Lawmakers take on accountability, testing, curriculum in public schools
The education of 4.3 million public school students is one of the state’s top priorities, with some of the biggest battles in the Capitol raging over private school vouchers, curriculum, graduation rates, school accountability and teacher pay.
Foundation hosts fundraiser to advance mobile medical services
The Calabria Foundation will host its public Summer Bash Fundraiser at Houston’s Karbach Brewing Co. from 6–8 p.m. June 20.
Precinct 3 to open several parks in 2013
The Harris County Precinct 3 parks department has been working with the Harris County Flood Control District to open several new parks by the end of 2013.
Work wraps up on Barker Cypress, TxDOT opens new access ramps
Work was completed on the new cloverleaf access ramps at Hwy. 290 and Barker Cypress Road in early May.
Astrodome proposal calls for reinventing county facility
A plan to rehabilitate the aging Astrodome is headed to county commissioners for consideration next week, following the reveal of a $194 million proposal approved June 19 by the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation.
Cy-Creek honors alumni with Wall of Honor
Recently retired Cougar Principal Jim Wells closed his combined nearly 20 years of service at Cypress Creek High School constructing the newly erected Wall of Honor that was revealed earlier this spring during a school ceremony.
Jersey Village residents renew Crime Control Prevention District for another decade
May 11, Jersey Village residents voted to renew the city’s Crime Control Prevention District—a program critical to funding law enforcement in the area—for the next ten years.
Lone Star prepares for student growth after failure of bond election
Six weeks after the Lone Star College bond failed with 55.6 percent of voters against the bond and 44.4 percent favoring it, LSC administrators are exploring other options to keep up with student growth.
Students and staff donate to international cause
On April 29, students and staff of Langham Creek High School presented hundreds of new and gently used sneakers to New Missions—a program dedicated to rebuilding and supporting Haiti following a recent series of tragic events.
Cy-Fair ISD prepares to adopt 2013–14 budget
The Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees is set to consider the 2013-14 budget in late June, since it was uncertain how much money would be allocated to public education before the end of the legislative session.
Restaurants on the rise in Cy–Fair
Large companies like Noble Energy, Baker Hughes and ExxonMobil are moving to Northwest Houston and bringing thousands of new jobs to the area.
County commissioners to hear proposals regarding Astrodome’s fate
On June 25, Harris County commissioners will hear a mix of proposals regarding the fate of the nearly 50-year-old Astrodome.
The Calabria Foundation
Since March 2013, Chris Pantuso, founder and CEO of the Calabria Foundation, has begun advancing his organization’s health care efforts with plans to implement three mobile medical units by summer 2014.
Fireworks an issue in crowded Harris County
The lack of ability to regulate firework usage and sales in unincorporated Harris County poses several issues for county officials, including noise and safety problems in heavily populated residential areas.
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Precinct 4 progresses on roads as part of capital improvement project
Beginning spring 2012, Harris County Precinct 4’s road and bridges department targeted dozens of roadway and intersection projects for expansion, realignment or improvement, adding them to the list of capital improvement projects for the area.
District receives statewide honor
This May, Cy-Fair ISD was ranked as the No. 1 school district in Texas for academic and financial performance by the Education Resource Group.
Silver Eagle Distributors
A staple of the Northwest Houston corridor since opening in 1998, Silver Eagle Distributors has made a name for itself nationwide as the largest distributor of Anheuser-Busch products.
James Pulliam
James Pulliam has served as director of the North Harris County Regional Water Authority District 3 since its implementation in 1999.
Hot Wells Shooting Range
Cypress has been home to Hot Wells Shooting Range for nearly 40 years, but before giving people a place to hone their shooting skills, the business served several different purposes.
City corrects traffic light on Main Street in Tomball, traffic flow improves
The Texas Department of Transportation’s investigation into traffic flow on Main Street in Tomball revealed that a traffic light at the Cherry Street intersection was operating in “free mode,” independently from other signals.
Lawmakers take on accountability, testing, curriculum in public schools
The education of 4.3 million public school students is one of the state’s top priorities, with some of the biggest battles in the Capitol raging over private school vouchers, curriculum, graduation rates, school accountability, teacher pay and how to