Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of March 25.

Note: The following stories were published March 23-24.

Greater Houston

Katy’s historic J.V. Cardiff & Sons Rice Dryer begins next chapter with new owner


After being unmaintained for 26 years, the J.V. Cardiff & Sons Rice Dryer—one of three rice dryers in Katy city limits located on Hwy. 90—is about to see a second life.


Magnolia ISD suspends 2022-23 open enrollment for new families

Magnolia ISD announced in a statement on its website that the district will be suspending open enrollment for the 2022-23 school year, meaning new families residing outside of the district can no longer enroll in Magnolia ISD next school year. Students already enrolled though open enrollment will be able to continue attending Magnolia ISD schools.

Central Texas

10 latest commercial projects filed in Williamson County for new construction, renovation


These commercial projects have been filed recently in Williamson County under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

REE Automotive to open first North American HQ in Pflugerville

The headquarters will occupy a 120,000-square-foot building in the One Thirty Business Park, located near the intersection of East Pecan Street and SH 130.

Dripping Springs officials try to pause ‘outrageous’ growth


Dripping Springs remains under a development moratorium—issued over a lack of wastewater capacity and a need for an overhaul of the comprehensive land-use plan—as officials attempt to slow growth enough to piece together a long-term plan for the city.

Laura Aebi, Maegan Kirby, Morgan O’Neal, Carson Ganong, Darcy Sprague and Maggie Quinlan contributed to this report.