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Government

AccessHealth is partnering with Fort Bend County to provide health care services to previously incarcerated individuals. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

AccessHealth to launch health program supporting former incarcerated individuals

By Aubrey Vogel

Medical nonprofit AccessHealth is partnering with Fort Bend County to pilot a first-of-its-kind health care program to support the needs of formerly incarcerated individuals.

Fort Bend ISD earns 'C' rating in ...

Top Election News

Sugar Land and Fort Bend ISD voters can cast their votes at one of 26 countywide early voting locations. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Election

What Sugar Land, Missouri City voters need ...

Election

Former county commissioner candidate Taral Patel pleads ...

Five candidates will run for the Sugar Land City Council District 2 seat on May 3. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

Election

Q&A: Get to know the candidates running ...

Five candidates will run for the Sugar Land City Council at-large Position 1 seat May 3. The candidates answered questions related to their priorities ahead of the May 3 election. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Election

Q&A: Hear from 2 candidates on the ...

Two candidates will run for the Sugar Land City Council at-large Position 2 seat May 3. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

Election

Q&A: Hear from 2 candidates on the ...

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Top Restaurant News

Dining

Singas Famous Pizza coming soon to Stafford

Torchy's Tacos is now open in the Sienna community of Missouri City, representatives confirmed. (Courtesy Torchy's Tacos)

Dining

Austin-based Torchy's Tacos opens in Sienna community

In May, Hopdoddy will launch a new burger of the month—the Chilaquiles Rojos Burger—and three new drinks. (Courtesy Jim Kobe Photography)

Dining

Hopdoddy Burger Bar sets opening date for ...

American Deli is expected to open its Missouri City location in late April, representatives with the restaurant said. (Courtesy American Deli via Facebook)

Dining

American Deli plans for opening in Missouri ...

The prime beef cheeseburger ($16), made with a tri-blend of brisket, chuck and short rib and served with a side of truffle fries, is among the eatery's most ordered entrees. (Courtesy Spectators Bar & Grill)

Dining

Spectators Bar & Grill aims to provide ...

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Top Development News

Development

The high-speed rail project, envisioned to connect Dallas and Houston in under 90 minutes, had shifted in recent years to rely on federal dollars and Amtrak's participation. (Courtesy Texas Central Newsroom)

Federal government ends $63.9M grant for Texas high-speed rail project connecting Dallas, Houston

By Nichaela Shaheen

The decision, which comes from an agreement with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Amtrak, effectively halts federal support for the project, originally led by Texas Central as a privately funded venture, according to a news release.

Top Education News

Education

Fort Bend ISD earns 'C' rating in newly released TEA scores

By By Hannah Norton, By Kelly Schafler

Almost two years after the 2023 score’s scheduled release, a state appeals court ruled April 3 the TEA was allowed to release the scores under a revamped accountability system.

Top Transportation News

Community members share feedback on the proposed routes for a transit system connecting Fort Bend County to southwest Houston. (Aubrey Vogel/Community Impact)

Transportation

H-GAC seeks public feedback on 3 proposed ...

Terminal E has officially been renamed to “Sheila Jackson Lee Terminal E” in honor of former Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. (Courtesy Sheila Jackson Lee)

Transportation

Houston renames Terminal E at IAH to ...

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is exploring the possibility of a transit alternative for Hwy. 90A near southwest Houston and Fort Bend County. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Transportation

H-GAC to host public meeting for Hwy. ...

Transportation

METRO launches direct route from downtown Houston ...

Seven streets in Missouri City will be reconstructed beginning next month. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Transportation

Missouri City to reconstruct 7 failing streets

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Top Government News

Government

Missouri City approves $2.62M golf maintenance facility as existing infrastructure ages

By Aubrey Vogel

At an April 21 meeting, Missouri City City Council approved a $2.62 million construction contract with Construction Masters of Houston for a new golf course maintenance facility.

Top Business News

The renovations aim to provide additional space between aisle, expanding online shopping services and providing private screening spaces in pharmacies. (Courtesy Walmart)

Business

See which 7 Houston-area Walmarts will be ...

Sugar Land has three of approximately 2,000 testing locations across the country, according to the website. (Courtesy Adobe)

Business

Quest Diagnostic to open new location in ...

Business

GreenPal brings ‘Uber for lawn care’ app ...

Shaghf Cafe’s menu boasts more than 60 drink combinations as well as desserts, including tarts, cakes and Dubai chocolate with shredded kunafa. (Courtesy Shaghf Cafe)

Business

Dubai’s Shaghf Cafe brings 'luxury' experience to ...

Country music fans and dance enthusiasts have a new hotspot in Southwest Houston, as FireHorse Saloon opened its doors in Stafford in April. (Courtesy FireHorse Saloon)

Business

FireHorse Saloon debuts with month-long grand opening ...

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Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

Matthew McConaughey, Texas filmmakers push to inject $500M into state film industry

By Hannah Norton

Actors, filmmakers and other proponents of the plan have said expanding how much Texas spends on film incentives will help production companies tell Texas stories in the Lone Star State and benefit people who live here.