Public Service Contacts
POLICE, FIRE & MEDICAL
Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office 281-341-4665
Fulshear-Simonton Fire Department 281-346-2800
Texas Poison Control 1-800-222-1221
Christus St Catherine Hospital 281-599-5700
Memorial Hermann Hospital 281-644-7000
County Services Phone Numbers
Fort Bend County Animal Control 281-342-1512
Vehicle Registration / Tax Assessor 281-341-9267
Department of Public Safety 281-391-4874
Harris County Library 281-391-3509
City Services Phone Numbers
Houston Chronicle 713-220-7171
Katy Post Office 281-574-1401
Utilities Phone Numbers
Centerpoint Energy (Natural gas) 713-659-2111
Centerpoint Energy (Electricity) 713-207-2222
Reliant Energy 713-207-7777
Southwest Water Company 713-405-1750
Consolidated Telephone (Jennifer Hajovsky) 281-396-5500
Comcast Cable 800-266-2278
WCA Waste Corporation of Texas 281 368-8397
Katy ISD Schools Phone Numbers
Wood Creek Elementary 281-234-0100
Wood Creek Junior High 281-234-0800
Katy High School 9th Grade Center 281-237-6750
Katy High School 10th-12th Grade 281-237-6700
Katy ISD Administration 281-396-6000
Katy ISD Transportation 281-396-2700
Katy ISD Police Department 281-237-4000
SOUTHWEST WATER & MUD 151
MUD #151 provides limited water services to residents or businesses within the District. MUD #151 also engages in the supply of water, conservation, irrigation, drainage, firefighting, wastewater treatment, recreational facilities, and management of parks. MUDs are specifically prohibited from paying for swimming pools.
In the course of providing services, MUDs can incur debt, levy taxes, enter contracts, obtain easements, and condemn property. MUDs are governed by “directorsâ€. The MUD Board is comprised of five (5) elected directors who reside in the District and serve 4-year terms. Elections are held in even years. Announcements for an election may appear in memos on the individual water bills. The Board of Directors is responsible for the business of the district, including those functions they have contracted to a general manager, operator, or other party. They also manage and control the financial management, employment, and purchasing needs of the district. Meetings are open to the public and are held the third Wednesday of each month at the office of the District’s attorney.
Questions regarding water service may be directed to the District’s Operator, Southwest Water Company, at 713-405-1750.
*ALL TRASH BILLING WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR WATER/SEWER BILL*
Fort Bend County Animal Control
Fort Bend County Animal Control is a well-resourced agency that is important to the public health and safety within our community. The primary function of the department is to protect the human population from rabies.
FBCAC requires that all pets be placed on a leash when in the front yard or while walking. In addition, you must keep your pet’s vaccinations up-to-date. As a courtesy to other residents, please be sure to pick up your pet’s waste when you are out for a walk.
If you have any questions about Fort Bend County’s requirements or to report a loose pet, please call 281-342-1512.
Be advised that wild animals such as skunks, opossums, and feral pigs are often seen in this area. Fort Bend Animal Control will not respond to remove these animals unless they are posing a danger to residents.
Do not hesitate to call 911 to report any dangerous animal.
WCA WASTE CORPORATION
GARBAGE SERVICE PARAMETERS
A. Garbage collection days are: Wednesday & Saturday
B. All material must be available for collection beginning at 7:00 a.m. Collections may continue
to 7:00 p.m. on your scheduled collection days.
C. WCA shall collect properly packaged Bags or Containers at the curb of each residence. Household
garbage shall be contained in standard containers of less than 40 gallons capacity such as lightweight metal
cans, plastic cans and/or study plastic garbage bags that are designed for use as residential garbage containers.
Bags must have sufficient wall strength to maintain physical integrity when lifted by the top.
All trash and garbage must be bagged if placed into waste receptacles larger than 40 gallons capacity.
Please note: A 65 gallon container is the largest receptacle collection crews are permitted to service as specified
herein. Crews will remove only the bagged trash from these receptacles up to 65 gallons. Collection crews, for safety considerations, are instructed not to attempt to lift any receptacles larger than 40 gallons capacity.
All properly packaged garbage shall be clearly visible to WCA personnel upon approach to the driveway. Access shall be direct and unobstructed. WCA personnel shall not be permitted to enter any garage or enter any gated enclosure. All Containers or Bags shall weigh no more than forty pounds (40lbs) each when fully utilized.
D. Bagged yard waste material such as grass, leaves or bundles must not exceed forty pounds (40lbs) in weight. All branches and tree trimmings are restricted to diameters of no more than 3 inches (3 in.), cut into four foot (4 ft) lengths and securely tied into small bundles no larger than eighteen inches (18 in.) in diameter. Please flatten and bundle moving boxes. Collection shall be limited to a combination of ten (10) bags or bundles placed at the curb.
E. Up to two (2) items of bulky trash such as old furniture, appliances, Christmas trees or similar items will be collected on the second regularly scheduled pickup day of each week. Refrigerators contain CFC’s and this must be removed by a certified technician and be tagged as such prior to collection. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 281-368-8397 if you have a question, unusual item or multiple items for collection.
F. Residents shall not place restricted, hazardous, flammable or toxic waste such as, but not limited to; motor oil, gasoline, paint, batteries, garden or pool chemicals, smoke detectors, propane tanks, liquids, or tires out or into the trash. Large tree limbs, metal and similar items cannot be compacted or handled by our personnel. Additionally, material generated from construction, remodeling, carpeting or roofing materials are not considered as typical household garbage and rubbish. Consequently, they will not be collected.
G. If an observed holiday falls on your scheduled collection day, no service is provided that day. Your pickup will occur on the next scheduled collection day following the observed holiday. Observed holidays are:
New Years Memorial Day July 4th
Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas
H. Construction, remodeling debris, carpeting or other non-hazardous items that are excluded from curbside collection may be appropriate for disposal at the Ford Bend County Landfill located at 16007 Boss Gaston Road. Please call 281-277-3277 to inquire about appropriate disposal options at this facility.
RECYCLING
Acceptable Materials for Recycling
Acceptable Paper includes: Newspaper, Magazines, Catalogs, Junk Mail and Envelopes, Office Paper, Construction Paper, Colored Paper, Folders, Paper Bags, Phone Books, Holiday Cards and Greeting Cards.
Acceptable Cardboard includes: Corrugated Cardboard Boxes and Paperboard Boxes (cereal boxes, soda/beer boxes, shoe boxes, etc.)
Acceptable Containers include: Aluminum Cans, Tin Cans, Steel Cans, Glass Bottles, Glass Jars, Empty Aerosol Cans, Aluminum Foil, Plastics #1-#7 (milk, soda, water, juice, liquor, shampoo, detergent, pool supplies, pet food, etc.), Metal Pots and Pans, Copper, and Scrap Metal (nails, screws, gutters, etc.)
Unacceptable Recyclable Material includes: PLASTIC BAGS, Styrofoam, Pizza Boxes, Coat Hangers, Paint and Solvent Containers, Light Bulbs, Mirrors, Windows, Dishes and Cups, Wet or Soiled Paper, Paper Towels, Facial and Toilet Tissue, Disposable Plates and Cups, Milk and Juice Cartons (wax-board containers), and Wrapping Paper.
To request a recycling can free of charge, please call WCA at 281-368-8397.
RELIANT ENERGY
Reliant Energy, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, provides electricity and energy-related products to approximately 1.8 million retail and wholesale customers in the United States. They provide service to retail electricity customers primarily in Texas, including residential, small business, commercial, industrial governmental and institutional customers. They are one of the largest independent power producers in the nation with more than 14,000 megawatts of power generation capacity in operation or under contract across the U.S.
Reliant Energy offers residential electric service to Firethorne. To start, stop, or transfer service, please call Customer Service at 713-207-7777.
CENTERPOINT ENERGY
CenterPoint is a company with more than 5 million metered customers and a long history of service. It is composed of an electric transmission and distribution utility serving the Houston metropolitan area, local natural gas distribution businesses in six states, a competitive natural gas sales and service business serving customers in the eastern half of the U.S., interstate pipeline operations with two natural gas pipelines in the mid-continent region, and a field services business with natural gas gathering operations, also in the mid-continent region. They are an established company with substantial assets that are managed by experienced people.
CenterPoint Energy offers residential natural gas service to Firethorne. To start, stop, or transfer service, please call Customer Service at 713-659-2111.
STREET LIGHT OUTAGES
All of the street lights in the community are maintained by CenterPoint Energy.
To report one or more street light outages, please click below to access the online submission form.
You must include the 6-digit number on the side of the pole(s) or the issue will not be corrected, see the below picture.
Fulshear-Simonton Fire Department
The Fulshear-Simonton Fire Department is a volunteer-run department, but has the same capabilities as any other fire company. They are available to help you in any kind of emergency, whether it be fire or medical related.
The FSFD has two stations to assist with emergencies:
Station 1: 30626 5th Street, Fulshear, TX, 77441
Station 2: Simonton City Hall
For all emergencies, dial 911.
For non-emergencies or business, please call 281-346-2800.
If you would like to become a volunteer, please call the non-emergency number or send an e-mail to info_fsfd.org.
Fort Bend County Sheriff
For the safety of our residents, Deputy Gomez has been retained through the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office . His duties include citing speeding and illegally parked vehicles, responding to 911 calls within our community, and continuously patrolling the area in order to prevent crime.
If you should witness any of the following, please call the Sheriff's Office at 281-341-4665.
• General disregard for traffic laws (speeding, running stop signs, vehicles stopped in No Parking zones, etc)
• Criminal mischief / Vandalism
• Suspicious activity
• Truancy violations
• Burglary or theft
To report traffic complaints directly to the Sheriff's Office via the internet, please click here.
Vacation Watch
Did you know the Sheriff’s Department will check on your home while you are out of town? If you register your address, Deputies will perform periodic checks of your residence to ensure everything is secure. Residents should submit the Vacation Form at least 48 hours before you plan on leaving.
All information provided is kept confidential.
Click here for the instructions on vacation watches.
Residential Alarm
Fort Bend County has an alarm ordinance requiring an alarm permit. The permit is $10 for a 3-year permit and is renewable at no charge.
Homeowners are charged a $75 fine for every false alarm after a Deputy has been sent to your home five (5) times in the same calendar year. In addition, you may also be charged the $75 fine if the Deputy feels the alarm was intentionally set and there was no emergency.
Residents must print out the application and mail it with the required $10 fee to the address specified on the form.
Questions should be directed to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department Alarm Unit at 281-341-4610.
The name "Firethorne" is trademark protected and owned by JDC/ Firethorne, Ltd. It may not be used in any form or fashion without written permission from JDC/ Firethorne, Ltd. Any use of the name in name of groups and advertisements of any sort is unauthorized.
