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Government

In total, the city approved around $2.6 million in additional funding for both projects. (Catherine White/Community Impact)

Pearland | Friendswood | Manvel

Manvel approves additional funding for Heritage Park, City Hall expansion projects

By Catherine White

Manvel City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment at its Jan. 5 meeting to increase funding for the City Hall expansion and the Heritage Park project.

Upcoming Ford Road closure could cause traffic ...

Top Restaurant News

The bar and grill had an interactive sports simulator for customers to enjoy. (Courtesy Loft18)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

Interactive sports bar shuts down due to ...

Fresh Monkee specializes in hand-crafted shakes made with high-fiber, protein-rich, low-sugar and all-natural ingredients.(Courtesy Tanmay Thakker/Fresh Monkee)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

Fresh Monkee now offering protein shakes in ...

Construction for the project will begin in February and is expected to be completed by late August, according to the filing. The official opening date has not yet been made available. (Courtesy P. Terry's Burger Stand)

Bay Area

P. Terry’s set to open in Webster

The Woodlands

Insomnia Cookies to open on College Park ...

The restaurant uses family recipes with garden herbs and floral accents. (Courtesy Yark Green)

Katy | Fulshear

Yark Green Thai Restaurant opens off Mercantile ...

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Top Development News

Development

In September, the Harris Health board of trustees unanimously approved the acquisition of a portion of Hermann Park to expand Ben Taub Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. (Jamaal Ellis/Community Impact)

Bellaire | Meyerland | West University

Final 2 town hall meetings on proposed Ben Taub expansion set for early January

By Cassandra Jenkins

Multiple entities involved in the potential expansion of the Ben Taub Hospital into the land currently occupied by Hermann Park have held town halls across Houston to inform residents of the details of the land acquisition.

Top Education News

Education

Tom Crowe, pictured here at a March 2024 town hall, served as Willis ISD's superintendent from 1993-97, and again as interim superintendent from 2023-24. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact)

Conroe | Montgomery

Former WISD superintendent, educator Tom Crowe dies at age 75

By Angela Bonilla

Tom Crowe, a former Willis ISD superintendent and educator, died Dec. 31 at 75.

Top Transportation News

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 ...

Upcoming projects include Mykawa Road widening and intersection improvements on Pearland Parkway. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Pearland | Friendswood | Manvel

Check out upcoming, ongoing transportation projects in ...

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

Houston Public Works officials say that Storm Water Funds can be used for building demolition when there is debris, illegal dumping and trash clogging the city's drainage. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

Houston officials grapple with decision to use Storm Water Funds for building demolition projects

By Sarah Brager

In an upcoming Jan. 7 meeting, Houston City Council will revisit a decision to use Storm Water Fund dollars for building demolition projects, a proposal that sparked concern from several council members in December.

Top Election News

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 ...

Pearland | Friendswood | Manvel

See who filed for elections in Brazoria ...

Filing is now open for the special election of Houston City Council District C position. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

Applications now open to fill vacant Houston ...

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Top Business News

The new location joins locations in Vintage Park and Pearland, which were both opened in 2024. (Courtesy Petfolk)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

Petfolk opens 3rd Greater Houston location in ...

Lowe’s will hold a board cutting for the store team and special guests at the grand opening on Jan. 30. (Courtesy Lowe's)

Pearland | Friendswood | Manvel

Lowe’s to open a new store in ...

The action park has franchises across the country, with more coming soon to the Houston area. (Courtesy Slick City Action Park)

Bay Area

New indoor slide park to open in ...

The Woodlands

Sky Zone coming to The Woodlands area ...

Apricot Lane Boutique Kingwood is owned and operated by Katie Woodard. (Courtesy Apricot Lane Boutique)

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

Apricot Lane Boutique coming soon to Kingwood ...

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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.