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Pearland | Friendswood | Manvel

Pearland hires Freese & Nichols for project aimed at reducing runoff into city’s sewer system

By Rachel Leland

The Barry Rose and Longwood wastewater treatment plants’ service basins will undergo new upgrades to reduce rain and groundwater from leaking into the city’s sewer system.

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The Woodlands

Filing open for March 2026 primary election ...

Pearland | Friendswood | Manvel

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Sugar Land | Missouri City

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The Fulshear Simonton Fire Department held a sales tax election in the Nov. 4 election. (Community Impact staff)

Katy | Fulshear

Fulshear Simonton Fire Department sales tax collection ...

If the bond package passes, it would raise the district’s tax rate by $0.16 per $100 valuation of a home—about $60 per month, or $720 annually, for a home with a taxable value of $450,000. (Jamaal Ellis/Community Impact)

Pearland | Friendswood | Manvel

UPDATE: Friendswood ISD's $165M bond package fails, ...

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Katy | Fulshear

Snap-a-Box now serving robot-assisted stir-fry in Jordan ...

Chipotle Mexican Grill offers build-your-own options for burritos, bowls, salads, tacos and quesadillas. (Courtesy Chipotle Mexican Grill)

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

New Chipotle location brings 1st drive-thru pick-up ...

New Caney | Porter

Loaded potatoes, margaritas and more: 5 eateries ...

HTeaO offers more than twenty flavors of fresh brewed iced tea and other drinks at its locations. (Courtesy HTeaO)

Katy | Fulshear

HTeaO opens 2nd Katy location on Kingsland ...

a burger stuffed with cheese, meet and vegggies

Tomball | Magnolia

New Venezuelan restaurant opens in Pinehurst

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Bellaire | Meyerland | West University

Miller Theatre Advisory Board announces ‘signature project of 100th anniversary’

By Roo Moody

More upgrades are coming to Miller Outdoor Theatre, as announced by Managing Director Claudio de Vasco in a Nov. 13 groundbreaking ceremony.

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Education

Conroe | Montgomery

Willis ISD approves one-time retention payment of $1,000 for staff

By Angela Bonilla

The Willis ISD board of trustees approved a one-time retention payment of $1,000 to each employee at the Nov. 12 meeting.

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New Caney | Porter

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The Northpark Drive overpass project will widen Northpark Drive into a six-lane divided roadway between Hwy. 59 and Russell Palmer Road and add an overpass over the Union Pacific Railroad train tracks and Loop 494. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact)

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

Traffic shifts implemented as work continues on ...

The two-part project will widen FM 1960 from a four-lane asphalt roadway to a six-lane divided concrete roadway. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact)

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

TxDOT: Lake Houston-area FM 1960 widening project ...

The third direct connector is set to carry traffic from the northbound lanes of I-45 to the eastbound lanes of Hwy. 242. (Jessica Shorten/Community Impact)

Conroe | Montgomery

See 10 transportation updates around the Conroe, ...

The Woodlands

5 road bond projects completed in The ...

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The lots will operate under a program approved earlier this year that lets businesses contribute toward shared parking instead of meeting all on-site parking requirements, as previously reported. (Nichaela Shaheen/Community Impact)

Tomball | Magnolia

Magnolia City Council approves parking lot project for Town Center district

By Nichaela Shaheen

The approval is the final phase of the parking lot project, which aims to expand parking options for small businesses in the downtown area, also known as The Stroll District, according to the agenda packet. City Planner Dana Berry said the permit allows the 4B Corp. to move forward with final planning and construction.

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Owner Trishawn Gresham developed the concept of the boutique as she found strong community interest in second-hand items. (Courtesy Love Me Twice Vintage).

Sugar Land | Missouri City

Love Me Twice Vintage brings sustainable style ...

2nd Street opened in Rice Village on Oct. 24. (Courtesy 2nd Street)

Bellaire | Meyerland | West University

New luxury second-hand clothing store opens in ...

Customers can buy, sell and trade Legos at the new Bricks & Minifigs opening in Webster. (Courtesy Bricks & Minifigs)

Bay Area

Bricks & Minifigs to open new storefront ...

Gray and black dog laying on a carpet and looking at the camera

New Caney | Porter

Luxury travel bookings, doggy daycare: 4 business ...

Cy-Fair | Jersey Village

Weight Watchers now open at Langham Creek ...

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South Central Austin

Energy experts urge state to tackle power affordability, efficiency as Texas grows

By Hannah Norton

As people, businesses and data centers continue to move to the state, Texas leaders need to harness new strategies to make energy more affordable and ensure the state power grid remains reliable, experts said at the Texas Energy Summit in Austin.

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The Crosby area followed with a 91.3% increase in sales, while West of the Brazos ranked third with an 86.8% jump. Hockley also made the list, seeing a 76.2% rise in transactions, per the release. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Tomball | Magnolia

New Caney, West University top HAR’s Q3 list of Houston’s hottest communities

By Nichaela Shaheen

The top-ranked communities are seeing the largest increase in sales due to affordability and new construction continuing to attract buyers, according to an Oct. 27 news release. Eight of the top 10 communities reported average home prices below Houston’s overall average of $421,655.

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Spring | Klein

Harris Health to host Precinct 3 town hall meeting on Ben Taub Hospital expansion plans

By Melissa Enaje

The Nov. 17 meeting will be held in Spring.

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