Two men sit at the front of an orange courtroom and listen to a speaker off-frame, with a male and female aide behind them.
Harris County commissioners put $1.2B bond on November ballot in split 3-2 vote
Cy-Fair ISD students return to campuses for the 2022-23 school year Aug. 22 following two weeks of professional days for teachers and other staff. (Courtesy Cy-Fair ISD)
Cy-Fair ISD students return to campuses Aug. 22
Construction on Lone Star College-University Park's Visual and Performing Arts Center began on May 31 after years of delays. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lone Star College-University Park eyes December opening date for Visual and Performing Arts Center
The touring production of “Mean Girls,” the musical, is coming to the Hobby Center this weekend. The show previously ran on Broadway and is now performing in different venues across the country. (Courtesy Jenny Anderson)
14 events to attend in the Houston area this weekend, Aug. 19-21
This is a close-up focused on the belt of a police officer with cars driving on a road in the background.
Harris County launches new website to document public safety investments
The HCAD's board of directors voted Aug. 17 voted to change its name. (Community Impact Newspaper file photo)
Harris County Appraisal District board votes to change name
Construction is underway on Schiel Road in Cypress. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Schiel Road widening underway in Cypress
H-GAC approved its final Method of Distribution for $488 million in federal funding for storm resiliency improvement projects across the region. (Community Impact file photo)
H-GAC includes city of Houston in final $488M distribution of storm mitigation funds
The first phase of the campus is expected to open in time for the 2024-25 school year. (Rendering courtesy Harmony Public Schools)
Harmony Public Schools to build new charter campus in Bridgeland
The privately owned studio will offer boutique-style small-group classes, as well as individual and duet sessions for all levels of Pilates. (Courtesy Pilates by Galiya's Fitness)
Pilates by Galiya's Fitness coming soon to Vintage Park
Power lines in front of a sunset.
ERCOT selects Pablo Vegas as new CEO 16 months after previous leader fired
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County board members and government officials gathered Aug. 15 to celebrate the Federal Transit Authority award. (Courtesy METRO)
Federal Transit Authority awards METRO $21.6M for electric buses
School boards provide local governance of their school districts and can only take action by a majority vote at public meetings. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
How local school boards function in Texas, how to get involved
Exterior of the Texas Education Agency building at sunset.
For the first time in three years, TEA releases A-F ratings for Texas schools
A project that will widen Cypress North Houston Road from Perry Road to Jones Road is in the design phase, officials with Harris County Precinct 3 confirmed. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Cypress North Houston Road widening in design phase
Texas Education Agency has released 2021-21 accountability ratings for districts statewide. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
See how each Cy-Fair ISD school was rated in the 2021-22 A-F accountability system
Gong Cha is opening a new location in Cy-Fair. (Courtesy Gong Cha)
Gong Cha tea shop now open in Cy-Fair
An American flag and the Texas flag on a flagpole.
Texas ranks 45th in the nation for overall child well-being, new data shows
The board of trustees held a budget meeting Aug. 11. (Andrew Christman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lone Star College System adopts budget, hears exemption concerns