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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 more schools to Fulshear

By Valeria Escobar

The Nov. 4 Lamar CISD bond election, which is consistent with the district’s three-year cadence, is split into four propositions for new facilities, stadium improvements, technology upgrades and student laptops.

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

South Central Austin

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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

Pearland | Friendswood | Manvel

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Conroe | Montgomery

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Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

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Bellaire | Meyerland | West University

Panera Bread coming to Meyerland Crossing shopping ...

Cafe Petra offers Greek and Lebanese cuisine with dishes ranging from gyro sandwiches and beef kabobs to meat moussaka and lamb shank. (Courtesy Cafe Petra)

Katy | Fulshear

Cafe Petra Greek & Lebanese opens 2nd ...

The Woodlands

CI Foodie: 6 new restaurants to try ...

The Woodlands

Charm Taphouse & BBQ to open in ...

Taste of Paris Creperie & Cafe offers a variety of sweet and savory crepes for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as coffee and espresso beverages. (Courtesy Taste of Paris Creperie & Cafe)

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

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Development

The Woodlands

Metropark Square Shopping Center under new ownership in Shenandoah

By By Angela Bonilla, By Vanessa Holt

Daniel Moon, vice president of Sam Moon Group, confirmed to Community Impact via email Oct. 16 the developer recently sold the Metropark Square Shopping Center.

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Education

Sugar Land | Missouri City

Fort Bend ISD to include new instructional materials in HCC dual credit courses

By Valeria Escobar

School districts are responsible for covering the cost of instructional materials not included on the state's online, free repository, which Chief Academic Officer Adam Stephens said this has created challenges for courses like biology and chemistry labs that require physical textbooks and materials that are difficult to replace with digital alternatives.

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Sugar Land | Missouri City

Missouri City to implement AI system to ...

Pearland | Friendswood | Manvel

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Here are four upcoming and ongoing transportation projects across the Cy-Fair area. This list is not comprehensive. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Cy-Fair | Jersey Village

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Here are several upcoming and ongoing transportation projects in the Spring and Klein areas. This list is not comprehensive. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Spring | Klein

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A $7 million-$10 million construction project on Tamina Road began in 2023 to improve mobility, safety and aesthetics on the corridor which is a connector between FM 1488 and FM 2978. Construction is expected to be substantially complete by the end of the year. (Courtesy Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District)

Tomball | Magnolia

Tamina Road work nears finish line while ...

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Government

Cypress

Commissioners pass burn ban in unincorporated Harris County amid dry conditions

By Melissa Enaje

The burn ban took effect Oct. 16 after unanimous approval from Harris County commissioners.

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Katy | Fulshear

Livewell Animal Hospital opens new location in ...

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

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Mini pancakes topped with rainbow cereal, strawberries and chocolate served in a plastic container.

New Caney | Porter

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Hotworx, which has more than 100 locations across the state, offers virtually-instructed, 30-minute exercise programs in infrared saunas. (Courtesy Hotworx)

Tomball | Magnolia

Hotworx coming soon to Tomball

Spring | Klein

4 veteran-owned businesses in Spring-Klein

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North Central Austin

Experts encourage voters to approve $20B for water supplies ‘if you want to continue to live in Texas’

By Hannah Norton

State Proposition 4, which is on the November ballot, asks voters to approve $20 billion to fund new water supply projects and improve existing systems over the next 20 years. The funding would come from existing sales tax revenue and would not create any new taxes.

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Real estate

Cy-Fair | Jersey Village

Houston renters see more choices, steady prices in September

By Sarah Brager

The Houston Association of Realtors’ September 2025 Rental Market Update, released Oct. 15, showed an increase in listings and steady lease prices.

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South Central Austin

Early voting begins Oct. 20: What to know before heading to the polls

By Hannah Norton

During early voting, registered voters can cast ballots at any polling place within their county of residence, according to the secretary of state’s office.

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