DEVELOPMENT
Texas Central has signed a $16 billion contract with Webuild to lead the civil construction team that will build the train. (Rendering courtesy Texas Central)
Texas Central signs $16B construction contract for high-speed rail project
The new manufacturing lines would be producing Funyuns and tortilla chips and—combined with the increased warehouse capacity—will bring 160 new, full-time jobs. The facility has more than 750 full-time employees and produces more than 117 million pounds of snacks per year. (Courtesy Frito-Lay)
Frito-Lay brings $200 million investment, 160 new jobs to Rosenberg
The elementary school will be located at 7400 Innovation Drive near Cane Island Parkway, within walking distance for Cane Island residents. (Courtesy Kaplan Public Relations)
New Katy ISD elementary school coming to Cane Island community
Due to increased construction activity, the U.S. is facing a shortage of many building materials. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
‘The supply channels cannot handle the demand’: Why contractors are experiencing supply shortages
The new homesites will offer single-story and two-story floorplans with features such as an island kitchen, a media room, a flex space for private or semiprivate home office settings, and an outdoor entertaining space. (Courtesy Cane Island)
Cane Island announces addition of 152 homesites
Effective June 5, Fort Bend ISD will no longer require students, staff, parents and visitors to wear masks in schools and district buildings. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Fort Bend ISD to end mask mandate following state order; Gov. Abbott sets end for pandemic unemployment benefits; and more top Houston-area news
The campus will offer a variety of degrees, including advanced manufacturing, agriculture, horticulture, art and design, artificial intelligence, business, cybersecurity, digital information systems, education and engineering. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
HCC Katy to open new campus in 2022
Hunan Garden Restaurant, which opened more than 30 years ago, will soon leave the Kings Crossing shopping center. (Courtesy Hunan Garden Restaurant)
Hunan Garden Restaurant to leave Kingwood spot; 7 developments underway in Magnolia and more top Houston-area news
Members of the public gather for a tour of the Houston Astrodome in 2018. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Group to launch public feedback campaign in April on Astrodome plans
Homes in Prairieland Village could begin opening as early as spring 2022. (Rendering courtesy Howard Hughes Corp.)
FIRST LOOK: Howard Hughes Corp. announces new details about Bridgeland's Prairieland Village
House of Pies offers specialty desserts in addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Courtesy House of Pies)
House of Pies coming to Cypress; Montgomery offers Safe Exchange Zone and more top Houston-area news
The new Fort Bend Epicenter multipurpose facility could be used as a spot for trade shows and sporting events, could act as a large-scale shelter for county residents in an emergency and more. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Large multipurpose complex coming to Fort Bend County; Sugar Land to widen University Blvd. and more top Houston-area news
The $560 million central processor, which is part of the new Mickey Leland International Terminal, will replace the parking garage for terminals D and E. (Courtesy Houston Airport System)
Parking garage at George Bush Intercontinental Airport to be demolished to make way for new Mickey Leland International Terminal
Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies across Texas will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines through the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program on Feb. 12, officials with Walmart announced in a news release Feb. 9. (Courtesy Walmart)
Sam's Club, Walmart offering vaccines statewide; H-E-B coming to Magnolia and other top Houston-area news
However, the weather forecast could create further delays for the city’s contractor to complete the grading work, Leblanc said. (Screenshot courtesy city of Katy)
Katy Downtown Plaza progresses despite weather hurdles
Currently, the water plant is capable of treating 80 million gallons of water per day; the two-phase expansion project will increase that capacity to 400 million gallons per day. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Northeast Water Purification Plant expansion on track for 2025 completion in Houston, official says
Montgomery County's second COVID-19 vaccination hub opened Jan. 27 at CHI St. Luke's Health-The Woodlands Hospital. (Courtesy St. Luke's Health)
More vaccines coming to Montgomery County; Fajita Hut opens in Spring plus other Houston-area news
Now that the Centerpoint pole has been removed, the city does not expect any changes to the project’s timeline. (Screenshot courtesy city of Katy)
Progress continues at Katy Downtown Plaza
Construction on the $55 million Texas Heritage Parkway project connecting FM 1093 to I-10 is underway, according to Andy Meyers, Fort Bend County Precinct 3 commissioner. (Community Impact staff)
Once completed, Texas Heritage Parkway to connect I-10 to FM 1093