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Beginning Jan. 11, a section of Ford Road will be closed due to railroad work happening near the road’s intersection with Loop 494 in Porter.
After years of being locked in a standstill, planners of the Coastal Texas Project announced the approval of two engineering design contracts.
Lone Star College has named Rigoberto J. Rincones Gomez as as the next vice chancellor of Academic Affairs, the college announced in a Jan. 6 news release.
In 2025, Community Impact readers followed a mix of county decisions—from the fiscal year budget and public safety changes to debates over county facilities, road funding and new regulations.
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.
In the Greater Houston area in November, single-family rental leases grew 10.2% year over year, while lease prices remained statistically flat.
Houston will host a variety of entertainment, music, cultural and theater events throughout 2026.
