A new fire training facility at Lone Star College-Kingwood is expected to be completed by August, LSC officials announced at a Feb. 11 groundbreaking ceremony. Located at 20000 Kingwood Drive, the facility will house all the equipment necessary for students to undergo real fire exercises and learn other essential skills needed to become certified firefighters in Texas. Officials noted the $2.5 million, 2,000-square-foot facility will feature training areas equipped to simulate burning buildings, car fires and chemical emergencies. 832-813-6500. www.lonestar.edu