Happy weekend, Fulshear! In today’s happening-today edition: Lake Houston water shift, an Italian restaurant opening, and a Juneteenth cookout + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A major water transition: WHCRWA opened a Katy-area pump station, sending Lake Houston water west for the first time. The shift from groundwater could affect rates as more systems connect to the surface-water network -- see what the changes mean.
New dining destination arrives: North Italia opened at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, bringing chef-driven Italian favorites, scratch-made pastas, hand-tossed pizzas, and a value-packed happy hour, plus murals by Texas artist Kyle Wadsworth -- see the new menu.
Council takes key actions: Katy council named Gina Hicks mayor pro tem June 8 and approved buying right of way for Morton Road improvements. The next meeting is Monday, June 22 -- check council actions.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local RV reset: Need a quick change of scenery without leaving the 1093 bubble? Houston West RV Park gives you full-hookup sites, free Wi‑Fi, a pool and hot tub, a dog park with wash station, plus a stocked lake and walking trail, making it an easy home base for projects, visiting family, or a low-key weekend.
Shuck-worthy supper plans: When seafood’s calling this week, Pier 36 Seafood & Oyster Bar delivers with oysters on the half shell, housemade gumbo, shrimp and grits, and crawfish étouffée, all in a comfy, family-run spot right here in Fulshear. Post up at Pete’s Oyster Bar or grab a cozy booth, your call.
Your midweek upgrade: Need a little local reset, Weston Lakes Country Club is that close-to-home haven where you can move a little, mingle a little, then linger over something tasty while the to-do list learns its place. Plan a quick sanity break now, your Friday self will thank you.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚗 Fulshear Cars & Caffeine @ The Ultimate ’80s Garage | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Fulshear’s Cars and Caffeine takes over The Ultimate ’80s Garage with classics, exotics, trucks, and plenty of friendly tire envy. It keeps growing, it is free, and yes, Humble Grounds coffee and Dozier’s breakfast tacos await, perfect for strolls, car talk, and gawking without judgment.
🍺 No Label Brewing 1st Street 5K Beer Run @ No Label Brewing Co. (Katy) | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – PRs or polite jogs, this 5K starts and ends at No Label by the rice towers, cruising through Old Town Katy. Finish strong, then earn your beer, a souvenir pint glass, four 8 oz tastings, and philanthropy for Rotaract. Walkers and strollers welcome.
🎉 The Sunshine Social Ivy & Rae Boutique Turns One @ Ivy & Rae Boutique (Katy) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Ivy & Rae Boutique turns one, complete with giveaways, in-store happenings, shopping, and a few surprises. They grow up so fast, and yes, this birthday comes with treats for grown-ups, not frosting on the carpet. Consider it retail therapy with a celebratory twist.
🎨 Family Paint Event: Huggable Bumble @ Pinot's Palette (Katy) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Bring the crew for a family paint class where a huggable bumblebee hunts spring blooms, ages 6 and up. Arrive early to grab an apron, mix and mingle, BYOB while the kids discover brushes are not snacks. Everyone leaves with art, laughs, and painty sleeves.
🤝 Consuela Connects @ Consuela - La Centerra (Katy) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – If you love shopping with a clear conscience, Consuela Connects is raising funds for the Katy Heritage Society to restore the Humble Mess Hall, which once kept folks fed and stories flowing. Leave with a bag, a story, and a cleaner conscience.
🥳 URBN Freedom Summer Series: The Juneteenth Cookout @ 24 Hour Pickle Katy | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Juneteenth weekend delivers Houston’s best mashup, smoky cookout vibes with open pickleball courts in Katy. Think brisket, pulled pork, sausage, and chicken from ten bucks, plus easygoing rallies where serve-first types mingle with plate-first types. Quality time, zero fuss, and a community worth savoring.
💡 ImagineNation Expo @ Leonard E. Merrell Center (Katy) | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – Trade the usual weekend errands for a creativity binge at the ImagineNation Expo, where kids build, tinker, and touch everything you just cleaned. Expect interactive exhibits, hands-on fun, and enough inspiration to power a Katy, Fulshear, and Cypress carpool, all in blessed AC. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Fulshear report Weather forecastToday — High: 91°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 30%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 80°F — Precip: 21%
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