Texas (Covering Katy News) – Fulshear voters overwhelmingly approved two parks bonds totaling $13.5 million and elected council members for districts 1 4 and 5 with the six candidate at-large council race needing a runoff to decide the between Cameron Miller who earned 49% of the vote to E Sarah Johnson won re-election to the District 1 City of Fulshear City Council seat with 306 of the vote The District 4 seat was a three way race and was won by Richard Russell with 58% of the vote It provides $10.75 million to fund Phase III of Primrose Park development The plan includes construction of an amphitheater for community events The project represents the final phase in the park's master plan Proposition B passed with 67% of the vote and provides $2.75 million for future parkland acquisition City officials say this funding allows Fulshear to purchase strategic parcels for future park development in line with the city's 2022 Parks and Pathways Master Plan Fulshear currently maintains only 55 acres of parkland placing it behind comparable Texas cities of similar size This run through the streets of Old Town Katy starts at No Label Brewing Co and finishes with a souvenir pint class and four 8-ounce tastings from the brewery’s taps Asia joined Community Impact in February 2022 She studied journalism and creative writing at Missouri State University Asia was a reporter for the Seattle Medium one of the city's eldest African American publications Fulshear's population has soared over 1,000 percent in the last 10 years It's no secret that Houston's population is growing faster than most other metros in the U.S. but now a surprising Houston-area neighbor has been named the No 1 fastest-growing suburb nationwide over the last decade: the booming city of Fulshear Fulshear led the nation with an astonishing 1,082 percent increase in population from 2014 to 2023, according to a recent growth study by marketplace platform StorageCafe Texas cities dominated StorageCafe's list of the top 10 fastest-growing U.S The report said the city had nearly 27,000 residents in 2023, but now the U.S. Census Bureau estimates Fulshear's population has now grown to more than 42,600 people "With its blend of a relaxed lifestyle top-rated schools and strong job opportunities Fulshear consistently ranks among the best places to live in Texas," the report's author wrote Several other Houston-area suburbs also saw major growth over the last decade "Manvel doubled its population between 2014 and 2023 while Katy and Conroe each recorded increases of over 50 percent," the report said aligning with the average growth rate for large U.S The report added that the Houston area's population surge has also led to a high demand for housing where home values have risen 60 percent over the last 10 years Home prices in Fulshear stood at more than $521,000 in November 2024 whereas Manvel's home prices were over $431,000 during that same period the national average price of a home is $354,000 Katy and Conroe had the most affordable home prices out of the four Houston suburbs in the report StorageCafe says the reasons for population shifts vary greatly with many people seeking out cities with a more affordable cost of living or those moving for socioeconomic factors like better employment opportunities "Population growth is far from even across the U.S Some cities are experiencing significant increases rising immigration and birth rates outpacing death rates," the report said "But what’s fueling these trends runs deeper — economic and social forces like shifting job markets the rise of remote and hybrid work and soaring living costs are all reshaping where people choose to live." Other fast-growing Texas citiesTexas had the greatest number of cities to earn spots in the report's ranking of the 100 fastest-growing U.S with 25 total cities making the cut with the highest growth rates nationwide Dallas-Fort Worth had the highest number of fastest-growing Texas suburbs on the list Austin had five suburbs land on the list: Manor (No San Antonio also had five suburbs make the top 100 The top 10 fastest-growing cities over the last decade are: Fulshear's population has soared over 1,000 percent in the last 10 years 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: How to watch Texas high school baseball: Fulshear vs Katy High School is away from home versus Fulshear High School How to watch Katy vs. Fulshear baseballKaty and Fulshear will match up on Saturday, May 3, at 12 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 Want to track your alma mater, local team or family member's school throughout the playoffs? NFHS Network has high school baseball streaming live plus on-demand replays and highlights of all the action from thousands of schools across America Watch Fulshear vs. Katy on NFHS Network! All NFHS Network events are available to watch online at NFHS Network and through the NFHS Network Mobile Apps for iOS and Android and TV Apps for ROKU Read Today’s Top Story: The Truth About Houston Agents 2025 Highland Homes will self-develop 188-acres at a Hines community in Fulshear While Hines is handling development of the 3,000-acre community at large Highland will be responsible for the development of a section of land that will accomodate about 620 homes The project is a major step in the builder’s foray into self-developed communities “Typically, when we purchase lots from a developer, all of the horizontal construction is complete,” Jeff Stinson, senior vice president of land for Highland Homes we’ll be handling both horizontal and vertical development and construction within our portion of the community.” Stinson added that Highland is “pursuing more opportunities across the state,” and that the builder “[hopes] to make more announcements soon.” and website in this browser for the next time I comment Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited Voters can weigh in on city and school board elections May 3 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 FULSHEAR (Covering Katy News) — More than 7,000 homes are coming to the Fulshear area as real estate investment manager Hines develops a new master-planned community on nearly 3,000 acres at the intersection of Westpark Tollway and Texas Heritage Parkway It is one of Hines’ largest land purchases for a single-family development The property is in unincorporated Fort Bend County Eight builders have partnered with Hines on the project: Toll Brothers Construction is set to begin in early 2025 "This is a once-in-a-lifetime piece of land and we worked tirelessly with our builder partners to ensure we had the opportunity to build what is one of the best sites in Texas," said Rob Witte Also Read: 4,000 homes coming to Katy, Waller County The first phase of development will feature a five-acre recreation center The community will incorporate hiking and bike trails alongside more than 800 acres of natural oxbow lakes Hines will develop 3,000 acres off the Westpark Tollway in unincorporated Fort Bend County near Fulshear Located near major thoroughfares and schools the development offers quick access to Houston employment centers including the Energy Corridor Hines plans to extend the Texas Heritage Parkway from Westpark Tollway to Winner-Foster Road and Bellaire Boulevard may also be extended through the property from east to west Also Read: Morales Announces Revised 3,000 Acre Development Agreement for Fulshear Area The firm has developed properties in Texas for over 65 years including single-family communities for nearly two decades Hines has completed 26 communities across the southwest Current Houston projects include Brookewater The real estate investment firm Hines manages $93.0 billion1 in global assets with 5,000 employees working across 31 countries the company develops and manages properties for both institutional and private wealth clients 7000 homes equal at least 14000 cars and over 20000 people Any thought about who’s going to pay for the new schools and road without raising taxes Maybe the developers can pay for the infrastructure It's completely understandable to have concerns about the impact especially regarding traffic and infrastructure It's important to voice these thoughts as we consider the changes coming to our area.You’re right that the addition of 7,000 homes will bring more residents and cars which is why careful planning is essential Local officials and developers are aware of the need for infrastructure improvements to accommodate this growth.Regarding funding many developers are required to contribute to local infrastructure improvements as part of the development agreement there are often state and federal grants available to help support these projects without solely relying on local tax increases I encourage you to attend upcoming town hall meetings or community forums where these issues will be discussed Your input is valuable as we navigate this transition together Developing the property in to trash and greed at its best I suppose you think that's okay if you own one The land your home is on was once undeveloped Three elections were held by the city of Fulshear on May 3—two city council seats and a bond for parks Vanessa began working in community journalism in her home state of New Jersey after receiving an English degree from Drew University She joined Community Impact in 2016 as a reporter for the Spring-Klein edition and became editor of that paper in March 2017 and editor of The Woodlands edition in January 2019 She received a master's degree in English in 2024 Fulshear officials are seeking solutions for the city's Municipal Complex and police headquarters following a study that showed rain infiltration Beef empanadas are one of the Venezuelan menu items at Pastel Pizza Super Dave's All Abilities Park will offer accessible play areas for those of all abilities and ages Scoops will open the first location outside of Georgia later this year Fulshear City Council approved the city's official economic development incentive policy April 15 A Fulshear resident's median income is $178,398 annually and the average value of a home in the city comes out to $521,157 The top 10 fastest growing wealthy suburbs in America are: This story originally appeared on our sister site CultureMap.com Master-planned community Cross Creek Ranch will sell out of the last of its 6,000 homes in 2025 HOUSTON (Covering Katy News) — A new study has named Fulshear the fastest-growing affluent suburb in the United States marking unprecedented growth west of Houston According to GoBankingRates' "30 Fastest-Growing Wealthy Suburbs in America" report for 2025 Fulshear's population surged 237% over five years The study analyzed population changes from 2018 to 2023 in metropolitan areas with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 situated 34 miles west of downtown Houston boasts a median household income of $178,398 and average home values of $521,157 "The old adage that everything is bigger in Texas is true considering the number of Lone Star State suburbs that are quickly growing in population and overall wealth," the report's author wrote with Dallas-area suburbs Celina and Prosper taking second and third places respectively Celina's population grew 190% to 43,317 residents while Prosper expanded 81% to 41,660 residents Other Texas cities in the report include Flower Mound (19th) University Park (28th) and Colleyville (29th) The study considered factors including median household income which ranked as America's second-fastest-growing city in 2023 has seen significant apartment development in 2024 and has attracted established Houston businesses The top five fastest-growing wealthy suburbs are Fulshear Scoops Ice Cream | Fulshear TX | Homemade Ice Cream | Cross Creek Ranch | New Dessert Shop Texas (Covering Katy News) – Scoops Ice Cream will open its first Texas location this summer in Fulshear near Cross Creek Ranch The 1,450-square-foot shop will be located at 6601 Skyline Drive with an expected opening in late July 2025 Founded more than 20 years ago by Susan Kirk Scoops has expanded to 16 locations throughout Georgia The shop will feature more than 30 homemade ice cream flavors including traditional options and specialty creations like Cookie Monster and Chocolate Raspberry Truffle including no-sugar-added and dairy-free options the store will offer a bulk candy selection The family-friendly dessert shop will be minutes from Cross Creek Ranch in Fort Bend County offering Fulshear residents a new premium dessert destination where founder Susan Kirk noticed the charming small town lacked an ice cream shop Scoops brings its signature homemade ice cream and candy selection to the growing Houston suburb Fulshear City Council approved the 2024 update to the Water and Wastewater Master Plan following delays Perry Homes is one of eight homebuilders set to join the newly announced 3,000-acre community from Hines Perry Homes are also being built in Cross Creek West City of Katy and Katy ISD residents can cast their votes at one of six early voting locations citywide while Fulshear and Lamar Consolidated ISD residents can visit one of 26 countywide early voting locations Fulshear City Council approved updates to the city's Parks and Pathways Master Plan at an April 1 meeting The plan highlights improvements for Frances Smart and Irene Stern parks and the development of a Bessie's Creek Park Three candidates have filed in the May 3 election for Fulshear City Council District 4 position Seniors in Fulshear will have a new place to gather in early 2025 Fulshear City Council terminated City Attorney Bryan Brown at the March 4 special meeting Brown has served in the role since March 2023 Mezze#1 will host its grand opening in Fulshear on March 28 Texas (Covering Katy News) — A new CVS Pharmacy is coming to 6726 FM 359 in Fulshear The freestanding retail pharmacy will be about 15,000 square feet The project is expected to be completed by February of 2026 The new location is part of CVS Health's ongoing expansion in fast-growing Houston suburbs like Fulshear which has seen its population increase significantly over the past decade CVS currently operates more than 9,000 pharmacy locations nationwide and offers prescription services The company has been focusing on enhancing its healthcare services while maintaining convenient retail options It's no secret that Houston's population is growing faster than most other metros in the U.S. Fulshear led the nation with an astonishing 1,082 percent increase in population from 2014 to 2023, according to a recent growth study by marketplace platform StorageCafe The report said the city had nearly 27,000 residents in 2023, but now the U.S. Census Bureau estimates Fulshear's population has now grown to more than 42,600 people This article originally appeared on our sister site, CultureMap.com Texas (Covering Katy News) – Mayor Don McCoy delivered his State of the City address Friday afternoon highlighting Fulshear's unprecedented growth and strategic infrastructure developments while emphasizing the city's commitment to preserving its unique small-town character amid rapid expansion The meeting began with city council member Patrick Powers singing the national anthem ending with a big roar of support from those in attendance proudly noted that Fulshear now holds the distinction of being one of America's fastest-growing communies presenting both "challenges and opportunities" for the burgeoning Houston suburb He emphasized improved customer service as a cornerstone achievement pointing to significant enhancements in city hall operations - such as having an empoyee answer the phones at city hall rather than a computer system "We do have live people answering the phone at city hall right now They are covering over 6 to 7,000 calls every single month adding that he personally took shifts answering calls during the transition period The mayor highlighted Fulshear's unique position to shape its commercial future deliberately rather than reactively "We have the unique ability to choose who we want to play with and who we want to come to our town," McCoy said but something really cool and really unique." Underscoring the city's strong fiscal foundation McCoy pointed to Fulshear's remarkably low tax rate—approximately $0.16 per $100 valuation "We are recognized with budget awards reflecting our commitment to transparency," he noted The mayor detailed various transparency initiatives implemented during his administration including an accessible budget platform and expanded civic engagement programs and we are ensuring our residents have access to key projects and complete access to our budgets and initiatives," McCoy said "We have expanded our public communications efforts We have a city manager's newsletter which is absolutely great that lets residents know what's been going on for the past month." Public safety achievements featured prominently in the address with McCoy noting improved police response times—from 5.38 minutes to 4.6 minutes—despite Fulshear's population now exceeding 40,000 residents "I believe every officer we have in our police department meets the highest standards and I can't applaud them enough," he stated while acknowledging ongoing recruitment challenges with the department currently about eight officers short McCoy added that the city offers to cover training costs for qualified candidates Infrastructure improvements dominated much of the address with McCoy outlining several critical water and wastewater projects including an elevated storage tank expected to become operational in April Regarding highly anticipated commercial developments "HEB is coming up the road at Jordan Ranch Fulshear Junction is expected to start construction later this year." Fulshear Junction will feature 251 single-family homes across 100 acres alongside five commercial and mixed-use areas totaling 21.21 acres complemented by parks and recreational areas The development will be near the Polo Ranch subdivision located north of FM 1093 and west of Wallis Street McCoy expressed frustration regarding the inadequate size of Fulshear's post office facility hoping for congressional replacing the facility with a larger sized building "We are sorting the mail on the ground outside on rainy concrete," he said On the topic of Highway 1463 construction—a critical transportation artery for the growing city—McCoy reported meaningful progress following meetings with state transportation officials in Austin there was a lot of (construction) activity on 1463," he noted The mayor concluded by encouraging residents to actively participate in shaping Fulshear's future through innovative ideas and civic engagement Maybe some little part of that is something that can be the next biggest thing," McCoy said The program was presented by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and was held in the Forum Room at Texas Safari Ranch in Richmond Don McCoy began his role as Fulshear mayor on June 26 following a tight election and runoff Six candidates have filed in the May 3 election for Fulshear City Council At-Large position Activities include indoor and outdoor sports 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 Fulshear City Council approved a special use permit for a cellular tower at the corner of Rogers Road and FM 359 Fulshear City Council discussed the future of several city parks as staff works to finalize its update to the Parks and Pathways Master Plan Fulshear City Council approved a special use permit for a cellular tower near Cross Creek Bend Century Communities has broken ground on Fulshear Junction a new mixed-use development in West Houston featuring over 251 homesites offering a unique blend of residential and commercial spaces The development emphasizes walkability with key features including: Located near downtown Fulshear with quick access to I-10 the community falls within the highly rated Lamar Consolidated ISD The project prioritizes environmental preservation through tree conservation and arborist partnerships Century Communities' online homebuying platform allows customers to complete the entire purchase process digitally Century Communities ha avviato i lavori per Fulshear Junction un nuovo sviluppo a uso misto nella zona ovest di Houston con oltre 251 lotti residenziali Le abitazioni partiranno da prezzi nella fascia dei 300mila dollari offrendo una combinazione unica di spazi residenziali e commerciali Il progetto pone grande attenzione alla camminabilità Situato vicino al centro di Fulshear con rapido accesso alla I-10 la comunità ricade nel prestigioso distretto scolastico Lamar Consolidated ISD Il progetto dà priorità alla tutela ambientale tramite la conservazione degli alberi e collaborazioni con arboristi La piattaforma online di Century Communities consente ai clienti di completare l’intero processo d’acquisto digitalmente Century Communities ha iniciado la construcción de Fulshear Junction un nuevo desarrollo de uso mixto en el oeste de Houston que cuenta con más de 251 lotes residenciales Las viviendas tendrán precios desde los 300 mil dólares ofreciendo una combinación única de espacios residenciales y comerciales El desarrollo destaca por su facilidad para caminar Ubicado cerca del centro de Fulshear con acceso rápido a la I-10 la comunidad pertenece al reconocido distrito escolar Lamar Consolidated ISD El proyecto prioriza la conservación ambiental mediante la protección de árboles y colaboraciones con arboristas La plataforma de compra en línea de Century Communities permite a los clientes completar todo el proceso digitalmente desde la selección hasta la firma del contrato Century Communities가 휴스턴 서부에 위치한 251개 이상의 주택 부지를 포함하는 새로운 복합용도 개발지 Fulshear Junction의 착공을 시작했습니다 우수한 평가를 받는 라마르 통합 교육구(Lamar Consolidated ISD)에 속해 있습니다 이 프로젝트는 나무 보호와 수목 전문가와의 협력을 통해 환경 보전을 우선시합니다 Century Communities의 온라인 주택 구매 플랫폼을 통해 고객은 선택부터 계약 서명까지 모든 구매 과정을 디지털로 완료할 수 있습니다 Century Communities a lancé les travaux de construction de Fulshear Junction un nouveau développement à usage mixte dans l'ouest de Houston comprenant plus de 251 terrains résidentiels Les maisons seront proposées à partir de 300 000 dollars offrant un mélange unique d'espaces résidentiels et commerciaux Le projet met l'accent sur la facilité de déplacement à pied avec des caractéristiques clés telles que : Située près du centre-ville de Fulshear avec un accès rapide à l'I-10 la communauté fait partie du très réputé district scolaire Lamar Consolidated ISD Le projet privilégie la préservation de l'environnement grâce à la conservation des arbres et à des partenariats avec des arboristes La plateforme d'achat en ligne de Century Communities permet aux clients de finaliser l'ensemble du processus d'achat numériquement Century Communities hat mit dem Bau von Fulshear Junction begonnen einem neuen gemischt genutzten Entwicklungsprojekt im Westen von Houston mit über 251 Grundstücken für Wohnhäuser Die Häuser beginnen preislich im Bereich von 300.000 US-Dollar und bieten eine einzigartige Kombination aus Wohn- und Gewerbeflächen Das Projekt legt großen Wert auf Fußgängerfreundlichkeit mit folgenden Hauptmerkmalen: Die Lage nahe der Innenstadt von Fulshear mit schnellem Zugang zur I-10 und im hoch bewerteten Lamar Consolidated ISD Schulbezirk Das Projekt legt Priorität auf Umweltschutz durch Baumerhaltung und Zusammenarbeit mit Baumpflegern Die Online-Plattform von Century Communities ermöglicht es Kunden den gesamten Kaufprozess digital abzuwickeln – von der Auswahl bis zur Vertragsunterzeichnung Century Communities breaks ground on mixed-use development featuring walkability and natural preservation in growing west Houston market a new 251-homesite community in west Houston The development has several distinctive elements that position it in the market the community is situated with access to I-10 and proximity to downtown Fulshear while being zoned to Lamar Consolidated ISD The mixed-use concept integrates commercial tracts within the residential development creating a walkable environment with parks and trails connecting homes to businesses This design approach aligns with growing consumer preference for communities offering convenience and reduced car dependency A notable aspect is the developer's commitment to natural preservation including saving existing mature trees in parks and partnering with an arborist to ensure tree health during construction These environmental considerations enhance community aesthetics and livability The architectural approach emphasizes "front-porch living," suggesting a neighborhood design that encourages interaction between residents combined with the walkable design and preserved natural elements creates a distinctive offering in the west Houston market where the community is "anticipated to begin selling soon." Century Communities expands Houston portfolio with 251-home mixed-use development demonstrating continued investment in growth markets Century Communities' groundbreaking of Fulshear Junction represents an expansion of their Houston-area development portfolio with 251 new homesites While the immediate financial impact is limited as the community is just beginning development and sales haven't commenced this demonstrates the company's continued land acquisition and development capabilities in a major Texas market The $300s starting price point positions this community in the mid-market segment The mixed-use approach with integrated commercial areas represents a more complex development model than standard residential-only communities potentially creating multiple revenue streams from the property The announcement highlights Century's implementation of their online homebuying platform for this development reinforcing their digital-first sales approach and position as an "industry leader in online home sales" as mentioned in the release This system allows customers to complete the entire purchase process electronically from initial selection through contract signing As a publicly-traded homebuilder (NYSE: CCS) development announcements like this provide investors visibility into the company's pipeline of future inventory and revenue opportunities The project demonstrates Century's ongoing execution of its core business model in developing new communities in growth markets Mixed-use development to offer single-family homes and walkability to commercial businesses                                                      HOUSTON, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS)—a top national homebuilder and featured on America's Most Trustworthy Companies and World's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek—today announced the groundbreaking of Fulshear Junction a new community of over 251 homesites located on the west side of Houston anticipated to begin selling soon from the $300s Learn more and join the interest list by calling 713.222.7000 or visiting www.CenturyCommunities.com/FulshearJunction This community has already attracted attention due to its proximity to downtown Fulshear and the incorporation of commercial tracts within the development—which along with amenities like parks and walking trails will create a truly walkable mixed-use environment Fulshear Junction is zoned for the highly rated Lamar Consolidated ISD In addition to its prime location and walkability Fulshear Junction has implemented steps to retain the natural beauty of the land "Fulshear Junction is a special opportunity for homebuyers in the west Houston area offering a truly walkable community with parks trails and access to commercial amenities," said Russell Edwards "And with beautiful floor plans that emphasize front-porch living Fulshear Junction is uniquely designed to foster a sense of community." 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Login See how the residential housing market changed in March compared to the same time in 2024 Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsMichael Horton A busted pipe in the ceilings of Fulshear High School created a terrifying and potentially dangerous situation for students Thursday In a video submitted to the KPRC 2 Help Desk, water can be seen bellowing out of the ceilings and pouring onto desks in a classroom as students carefully file out The sender also said that students were not sent home after the incident despite being exposed to the fast-moving water covering the school KPRC 2 reached out to Fulshear’s district Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and they provided the following statement: We are aware of the rumors circulating regarding the recent infrastructure issue at Fulshear High School that occurred this morning We want to clarify the situation and address the misinformation directly The pipe in question carried only domestic water and reports of a toilet falling through the ceiling along with fecal matter and urine pouring down Our maintenance team assessed the situation promptly and confirmed these facts and the campus was placed on a HOLD to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff as we resolved the issue We appreciate the community’s understanding and patience as we work to maintain a safe learning environment for all Thank you for reaching out for accurate information Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have further questions or need additional details In a subsequent email sent by KPRC 2 Friday morning the district classes were continuing and had no additional updates to add More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports He joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024 from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023 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 Fellowship Church will host a carnival-themed event to celebrate Easter Fulshear's population has exploded as much as 237 percent over the last five years The Houston-area city of Fulshear has been keeping a secret from the rest of Texas: It's now the No 1 fastest growing affluent suburb in the country Fulshear's new affluent status was unveiled in a new GoBankingRates' study that ranked the "30 Fastest-Growing Wealthy Suburbs in America" for 2025 The report examined population changes from 2018 to 2023 among cities and towns in major U.S metro areas with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 residents and a "livability score" were also calculated for each locale Fulshear – which is located 34 miles west of downtown Houston – experienced the most dramatic population increase nationally out of all 30 cities in the report. Though the suburb only has an estimated population of 42,616 residents that number has skyrocketed 237 percent during the five-year period Other Texas cities that earned spots in the report include Flower Mound (No "The old adage that everything is bigger in Texas is true considering the number of Lone Star State suburbs that are quickly growing in population and overall wealth," the report's author wrote The top 10 fastest-growing wealthy suburbs in America are: Fulshear's population has exploded as much as 237 percent over the last five years FULSHER, Texas (Covering Katy News) — Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Commissioner Vincent Morales announced Tuesday the approval of an updated development agreement with Hines Real Estate which he believes will ensure managed growth and infrastructure in a key undeveloped area of Fort Bend County "My priorities have always been to balance future development with the responsibility of safeguarding taxpayers and protecting the responsible growth of undeveloped tracts," Morales said "When the initial agreement was presented by the Economic Opportunity and Development Director to the Commissioners Court I felt it fell short of meeting those standards and left the county behind the 8-ball for future needs I called for a thorough review from county staff and representatives from the developer and the city of Fulshear to ensure we could negotiate a stronger agreement that benefits our community." unanimously approved by the Commissioners Court includes measures to support growth and infrastructure improvements within a 3,000-acre parcel in North Fort Bend County The parcel is bordered by FM 1093/Westpark Tollway to the north Morales thanked his fellow commissioners for their support, particularly Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers for his insights regarding growth and planning along the current and future Texas Heritage Parkway corridor "This new agreement represents a clear path forward for quality development along the future Texas Heritage Parkway corridor south of the Westpark Tollway," Morales said Morales said it helps the county in the following areas: Morales believes the agreement introduces new strategies for the county and developer to ensure responsible planning and growth while delivering self-sustaining infrastructure and preserving quality of life in Precinct 1 "As we move forward under the revised agreement we are balancing our county's limited regulatory authority under Texas law with our commitment to protecting the quality of life for current and future residents," Morales said "This decision reflects the vision for a vibrant sustainable future for Fort Bend County that aligns with the ongoing growth of our region It is our children and grandchildren who will ultimately benefit from the safety improvements and opportunities we are creating today and we must lay the groundwork now to secure that future." The owner of Covering Katy News is also employed by the Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner's Office 6 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the nearly $5.5 million second phase of construction at Primrose Park