Fort Bend County officials have named Precinct 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage as the presiding officer “in anticipation of the finalization of the conviction of the county judge,” according to statements at a March 26 Commissioners Court meeting.

What residents need to know: Commissioners said Prestage will step into the role in the event that sitting County Judge KP George is “suspended or removed … and/or ineligibility to serve” based on his felony conviction March 20. The commissioners also named Prestage the signatory on behalf of the county in the circumstances when documents need to be signed by the county judge.

The action comes after George was convicted on two third-degree felony money laundering charges—totaling $46,500—tied to campaign funds.

Looking ahead: Prestage will serve in this capability until a “qualified successor is duly appointed or elected,” commissioners said at the meeting.

George’s term is set to expire following the November election, when Republican Daniel Wong and the winner of the May 26 Democratic runoff will face off. 

Katy ISD could see a reduction in net staffing for the 2026-27 school year.

The big picture: The potential net reduction could affect 106 positions as the district faces flat enrollment figures, stemming from low birth rates—causing a loss of $11 million in total revenue, Chief Financial Officer Christopher J. Smith said.

However, Chief Human Resources Officer Brian Schuss said all current staff members will remain employed next year with reductions from vacancies, attrition and excess.

Zooming out: Smith said Katy ISD is still in a good financial position as a whole, citing a declining tax burden, an increase in homestead exemptions and compressed tax rates.

Next steps: The district will review budget projections in the spring and summer before a public hearing is held in August regarding the budget and tax rates, Smith said.

Gyro Hut has opened a second Katy-area location, officials confirmed.

On the menu: The New York-inspired restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine including various rice, salad and fry platters as well as sandwiches, according to its website.

Zooming out: The franchise has several Greater Houston locations in the Medical Center, Sugar Land, Park Row, Westchase and near the Galleria with others coming soon, officials previously said in an email.

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Houston’s single-family rental homes saw an 6.8% increase in leased properties compared to last February, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ February Rental Market Update released March 18.

By the numbers: Alongside the higher number of leased single-family homes, the average lease price declined by 0.6% compared to last year. The number of days on market for homes, however, increased, jumping to 50 days compared to 44 days last year, per the report.

What else: The townhome and condominium market saw some movement this past month as well. There were 569 properties listed, representing a 4.2% increase from the 546 units last February. The lease price also dropped by 3.6%, and the days on market increased to 56 days, up from 52 the previous February, per the report.