EDUCATION
The grand opening of the Robbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center was postponed in December after Plano ISD officials said they discovered "significant cracking as a result of poor workmanship and/or design." (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Plano ISD sued by building company after alleging 'poor workmanship' on future fine arts center; Mighty Fine Burgers provides updates on upcoming locations south of Austin and more top news
Humble ISD is inviting teachers to apply for open teaching positions at an in-person teacher job fair from 4:30-7:30 p.m. April 29 at the Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Humble ISD invites educators to register for teacher job fair
Child care can be expensive for families, especially those with limited incomes. According to the Economic Policy Institute, child care in Texas for one child at age 4 can cost $7,062 annually, while infant care costs more. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lake Houston-area parents battle rising child care costs as industry faces challenges
According to ownership, the company first opened the new location this February and held a grand opening in mid-March. (Courtesy of Plano Antique Mall)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Plano Antique Mall relocates to new west-side location; Local Table relocating to a larger space in Katy area and more top news
In compliance with changes made in 2019 to the Texas Education Code, school districts are required to divide bond elections into separate ballot propositions based on what is being financed. On May 7, Humble ISD voters will decide for or against two bond propositions. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Humble ISD puts $775M bond on May 7 ballot
Humble ISD trustees discussed employee compensation and a proposed plan to pay student teachers during an April 19 budget workshop. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact Newspaper)
Humble ISD officials propose 3% employee raises, teacher retention initiatives during budget workshop
Magnolia Village is a 60-acre mixed-use development proposed at FM 1488 and Spur 149 in Magnolia. (Rendering courtesy Gulf Coast Commercial Group)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Construction to start on Magnolia Village retail center May 2; Stranger Things Store to open in Grapevine Mills and more top news
New Caney ISD trustees approved a new compensation package for teachers for the 2022-23 school year at their April 18 meeting that will include a $2,000 stipend for all district employees. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
New Caney ISD trustees approve 2022-23 employee compensation plan
Humble ISD high school students will have the opportunity to study barbering in the 2022-23 school year following trustees’ approval of two new courses at their April 12 regular meeting. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact Newspaper)
Humble ISD trustees approve new barbering courses for 2022-23 school year
Davis Elementary School fifth graders Luke Juli and Bryan Huerta Ramos work with teacher Kristine Carrington on an assignment. (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Plano ISD could cut programs due to rising state recapture bill; Frosties to offer daiquiris to go in downtown Hutto and more top news
1838 Grill New Braunfels opened in early March and serves American-style food. (Courtesy 1838 Grill New Braunfels)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: 1838 Grill New Braunfels now open and more local business updates; Tomball ISD considering boundary changes near The Woodlands and more top news
Jennifer Barton, a representative of the Texas Association of School Boards, presents information about market salaries in school districts at an April 5 Conroe ISD board of trustees meeting. (Screenshot via Conroe ISD/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Conroe ISD approves teacher, employee pay increases for 2022-23 school year; Black Bear Diner to open in northeast Fort Worth and more top news
As Houston ISD officials continue to discuss details of a five-year strategic plan designed to reshape how the district operates, new details were released March 31 for what the changes could mean at the campus level. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Houston ISD releases details on campus-level staffing for 2022-23 school year under proposed hybrid model and more top news
Little Italy Brick Oven Pizza opened March 18 at 2700 W. Pecan St., Ste. 950, Pflugerville. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Little Italy Brick Oven Pizza now open in Pflugerville; Zoes Kitchen closes The Woodlands Market Street location and more top news
Humble ISD trustees at a March 29 specially called meeting received a general overview of the district's plans for its fiscal year 2022-23 budget. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact Newspaper)
Humble ISD trustees host initial workshop for FY 2022-23 budget
With many students having taken classes online due to the pandemic, districts will still have access to necessary funding despite not having as many students in person. (Courtesy Unsplash)
Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas Education Agency announce funding adjustment for districts affected by COVID-19
West Fork High School was included in New Caney ISD's $200 million bond election approved by voters in 2018. Data from 2020 provided by the U.S. Census Bureau shows the number of school-aged children within NCISD's boundaries has increased by more than 3,600 students since 2015. (Courtesy New Caney ISD)
New census data shows increases in population, jobs within New Caney ISD's boundaries
The geographic area that contains Humble ISD, which includes the Lake Houston-Humble-Kingwood area, has grown by roughly 25,000 residents since 2015, recent U.S. Census Bureau data shows, prompting the need for additional facilities within the district to accommodate growth. (Courtesy Humble ISD)
New census data shows increases in school-age children within Humble ISD boundaries
(Laura Aebi/Community Impact Newspaper)
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