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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. 25-Oct. 1.
Power Electronics breaks ground on 53-acre manufacturing campus in Houston area
Power Electronics broke ground on its 53-acre campus, which, once complete, is expected to bring over 400 new jobs to the Houston area, according to a Sept. 24 news release.
Read the full story by Reporter Ella Barnes here.
TxDOT proposes $209M widening for portion of Grand Parkway
The Texas Department of Transportation is proposing a new $209 million Grand Parkway widening project through the Spring area in Harris and Montgomery counties.
The project would be funded by toll revenue and include connectors to I-45, according to TxDOT. Public feedback on the project is being collected through Oct. 9.
Read the full story by Editor Vanessa Holt here.
Maintaining Lake Houston: Dredging and Maintenance District looks to provide long-term solution
Members of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District met for the first time in late August, paving the way for continued dredging operations in Lake Houston and portions of its tributaries.
Read the full story by Reporter Wesley Gardner here.
Klein Farmers Market to hold grand opening in Spring-Klein area
The Klein Farmers Market is set to hold its grand opening Oct. 24, founder Jessica Wilcox confirmed. Moving forward, the market will take place on the first and third Saturdays each month from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Read the full story by Reporter Kennedy Thomason here.
Walmart debuts modernized store, expanded offerings in Porter
Renovations at the Walmart store in Porter were recently completed, a company spokesperson confirmed via email Sept. 23.
Read the full story by Reporter Emily Lincke here.
Midnight Cravingz announces grand opening, specials
Midnight Cravingz, a late-night dessert shop, is slated to open its Cypress location Oct. 9, according to a social media announcement.
Read the full story by Reporter Ella Barnes here.
Tomball and Magnolia businesses work against rising costs
As the economy changes, business owners in the Tomball and Magnolia area have begun to notice that the costs of maintaining their businesses have steadily increased over the past year. Local business owners have attributed rising costs to rent, utilities, gas prices and importing goods.
Read the full story by Reporter Cole Gee here.
Conroe Icehouse opening soon
Local Mexican restaurant Conroe Icehouse will be opening its doors in late October, according to general manager Justin Marshall.
Read the full story by Reporter Cole Gee here.
