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New Caney | Porter

Check out 7 highly anticipated projects coming soon New Caney, Porter

By Emily Lincke

From a new breakfast chain location to a Mont Belvieu-based Mexican restaurant, check out the most anticipated projects expected to kick off or open this year in the New Caney and Porter areas, based on readership data analyzed by Community Impact.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announces 2026 ...

Top Restaurant News

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

Picos Restaurant owners to move locations after ...

JuiceLand offers smoothies, acai bowls, wellness shots and more. (Courtesy of JuiceLand)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

JuiceLand opens 9th Houston location in Sugar ...

McDonald’s is known for its burgers, fries, chicken nuggets and McFlurries. (Courtesy McDonald's)

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

Construction on McDonald's in Atascocita expected to ...

Bamburger is now offering burgers, fries and shakes in Tomball and Spring. (Courtesy Bamburger)

Cypress

Burgers, ramen and tacos: 6 new restaurants ...

Fresh Monkee has several new locations planned for the Houston area. (Courtesy Fresh Monkee)

Bellaire | Meyerland | West University

New ramen spot, cocktail bar: 6 eateries ...

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Top Development News

Development

Pearland | Friendswood | Manvel

Proposed multifamily Clear Creek Village draws concerns from Friendswood homeowners, businesses

By Rachel Leland

Several residents attended the Jan. 5 Friendswood City Council meeting to oppose a zoning request for roughly 29 acres of land located at 4700 block of FM 2351 to change from retail and industrial to mixed-use, a request that was made in order to build a mixed-use development with 391 residential units.

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Education

The Woodlands

Conroe ISD receives 20 applicants for vacant trustee position, special meeting to take place Jan. 13

By Angela Bonilla

Conroe ISD will have a special meeting to interview and potentially vote on appointing a new trustee to the board at 5 p.m. Jan. 13, the district states on its website.

Top Transportation News

League City has a handful of upcoming road projects. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Bay Area

Check out 3 ongoing, upcoming road projects ...

A photo of a Park & Ride bus in Missouri City

Sugar Land | Missouri City

METRO launches new fare system, expands payment ...

New Caney | Porter

Upcoming Ford Road closure could cause traffic ...

Cars driving along road in Spring while sun is setting

New Caney | Porter

6 transportation projects that could impact commutes ...

A photo of eGate technology at the airport.

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

IAH and Hobby airports roll out CLEAR ...

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Top Government News

Government

Jersey Village City Council meets in the Civic Center Auditorium located at 16327 Lakeview Drive, Jersey Village. (Community Impact staff)

Cy-Fair | Jersey Village

PREVIEW: Jersey Village City Council to talk traffic congestion, May election

By Sarah Brager

The city council will meet Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. for its first meeting of 2026.

Top Election News

The Woodlands

March primaries and May elections to know ...

A special election for a vacant Bellaire City Council seat will be held in May. (Melissa Enaje/Community Impact)

Bellaire | Meyerland | West University

Bellaire to hold May special election to ...

The Woodlands

Filing opens Jan. 1 for The Woodlands ...

Katy | Fulshear

2 candidates file for Katy’s Ward A ...

Texas' Republican and Democratic primary elections will be held March 3 and the midterm election is set for Nov. 3. (Community Impact staff)

North Central Austin

Here’s what Texans should know about the ...

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Top Business News

The AtWork Conroe team (L-R) Angela Mitchell, Maria Luisa Santos and owner Roberto Santos (Courtesy of Halleigh Woods AtWork)

Conroe | Montgomery

AtWork staffing agency opens location in Conroe

Founded by Allison Mundy, the practice offers legal services including family law, wills, probate, guardianship matters and mediation. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

Mundy Legal Services relocates Tomball, Humble locations

Gold Rush specializes in buying precious metals, such as gold, silver, platinum, palladium and diamonds, according to the company's website. (Courtesy Baybrook Mall)

Bay Area

Gold Rush coming soon to Baybrook Mall

Pearland | Friendswood | Manvel

Smash Zen rage room to relocate by ...

Bellaire | Meyerland | West University

Meet the spa owner bringing European beauty ...

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Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

Texas voters approved 17 constitutional amendments during the November election. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)

South Central Austin

What’s next for the Texas propositions that passed in November

By Hannah Norton

Changes to the Texas Constitution that were approved by voters include increased property tax exemptions for homeowners and businesses; a $20 billion investment in water infrastructure; new rules for the state judicial oversight commission; and tighter restrictions on when judges can grant bail.