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Justin Schultz is LEED AP-certified in Design & Construction. (Courtesy Houston Parks Board)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

Health & Wellness Edition: New president and CEO of Houston Parks Board talks about future vision for the city's landscape

By Cassandra Jenkins

Justin Schultz was selected as the new President and CEO of the Houston Parks Board in October 2025 after the former head of the nonprofit, Beth White, announced her retirement.

Conroe council backs bid to build entertainment ...

Top Restaurant News

The Phoenix opened on Westheimer Road in 2006. (Roo Moody/Community Impact)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

The Phoenix on Westheimer to relocate after ...

Papa's Pizza serves a variety of pizzas with toppings, including barbecue chicken and chicken fajita. (Courtesy Papa's Pizza)

Bay Area

Papa's Pizza coming soon to League City

Dishes offered will include quesadillas, loaded nachos, fajitas and enchiladas, among other Tex-Mex favorites. (Courtesy Casa Julia Tex Mex)

New Caney | Porter

Casa Julia Tex Mex opening in New ...

Cypress

Mazajj Organic Coffee now open in Cypress

The current Picos location sits at 3601 Kirby Drive, Houston. (Courtesy Brandon Holmes)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

Picos Restaurant owners to move locations after ...

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Top Development News

Development

The biometric security gates for CLEAR members are part of a national airport program launched by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration and the security identity company. (Courtesy Houston Airports)

Spring | Klein

'eGate' airport security, lifelong learning for seniors: 5 trending stories in the Greater Houston area

By Sarah Brager

Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from Jan. 5-9.

Top Education News

Education

Voters rejected all four propositions in FISD’s $165 million bond package during the Nov. 4 election, according to results from Galveston County. (Catherine White/Community Impact)

Pearland | Friendswood | Manvel

Friendswood ISD trustees to review community feedback after failed bond

By Catherine White

Friendswood ISD’s board of trustees will review feedback from a community survey and post-election focus groups during a workshop on Jan. 12, following the failed Nov. 4 bond election.

Top Transportation News

League City has a handful of upcoming road projects. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Bay Area

Check out 3 ongoing, upcoming road projects ...

A photo of a Park & Ride bus in Missouri City

Sugar Land | Missouri City

METRO launches new fare system, expands payment ...

New Caney | Porter

Upcoming Ford Road closure could cause traffic ...

Cars driving along road in Spring while sun is setting

New Caney | Porter

6 transportation projects that could impact commutes ...

A photo of eGate technology at the airport.

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

IAH and Hobby airports roll out CLEAR ...

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Top Government News

Government

Conroe | Montgomery

Conroe council backs bid to build entertainment venue on 42 acres in Technology Park

By Nichaela Shaheen

Conroe City Council voted Jan. 8 to support setting aside about 42 acres inside the city’s long-struggling Technology Park for a future “venue” concept that staff compared to regional draws like The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and Houston’s Discovery Green.

Top Election News

The Woodlands

March primaries and May elections to know ...

A special election for a vacant Bellaire City Council seat will be held in May. (Melissa Enaje/Community Impact)

Bellaire | Meyerland | West University

Bellaire to hold May special election to ...

The Woodlands

Filing opens Jan. 1 for The Woodlands ...

Katy | Fulshear

2 candidates file for Katy’s Ward A ...

Texas' Republican and Democratic primary elections will be held March 3 and the midterm election is set for Nov. 3. (Community Impact staff)

North Central Austin

Here’s what Texans should know about the ...

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Top Business News

Katy | Fulshear

Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics ...

Children's Lighthouse provides education and programming for children ages six weeks to 12 years old. (Chloe Young/Community Impact)

Katy | Fulshear

5 businesses coming to Katy-Fulshear in 2026

The franchise has studios in countries around the world. (Courtesy FS8)

Bay Area

FS8 to mix Pilates, yoga in new ...

24 Hour Pickle opened in Sugar Land in early February 2025 and offers eight pickleball courts for competition and training. Co-owner Kirandeep Singh said the business has already discussed expansion. (Jamaal Ellis/Community Impact)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

Sugar Land-Missouri City area sees pickleball boom

The Woodlands

See where pickleball facilities are located or ...

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Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

Texas voters approved 17 constitutional amendments during the November election. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)

South Central Austin

What’s next for the Texas propositions that passed in November

By Hannah Norton

Changes to the Texas Constitution that were approved by voters include increased property tax exemptions for homeowners and businesses; a $20 billion investment in water infrastructure; new rules for the state judicial oversight commission; and tighter restrictions on when judges can grant bail.