Looking for a pumpkin to carve or some fall porch decorations? Check out these seven Katy-area pumpkin patches.

Dewberry Farm: The fall festival features a Texas-sized pumpkin patch as well as over 40 family-friendly rides and attractions. The farm also hosts Booriffic Nights featuring glowing jacks and three haunts.

• 7705 FM 362, Brookshire

First Christian Church Pumpkin Patch: Each fall, First Christian Church turns its front lawn into a pumpkin patch featuring photo stations and fall activities. Leased dogs are also welcome at the patch. All proceeds go toward advocacy work in the Katy community.

• 22101 Morton Ranch Road, Katy

Mama N’s Pumpkin Patch: Located at Big N’s BBQ & Crawfish property, Mama N’s offers 17 varieties of pumpkins to purchase along with local vendors, fall photo opportunities and family-friendly activities.

• 4034 Katy Hockley Cutoff Road, Katy

Everbrook Academy of Sunterra is set to begin offering early childhood care in Katy, officials announced in an Oct. 8 news release.

The setup: The 11,400-square-foot school—operated by national childcare provider Learning Care—will have an enrollment of up to 188 children from infants through pre-K with programs for each stage of development, per the release.

In their own words: “Everbrook Academy of Sunterra is designed to spark curiosity from the very first day and prepare children with the confidence and skills they need for kindergarten and beyond," said Johnna Weller, Everbrook’s chief education and impact officer.

Keep in mind: Everbrook Academy will host a grand-opening ceremony Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon featuring classroom tours, baby yoga and other activities, according to the release.

• 2171 Tantara Bend Drive, Katy

Fort Bend County residents will choose between Audrey Lee and incumbent Beverley McGrew Walker for district clerk in the Nov. 3 election.

The details: Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been minimally edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.

Here's what we asked them:

• Why did you choose to run for this position?

• What are your qualifications for why you’d be a strong candidate in this role?

• What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of Fort Bend County?

• What do you think is the most pressing issue for Fort Bend County, and what will you do to address it?

• How do you plan to involve residents in the decision-making process?

• How should the county prepare to address its fast-growing population?

American Express announced plans on Oct. 8 to expand and renovate its existing Centurion Lounge at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

The details: The project will nearly triple the lounge's current space from 8,000 square feet to 23,000 square feet and is expected to be complete by 2028.

Upgrades at the Houston airport lounge will include:

• A new Blue Roast by American Express Coffee and Wellness Bar

• A specialty dining area with rotating plated dishes and a signature buffet

• A second full-service bar with craft cocktails and a curated wine selection

• Refreshed restrooms, premium shower suites and various seating areas

Some context: This expansion is part of a larger investment by American Express. The company also plans to expand and upgrade its lounge at Philadelphia International Airport, open a new lounge at Newark Liberty Airport and open a second lounge at London Heathrow Airport.