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Sugar Land, Missouri City waive permit fees for Hurricane Beryl repairs
Residents and business owners needing repairs for damages caused by Hurricane Beryl can temporarily do so without permit fees from the cities of Sugar Land and Missouri City. (Courtesy Canva) Residents and business owners needing repairs for damages caused by Hurricane Beryl can temporarily do so without permit fees from...
West U's Pure Green juice and smoothie bar opening provided refuge for guests post-Beryl
Pure Green juice bar owner Fernando Vizcaino said his store was open after Hurricane Beryl and allowed guests a safe place to charge their devices and work. (Courtesy Pure Green West University Place) A newly-opened juice and smoothie shop in West University Place's Plaza in the Park shopping center became...
New Texas Senate committee will study power companies’ response to Hurricane Beryl
The 13-member committee, which is set to meet July 29, was formed amid widespread criticism over CenterPoint Energy's response to the Category 1 hurricane. (Rachel Leland/Community Impact) A new Texas Senate Committee will look into utility companies’ preparation for and response to Hurricane Beryl, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced July...
Spring residents, first responders begin recovery after Hurricane Beryl
After Hurricane Beryl swept through the Greater Houston area on July 8, the Spring Fire Department received an influx of emergency calls, with the Northampton neighborhood—located north of the Grand Parkway and west of Gosling Road—being one of the most impacted areas of Spring. (Courtesy Steffon Marsh/Spring Fire Department)
Multifamily units fill in as Katy area moves toward build-out
Territory at Ansera, an incoming garden-style community, is part of thousands of apartments set to join the Katy area in the next 10 years. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact) Thousands of new multifamily housing units are coming to the Katy area with about 23 apartment complexes recently opened, under construction or planned for the region, according to commercial real estate firm Berkadia.
Taste of China restaurant to join Katy Asian Town
This Houston Chinatown flagship will establish a new location in Katy Asian Town this September, confirmed representatives from the real estate company who manage both developments. (Courtesy Taste of China) New restaurant Taste of China is set to open in Katy Asian Town this fall, confirmed representatives from UMRE real...
Tomball City Council extends Hurricane Beryl disaster declaration
At its July 15 meeting, Tomball City Council approved the extension of the city’s disaster declaration following Hurricane Beryl. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact) At its July 15 meeting, Tomball City Council approved the extension of the city’s declaration of disaster. In a nutshell. The declaration, which was first signed...
Little Woodrow's joins First Colony Mall lawn
Texas-based bar and grill Little Woodrow’s opened its newest location on the First Colony Mall’s lawn in Sugar Land. (Courtesy Little Woodrow's) Editor's note: The number of beers the location offers on tap has been corrected and the sourcing has been updated. Texas-based bar and grill Little Woodrow’s...
Lake Houston area begins recovery after Hurricane Beryl
Sand Creek Village in Kingwood is just one of the many neighborhoods across the Greater Houston area with downed trees and prolonged power outages as a result of Hurricane Beryl in early July. (Kinsey Crabtree/Community Impact) Four days after Hurricane Beryl swept through the Greater Houston area on July 8,...
Caldwell Communities to open 204-unit rental community in Cypress, Tomball area
Mirella will begin preleasing rental homes in August. (Rendering courtesy Caldwell Communities) Caldwell Communities, a Houston-based developer, is building Mirella, the company’s first single-family build-to-rent community, President of Multifamily Development Todd Johnson said. The project, set to begin preleasing homes in August, will have 204 units, Johnson said. Johnson...
Barnes & Noble opens its doors in Conroe
A new Barnes & Noble location opened in Conroe on July 17. (Courtesy Barnes & Noble) Barnes & Noble opened a new location in Conroe, located along I-45, according to a July 10 news release. The new location, which features a B&N Cafe, will offer customers a variety of books,...
Jersey Village City Council OKs potential 11-cent tax rate increase
Jersey Village City Council—including Jennifer McCrea (left) and Connie Rossi (center)—voted to approve a preliminary tax rate for fiscal year 2024-25 and also to postpone a vote on the FY 2024-25 budget. Mayor Bobby Warren is also pictured. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact) Editor's note: This article previously listed an...
Jersey Village City Council OKs potential 4-cent tax rate increase
Jersey Village City Council—including Jennifer McCrea (left) and Connie Rossi (center)—voted to approve a preliminary tax rate for fiscal year 2024-25 and also to postpone a vote on the FY 2024-25 budget. Mayor Bobby Warren is also pictured. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact) On July 15, Jersey Village City Council...
Chi’Lantro BBQ now serving Korean, Tex-Mex fusion cuisine in Vintage Park
Chi'Lantro offers Korean-BBQ inspired foods such as kimichi fries and rice bowls (Courtesy Chi'Lantro BBQ) Chi’Lantro BBQ is now open in Vintage Park in north Houston, according to a July 8 email from a spokesperson with the company. The restaurant serves fusion cuisine that is a mix of Korean barbecue and Tex-Mex, with the menu featuring dishes such as kimchi fries, Korean-style esquites—Mexican street corn salad—with tortilla chips and rice bowls.
See what street, drainage projects are planned in Heights, River Oaks, Montrose in 2024-25
A number of streets and drainage projects covering the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose areas were programmed into Houston's latest Capital Improvements Plan, adopted July 2. The following projects are slated for funding in the 2024-25 fiscal year. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact) A number of streets and drainage projects covering the...
Houston ISD board questions scope of career centers included in bond proposal
Houston ISD board managers signaled support for placing a $4.4 billion bond package on the Nov. 5 general election ballot despite several managers and community members pushing back against key components of the proposal. (Community Impact staff) Houston ISD board managers signaled support for placing a $4.4 billion bond package...
Fulshear City Council pushes proposed parks bond to May 2025 election
Fulshear City Council decided to move the proposed parks bond to the May 25 election to allow more time for cost estimates. (Aubrey Vogel/Community Impact) Fulshear residents will not have a parks bond on November election ballots. What residents need to know. At a July 16 meeting, Fulshear City Council...
Filing period for 4 Missouri City City Council seats opens July 20 for November election
Four Missouri City City Council positions are up for grabs in the November election. Filing will open July 20 and run through Aug. 19. (Courtesy Pexels) Missouri City residents have the opportunity to represent their community on City Council. Up for election. The candidate filing period for Missouri City’s November...
Mister Softee coming soon to Montgomery
Mister Softee will serve soft-serve ice cream and custom-made hard ice cream. (Courtesy Pexels) A location of Mister Softee is coming to Montgomery, officials with the business confirmed. The new shop will serve soft-serve ice cream and custom-made hard ice cream. Education Reporter. Angela joined Community Impact as a reporter...
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