart of the community.” The new Houston Methodist Comprehensive Care Center will enhance convenience by consolidating a broad range of services under one roof the center is designed to improve care coordination and reduce the need for patients to attend multiple appointments at different locations A groundbreaking was held at the new west Cinco location on Wednesday Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer of Houston Methodist West Hospital; Xavier Escobar Comprehensive Care Center Administrator; Sean Menogan Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Houston Methodist West Hospital; Stephen Spielman Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Physician Organization Vice President of Clinical Operations; Amy Premetz Vice President of Revenue Cycle Operations; Nathan Jacobs Vice President of Operations; Laura Matthews Vice President of Finance & Business Analytics Innovations That Redefine the Patient Experience The center will incorporate advanced technology to streamline care and optimize provider efficiency “These innovations represent the future of health care—one where technology supports chief executive officer of Houston Methodist West Hospital More than just a response to the area’s rapid population growth the comprehensive care center underscores Houston Methodist’s dedication to the community By integrating primary and specialty care under one roof the center aims to eliminate unnecessary delays The Houston Methodist Comprehensive Care Center in Cinco Ranch will serve as a model for future health care facilities furthering the hospital system’s mission to revolutionize care delivery Houston Methodist continues to lead the way in ensuring that the future of medicine begins today An artist rendering of the inside of the new Methodist West building in west Cinco Ranch An artist rendering of the inside of the Methodist West building in west Cinco Ranch And artist rendering of the Methodist West building in west Cinco Ranch A rendering of the new Methodist West building in west Cinco Ranch the globally recognized retail chain known for offering affordable and unique products is excited to announce the grand opening of its latest store in Katy this store marks a significant milestone in Daiso's U.S "We are thrilled to open our new store in Katy," said Jack Williams Chief Retail Operations Officer for Daiso USA "This milestone reflects the continued support of our customers and we're excited to introduce Daiso's budget-friendly offerings to the Katy community We invite everyone to Discover Daiso and explore the variety of products we offer." spans 6,000 square feet and features a wide selection of products across multiple categories Customers can find everything from Japanese-inspired home decor and kitchenware to beauty products Daiso's commitment to providing affordable and unique merchandise has made it a go-to destination for shoppers seeking unique items at great prices "Thanks to the enthusiasm of our loyal customers we're excited to expand in Texas," said John Clarke "We continue to see growing demand in the region and we're proud to be opening more stores in 2025 With 167 stores now operating across the U.S. we're excited to serve new communities and bring the Daiso experience to even more customers." Daiso will offer exclusive promotions at the Katy location the first 100 customers who make a minimum purchase of $30 will receive a special Daiso goodie bag as a thank-you for their support Store hours will be Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m About Daiso:Daiso is a global retail chain founded in Japan and affordable products across categories such as household goods market in 2005 and has expanded into multiple states is excited to announce the grand opening of its latest .. Retail New Products & Services Do not sell or share my personal information: TX (Covering Katy News)—When Don Clayton retired from Cinco Ranch High School after the 2018 football season and spend time with his wife Rhonda and their grandchildren He's still enjoying all of that and later this fall Clayton and his family will return to Cinco Ranch High School where the athletic fieldhouse will be named in Clayton's honor The Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved the honor at its July 29 meeting and the dedication will be a special moment for the Clayton family "You just can't help but think about all the hours and days and weeks and months that you spent around that school and you had the pleasure of influencing kids in a very positive way." Clayton was at Cinco Ranch when the school first opened in 1999 He did not have an existing program to build upon; he had to lay the foundation for success "It was a neat deal from the standpoint of everything starts from scratch," he said Clayton admitted that starting from scratch was difficult because there was no history of success to use as a guiding example to these players "Here's how they did it before; here's the people that have come before you; look what they've done." Clayton said it was more challenging when there's no precedent "You better cross every T; you better find every I a dot," Clayton said "The last thing you want to do is forget something Clayton said hiring the entire athletic staff was also challenging The program fielded sub-varsity football teams for the first football season but not a varsity team Clayton's first varsity season was in 2000 and the Cougars finished with one win and nine losses They had their first winning season in 2002 Five of Clayton's Cinco Ranch teams—in 2006 2010 and 2016—finished with double-digit wins Helping others become successful is a key part of Clayton's career He paid tribute to the coaches and players he worked with Legendary Katy High School coach Mike Johnston hired Clayton as an assistant coach After Clayton left to take his first head coaching job at Livingston Johnston convinced him to return as a Katy assistant While Cinco Ranch High School was still under construction Johnston urged him to take the head coach position there Clayton wanted to see a full-fledged athletics program the UIL Governor's Cup is there to reward excellence and extracurricular activities Part of this success came because the athletes supported each other Clayton said many football players attended other events "This is very gratifying because what we try to teach kids in athletics is be part of something bigger than yourselves," Clayton said Clayton also mentored coaches who are making their mark in the district today Taylor High Coach Chad Simmons served as Cinco Ranch defensive coordinator before joining the Mustangs in 2018 was an assistant under Clayton and later worked with Simmons at Taylor Simmons and Dudley have led their respective programs to winning records and playoff berths That sense of helping others continues for Clayton today he spoke at the new Freeman High School about the challenges of starting from nothing who brought a unique perspective to being a coach's wife but the great thing is she had a little training growing up because her father was a longtime coach Clayton continues to follow Cinco Ranch sports "The number one thing you want is it to continue to thrive and now let's make sure we keep it going," Clayton said "I want nothing but the best for the people of Cinco Ranch." Have Covering Katy News Coverage delivered to your inbox Read more Covering Katy News KISD is awesome and have a staff that really cares about their jobs and the responsibility to teach and encourage students The Oxley family has called Katy their home away from England for almost 8 years. For three years they have turned their Cinco Ranch garage into a haunted house and the community came to their surprise. See their family-friendly haunted house on Parsonsfield Lane in Cinco Ranch. we had far more people show up than we imagined,” says Natasha Oxley “So well that there was a line down our drive at times with the black sheeting pinned to the ceiling of the garage so we did have to go in and fix it occasionally has built walls and then stapled sheeting etc The Oxley family is going bigger this year and adding a circus theme to the front of the “house” and also adding a circus themed room inside It is free for families to visit the Oxley House “They wanted to dress up and my oldest two both said creepy clowns The Oxley family has been at the Halloween store almost every weekend since it has been open in September The Oxleys say that there is nothing gory in the décor “Some of the new larger animatronics we have added ‘step here’ foot pads so those with very little ones can choose whether or not they want to activate them all my girls love everything in there,” says Natasha You can follow the Oxley family fun on Instagram @oxleyfamily. Check out more Katy area homes that are uniquely decoratated for the spooky season in our guide that is continually updated The center is part of a combined $247 million expansion effort in the Katy area announced in late August Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Houston news of the week We begin with a Houston neighborhood nabbing the No 1 ranking among Texas' best places to live a Houston Tex-Mex favorite heads to the Hill Country and a chef switch-up is coming to one of the city's most prominent restaurants Get the details on our most popular stories of the week below and then check out our guide to the best things to do this weekend 1. Cozy Houston neighborhood ranked No. 1 best place to live in Texas A master-planned community on the outskirts of Houston has been ranked the No Cinco Ranch climbed into the top spot in Niche's annual rankings for 2025 2. Favorite Houston Tex-Mex joint debuts first location in Hill Country One of Houston's most iconic Tex-Mex restaurants has officially opened its first Fredericksburg location bringing its signature puffy tacos and frozen margaritas to the Texas Hill Country for the first time 3. Aaron Bludorn's rising star protégé moving from Memorial to Montrose Diners will soon notice a change in the kitchen at one of Houston’s most prominent fine dining restaurants Bar Bludorn executive chef Alexandra “Allie” Peña will become the executive chef at Bludorn She replaces Bludorn’s current executive chef who’s leaving Houston to be closer to family 4. Houston foodies help crown big winners at 2025 Tastemaker Awards More than 1,000 Houston foodies packed Silver Street Studios on April 3 for the 2025 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards our annual celebration of the city's best food and drink and many (many) chef-prepared bites were enjoyed who’s best known locally for his time as the executive pastry chef for Goodnight Hospitality Rising pop star Benson Boone will capitalize on his breakout year in 2024 with the upcoming American Heart arena tour which will include a stop at the Toyota Center in Houston on Thursday Fresh off his debut performance on Saturday Night Live Boone will embark on a huge 30-city North American tour Boone will also perform in Austin on September 19 and Fort Worth on September 20 The tour will be in support of his sophomore album That album is a quick turnaround from his 2024 debut album which went platinum and rose to as high as No Boone garnered a big number of award nominations and wins in 2024 and 2025, including a nomination for Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards, at which he showed off his now-signature flip while singing his hit song Ticket sales for the tour will start with an Amex Presale for American Express Card Members on Wednesday A special fan presale takes place on Thursday, May 8 from 2-10pm on Ticketmaster.com with unlock code: BEAUTIFUL Benson Boone 2025 American Heart North American Tour Dates KY @ Bourbon & Beyond Music FestivalSept Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Rilwan Balogun Texas – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is warning homeowners to stay alert after a suspicious man visited several homes in a Cinco Ranch neighborhood over the weekend introduced himself as a new neighborhood security officer but then started to engage in unsettling behavior the man identified himself as “Davinci,” and made inappropriate comments I look forward to seeing either you or him naked whether in your home or the pool,” he said The man was also seen asking several odd and invasive questions including if the homeowner was comfortable with him flying a drone or jumping over fences “We’ve never had anything like this happen It just leaves a lot of questions about what they were doing Did they know something about our particular home Had they done research ahead of time?” Simiskey said residents are being urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior to prevent future incidents More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Cinco Ranch vs Bellaire - 6pm - 2/21/2025 - Boys Basketball - Area Round Playoffs - Live from Delmar Fieldhouse Al Urbanski is the real estate editor of Chain Store Age He has covered CSA’s retail real estate beat since he joined the brand in 2016 Al is a veteran of the retail and and consumer products marketing industry with more than 30 years of reporting experience he served as the chief editor for a variety of publications including Sales & Marketing Management Al is a graduate of Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications Connect with Al on LinkedIn. one of Chain Store Age’s Top 10 Retail Center Experiences in 2022 Trademark Property Company has been awarded the leasing assignment for the 412,900-sq.-ft which was developed by the Poag Development Group and is managed by JLL In 2022, Poag entered into a partnership with JLL that gave the global retail services provider the opportunity to manage all of Poag’s properties through sub-contracts without having to acquire them The 34-acre LaCenterra development is situated within the Cinco Ranch master-planned community [READ MORE: 2022's Top 10 Retail Center Experiences: La Centerra At Cinco Ranch is No. 7] Anchored by Trader Joe’s and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema La Centerra’s tenant list includes Athleta “Since opening in 2007, LaCenterra has become the premier retail destination for residents of Cinco Ranch and the entire greater Katy trade area,” said Trademark CEO Terry Montesi “In the same way we have evolved the merchandising at Market Street-Woodlands research-centric approach to upgrading the merchandising at LaCenterra.” At Market Street in The Woodlands — a master-planned high-household-income community 20 miles north of downtown Houston — the company created a luxury shopping and dining experience with tenants such as Louis Vuitton and a five-screen boutique Cinemark theater. “The Houston suburbs are a place where people want to be which has made cities like Katy an ideal target for brands looking to expand and establish their presence in one of the state’s fastest growing areas,” said JLL senior VP of leasing Daniel Goldware “We already have significant leasing momentum and look forward to bringing more in-demand retailers and restaurants to the property.” Looking to diversify your marketing mix and elevate your brand Share yours to be featured in our newsletters and on our website