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Want to catch up with Community Impact's coverage? Check out these nine stories from across the North Houston area from Oct. 2-9.
Arms manufacturer Watchtower Defense opens facility in Tomball
Watchtower Defense is a local manufacturing company that specializes in firearms and related products. Watchtower Defense CEO Jordan Davis said that its products serve a wide range of markets, including consumer, law enforcement and military sectors.
Read the full story by Reporter Cole Gee here.
Property owners in Cypress, Cy-Fair, Jersey Village to see tax rate increases
Homeowners across Cypress, Cy-Fair and Jersey Village will see increases in property taxes, with the opportunity to vote on one of the rate hikes in November.
Four governing bodies that serve the three areas voted to increase taxes or put the decision to the voters for the upcoming fiscal year.
Read the full story by Reporters Ella Barnes and Kennedy Thomason here.
$8M Plum Grove Road expansion project wraps up in New Caney
An $8 million project to expand Plum Grove Road near the entrance of The Trails community in New Caney is now finished, a spokesperson for the community confirmed via email Sept. 28.
Read the full story by Reporter Emily Lincke here.
The Container Store closes Spring-Klein area location
National home organization chain The Container Store has closed the Spring-Klein area location, according to a note on the storefront’s door.
Read the full story by Reporter Kennedy Thomason here.
PREVIEW: Montgomery County commissioners to consider support for legislation granting ordinance powers
Montgomery County commissioners met on Oct. 8 to discuss a resolution that would support legislation allowing the county to adopt and enforce local ordinances.
Read the full story by Reporter Kara Willis here.
The White Canvas Event Venue now hosting events in Cypress
The White Canvas Event Venue is now hosting weddings, birthday parties, baby showers and more in the Cypress area, owner Rocio Baldelomar confirmed.
Read the full story by Reporter Ella Barnes here.
Whataburger opening new location in Conroe
A filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation was recently submitted for the construction of a new Whataburger location.
Read the full story by Reporter Cole Gee here.
Dutch Bros Coffee to open Kingwood location in late 2026
Dutch Bros Coffee is slated to open a new location in Kingwood in the fourth quarter of 2026, company officials confirmed via email Oct. 6.
Read the full story by Editor Hannah Brol here.
Bari Ristorante now open in The Woodlands
The restaurant takes a contemporary approach to Italian culinary tradition, according to a news release, offering European cheeses, dry-cured meats, fish sourced from Europe and house-made pastas prepared with imported Italian flour.
Read the full story by Reporter Kara Willis here.
