Katy Boardwalk District will now see more single-family homes following a zoning change approved by Katy City Council on Nov. 10 in a 4-1 vote. Council member Rory Robertson cast the dissenting vote, citing concerns with lot sizes.

The details: The district, which is located near Katy Mills Mall, was initially slated to see 107 attached brownstone units, 13 patio homes and 40 villas, Pelican Builders representative Ethan Harvell said.

However, Harvell said the new plan will feature “wider but shallower single-family lots” with the goal of creating floor plans with living areas on the first floor.

The primary changes include no garages to face Kingsland Boulevard, new architectural standards and new fence standards, Harvell said.

Quote of note: “Our vision for development is to really execute the village-style single-family development that has been envisioned in the [planned development] boardwalk since its inception,” he said.

What's next: Construction on the single-family homes could begin as early as February in partnership with Highland Homes, Partners in Building and Autograph Homes, Pelican officials said.

Your Divorce, an online divorce consultant, has opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Katy.

What they offer: The company aims to offer a nontraditional divorce solution that simplifies the process, reduces stress and saves time and money, founder Mercedes Barker said in an email. Your Divorce can act as a neutral party or can act as a sole advocate.

Barker said key services include divorce mediation, financial planning and analysis, emotional support coaching services, real estate and mortgage services and legal document preparation.

• 26600 Cook Field Road, Ste. 304, Katy

Germany, Portugal and Saudi Arabia are three of the seven teams that have been flagged to play in Houston for the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament in June.

Breaking it down: Seven total matches will be played in Houston, including five group stages and two knockout-round games between June 14 and July 9. The five group stages include:

• June 14: Germany vs. Curaçao
• June 17: Portugal vs. Congo DR/Jamaica/New Caledonia
• June 20: Netherlands vs. Albania/Poland/Sweden/Ukraine
• June 23: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan
• June 26: Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia

With Christmas quickly approaching, here are eight organizations hosting toy drives for children that anyone can participate in. This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change.

Pearland Neighborhood Center Toy Drive: The Pearland Neighborhood Center is partnering with the Pearland Police Department for a holiday toy drive. Local businesses can contact officer Ryden Cohen to sign up to host a donation box where residents can drop off new toys for families in need.  

• Donations needed by the week of Dec. 12
• 2335 N. Texas Ave., Pearland
• Suggested donations: new, unused and unwrapped toys

Holiday Toy Store: Ronald McDonald House is collecting toy donations for babies and teens. Gifts must be new, in original packaging and unwrapped, and will be delivered to residents’ doors on Christmas morning. 

• Donations needed by Dec. 5
• 1907 Holcombe Blvd., Houston
• Suggested donations: video game systems, video game controllers, headphones, jewelry, diaper bags, teething toys, play mats