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The Gringo's location in Katy is pictured. A new Conroe location is planned for late 2022. (Courtesy NewQuest Properties)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Gringo's restaurant confirmed for Conroe Waterfront Center; Austin’s longest-standing H-E-B to be rebuilt and more top news
The 6.5-mile project will be an important connection for the pedestrian, bicycle and transit networks, according to city officials. (Courtesy Austin Public Works)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: City of Austin begins design of urban trail on abandoned rail corridor; 12 things to do in and around New Braunfels this holiday season and more top news
The Halal Guys held a weeklong grand opening beginning Nov. 27 to celebrate its Pearland location. (Courtesy The Halal Guys)
Halal Guys opens in Pearland; Tomball City Council approves 240-acre development and more top Houston-area news
Although it is still to be determined how much funding trickles down to Houston from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden Nov. 15, city officials are looking to be prepared for when new competitive grant programs open up and start taking applications. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Here is what the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act could mean for Houston
Tomball City Council approved a development agreement with Lovett Industrial for 240 acres at Hwy. 249, Rocky Road Nov. 29. (Anna Lotz/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Tomball City Council approves development of 240 acres at Hwy. 249, Rocky Road; JLB Eatery coming soon to Katy and more top news
The 8-foot-wide concrete trail was originally set to continue the trail south along West Lake Houston Parkway to Walden Forest Drive, but officials are still working through right of way issues. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Harris County Precinct 2 designing Atascocita Hike & Bike Trail Phase 2
Commissioners on Nov. 22 voted to approve a density change to preliminary plans for The Preserve, a neighborhood that city documents said could include 565 single-family homes at the northeast corner of Teel and Panther Creek Parkways. (Courtesy city of Frisco)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Neighborhood near PGA Frisco could see larger lots; ERCOT says Texas power grid ready for expected winter demand and more top news
The project will expand the road to four lanes with a center turn lane between FM 1314 and Northpark Drive. Segment 1 spans from FM 1314 to south of Lowe Road, while (B) Segment 2 extends to south of Northpark Drive. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Montgomery County Precinct 4 begins receiving bids for Sorters McClellan Road expansion project
Check out the five newest businesses now open or coming soon to Katy. (Courtesy Canva)
5 Katy businesses now open, coming soon; retail development underway in Pearland and more top Houston-area news
One of METRO's sustainability vision statement goals is to have a 100% zero-emission bus replacement by 2030. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
METRO approves purchase of 20 electric buses as part of sustainability initiative
The residential community will have an infinity pool and shared amenity space at Four Seasons Private Residencies Lake Austin. (Courtesy DBOX for Austin Capital Partners)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Four Seasons to open Texas' first stand-alone residential property off Lake Austin; Slim Chickens opens in Pearland and more top news
I-45 is blanketed in snow following a snowstorm in February. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Harris County temporarily pauses lawsuit over I-45 expansion in pursuit of negotiations with TxDOT
This map shows the proposed attendance boundary for Sonal Bhuchar Elementary School in red. Additionally, the area outlined in purple will be rezoned from Commonwealth Elementary School to Sullivan Elementary School. (Courtesy Fort Bend ISD)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Fort Bend ISD proposes attendance boundaries for new elementary school; Texas’ housing market establishing 'new normal' and more top news
METRO is offering any veteran and active service members free rides on Veterans Day across its transportation offerings. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
METRO: Veterans, active service members ride free on Veterans Day
Harris County Precinct 4 will continue working on projects that will soon be in Precinct 3 boundaries. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Harris County Precinct 4 provides update on how redistricting may affect ongoing infrastructure projects
Signs for and against the incorporation measure could be found at voting sites in The Woodlands Township. (Andrew Christman/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: The Woodlands incorporation measures fail to get voter approval; Austinites reject Proposition A over APD staffing requirement and more top news
Council members approved the creation of Municipal Utility District No. 213, which includes the proposed multimillion-dollar community, during an Oct. 28 meeting. (Screenshot via city of Conroe)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Lake Celestine to bring multimillion-dollar homes to Lake Conroe; Austin ISD teachers say morale at all-time low and more top news
TxDOT broke ground on the $17.7 million project to extend Robert S. Light Boulevard. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: TxDOT breaks ground on road extension to connect FM 1626 and I-35 in Buda; Harris County commissioners redraw precinct lines for the next decade and more top news
The study found that even though COVID-19 caused an estimated 40% decrease in public transportation use due to fear of the virus, a significant number of essential workers continued to rely on the METRO transit system to get to their jobs as their only source of transportation. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Report finds need for sustainable, reliable public transit throughout COVID-19 pandemic