Community Impact

Stay informed about the latest local news in Houston metro, including ISD, City Council and all the newest development and transportation headlines.

Government

Katy City Park will see the addition of four pickleball courts and a turf field in summer 2026. (Courtesy city of Katy)

Katy North

4 pickleball courts, turf field coming to Katy City Park

By Aubrey Vogel

At an April 28 meeting, Katy City Council approved two professional services agreements—totaling $234,900—with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. for nearly $1.6 million in sports fields and drainage improvements at Katy City Park, located at 5850 Franz Road.

Marco’s Pizza to open 2nd Missouri City-area ...

Top Election News

Less than 1% of registered voters in Harris County cast their ballots between April 22-27. (Courtesy Harris County Clerk's Office)

Bay Area

Over 15K votes cast in Harris County ...

Less than 1% of registered voters in Montgomery County cast their ballots between April 22-26. (Melissa Enaje/Community Impact)

Conroe | Montgomery

Montgomery County sees 3,040 votes cast during ...

Former Katy mayors are unhappy with the way council member Dan Smith brought the city's proposed charter amendments forward. (Asia Armour/Community Impact)

Katy North

7 former Katy mayors oppose city’s charter ...

The Woodlands

Early voting begins April 22 in The ...

City of Katy and Katy ISD residents can cast their votes at one of six early voting locations citywide, while Fulshear and Lamar Consolidated ISD residents can visit one of 26 countywide early voting locations. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Katy North

What Katy, Fulshear voters need to know ...

View all Election stories

Top Restaurant News

Cosmetologist,beautician in white gloves applying facial dermapen treatment on face of young girl customer in beauty salon.

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

Skinovatio now offering luxury medical spa treatments ...

Cy-Fair

Singas Famous Pizza plans new location in ...

Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, the steakhouse and has more than 70 locations across the globe. (Courtesy Fogo de Chão)

Katy North

Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão opens doors ...

Jaggers is now hiring for its first Houston-area location restaurant, which is set to open later this summer. (Courtesy Jaggers)

Katy North

Jaggers now hiring for 1st Houston-area location ...

Chispas Paletas y Nieves offers ice cream treats. (Courtesy Chispas Paletas y Nieves)

Spring | Klein

Chispas Paletas y Nieves coming soon to ...

View all Restaurant stories

Top Development News

Development

Dog on green meadow. Beagle puppy walking. Dog beagle for a walk

New Caney | Porter

Construction kicks off on dog park slated to open in New Caney this summer

By Emily Lincke

A groundbreaking ceremony for a new dog park in New Caney was held by the East Montgomery County Improvement District on April 23.

Top Education News

Education

Contractors were approved for 12 major projects across Katy ISD, including renovations at Mayde Creek, Sundown, Hayes and McRoberts elementary and schools and Beck Junior High School—totaling over $124.6 million in planned construction through 2028. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact)

Katy North

Katy ISD trustees OK contracts for nearly $124.6M in bond projects

By Valeria Escobar

Contractors were approved for 12 major projects across KISD, including renovations at Mayde Creek, Sundown, Hayes and McRoberts elementary and schools and Beck Junior High School—totaling over $124.6 million in planned construction through 2028.

Top Transportation News

Fort Bend Transit is launching a notification service for riders to receive live updates via text or email. (Courtesy Tennille Jones, Fort Bend Transit)

Katy South | Fulshear

Fort Bend Transit launches real-time alert notification ...

A portion of Hardin Store Road in Magnolia will be closed April 29-30. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Tomball | Magnolia

Hardin Store Road to be closed April ...

Community members share feedback on the proposed routes for a transit system connecting Fort Bend County to southwest Houston. (Aubrey Vogel/Community Impact)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

H-GAC seeks public feedback on 3 proposed ...

The city and Montgomery County are working on an interlocal agreement for a temporary traffic signal at the intersection of Lone Star Parkway and Lone Star Bend, according to the agenda. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Conroe | Montgomery

See 5 transportation, infrastructure updates around Montgomery

The Woodlands

6 road projects underway or planned in ...

View all Transportation stories

Top Government News

Government

Conroe | Montgomery

Montgomery County looks to address rising animal cruelty cases, costs

By Jessica Shorten

Precinct 2 Constable David Eason said the county has seized 97 animals in 2025 so far and is projecting to work 320 cases total in 2025.

Top Business News

Sugar Land | Missouri City

Marco’s Pizza to open 2nd Missouri City-area ...

The co-ed classes can accommodate all skill levels, as students range from beginners to active competitors. (Courtesy Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu opens in Commons ...

The soda shop offers a wide variety of soda creations with classic soda options including Dr. Pepper and Coca-Cola. (Courtesy The Soda Den)

Conroe | Montgomery

The Soda Den now open in Montgomery ...

Events like the annual Holiday Parade and Miss Tomball Pageant are among the chamber's visible works. (Courtesy of Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce)

Tomball | Magnolia

Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates ...

Cy-Fair

FINS Swim School promotes water safety in ...

View all Business stories

Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

South Central Austin

Texas House unanimously approves overhaul of how schools, law enforcement prepare for mass shootings

By Hannah Norton

House Bill 33, by former Uvalde mayor and freshman state Rep. Don McLaughlin, would direct school districts and law enforcement to meet annually to plan their response to active shooter situations and other emergencies.