Author: Claire Shoop

As the effects of Feb. 15’s winter storm linger into their fourth day, here are four things city of Katy residents should know Feb. 18.

County-run testing and vaccination locations have been closed since Feb. 15 due to wintry precipitation and ongoing freezing temperatures, which caused widespread power outages.

County-run vaccination locations were previously closed due to wintry precipitation and widespread power outages in the area.

The Missouri City Recreation and Tennis Center will open as a warming center Feb. 17.

Fort Bend ISD has extended its full district closure through Feb. 19, as many in the community remain without electricity and running water.

Katy residents are advised to boil water for two minutes prior to using it to drink or cook with.

Residents in affected areas are advised to boil water for two minutes before using it to drink or cook with.

Residents in affected areas are advised to boil water for two minutes before using it to drink or cook with.

Approximately 45% of Missouri City households are without power Feb. 16, and others have little to no running water, City Manager Odis Jones said during a 10 a.m. press conference.