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Katy | Fulshear

Lamar CISD's Roosevelt Nivens named 2025 Texas Superintendent of the Year

By Aubrey Vogel

Out of five state finalists from across Texas, Lamar Consolidated ISD’s superintendent was named the 2025 Texas Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association of School Boards on Sept. 12.

Jacam Catalyst opens new facility in The ...

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Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

Smash City Burgers now open in Galleria ...

Krua Thai & Sushi serves both Thai and Japanese cuisine. (Courtesy Krua)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

New Thai, sushi restaurant opens near the ...

Italiano's Restaurant exterior in New Caney

New Caney | Porter

Italiano’s Restaurant eyes fall opening date in ...

The store sells a wide range of blue and bloomy rind cheeses, including camembert, brie, roquefort and fourme d’Ambert. (Courtesy A Cheese Affair)

Bellaire | Meyerland | West University

A Cheese Affair brings international flavors to ...

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

Michelin-recognized restaurant Rosie Cannonball blends comfort food, ...

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Texas Heritage Marketplace broke ground in early 2025 and is expected to deliver its first properties in the third quarter of 2026. (Courtesy NewQuest Properties)

Katy | Fulshear

See what 12 businesses are confirmed for Texas Heritage Marketplace

By Aubrey Vogel

Leasing is underway for Texas Heritage Marketplace, a 165-acre mixed use development in Katy from developer NewQuest Properties.

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Education

Spring | Klein

New superintendent officially hired for Spring ISD

By Emily Lincke

Spring ISD’s board of trustees unanimously named Kregg Cuellar, the interim superintendent and lone finalist for the position, as the district’s new chief on Sept. 9.

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West Alabama Street from Shepherd Drive to Spur 527 is set to undergo a full roadway reconstruction from 2026 to 2028. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

Reconstructing roads: Montrose TIRZ sets sights on ...

Sugar Land | Missouri City

TxDOT to close portions of Hwy. 90A ...

Conroe | Montgomery

FM 1097 widening, Hwy. 75 reconstruction: See ...

Bay Area

Here are several transportation projects that are ...

New Caney | Porter

Check out 3 transportation projects underway in ...

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Humble City Council seated and raising hands to vote

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

Humble City Council OKs 1.3% drop for property tax rate

By Emily Lincke

On Sept. 11, Humble City Council approved its fiscal year 2025-26 property tax rate, which is smaller than the previous year’s rate. However, with home values increasing 2% year over year, residents may still see a slight increase on their tax bill.

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The Woodlands

Jacam Catalyst opens new facility in The ...

The Woodlands

Spirit Halloween open in Oak Ridge North

The parish celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony in June for the Center of Divine Mercy. (Courtesy St. Faustina Catholic Church)

Katy | Fulshear

St. Faustina Catholic Church to see $43 ...

Cypress

Canyon Lakes Liquor store operates under new ...

Bay Area

It's a Bling Thang boutique opens in ...

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Texas Legislature

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North Central Austin

More notice required for public meetings under new Texas law

By Hannah Norton

Local government agencies must post meeting notices at least three business days in advance of the meeting. The new rules seek to give residents more time to review meeting agendas and participate in local government meetings, lawmakers said.

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Real estate

Tomball | Magnolia

Houston single-family home sales jump nearly 12% in August, inventory up over 30%

By Julianna Washburn

The Houston Association of Realtors’ released its August 2025 Housing Market Update Sept. 10.

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Sugar Land | Missouri City

Silver Heart Care celebrates 5 years of serving area seniors

By Roo Moody

What started as a way to connect with grandparents during the pandemic has grown into a nonprofit organization about to celebrate its fifth anniversary.

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