Katy ISD is preparing to begin construction on its 49th elementary school this year.

The big picture: At a Feb. 23 meeting, the Katy ISD board of trustees approved a nearly $41.02 million construction agreement with Drymalla Construction Company for the construction of a new elementary school at Pitts Road and Sunterra Point Drive on the district’s northwest side.

Officials said it has become necessary for a new primary school to be built as the population continues to grow in the northwest area of the district.

The funding: The project will be funded by the district’s $840.6 million bond, which was 95% approved by voters in November 2023, Community Impact reported.

Looking back: The new school construction comes after the district opened two elementary schools—Cross Elementary and Boudny Elementary—at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year, Community Impact reported.

What’s next: The new elementary school is expected to begin construction in March and be completed by June 2027, officials said.

Sandwich shop NY Tozt, which serves authentic New York delicatessen sandwiches, recently opened its doors in Katy.

On the menu: Along with sandwiches, NY Tozt’s menu offers shawarma, burgers, pressed paninis and vegetarian options, per the eatery's website. Items listed as the chef’s signature sandwiches include a Cilantro Lime Chicken Melt and the Downtown Tozt, a sandwich with chicken cheesesteak and melted provolone.

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March 3 marked the official start date of the last 100 days until the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to Houston.

What's new: The city has begun to celebrate with visual displays, including the illumination of prominent buildings in Downtown Houston's skyline. City Hall, 1000 Main and the Bank of America Tower will now shine blue, Houston's official FIFA World Cup color, to celebrate the milestone.

In similar news: Aside from visual displays, some entities within Houston are also beginning to prep infrastructure for the arrival of the tournament and the influx of visitors it will bring in June.

CenterPoint Energy officials said in a March 4 news release that the company has begun to perform hazard mitigation inspections of its equipment and field reviews serving event-zone areas, such as NRG Stadium, airports and key hospitality areas.

Looking ahead: As the countdown to the tournament continues, several events and milestones are expected to take place across the city over the next few months.