GOVERNMENT
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 county’s team would aid adult victims of sexual assault and streamline response operations, the DA’s office said. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office presents plan for sexual assault response team
More than 500 people attended the Sept. 23 forum in The Woodlands on incorporation. (Andrew Christman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Incorporation forums in September opened topic to residents' questions in The Woodlands
The Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program has helped local families avoid eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Courtesy Pixabay)
Harris County evictions trending up as federal moratorium ends
The council discussed a possible use for the ARPA funding it recently received during an Oct. 13 meeting. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Shenandoah City Council discusses possible use of American Rescue Plan Act funds
Three candidates are running for a seat on The Woodlands Township board of directors. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Election Q&A: Meet the candidates for The Woodlands board of directors Position 7
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
State law now requires each county to establish an adult sexual assault response team. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Harris County to establish state-mandated sexual abuse response team
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)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Frisco ISD proposes attendance zone modifications; concerns are voiced over Grogan's Mill Village Center vacancies, plus more top stories
At a Sept. 23 forum, The Woodlands Township officials answered questions from residents on topics like finance and governance. (Andrew Christman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Township, county spar as incorporation vote draws near
The next meeting of The Woodlands Township board is scheduled for Oct. 21. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact Newspaper)
ExxonMobil's $1.1M tax abatement with The Woodlands Township terminated
Lina Hidalgo discusses the "Clean Streets, Safe Neighborhoods" initiative at an Oct. 12 press conference. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County Judge's Office)
Harris County approves $50M neighborhood cleanup initiative in high-crime areas
Council members hope to renovate Teddy Bear Park. (Rendering courtesy Oak Ridge North)
Oak Ridge North City Council approves $4.5M loan for public works facility, various city projects
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
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
The October state sales tax allocations showed that compared to 2020, several Montgomery County municipalities saw increases above the state average. (Chandler France/Community Impact Newspaper)
October sales tax allocations show year-over-year rebounds for Conroe, Magnolia, The Woodlands
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)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Main Event is under construction in Tomball; "Love and Death" has begun filming in Hutto, and more top news
The Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved an overall tax rate decrease for the fourth year in a row during a special meeting on Oct. 5, with the final rate reflecting a compromise between the court’s Republicans and Democrats. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Harris County Commissioners Court approves lower overall tax rate for FY 2021-22
person on snowy road
Federal report finds more work is needed to prevent power outages during future winter storms