Looking to catch up with coverage from Community Impact? Check out these eight stories from across the North Houston area.
The Woodlands Township considers sports facility study
The Woodlands Township met Oct. 22 to discuss the development of a concept for an indoor recreation facility through a $231,600 feasibility study from Burditt Consultants, LLC. The funding will come from the township's parks needs assessment reserve, according to agenda materials.
Read the full story by Reporter Kara Willis here.
Cirque du Soleil to bring Mexico-inspired show to Houston
Cirque du Soleil is slated to make its return to Houston this spring with its production "LUZIA," inspired by the vibrant culture, landscape and traditions of Mexico, according to an Oct. 19 news release.
Read the full story from Reporter Ella Barnes here.
'Maintaining what we have': Cy-Fair ISD places $1.63 billion bond referendum on November ballot
The Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees called for a four-proposition $1.63 billion bond referendum intended for existing campus and facility updates on Aug. 10 in a 6-1 vote, with trustee Christine Kalmbach opposed.
CFISD Chief Operations Officer Matt Morgan said all four propositions will be voted on individually, and none of them include new builds for the district.
Read the full story by Reporter Ella Barnes here.
Zipline Drone Delivery now serving 4 locations in northwest Houston
Zipline Drone Delivery Communications Director Andrea Koskey said the drone company expanded to serve four locations in northwest Houston over the summer.
Read the full story by Editor Jovanna Aguilar here.
Tomball ISD approves construction contracts, renames Creekside Park Jr. High School
At the Oct. 13 regular meeting, Tomball ISD board members authorized multiple material purchases and construction contracts totaling over $11 million and approved a slight name change for Creekside Park Jr. High School.
Read the full story by Reporter Cole Gee here.
Montgomery County early voting begins for midterm election
Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19, with several countywide offices, state representative seats and city council positions up for election throughout Montgomery County.
Read the full story by Reporter Michael Slaten here.
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood names Chase Christianson as new CEO
Officials from HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, a 451-bed acute care hospital serving the Lake Houston area, named Chase Christianson the hospital’s CEO, according to an Oct. 15 news release.
Read the full story by Reporter Wesley Gardner here.
Construction scheduled to wrap up on Porter Retail shopping plaza along FM 1314
Porter Retail is now expected to be completed by the end of this year, said Faiz Hirani, principal for project developer Dhanani Private Equity Group, via an Oct. 15 email.
Read the full story by Reporter Emily Lincke here.
