Humble ISD Portrait of a Graduate


After formulating a team of community stakeholders that included parents, teachers, students and administrators, the district passed its Portrait of a Graduate at its March 21 board of trustees meeting. The plan outlines the core competencies community stakeholders expect from students, such as communication, being a global citizen, critical thinking and leadership.   

Harris County fireworks


Rep. Kevin Roberts, R-Spring is taking aim at what he calls a major quality of life issue in his district with House Bill 1183, which would give county commissioners the power to dictate the hours in which fireworks can be discharged.

Much of Atascocita is located in unincorporated Harris County. Roberts said because unincorporated areas lack a governing body that can restrict fireworks use, residents have no recourse when there is a noise disturbance.

Shell Houston Open


The world’s No. 1 golfer Dustin Johnson has committed to compete in the Shell Houston, an annual PGA Tour event held in Fall Creek, according to the Houston Golf Association.

The tournament begins March 30 and also includes top golfers Johnson and world No. 6 Jordan Spieth joined the field March 13, according to the HGA.

Johnson and Spieth headline a field that includes major tournament winners Phil Mickelson, Adam Scott, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Padraig Harrington and Angel Cabrera. Learn more about the tournament here:  

Montgomery County population growth


Montgomery County’s population increased 3.7 percent from 2015 to 2016, according to population figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau earlier this week. The Houston-The Woodlands-Sugarland Metropolitan Statistical Area gained more than 100,000 residents between 2015 and 2016, placing it among the top two largest numeric-gaining metropolitan areas.

According to the data, Montgomery County’s population grew from 536,434 residents to 556,203 residents between 2015 and 2016, adding more than 19,000 residents during that time. Since 2010, the county’s population has increased 22 percent.