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The flood gauges will help monitor rainfall and stream levels in specific areas during heavy-rainfall events. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
League City installs 6 flood gauges in Clear Creek, Dickinson Bayou watersheds
Montgomery County defines nonconsent towing zones, forms advisory board
Over two years after implementing roadway impact fees, League City City Council on May 11 directed staff to begin the process to increase the fees. (Jake Magee/Community Impact Newspaper)
League City City Council approves increasing roadway impact fees
Shenandoah is set to receive around $650,000 in federal aid in June. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Shenandoah City Council discusses $650,000 in federal aid
Huffington Park will soon see some key improvements. (Courtesy city of West University Place)
Huffington Park will undergo $200K renovation starting May 17
Jersey Village City Hall is located on Lakeview Drive, but city officials have plans to break ground on a new facility in Village Center in the coming months. (Danica Lloyd/Community Impact Newspaper)
Jersey Village postpones commitment to new City Hall construction contract
In June 2018, in response to Hurricane Harvey, League City City Council made its development standards stricter to help mitigate flooding for new developments. Now, the council is considering relaxing those ordinances at staff’s request. (Courtesy city of League City)
League City City Council debates whether to loosen flood standards for developments
The deadline is May 17 for residents to protest their appraised property values set by the Harris County Appraisal District. (Courtesy Pexels)
Seeking feedback from homeowners with experience protesting appraisals
Under the Texas Rule of Capture, the landowner is entitled to the water underneath their land. Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District, the entity that manages groundwater in Montgomery County, is prioritizing protecting these private property rights when it comes to making regulatory decisions. (Community Impact Newspaper)
District outlines long-term water management goals in Montgomery County
League City City Council meeting stock photo image
League City City Council rezones more land for commercial development
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration on May 10 expanded Pfizer's emergency use authorization to include adolescents ages 12-15. (Courtesy Pexels)
Fort Bend County residents ages 10-20 make up majority of recent COVID-19 cases
Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services provides a variety of services to assist eligible people with disabilities in preparing for, obtaining, retaining or advancing in competitive integrated employment. Similarly, Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast is a public workforce system in the 13-county Houston-Galveston region of Texas that helps employers meet their human resources needs and individuals build careers. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services to relocate from Tomball to Willowbrook
West University Place City Council has officially approved an ordinance that lowers the citywide speed limit. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper)
West University City Council approves speed limit ordinance
The new Adult Education Center will be located at 6515 Irvington Blvd., Houston. (Rendering courtesy Cre8 Architects)
Harris County Department of Education to build new facilities, renovate administration building
The city will provide advanced funding for the sidewalk and trail connections project in the Shadow Creek Ranch tax increment reinvestment zone. (Courtesy Pexels)
Pearland City Council approves advanced funding for Shadow Creek Ranch sidewalk extensions
The deadline is May 17 for residents to protest their appraised property values set by the Harris County Appraisal District earlier this year, and officials are encouraging protesters to take online options into account. (Courtesy Pexels)
Harris County residents have until May 17 to protest property values
Montgomery County commissioners will convene May 11 for a regular court session. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
UPDATED: Montgomery County commissioners pull resolution related to groundwater production
The Texas Water Development Board granted the city of Houston funds to improve Taylor Gully, a portion of which is pictured here. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Texas Water Development Board awards $10.1M to Houston for Taylor Gully improvement
Election bills among priority of 87th Texas Legislative session