EDUCATION
Consuelo Mendez Middle School has consistently received poor ratings from the Texas Education Agency. (Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: State could take over AISD school board if poorly-rated campus does not improve; new furniture store to open in McKinney and more top news
The school board will consider whether to call a special election to fill the vacancy or make an appointment. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Hays CISD to hold special meeting on resignation of board member; Montgomery approves plan for downtown and more top news
Tomball City Council approved a development agreement with Lovett Industrial for 240 acres at Hwy. 249, Rocky Road Nov. 29. (Anna Lotz/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Tomball City Council approves development of 240 acres at Hwy. 249, Rocky Road; JLB Eatery coming soon to Katy and more top news
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
The Reagan High School marching band performs in the Bands of America Grand National Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The national championships were held Nov. 11-13. (Courtesy North East ISD)
San Antonio high school bands make final top 10 in national contest
University of the Incarnate Word is the latest San Antonio-area collegiate institution to jump from one conference to another. (Courtesy University of the Incarnate Word)
University of the Incarnate Word to join Western Athletic Conference
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
Antonian College Preparatory and eight other San Antonio-area Catholic schools will host open house activities Nov. 13 and 14 for prospective students. (Courtesy Antonian College Preparatory)
San Antonio Catholic high schools to hold open house weekend
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
BASIS San Antonio Primary-Medical Center Campus has hosted San Antonio Charter Moms School Discovery Days events, such as the one scheduled for Nov. 7, for families looking to send their child to a choice school. (Courtesy San Antonio Charter Moms/Mewborne Photography)
San Antonio Charter Moms hosts School Discovery Days event series
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
A line extended out the door of the polling location at the Knights of Columbus Hall Tuesday, Nov. 2. (Eric Weilbacher/Community Impact Newspaper)
Two Comal ISD bond propositions on track to be voted down as counties near end of reporting
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
Child on a computer.
Texas Education Agency accepting applications for $1,500 grants for students in special education
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
North East Independent School District trustees have approved a plan to give $4 million in retention bonuses to eligible employees. (Courtesy Google Streets)
North East ISD approves $4M for retention bonuses for eligible employees