Looking for summer camps in the Katy and Fulshear area? Here's a noncomprehensive list of camps to choose from. Camps are subject to change.

Camp Invention
The camp focuses on science, technology, engineering and math programs.
Type: academics
Ages: grades K-6
Dates: vary

Challenge Island
Campers can design an amusement park, experiment in the Imagination Lab or learn to be an entrepreneur.
Type: arts, academics, day
Ages: 4-12
Dates: June 1-5, June 15-18, June 29-July 2, July 13-17, July 27-30

USA Ninja Challenge Katy
Participants will swing, climb and jump through obstacles and ninja games.
Type: sports
Ages: 4-14
Dates: June 1-July 31

Blo Blow Dry Bar is now open in Katy, officials confirmed.

What they offer: The hair studio offers professional blow outs, styling, extension and make-up services, according to its website.

• 6645 S. Fry Road, Ste. 100, Katy

Three candidates are running for the open Position 4 seat on the Katy ISD board of trustees in the upcoming May 2 election.

The details: The position is currently held by Morgan Calhoun, who is not seeking reelection. 

Here's what we asked them: 

• Why did you choose to run for the Katy ISD board of trustees?
• What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of Katy ISD?
• What do you think is the most pressing issue for Katy ISD, and what will you do to address it?
• How should the district prepare for and manage its growing student population?
• With the expansion of alternatives to public schools, what offerings should KISD prioritize for its students?

Despite counties nationwide seeing a slowing growth rate, the Greater Houston area is experiencing the opposite, per recent data from the US Census Bureau.

The gist: The data examines population changes within the timeframe of July 2024 to July 2025. According to the Census Bureau, the most populous counties saw more births than deaths and more people moving out than moving in from other areas of the country.

However, the Greater Houston area is still experiencing population growth, particularly in suburban areas.

Digging deeper: From 2024 to 2025, the counties saw the following population increase:

• Harris County: 48,695
• Montgomery County: 30,011
• Fort Bend County: 24,163

Missed any Community Impact articles from this week? Check out five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from March 30-April 2.

• Harris County Precinct 3 pilots new approach to street repair with recycled tires
• Buttermilk Cafe opening in Willis
• Big Air slated to open Missouri City location this summer
• Booked and busy: 31 stores to visit during the Houston Independent Bookstore Crawl
• New modern, retail, dining space coming to League City

The Texas power grid is undergoing “generational” growth, experts said during the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ annual summit March 31 in Round Rock. Much of that growth is due to data centers—an industry under scrutiny from state lawmakers as some Texas communities push back against proposed developments.

The big picture: Over 2,000 projects totaling 453,000 megawatts are currently looking to connect to the state grid, ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas said April 1. About 357,000 megawatts of those connection requests are potential data centers, ERCOT documents show.

Looking ahead: Communities should take the lead on discussions about individual data center projects, Vegas told reporters. He said that when “communities that are ready to support those investments,” ERCOT is prepared to help data centers connect to the grid.

During a March 31 discussion on data centers, panelists noted that the projects have an “increasingly high” negative reputation in communities across the state. Austin consultant Eric Goff said developers often need to make commitments to local residents to earn their support for data center proposals.