Katy council votes to form Historic Preservation Advisory Group, prioritizes Rice Dryer area
Feb 9, 2026
After extensive public comment urging protection of iconic rice dryers, the Katy City Council directed the city manager to form an advisory Historic Preservation Commission and amended the motion to give priority to the Rice Dryer (Reichstrier) area; council set April 27 as a target for a preliminary report.
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After more than an hour of public testimony, the Katy City Council on Feb. 9 voted to direct the city administrator to convene a Historic Preservation Commission advisory group with a priority to evaluate protections for the city’s Rice Dryer (Reichstrier) area.
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