EDUCATION
H-E-B held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new store Nov. 16. (Taylor Girtman/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: H-E-B opens new Leander store; San Antonio high school bands make final top 10 in national contest and more top news
Carroll ISD Superintendent Lane Ledbetter addressed the Southlake community and apologized for "being distracted" by community tensions, pledging a renewed focus on students and staff. (Sandra Sadek/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Carroll ISD superintendent wants to shift focus away from community divisions; Jack Allen's Kitchen opens in Cedar Park and more top news
This map shows the proposed attendance boundary for Sonal Bhuchar Elementary School in red. Additionally, the area outlined in purple will be rezoned from Commonwealth Elementary School to Sullivan Elementary School. (Courtesy Fort Bend ISD)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Fort Bend ISD proposes attendance boundaries for new elementary school; Texas’ housing market establishing 'new normal' and more top news
In-N-Out Burger has three locations in the Greater Houston area. (Papar Faircloth/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: In-N-Out Burger is coming soon to The Woodlands; Frisco ISD finalizes 2022-23 attendance zone changes and more top news
During a meeting between representatives of Amazon and members of the Greater Round Rock West Neighborhood Association Nov. 1, residents shared their frustration with the news that 193 acres of property off CR 172 had been purchased by the tech giant with the intention of building a warehouse and distribution center. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Amazon's purchase of Round Rock land frustrates residents; Austin ISD teachers express burnout concerns and more top local news
Natalie Blasingame, Scott Henry and Lucas Scanlon defeated each of the three incumbents—John Ogletree, Don Ryan and Bob Covey, respectively—who served on the Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees for more than 15 years in the Nov. 2 election, according to results reported by the Harris County Elections Administrator’s Office.
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Newly-elected Cy-Fair ISD board members unseat incumbents; Townhome, apartment construction to start soon at Northline in Leander and more top news
All eight statewide amendments to the Texas state constitution have passed. (Community Impact Staff)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: All 8 Texas constitutional amendments approved by voters; The Crazy Fisherman now open in Willis and more top news
Signs for and against the incorporation measure could be found at voting sites in The Woodlands Township. (Andrew Christman/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: The Woodlands incorporation measures fail to get voter approval; Austinites reject Proposition A over APD staffing requirement and more top news
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Pflugerville ISD tax ratification voted down in unofficial election results
Passengers wait in a security checkpoint line at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The three existing checkpoints would receive machine upgrades but would remain largely unchanged. (Benton Graham/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Austin airport expansion plans take off as region grows; new plant and home decor store Cultivar opens in Katy and more top news
Council members approved the creation of Municipal Utility District No. 213, which includes the proposed multimillion-dollar community, during an Oct. 28 meeting. (Screenshot via city of Conroe)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Lake Celestine to bring multimillion-dollar homes to Lake Conroe; Austin ISD teachers say morale at all-time low and more top news
Hutto ISD approved the creation of a director of diversity, equity and inclusion position Oct. 28. (Carson Ganong/Community Impact Newspaper)
Hutto ISD approves new director of diversity, equity, inclusion
The Dripping Springs ISD board of trustees met Oct. 25 and discussed the possibility of approving a bonus for all district employees. (Maggie Quinlan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Dripping Springs ISD considers bonuses for all employees; Pflugerville ISD's Bohls Middle School set for late December completion and more education news
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Texas Education Agency accepting applications for $1,500 grants for students in special education
Chief Academic and Innovation Officer Brandy Baker addressed the PfISD board Oct. 21. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
New data from PfISD show students boosting academic performance over previous school year
Brandon Cardwell, the district's executive director of facilities and construction, addressed the PfISD board during an Oct. 21 meeting. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Bohls Middle School within PfISD slated for late December completion
Taco Palenque is now open as drive-thru only in Round Rock. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Taco Palenque opens in Round Rock; Plano ISD considering two draft calendars for 2022-23 school year and more top news
The new H-E-B store is located on Ronald Reagan Boulevard in north Leander. (Taylor Girtman/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: New H-E-B in Leander opening soon; Texas Supreme Court grants rehearing for high-speed rail eminent domain case and more top news
Hutto ISD is relaxing some of its COVID-19 restrictions. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Hutto ISD to lift visitor restriction, scale back contact tracing amid dropping COVID-19 infection rate