Fulshear-Katy Community Guide 2025-26

A CHAT WITH MAYOR DON MCCOY Working Grow Together to Fulshear by Melanie Saxton

It’s something I campaigned on. We’re ensuring our residents have access to key projects and all our initiatives. It’s all about connection. We’ve expanded our public communications and publish a monthly city manager’s newsletter, which is fantastic.” As the area draws new residents and enterprises, communication keeps everyone in the loop. Following on social media is one of the best ways to stay up to date. The Fulshear Regional Chamber “FOR” Commerce’s social media is filled with news on rope cuttings, expos, and opportunities to connect. The City of Fulshear’s Facebook page is updated several times weekly, if not daily, with city news. Residents can also check out the City’s website, which includes an About page with a Meetings link to view live videos, City Council Meetings, the Charter Review Commission, the Economic Development Corporation, Planning and Zoning, the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and the Parks & Recreation Commission. F.A.C.T.S. The City’s inclusive approach extends to the Fulshear Academy for Civic Training & Service (FACTS). This program involves citizen ambassadors, civic leaders, and community stewards and is designed to provide an avenue for residents to help plan the community’s future, spark an interest in local issues, present information about important questions facing the City, and develop a pool of informed residents willing to serve as local leaders on boards, commissions, and among their neighbors. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS McCoy believes that community members are the City’s greatest assets and that government works most effectively when it works with the public. He gave the State of the City address on March 28, 2025, outlining how City Hall, boards, and committees gather input and help decipher the best steps forward. These boards and commissions are comprised

of citizens and tasked with making recommendations to the city council, which relies on their opinions and expertise when making decisions such as planning and zoning, or parks and conservation activities. “Our job as city council is to be your representative and represent you at the table of government. It’s not necessarily what we want — it’s what you want, and believe me, all of us want to hear from you.” KEEP FULSHEAR BEAUTIFUL There are other opportunities to serve, participate, and ensure Fulshear remains a safe and vibrant city. Keep Fulshear Beautiful is a community-organized, family-friendly group of volunteers who want to see the City of Fulshear thrive and look its best, from replanting community vegetable gardens at the Irene Stern Community Center to picking up roadside debris, to planting native plants in public spaces and occasionally assisting with special projects. THE CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY The Citizens Police Academy builds stronger connections between the community and the Fulshear Police Department by providing residents with a firsthand understanding of the daily responsibilities and challenges of law enforcement. Over the course of the program, participants explore topics such as patrol procedures, investigative techniques, community policing, emergency response, trust-building, and an interactive session with our K-9 unit to learn about the critical role of police K-9s in law enforcement operations. PROUDLY FULSHEAR Be sure and check out fulsheartexas. gov to learn more about the dynamic people places, and services that bless the city. Visit the Fulshear Regional Chamber “FOR” Commerce for a directory of businesses and how to plug into our enterprising community at fulshearregional.com.

N ewcomers to Fulshear are in for a treat when they meet their mayor, Don McCoy. He also serves as President/CEO of the Fulshear Regional Chamber “FOR” Commerce. His priorities are managing growth and infrastructure, committing to public safety and community engagement, and advancing economic development and quality of life. Fulshear attracts an amazingly diverse assortment of people. McCoy credits the city staff and the chamber team for outstanding service to residents and businesses alike, which is one of many reasons why Fulshear is growing exponentially. The area’s expansion is a wonder to behold. An appealing mix of small-town charm, urban chic, and good governance makes it an ideal location to live, work, and play.

The city budget remains extremely strong with a responsible tax rate—one of the lowest in the county—while delivering high-quality services. “Being the fastest growing city in the nation brings a lot of opportunity, as well as challenges and responsibilities,” says McCoy. “We’re all in this together. As our city grows, our city council, employees, and volunteers help responsibly plan for the future, strategically manage finances, and serve residents on every level.” TRANSPARENCY AND CONNECTION McCoy, whose term runs from June 2024 – May 2026, is a visionary and one of the most transparent public servants around. “Transparency is a top priority.

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