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Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

Gov. Abbott sets date for special runoff election for Texas' 18th Congressional District

By Hannah Brol

A special runoff election for Texas' 18th Congressional District will be held Jan. 31, Gov. Greg Abbott announced via a Nov. 17 proclamation.

Harris County appoints Judge Jermaine Thomas to ...

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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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New Caney | Porter

Nate's Diner closes doors of Porter restaurant

Saigon Café will offer a variety of Vietnamese dishes, including banh mi, vermicelli, pho, and rolls. (Courtesy Saigon Café)

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

Construction on Saigon Cafe in Humble projected ...

The Chinese restaurant offers several traditional delicacies, including go-to American Chinese favorites, authentic Sichuan flavors, dumplings, wontons and robot-assisted stir-fry. (Courtesy Snap-a-Box)

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 ...

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Development

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Katy | Fulshear

Fulshear officials celebrate opening of $5.2M Eagle Landing Park with ceremonial kick

By Tomer Ronen

Fulshear residents can now enjoy soccer fields and playground equipment at Eagle Landing Park, following an official grand opening Nov. 15.

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The online survey will be administered until Nov. 28, per the district's website. (Community Impact staff)

Katy | Fulshear

Lamar CISD opens name nominations for new campuses, stadium near Tomas High

By Valeria Escobar

Lamar Consolidated ISD officials are inviting community members to submit name nominations for several new and one existing facility.

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Spring | Klein

FAA lifts emergency flight reduction order impacting ...

Montrose TIRZ officials are continuing work along Montrose Boulevard. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

Work along Montrose Boulevard continuing Nov. 16-22

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, ...

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Conroe | Montgomery

Conroe City Council approves contract for traffic signal reconstruction at I-45, South Loop 336

By Nichaela Shaheen

The signal was heavily damaged in a traffic accident earlier this year, according to the council agenda. Engineering and Public Works staff designed a full rebuild, and the city issued a competitive sealed bid for the project.

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The remodel will incorporate elements of the company's "store of the future" concept, where shoppers can experience improvements including the expansion of grocery pickup and delivery. (Courtesy Walmart)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

Sugar Land’s Walmart Neighborhood Market to remain ...

Katy | Fulshear

Waggin’ Tails offers a home away from ...

Pearland | Friendswood | Manvel

Jim's Motorcycle Service & Sales opens new ...

The business assists in services for water, fire, mold and storms in Pearland, Manvel, Iowa Colony and Fresno. (Courtesy United Water Restoration Group)

Pearland | Friendswood | Manvel

United Water Restoration Group opens near Pearland, ...

The Woodlands

Haven Event Venue now open in The ...

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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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Real estate

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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New Caney | Porter

Thanksgiving story time, comedy roast battle: 7 events to attend Nov. 19-23 in New Caney, Porter

By By Jovanna Aguilar, By Emily Lincke

Check out what's happening in New Caney and Porter from Nov. 19-23.

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