Lake Conroe dam begins water releases; minor flood warnings issued for Montgomery County
Lake Conroe has been officially closed due to high lake levels, according to a news release sent out by the Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constable's Office and the San Jacinto River Authority. As of 8 p.m. April 29, the lake level was 202.84 feet, and the release from the Lake Conroe Dam had been increased to 12,490 cubic feet per second.
Read the full story by Reporters Angela Bonilla and Jessica Shorten.
11,678 ballots cast during May 4 election early voting in Fort Bend County
The early voting period ended April 30, but residents still have one last day to cast ballots for the May 4 election.
Fort Bend County saw a 34.14% decrease in early voting turnout for the May election compared to the May elections last year. The county offered early voting opportunities at 24 locations from April 22-30.
Read the full story by Reporter Aubrey Vogel.
Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe to take over Craft Burger in Katy this summer
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A Sonic the Hedgehog-themed restaurant pop-up out of California is temporarily taking over Craft Burger in Katy this summer.
Read the full story by Reporter Asia Armour.
Construction begins on Cy-Hope Youth Baseball Complex
Officials marked the start of construction on the Cy-Hope Youth Baseball Complex with a groundbreaking ceremony May 1.
Read the full story by Editor Danica Lloyd.
Bush and Hobby airports to undergo $31 million restroom renovation project
George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport will undergo restroom renovations totaling $31 million between the two, according to a May 1 news release from Houston Airports. IAH will have a $23 million phased renovation of restrooms, and Hobby Airport will have an $8 million phased renovation, according to the news release.
Read the full story by Reporter Haley Velasco.
