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Conroe | Montgomery

Willis ISD gets $192K grant to implement Bluebonnet math curriculum

By Angela Bonilla

Willis ISD has received a $192,348 federal grant through the Texas Education Agency as part of adopting the Bluebonnet Learning math curriculum for grades K-5.

League City to replace school zone flashers, ...

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Scott Bowen has served on Clear Creek ISD’s board of trustees since May 2019, and is a lifelong resident of Clear Lake, according to his biography on CCISD’s website. (Courtesy Scott Bowen)

Bay Area

Clear Creek ISD trustee announces candidacy for ...

Bay Area

Texas Rep. Dennis Paul announces candidacy for ...

As the Klein community grows, the local fire department has seen annual call volume nearly double in five years. (Courtesy Joe Buvid/Klein Fire Department)

Spring | Klein

Voters split on Klein Fire Department's tax ...

Mayor William H. "Dusty" Thiele has reclaimed his seat against challenger Michael Anthony Payne. (Martha Ambrose/Community Impact)

Katy | Fulshear

UPDATE: Thiele reclaims Katy mayor seat, residents ...

James Cross and incumbent Lance Redmon won the two Katy ISD board of trustees positions. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact)

Katy | Fulshear

James Cross, Lance Redmon win Katy ISD ...

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Top Restaurant News

Pie Tap will open its first Houston location in June. (Courtesy Pie Tap)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

Pie Tap tossing authentic gourmet pizza into ...

Rotolo's Craft & Crust is planning a grand opening event for May 26. (Courtesy Rotolo's Craft & Crust)

Bay Area

Rotolo's Craft & Crust sets opening date ...

Midnight Cravingz is a dessert shop that specializes in late-night gourmet cookie and ice cream combinations. (Courtesy Midnight Cravingz)

The Woodlands

Midnight Cravingz opens brick and mortar location ...

Conroe | Montgomery

Moose & Oak opening soon in Montgomery

Cy-Fair | Jersey Village

Urban Skillet brings halal burgers from Los ...

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Development

Lake Pointe Green is expected to bring more housing variety to the former Fluor Corp. campus. (Courtesy Lovett Commercial)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

Sugar Land approves concept plan for former Fluor Corp. campus

By Aubrey Vogel

The former Fluor Corp. campus could be redeveloped as soon as 2034, as Sugar Land City Council approved a concept plan for the site at the May 13 meeting.

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Education

Katy ISD faces a projected $10.8 million shortfall in its health fund for employee insurance plans for the 2025-26 fiscal year, making it the third consecutive year that rising health care costs will impact the district’s general operating fund. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Katy | Fulshear

Katy ISD faces rising employee health insurance expenses

By Valeria Escobar

Katy ISD faces a projected $10.8 million shortfall in its health fund for employee insurance plans for the 2025-26 fiscal year, making it the third consecutive year that rising health care costs will impact the district’s general operating fund.

Top Transportation News

Bay Area

League City to replace school zone flashers, ...

Two electric vehicle charging stations will be installed in Buffalo Bayou Park. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

2 public EV vehicle charging stations to ...

HAS Director Jim Szczesniak said work on major capital projects to expand different terminals and provide better service is continuing in both airports. (Rendering courtesy United Airlines)

Bellaire | Meyerland | West University

Houston Airport System to work on initiatives ...

On April 29, contractors pour concrete on FM 1463, where work on a widening project between I-10 and FM 1093 will continue into 2027. Some business owners said the construction reduces access and visibility to their businesses. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact)

Katy | Fulshear

Project pains: 5-year FM 1463 widening frustrates ...

Here's the latest information on three Harris County Precinct 3 transportation projects in the Lake Houston area. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

Check out the latest on 3 Lake ...

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Top Government News

Government

Fort Bend County officials are looking to create a coordinating council focused on the behavioral health of incarcerated individuals. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

Fort Bend County could create council to explore behavioral health of incarcerated individuals

By Aubrey Vogel

Fort Bend County officials are looking to create a council focused on improving behavioral health in the county jail.

Top Business News

Bay Area

Kolache Bakery reopens in League City under ...

KidStrong officials began offering physical training programs for children up to 11 years old in Atascocita on March 3. (Courtesy KidStrong)

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

KidStrong celebrates March opening of new Atascocita ...

Behavioral Innovations opened a new applied behavior analysis, or ABA, therapy center in Missouri City, expanding its reach to serve more families in need of autism support services. (Courtesy Behavioral Innovations)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

Behavioral Innovations offers autism therapy in Missouri ...

Jeremiah's Italian Ice opened in Missouri City. (Courtesy Jeremiah's Italian Ice)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

Jeremiah's Italian Ice offers frozen treats from ...

The business offers a variety of doughnut and kolache options. (Courtesy Shipley Do-Nuts)

Tomball | Magnolia

New Shipley Do-Nuts location coming to Magnolia

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Texas Legislature

South Central Austin

Texas House approves expansion of state’s medical cannabis program

By Hannah Norton

House Bill 46 would nearly double the number of conditions eligible for the state’s Compassionate Use Program, expand the number of licensed medical cannabis dispensaries in Texas and allow doctors to prescribe more types of products. The bill was sent to the Texas Senate for consideration.

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Real estate

See how the residential housing market changed in April compared to the same time in 2024. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

See how Sugar Land, Missouri City's real estate market fared in April

By Kelly Schafler

See how the residential housing market changed in April compared to the same time in 2024.

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Cy-Fair | Jersey Village

Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 deems ketamine effective for patient pain

By Emily Lincke

Low doses of ketamine can be a safe alternative to using the opioid fentanyl for prehospital pain management, according to a study conducted by a Spring-area ambulance district.

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