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Bay Area

GALLERY: See highlights from the Houston area's 1st snow day in 4 years

By Rachel Leland

Houston and the surrounding area, which had not seen snow in over four years, received more than four inches of snow overnight Jan. 21, leading many residents to enjoy playing in the snow while also triggering city government to order road closures and issue warnings about the risk of driving.

Texas senator proposes multibillion-dollar plan to solve ...

Top Restaurant News

Firehouse Subs is now open in Manvel as of late January, according to a social media post from Manvel Mayor Dan Davis. (Courtesy Firehouse Subs)

Pearland | Friendswood

Firehouse Subs now open in Manvel

Shipley Do-Nuts will soon open its doors in Jordan Ranch, bringing its 60 flavors options. (Courtesy Shipley Do-Nuts)

Katy North

Shipley Do-Nuts coming to Jordan Ranch

Starduster Lounge features a mix of agave spirits and whiskey plus a tight selection of approachable cocktails. (Courtesy Quit Nguyen)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

Starduster Lounge brings West Texas charm to ...

The restaurant offers a variety of Cajun flavors with dishes such as jambalaya and Cajun-fried wings. (Courtesy Pivot Cajun Kitchen)

The Woodlands

Pivot Cajun Kitchen now open along FM ...

District Chicken & Gyro is now offering gyros in Spring. (Courtesy District Chicken & Gyro)

Spring | Klein

District Chicken & Gyro now open in ...

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Top Development News

Development

Generation Park is a 4,300-acre master-planned community located near Beltway 8 and West Lake Houston Parkway. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact)

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

Construction permits filed for new 315-unit apartment complex in Generation Park

By Hannah Brol

Construction is expected to begin April 1, 2025 and wrap up by April 30, 2026 on a new apartment complex in Generation Park, according to a Jan. 20 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Top Education News

Education

Conroe | Montgomery

Montgomery, Tomball ISDs earn finalist spots for H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

By Emily Lincke

Montgomery and Tomball ISDs were both named finalists for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, the districts announced in January.

Top Transportation News

The Texas Department of Transportation, alongside county officials, continue to study and plan for Hwy. 36A, which will provide alternative transportation routes from Port Freeport to Hempstead. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Katy North

Officials to seek public input on Hwy. ...

The Terminal B lobby at George Bush Intercontinental Airport will close until 2026 on Jan. 21. (Rendering courtesy United Airlines)

Bay Area

IAH Terminal B lobby to close until ...

A project to widen Hufsmith-Kohrville Road from south of Rolling Glen Lane to north of Ezekiel Road is anticipated to be complete by the first quarter of 2025. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Tomball | Magnolia

See 6 transportation updates in the Tomball, ...

The Texas Department of Transportation will receive a $58.6 million grant to help fund future frontage road projects along the Grand Parkway from FM 1093 to I-10 in Katy. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Katy South | Fulshear

Grand Parkway frontage road projects gain $58.6M ...

The White Oak Bayou Elevation Project off of the I-10 Katy Freeway in Houston began Jan. 8, with lane closures impacting different sections of the highway. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

White Oak Bayou elevation project begins first ...

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Top Government News

Government

Both the drainage improvement project and the booster pump additions are funded from the city’s remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact)

Conroe | Montgomery

Montgomery City Council approves work to begin on city infrastructure projects

By Nichaela Shaheen

The projects approved by City Council include the College Street drainage improvement project and Water Plant No. 3’s booster pump addition.

Top Business News

Members have access to over 5,600 shared credit union branches and over 85,000 surcharge-free ATMs locally and nationwide. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

First Service Credit Union to open 2nd ...

Taco Works opened a new location in League City, officials with the business confirmed. (Courtesy Taco Works)

Bay Area

Tex-Mex restaurant Taco Works opens in League ...

Nelson Family Orthodontics is now offering services in Cypress. (Courtesy Nelson Family Orthodontics)

Cy-Fair

Nelson Family Orthodontics opens in Cypress

Conroe | Montgomery

321 Skin Glow coming soon to Conroe

Alfred Ross teaches David Martinez how to hold a razor during a Jean Percy School of Barbering class on Jan. 14.

Cy-Fair

Cypress barber school shapes future stylists with ...

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Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

South Central Austin

Texas senator proposes multibillion-dollar plan to solve state water shortages

By Hannah Norton

As people and businesses move to Texas in droves, state Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, has a plan to create a dedicated funding stream to help local utilities purchase more water and upgrade their infrastructure.