The city of Tomball has canceled its fireworks show for July 4, but its annual street festival is still on. (Courtesy city of Tomball)
Tomball cancels fireworks from dry conditions, festival still planned
Solar panels have become increasingly popular across Houston. (Courtesy Gage Mueller/ADT Solar)
As electricity prices soar, Houstonians are turning to solar power
Work on Birnham Woods Drive began in the spring. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Birnham Woods Drive closures planned through August during widening work
Conroe city officials and Compassion United staff at the June 17 groundbreaking of Miracle City's first transition housing unit (Courtesy of Luke Redus)
Building a miracle: Conroe nonprofits attempting to make lasting impact on homeless population
Trustees approved a balanced budget June 28 for fiscal year 2022-23 in Montgomery ISD, totaling $85.09 million in general fund expenses and $85.14 million in general fund revenue, according to information from the district. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Montgomery ISD approves $85M balanced budget for FY 2022-23
ACCESS Harris County will support vulnerable residents through a coordinated care approach. (Courtesy Pexels)
Commissioners approve $16M IT contract to power Harris County Public Health initiative
Power Lacrosse camp sessions aim to grow interest in the sport and allow children to get outside and be active during the summer. (Courtesy Power Lacrosse)
Power Lacrosse holding camps in Cypress this month
Residents gather in a public space at an affordable housing community run by the nonprofit New Hope Housing in Houston. New Hope has ambitions to build between two and three new communities per year over the next few years, but rising costs of construction materials and land have made it hard to builders to deliver and maintain affordable units. (Courtesy New Hope Housing)
Rising rents, costs put strain on affordable housing in Houston
Cy-Fair’s industrial real estate sector continues to boom with all-time-high rental rates and exceedingly low vacancy rates, according to data from Caldwell Cos. (Courtesy Canva)
Cy-Fair's industrial rental rates hit all-time high as vacancy rates continue to decline
Surepoint Emergency Center opened June 17. (Courtesy Surepoint Emergency Center)
Surepoint Emergency Center opens in The Woodlands
Mexican eatery Bigotes Street Tacos is eyeing a July opening in Sugar Land's First Colony Mall. (Courtesy Bigotes Street Tacos)
Bigotes Street Tacos coming soon to First Colony Mall
Apara Autism Center offers services in Shenandoah. (Courtesy Apara Autism Services)
Apara Autism Center now open in Shenandoah offering therapy and programs
According to a June 28 news release from the district, the $99 million will allow the district to begin work on Elementary School No. 7 and Phase 2 of Lake Creek High School, which will expand the capacity there by 900 students. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Montgomery ISD sells first $99M in bonds to begin new elementary, Lake Creek High schools projects
The Community Flood Resilience Task Force was established by the Commissioners Court in 2020 and consists of 17 members. According to the task force’s website, the group advises Harris County on flood resilience planning and projects that take into consideration the needs of the community. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Community Flood Resilience Task Force presents first annual report to Harris County commissioners
A book and cup of colored pencils rest in front of a chalkboard.
Friendswood ISD STARR results demonstrate grade level comprehension above state averages
Programs are available for ages 6 weeks-kindergarten along with summer camps for ages 5-12. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Kiddie Academy location coming to Magnolia in fall 2022
Popeyes will be coming to The Woodlands Mall food court in November. (Courtesy Popeyes)
Popeyes coming to The Woodlands Mall
Cy-Fair housing prices remain high due to low inventory, rising mortgage rates
The Fort Bend ISD board of trustees offered its support for a district decision to approve one-time retention and recruitment payments for select safety, security and health positions. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper)
Fort Bend ISD approves one-time retention, recruitment payments for designated safety, security, health positions