Flood relief for Humble
After sustaining more than $176,000 in flood damage between April and June in 2016, the city of Humble could receive disaster relief funds from FEMA. The city council will hold a public hearing May 31 at 10 a.m. to discuss the need and potential acceptance of the 2016 Community Development Block Grant, which features disaster relief funding.
Harris County plans more green space in Atascocita
Harris County Precinct 2’s Atascocita Trails Project will serve as a guide to create more green space that will connect communities, businesses, schools and other neighborhoods between FM 1960 and Beltway 8, according to Amery Reid, communications coordinator for Precinct 2.
The trails project will utilize right-of-way owned by the Harris County Flood Control District to create a spine trail and secondary trails, Reid said. The project is still in the early stages of development and no cost has been determined. The design of the trails plan is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of this year.
Memorial Hermann Northeast expands in Humble
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital broke ground on a 123,000-square-foot patient tower in Humble on Tuesday.
The five-story tower will replace one of the outdated towers located on the southern end of the campus. It will offer 90 patient rooms at build-out with the capability to add 30 more inpatient beds. The new construction will house dining services for patients and staff. The previous tower will be repurposed as an administrative building.
Super Bowl LI provides economic impact to Greater Houston area
The Houston Super Bowl Host Committee released a finalized economic report Thursday, showing multiple highlights the Greater Houston area experienced as a result of hosting Super Bowl LI in February.
In total, the Greater Houston area saw $347 million in new spending from hosting Super Bowl LI, according to a study conducted by Rockport Analytics. Throughout various Super Bowl festivities, the Touchdown Houston charitable fund raised more than $4 million, which was distributed to 78 Houston-based nonprofits, HSBHC President and CEO Sallie Sargent said.
