GOVERNMENT
City Council in Sugar Land voted to approve a $1.9 million construction contract focused on drainage improvements in the Greatwood Village neighborhood at its Oct. 19 meeting. (Beth Marshall/Community Impact Newspaper)
Sugar Land City Council OK’s $1.9M for Greatwood drainage project
Missouri City City Council will interview the top eight city manager candidates in November. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Missouri City City Council to interview top 8 city manager candidates in November
Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 11 signed an executive order banning all COVID-19 vaccine mandates. (Courtesy Office of the Governor)
Gov. Abbott bans all COVID-19 vaccine mandates; The Woodlands ends ExxonMobil tax abatement and more top Houston-area news
The Smoking Joint is now open under the umbrella of Click Click Chew virtual food hall in Cypress. (Courtesy Kirsten Gilliam)
Virtual food hall opens in Cypress; Smoke Stack Bar-B-Q coming to Kingwood and more Houston-area news
Fort Bend County Judge KP George took a stance against the proposed new congressional districts. (Screenshot courtesy Fort Bend County)
Fort Bend County Judge KP George voices opposition to redistricting
A rendering is shown of a flexible space inside Panther Creek High School, which includes learning stairs and a collaboration board. The school's attendance zones are drawn to pull from Lone Star and Memorial high schools. (Courtesy Corgan)
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Graphics by Community Impact Newspaper staff
Missouri City voters to weigh in on $85.85 million bond package during November election
Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 11 signed an executive order banning all COVID-19 vaccine mandates (Courtesy Office of the Governor)
Gov. Abbott signs executive order banning all COVID-19 vaccine mandates
U.S. Rep. Al Green, D-Houston, speaks to a crowd gathered at an Oct. 7 rally calling for the restoration of Texas Congressional districts 9 and 18 as the state legislature works through the redistricting process. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston-area representatives say proposed redistricting maps would dilute minority vote
The Texas Renaissance Festival returns for its 47th year beginning Oct. 9-10 with an Oktoberfest-themed weekend. (Courtesy Steven David Photography)
Main Event is being built in Tomball; the Texas Renaissance Festival returns Oct. 9, plus more top stories from the Greater Houston area
Main Event, an entertainment center featuring bowling, arcade games, food and a bar, is under construction in Tomball, said Bruce Hillegeist, president of the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce. (Courtesy Main Event)
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Under the Child Care Voucher Program, qualified Fort Bend County families can receive a voucher for up to $500 for up to three children per family. The voucher can be used at a participating, licensed child care facility in Fort Bend County. (Courtesy Kids 'R' Kids)
Fort Bend County allocates an additional $2 million for child care voucher program
The funds will help with emergency rental assistance and homeowner assistance programs. (Community Impact Staff)
Fort Bend approves Home American Rescue Plan agreement
Missouri City City Council unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council and Settlement Allocation Term Sheet at its Oct. 4 meeting. (Courtesy Pexels)
Missouri City could receive more than $200K from Texas opioid settlement
person on snowy road
Federal report finds more work is needed to prevent power outages during future winter storms
Texas Department of Transportation employees work on Segment H of the Grand Parkway in Montgomery County, which is set to be completed in the spring of 2022. (Courtesy Texas Department of Transportation)
Statewide November ballot propositions explained; East Montgomery County sees explosive growth and more top Houston-area news
The ordinance states residents must be approved for a permit with the animal services department before owning chickens. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Chickens are now allowed in Plano backyards; McKinney ISD releases details for new elementary school, and more top news
Four soon-to-be constructed trails and one existing trail in the city of Sugar Land will be getting names soon, as the city moves one step closer to a major expansion of its trail network.
Sugar Land one step closer to expanded trail system
On Sept. 28, Gov. Greg Abbott announced six appointees to the Texas Energy Reliability Council. (Courtesy The Texas Tribune)
Abbott announces Texas Energy Reliability Council appointees