Redrawing lines: Fort Bend County approves new precinct maps ahead of 2026 election
Fort Bend County’s monthslong redistricting process has come to an end, with commissioners voting 3-2 to approve a new map at an Oct. 13 special meeting.

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Fort Bend County’s monthslong redistricting process has come to an end, with commissioners voting 3-2 to approve a new map at an Oct. 13 special meeting.
Rice University officials unveiled plans Nov. 6 to transform the west side of the campus to create what they are calling the "Gateway Project," which includes creating a pedestrian-friendly corridor that will link the campus to the center of the Rice Village Shopping Center. The plans also include renovating the 75-year-old Rice Stadium.
Stafford MSD Superintendent Robert Bostic said innovation in education, including community partnerships and collaborations, is what will keep education in Fort Bend County “in front of things.”
Missed any of our articles from this week? Take a look at what you might have missed from Community Impact’s coverage areas in Houston from Nov. 3-7.
Ahead of Texas’ winter wildfire season, officials said the state owns just two firefighting aircraft. Others are “essentially [subleased] through the federal government,” and lawmakers said that can be an issue when multiple states are dealing with large fires
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