Harris County Precinct 4 hosts a summer movie night event at Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve June 28. (Courtesy Harris County Precinct 4)
'The Office' trivia, Father's Day fishing: 15 events, things to do in Spring and Klein in June, July
Texas Central has signed a $16 billion contract with Webuild to lead the civil construction team that will build the train. (Rendering courtesy Texas Central)
Texas Central could be one step closer to groundbreaking on high-speed rail, and more top stories from the Houston area
The convenience store chain is known for its Slurpees and self-serve soda fountains. (Courtesy 7-Eleven)
7-Eleven, Laredo Taco Company now open at Hwy. 249, Spring Cypress
The Texas Central rail connection from Dallas to Houston will feature a bullet train similar to this one. (Courtesy Texas Central Partners/Community Impact Newspaper)
Texas Supreme Court declines to review high-speed rail case, freeing company up to use eminent domain
Owned by Brian Week, the business is a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist that offers wheelchair ramps, stair lifts, grab bars, bathroom safety products and vehicle lifts, among other residential and commercial accessibility and mobility products. (Courtesy Next Day Access North Houston)
Next Day Access North Houston now offering mobility, accessibility products in Spring
This area is flood-prone due to the flat and slow draining topography and clay soils that do not readily soak up excess rainfall. (Courtesy Harris County Flood Control District)
Flood Control District presents three versions of TC Jester Stormwater Detention Basin, seeking public input
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Nearly $400M project to boost Houston-area water supply by up to 500M gallons a day
Lone Star College has been approved for additional baccalaureate programs following House Bill 3348 being signed June 16. (Andrew Christman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lone Star College approved for additional baccalaureate programs
Following Hurricane Harvey, debris lined the streets in many parts of Harris County. (Danica Lloyd/Community Impact Newspaper)
After Department of Housing and Urban Development denies request, Texas General Land Office drafting plan to subaward Harris County $750M for flood mitigation
Traditionally held in the spring, this year’s Wild West Brewfest will be in November at Katy Mills Mall. (Courtesy Pexels)
Wild West Brewfest coming to Katy; Masterpiece Desserts to open in Cy-Fair and more Houston-area news
Spring ISD announced June 16 that the district would no longer be offering its virtual academy for the 2021-22 school year. (Courtesy Canva)
Spring ISD nixes virtual academy for the 2021-22 school year
Harris County Pets facilitates pet adoptions, foster placements and more. (Courtesy Harris County Pets)
Harris County Pets temporarily waives adoption fees to control increase of population
Following the 87th Texas Legislature's failure to pass House Bill 1468, Klein ISD will not be able to launch the Klein Virtual Academy in the 2021-22 school year, district officials announced June 15. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Lacking state funding, Klein ISD cancels plans to launch virtual academy in 2021-22
Austin-based Ally Medical Emergency Room opened a new state-of-the-art 8,000-square-foot facility in Spring on June 1. (Courtesy Ally Medical Emergency Room)
Ally Medical Emergency Room opens sixth Texas location in Spring
Americans spent 44% more shopping on websites, including Amazon, in 2020 than in 2019. (Courtesy Amazon)
Surge in online shopping strains Houston’s distribution channels
According to county officials, 40% of the $125 billion in damage caused by Hurricane Harvey took place within Harris County. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Texas General Land Office says it is 'not feasible' to request $750M in federal flood aid within 30 days
With more than 400 locations across 11 states, the Oregon-based drive-thru coffee company serves specialty coffee, smoothies, freezes, teas, a private-label Dutch Bros Blue Rebel energy drink and nitrogen-infused cold brew coffee. (Courtesy Dutch Bros Coffee)
Dutch Bros Coffee to open third Spring-area location this fall
Texas Central has signed a $16 billion contract with Webuild to lead the civil construction team that will build the train. (Rendering courtesy Texas Central)
Texas Central signs $16B construction contract for high-speed rail project
The project will be constructed in six to eight phases, or batches, with the first batch of project repair sites being located primarily between Spring Cypress Road and Cypresswood Drive in the 77379 ZIP code area. (Courtesy Harris County Flood Control District)
Harris County Flood Control District begins major maintenance project in Cypress Creek watershed