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Health care

Houston has multiple walking and biking trails located throughout the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose areas. (Courtesy Buffalo Bayou Partnership)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

10 popular Houston hotspots for hiking and biking in the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose areas

By Roo Moody

From bayou-side promenades to wooded preserves, here are some of Houston’s most popular destinations for outdoor activities.

Q&A: See the Republican candidates running for ...

Top Restaurant News

The Union Kitchen has locations in Cypress, Memorial Kingwood and Houston. (Courtesy Kristen Gilliam)

Katy | Fulshear

The Union Kitchen shutters doors at Katy ...

The coffee shop's menu includes hot and cold coffee beverages, such as Summer Moon Latte, Blue Moon Latte and Winter Moon Latte, as well as pastries and breakfast sandwiches. (Courtesy Summer Moon Coffee)

Bay Area

Summer Moon Coffee coming soon to Tuscan ...

The large American chain is best known for its freshly baked bagels, sandwiches, coffees and other baked goods. (Courtesy Einstein Bros. Bagels)

Bay Area

Einstein Bros. Bagels coming soon to League ...

Conroe | Montgomery

Vick's Texas BBQ closes on FM 1488

The restaurant will hold a soft opening Jan. 16. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Bay Area

New Indian restaurant with modern twists to ...

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Top Development News

Development

Fort Bend County's first all-abilities park is nearly complete with opening slated for early this year. (Courtesy Dennis Spellman/Fort Bend County Precinct 3)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

5 parks projects underway in Sugar Land, Missouri City

By Aubrey Vogel

Several parks projects are underway in the Katy and Fulshear area, which are set to be completed in 2026 and beyond.

Top Education News

Education

The board discussed possible reasons for voter opposition, including mistrust of the board, concerns over the use of funds and the bundling of multiple propositions together. (Courtesy Friendswood ISD)

Pearland | Friendswood | Manvel

Friendswood ISD considers potential bond election for May

By Catherine White

Friendswood ISD community members showed mixed sentiments toward the $165 million bond package that failed Nov. 4, according to a survey released by the district Nov. 21.

Top Transportation News

The mobility survey will close to the public Jan. 31. (Courtesy Texas Medical Center)

Bellaire | Meyerland | West University

Texas Medical Center releases new plan, survey ...

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 ...

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Top Government News

Government

Ted Poe speaking at the center's ribbon cutting event on Jan. 13.

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

Judge Ted Poe Community Center opens in Atascocita

By Emily Lincke

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Jan. 13 for the grand opening of the new Judge Ted Poe Community Center in Atascocita with local officials—including the center’s namesake—community members and county employees in attendance.

Top Election News

Conroe | Montgomery

Q&A: See the Republican candidates running for ...

Fourteen seats across the Katy area will be determined during the May 2 election. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Katy | Fulshear

Filing period for 14 Katy-area seats begins ...

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 ...

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Top Business News

Spring | Klein

Precision Restoration of Texas opens new Spring ...

The business offers several body sculpting, wellness and contour options, including facial sculpting and treatments designed to improve lymphatic health. (Courtesy The Tox)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

The Tox to bring body sculpting to ...

Unlimited members can save up to 25 cents a gallon at the car washes partnering gas station, QuikTrip. (Courtesy Bubble Bath via Facebook)

Bellaire | Meyerland | West University

New 4,000 square-foot tunnel car wash to ...

Asian Style Boutique and Bridal is now offering services in Spring. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Cy-Fair | Jersey Village

Asian Style Boutique and Bridal now open ...

Little B’s Bakery officials celebrated the bakery's first anniversary on Jan. 4. (Courtesy Little B’s Bakery)

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

Little B’s Bakery celebrates 1 year of ...

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Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

THC products sit on the shelves of a Cy-Fair CBD American Shaman store, which sells CBD and THC products, in December. (Community Impact staff)

South Central Austin

Texas proposes 10,000% fee increase for hemp-derived THC retailers

By Hannah Norton

Supporters of the proposal said the increased fees would improve oversight of thousands of Texas businesses that sell hemp-derived THC products and help the state enforce tighter regulations, while some local hemp retailers said the changes would put them out of business.