GOVERNMENT
The vacant city council position in Shenandoah was filled by appointment on June 22. (Andrew Christman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Jim Pollard appointed to Shenandoah City Council
The additional funding will go toward projects that will help drainage issues with the goal of reducing floods during Houston's next major weather event. (Courtesy Harris County Flood Control District)
Houston approves additional funds to fix repeated drainage issues across city
Through a vote of 6-0, Missouri City City Council approved an ordinance that will add an additional $10,000 in tax exemptions for Missouri City residents age 65 years and older, among other exemptions. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper)
Missouri City City Council approves ordinance increasing tax exemption
The city of Katy is halfway through the phases of the 2040 comprehensive plan. These are Kendig Keast's findings on the "existing city" and next steps for the plan. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Katy enters 'future city' phase of 2040 comprehensive plan
The Fort Bend ISD board of trustees has unanimously approved the district’s $768 million budget for the 2022-23 school year. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper)
FBISD board unanimously OKs $768 million budget for 2022-23 school year
At its June 20 meeting, the Jersey Village City Council unanimously approved raising the residential homestead exemption from 14% to 20% of the appraised value. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Jersey Village City Council increases residential homestead exemption to 20%
Montgomery County commissioners voted on a contract for the Magnolia relief route and to move tax lien and foreclosure sales out of the county courtroom. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Public hearings, Magnolia relief route contract: Montgomery County notebook
The Harris County Election Commission met June 15 to discuss the appointment of a new elections administrator. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County Election Commission)
Two candidates remain in search for Harris County elections administrator
The city of West University Place went over the its five-year capital improvement program at a June 13 City Council meeting. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper)
Breakdown: West University Place gives update on 5-year capital improvement program
Dan Huberty speaking at podium
State Rep. Dan Huberty unveils gun violence proposals at Kingwood address
Current Pearland City Council members, and any business entity they have a substantial interest in, could soon be barred from entering into contracts with the city. (Andy Yanez/Community Impact Newspaper)
Pearland could soon outlaw entering into business contracts with current council members
Pct. 3 Commissioner James Noack, Montgomery County
Montgomery County to rework agreements for services to cities
(Courtesy city of League City)
League City City Council approves westside development to replace older one
Oak Ridge North is planning a widening and alignment project for Robinson Road. (Ally Bolender/Community Impact Newspaper)
Oak Ridge North approves additional $46K for Robinson Road widening project
Montgomery County courthouse
Montgomery County appoints new court at law Judge Scharlene Valdez, sets court staff
Katy City Council approved over $280,000 in funds to continue construction of a stormwater mitigation pond on Kingsland Boulevard near one of Katy's wastewater treatment plants. (Community Impact Newspaper)
Katy City Council approves continued work on mitigation pond to improve drainage
David Jordan has been named Missouri City's acting city manager. Sedrick Cole, who was named interim city manager, remains in his position. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper)
Missouri City City Council appoints David Jordan as acting city manager
Katy City Council approved recommendations from the City Planning and Zoning Commission to redefine the land uses for commercial, industrial and Old Katy zoning districts. (Courtesy Pexels)
Commercial, industrial, “Old Katy” zoning definitions updated for first time in nearly 40 years
The project will cover the construction of Owens Road and the future development of 540 acres west of the airport. (Beth Marshall/Community Impact Newspaper)
Sugar Land Regional Airport drainage project secures $27.5M in funding