Read about some of the latest updates on transportation projects in the Katy-Fulshear area.

Second Street parking lot: The project will replace the current asphalt and gravel lot with concrete, bringing 68-78 spots to the northwest corner of Second Street and Avenue A near downtown. The project will also add new sidewalks and concrete driveways.

• Timeline: December-April 2026
• Cost: $651,725
• Funding source: city of Katy

• Timeline: December-April 2026
• Cost: $361,690
• Funding source: city of Katy

• Timeline: Oct. 20-early 2027
• Cost: $9.7 million
• Funding source: Katy Development Authority

Handroll Social has opened its doors in Cinco Ranch.

On the menu: The sushi eatery serves crudos, handrolls, sashimi, nigiri and small plates, according to the restaurant's menu. The restaurant also offers wines, beers, cocktails and mocktails.

• 23144 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Ste. C, Katy

Waymo is gearing up to roll out fully autonomous driving in Houston and Dallas.

The gist: The move comes as Waymo begins driverless operations in Miami, with launches planned in four additional cities—Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Orlando—over the next several weeks, according to a Nov. 18 news release.

Waymo leaders said expanding to new markets has become increasingly streamlined thanks to its “generalizable” Waymo Driver and a consistent operational playbook.

According to the company, the shift to fully autonomous driving—once viewed as a major technological leap—has become routine as its safety systems and deployment strategy mature.

Diving in deeper: The company reports its vehicles have already shown strong safety performance, with 11 times fewer serious-injury collisions compared with human drivers in its current operating areas.

Despite the heat and humidity in Texas, Houstonians can go ice skating in the Greater Houston area this holiday season. This is not a comprehensive list.

Ice at Discovery Green
Green Mountain Energy presents Ice at Discovery Green, where park-goers can enjoy skating in the heart of Houston. There will be multiple theme nights, such as DJ Skate Night Saturdays, Skating with Santa and Inclusive Skaters Night.

• Open through Feb. 2; operating hours vary
• $20.99; includes skates
• 1500 McKinney St., Houston

• Open through Jan. 19; operating hours vary
• $7 (age 5 and under); $15 (ages 6 and older); includes skates
• 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands