Want to catch up on Community Impact's coverage from this week? Here are five of the top stories across the Bay Area from Nov. 2-Nov. 6.
Texas A&M University Space Institute opening in November
The Texas A&M University Space Institute will be celebrating its grand opening in mid-November, officials said.
The new facility serves as a hub for collaboration among researchers, industry leaders and government agencies working to solve challenges in space exploration while developing the workforce and technologies needed for future missions, officials said.
The institute's lunar and Mars analog environments will support research, testing and training in conditions that closely simulate extraterrestrial environments.
Read the full story from Editor Haley Velasco.
The Junkyard Pearl: A hidden gem on the rise
Walking into The Junkyard Pearl, customers find colorful selections of jewelry, clothes and fashion accessories that come together to create one-of-a-kind finds.
“We're so eclectic,” owner Lauryn Abt said. “We have just such a wide variety of products … It's just a colorful atmosphere when people come in and they're like, ‘I love it here. This is my happy place.’”
The shop offers an eclectic mix of clothing, jewelry, accessories, home decor, gifts and vintage, handmade pieces.
Explore the full story from Editor Haley Velasco.
CCISD board funds $3M in HVAC improvements across district
Several campuses within Clear Creek ISD will undergo extensive heating, ventilation and air-conditioning improvements after the board of trustees approved funding for the next phase of an ongoing series of projects.
Clear Creek ISD’s board of trustees unanimously approved a $3 million contract with Houston-based Jamail & Smith Construction for the third phase of a project to upgrade HVAC systems across several district facilities at its Oct. 26 meeting.
During the meeting, CCISD Facilities Director Alex Aragon said by contracting directly with a district-approved vendor, the district would reduce general contractor overhead and allow work to begin before the busy summer construction season.
Get the full scoop from Reporter Rachel Leland.
Ace Hardware coming to League City Parkway
Ace Hardware is slated to open on League City Parkway, according to a filing from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Ace Hardware offers a wide selection of core hardware products and equipment. This includes basic hardware, plumbing goods, electrical and automotive parts, grilling units, outdoor power equipment, gardening supplies and coolers, per its website.
See more details from Editor Haley Velasco.
P. Terry's coming to Webster in 2027
P. Terry's Burger Stand is slated to open its doors within the first half of 2027, officials with the restaurant said.
The burger stand first opened in Austin 26 years ago. Since then, P. Terry’s has opened dozens of locations across Texas. The menu includes burgers, fries, milkshakes and cookies.
This will be the fifth P. Terry's to open in the Greater Houston area, and the first to open in the Southeast Houston area.
Find out more from Editor Haley Velasco.
