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Need to catch up with Community Impact’s coverage this week? Check out these trending stories from across the northern portion of the Greater Houston area from Sept. 11-18.
Lone Star College System student enrollment exceeds 100K for first time
Over 100,000 students have enrolled at Lone Star College System for the fall semester, marking a milestone for the college system, according to a Sept. 14 news release.
Read the full story from Reporter Emily Linke here.
Midnight Cravingz bringing late-night ice cream to Cypress
Late-night dessert spot Midnight Cravingz plans to start dishing up specialty ice cream in Cypress come October, officials confirmed.
Read the full story from Reporter Ella Barnes here.
PREVIEW: Jersey Village electric grid to undergo CenterPoint Energy resiliency project
CenterPoint Energy representatives plan to share information and answer questions about an upcoming electric grid resiliency project in Jersey Village during a Town Hall meeting slated for November, City manager Austin Bleess confirmed.
Read the full story from Reporter Ella Barnes here.
Klein ISD trustees approve compliance certification, review academic progress
During a Sept. 14 regular board meeting, the Klein ISD board unanimously approved a Certification of Compliance, which Texas school districts are required to submit annually by Sept. 30, beginning with the 2026-27 school year.
Read the full story from Reporter Jovanna Aguilar here.
Flying Biscuit Cafe coming to Magnolia
Southern breakfast and lunch spot The Flying Biscuit Cafe is anticipating a fall opening for a new Magnolia location, officials announced in a social media post.
Read the full story from Editor Jessica Shorten here.
Texas Roadhouse files for new Montgomery location
According to a July 21 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Roadhouse is seeking to build a new location in Montgomery. Per the filing, the new location will be 7,926 square feet and cost $1.5 million to construct.
Read the full story from Editor Jessica Shorten here.
Montgomery County commissioners to review county drainage, mobility and district court plans
Montgomery County commissioners planned to discuss temporary office and courtroom operations for the 523rd District Court among several items slated on the Sept. 17 agenda.
Read the full story from Reporter Kara Willis here.
Sprouts Farmers Market now open in The Woodlands
Sprouts Farmers Market sells a variety of food options to accommodate all diets, including organic, keto, plant-based and non-GMO, according to information from the company.
Read the full story from Reporter Kara Willis here.
Construction to start on 1st of EMCID's multi-phase park project in New Caney
In November, construction is scheduled to kick off on the first phase of the East Montgomery County Improvement District’s multi-phase park project, which will be built on a 200-acre plot of land in New Caney, according to a Sept. 14 news release from the district.
Read the full story from Reporter Emily Lincke here.
