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Government

While no action was taken, Mayor Duke Coon said the council would work quickly toward solutions. (Nichaela Shaheen/Community Impact)

Conroe | Montgomery

Conroe Hyatt hotel valued at $22M-$24M; officials call for accountability, transparency

By Nichaela Shaheen

The Hyatt Regency Conroe and Convention Center has an independent valuation placing the property’s current worth between $22 million and $24 million—a fraction of its original approximated $134 million cost, as shared during an Oct. 23 Conroe City Council meeting

Self-serve kayak station returning to Sugar Land ...

Top Election News

Three Klein ISD trustee candidates running in November's election

Spring | Klein

Klein ISD trustee candidates address student academics, ...

Voters waiting in line at Cibolo Fire Station No. 2.

South Central Austin

Early voting begins Oct. 20: What to ...

Without funding for new schools and critical repairs, Chief Operating Officer Greg Buchanan said, the district could face higher long-term costs and reduced educational quality. (Community Impact staff)

Katy | Fulshear

Lamar CISD’s $1.99B bond aims to bring ...

One of the city's 15 proposed charter amendments includes changing the form of government from a council-city administrator government to a council-city manager government. Should that amendment pass, City Administrator Gary Scott (pictured) would become Conroe's city manager, giving him more direct oversight over the city's daily operations. (Nichaela Shaheen/Community Impact)

Conroe | Montgomery

Conroe charter changes head to November ballot

Conroe | Montgomery

May special election set for Senate District ...

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Top Restaurant News

The new tea shop, located at 7073 Hwy. 6 N, Houston, offers a variety of milk teas, boba drinks, and sweet and savory snacks, per its website. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Cy-Fair | Jersey Village

Ting Tea now serving fresh brewed tea, ...

New Caney | Porter

CI Foodie: 6 restaurants now open, coming ...

The business was first opened at 11165 Westheimer Road, Houston. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Katy | Fulshear

Avesta Persian and Middle Eastern to open ...

The Mexican restaurant opened at the beginning of October. (Courtesy Papichulo Mexican Grill)

Bay Area

New Mexican restaurant opens in Houston Bay ...

Katy Beer Garden was designed to be a mix of Texas spirit and Bavarian charm. (Courtesy Katy Beer Garden)

Katy | Fulshear

7 places in the Katy-Fulshear area to ...

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Top Development News

Development

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

Houston Heights Association reimagines Donovan Park in new campaign

By Roo Moody

Recently, the association, which privately owns and maintains the park, has been calling on the community again to help revitalize the park through a new committee called Reimagine Donovan.

Top Education News

Education

The Woodlands

YES Prep Public Schools launches 4-year, $80M campaign to expand across Houston

By Angela Bonilla

The campaign will allow the Houston charter school system to invest in technology and facilities while working toward becoming an 'A'-rated district.

Top Transportation News

Spring | Klein

Harris County Precinct 3 officials estimate end ...

Bay Area

TxDOT to host Grand Parkway town hall ...

Here are several upcoming and ongoing transportation projects going on in the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose neighborhoods. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

View updates on 6 road projects happening ...

Here's the latest update on four road projects. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Bellaire | Meyerland | West University

Check out 4 ongoing transportation projects in ...

Tomball | Magnolia

See 6 transportation updates around the Tomball, ...

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Top Government News

Government

Sugar Land | Missouri City

Self-serve kayak station returning to Sugar Land Memorial Park

By Tomer Ronen

At an Oct. 21 meeting, Sugar Land City Council unanimously approved a license agreement with Whenever Watersports LLC to operate a self-serve kayak station at Sugar Land Memorial Park.

Top Business News

A photo of the storage sign outside the business

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

Amazing Spaces Storage Center founder announces new ...

Bay Area

Renew Weight Loss opens in League City

New Caney | Porter

Tall Bottle Liquor opening delayed in Roman ...

Cupbop provides cup-style bowls of Korean food with rice, vegetables and a customer's choice of protein such as beef, chicken and tofu. (Courtesy Cupbop)

Cy-Fair | Jersey Village

Korean food concept Cupbop coming to Cy-fair

The Woodlands

El Refu Seafood now open in Spring

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Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a June 4 bill signing ceremony.

Plano North

Here’s how 2 state propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot could impact Texas’ justice system

By Hannah Norton

State Proposition 3 seeks to require judges to deny bail for certain felony offenses, while Proposition 12 would rework the 13-member State Commission on Judicial Conduct, allowing the governor to appoint a majority of the commissioners and requiring more public reprimands of judges found guilty of misconduct.