5 trending Houston-area stories: The Grand at 249 development, COVID-19 vaccines, FM 149 survey

The Ritz-Carlton Residences announced for Lake Woodlands area

The Ritz-Carlton Residences will open on Lake Woodlands, officials with development company Howard Hughes announced Oct. 12. The homes will be located on 8 acres in the last large-scale residential site available on Lake Woodlands.

Read the full story by Editor Vanessa Holt.

Historic Sugar Land farmers market under new ownership

The city of Sugar Land announced it will take over the management of the Farmer's Market at Imperial Park. The outdoor market in Imperial Park, 234 Matlage Way, Sugar Land, has been operating

since 2011 and will transition from the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s to the city's management.

Read the full story by Reporter Shaheryar Khan.

Harris County Public Health offers free updated COVID-19 vaccines

Harris County Public Health now offers the latest COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, which were updated in September, according to an Oct. 10 news release. The updated vaccines are free at HCPH centers for all community members without health insurance and those who have insurance that doesn’t cover all COVID-19 vaccination costs, officials said.

Read the full story by Editor Daniel Weeks.

Montgomery County approves eminent domain survey for FM 149 extension

A survey to assess eminent domain needs for an extension of FM 149 to Hwy. 249 was approved at the Oct. 10 Montgomery County Toll Road Authority meeting.

Read the full story by Reporter Jessica Shorten.