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In 2025, Community Impact reporters covered a wide range of in-depth stories, including these 12 topics that landed on the front cover for the Bellaire, Meyerland and West University edition.
After years of being locked in a standstill, planners of the Coastal Texas Project announced the approval of two engineering design contracts.
Through partnerships with the Houston Public Library and Harris County Public Library, the BBHLF was able to open 40 Family Place Libraries across the Greater Houston area by the end of 2025.
Missed any Community Impact articles from this week? Check out the top trending stories from Community Impact's coverage areas in Houston from Dec. 29-Jan. 2.
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.
In the Greater Houston area in November, single-family rental leases grew 10.2% year over year, while lease prices remained statistically flat.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most in-demand sporting events in the tournament's history, with over 150 million tickets requested during the Random Selection Draw ticketing phase to date. The figure represents the highest demand in FIFA World Cup history, according to a Dec. 29 news release.
