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Gun found in bathroom trashcan at Cy-Fair High School, principal says
CYPRESS, Texas — An investigation is underway after a gun was found in a bathroom trashcan at Cy-Fair High School Thursday morning, according to a letter from the school's principal. In the letter, Principal Ana Martin said the school's administration has determined who the gun came from. Martin said...
Amid Budget Cuts, Texas Schools Fire Librarians, But Is It A Good Idea?
A Texas school district, Cypress-Fairbanks (a.k.a Cy-Fair or CFISD) cannot stay out of the headlines this year. From banning the "controversial" subjects of vaccines and climate change from textbooks to being forced to close due to extreme weather (certainly not caused by climate change, right?), I have heard about this district for the first time in my life, several times this year.
The Woodlands Township to pay back $25K to 2 village associations
The Woodlands Farmer's Market is hosted by the Grogan's Mill Village Association and is one of the most profitable programs operated by a village association, according to township officials. (Jessica Shorten/Community Impact) The Woodlands Township board approved paying $25,000 in back funding to the Grogan’s Mill and College Park village...
Tomball City Council gives first approval to neighborhood retail rezoning request
During its May 20 meeting, Tomball City Council approved on first reading an ordinance to rezone a tract of land at the corner of Theis Lane and South Cherry Street from single-family residential to neighborhood retail. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact) During its May 20 meeting, Tomball City Council approved on first...
Enormous Surge Of Mosquitoes Attacking Texas
Here they come, Texas, where the dreaded mosquitoes are back in parts of the state that usually see activity during the summer months. Is it climate change?. According to Fox News, The Washington Post reports that some officials are attributing Montgomery County's battle with another spring of exploding mosquito populations to the effects of climate change.
The Woodlands Township postpones park improvements over community concerns
The 2022 parks and needs assessment was conducted to identify the demand for certain park amenities, such as pickleball courts. (Jessica Shorten/Community Impact) The Woodlands Township directors spoke at length during the May 22 meeting regarding ongoing disagreements within communities over park improvements, citing the balance between maintaining green spaces while also meeting demands for new amenities, such as pickleball courts.
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