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Cy-Fair

Cy-Fair ISD no longer planning to offer virtual school in 2021-22

The Texas Legislature, whose regular session ended May 31, did not pass legislation that would have funded online learning offered through public school districts.

Houston metro



Here are 25 free and cheap things to do in the Greater Houston area this summer

Many venues host free events this summer, including outdoor movie nights and live performances.

The Woodlands

Howard Hughes Corp. names 6 new tenants for Hughes Landing, The Woodlands Waterway


The Howard Hughes Corp. announced June 9 six companies in fields including commercial real estate, cyber intelligence, energy and bioscience have signed leases on office buildings at The Woodlands Towers at The Waterway and Hughes Landing.

Mastro's Ocean Club to replace Grotto at Market Street in The Woodlands

Market Street has confirmed that a Mastro's Ocean Club will be replacing Grotto Ristorante at 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 100, The Woodlands, later this year.

Officials urge The Woodlands residents to prepare for an active hurricane season in 2021


The Atlantic Hurricane Season began June 1, with wet weather continuing after several weeks of regular rainfall. Officials in The Woodlands Township are urging residents to prepare early for the season, which they said is expected to be an active one.

Danica Lloyd, Savannah Kuchar, Vanessa Holt and Andrew Christman contributed to this report.