Katy and Fulshear residents can partake in early voting for the March 3 election from Feb. 17-27.

What residents need to know: Fort Bend County residents can cast their votes at any of the 30 early voting locations countywide, which are open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 17-21 and Feb. 23-27, according to Fort Bend County’s election website. Some locations will also be open from noon-6 p.m. Feb. 22.

Harris County residents can also cast ballots at any of 60 early voting locations countywide, which are open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 17-21 and Feb. 23-27, according to Harris County’s election website. Polls will also be open from noon-7 p.m. Feb. 22.

Meanwhile, Waller County residents can cast ballots at any of four early voting locations countywide, which are open from:

• 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb 16-20
• 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 21, Feb. 23-27
• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 22

The Fulshear Police Department has launched a new app for residents to stay connected with the police department, officials announced in a Feb. 9 Facebook post.

Zooming in: The app—developed for $4,850 over six months in partnership with StackBench, a company that develops apps for law enforcement and government agencies—allows both Apple and Android users to receive important real-time notifications from the department, Capt. Michael McCoy said in an email.

Why it matters: The app comes as the city continues to grow—more than 250%, according to five-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey—brewing a need for improved communication and accessibility, McCoy said.

Another note: While the app is designed with Fulshear residents in mind, McCoy said anyone interested in staying informed about public safety in the community is encouraged to use it. Emergencies should still be reported by calling 911.

Aga’s Restaurant & Catering is slated to open a new take-out only location in Katy, officials confirmed.

On the menu: Established in 2001, the restaurant serves a variety of biryani, rice and curry combos, according to its social media. 

Something to note:The 100% Zabiha Halal menu also features items such as Chicken Tikka Masala and Mithai Chaat. 

• 102 W. Grand Parkway S., Ste. 100, Katy

In a 3-1 vote, Harris County commissioners authorized moving forward on two new studies that will look at potential long-term solutions to jail overcrowding issues.

The big picture: The Jail Infrastructure Governance Advisory Committee, or JGAC, was formed in 2024 to identify methods of reducing detention rates and improving overall efficiency within the county criminal justice system.

The committee requested $1.25 million in funding for a study directed at:

• Overall jail detention rate reduction
• Master facility planning
• Implementable program step designs

Early in-person voting in Texas’ primary elections begins Feb. 17 and lasts until Feb. 27.

How it works: Texas has an open primary system, where voters decide at the polling place whether to cast ballots in the Democratic or Republican primary. Voters may not participate in both primaries.

What to expect: Voters will be given a ballot with a slate of statewide seats and other races determined by the voting precinct they live in. During early voting, registered voters can visit any polling location in their county.

Candidates who win their primaries will advance to the Nov. 3 midterm election.

Why it matters: Early voting gives registered voters the opportunity to cast their ballots before primary election day March 3.

Voter advocacy groups and experts told Community Impact that a vote in the March primaries is “the most impactful vote” Texans can cast, due to consistently low voter turnout and competition in certain races. Over 18 million Texans are registered to vote, although about one-fifth of registered voters participated in recent primary elections.