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Government

Harris County commissioners authorize emergency funds as recovery from May flooding begins

By Cassandra Jenkins

Harris County commissioners were authorized May 7 to access the public improvement contingency fund as needed to fund emergency requests directly related to the May 2 disaster declaration.

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner resigns amid ...

Top Election News

Election

The Humble City Council is comprised of the mayor and five city council members who all vote. (Community Impact staff)

Settle, Swanson elected to Humble City Council positions 4, 5

By Hannah Brol

With mail-in ballots, early voting and election day results reported, incumbent Paula Settle and newcomer Rick Swanson have been elected to Humble City Council positions 4 and 5, respectively.

Top Restaurant News

Dining

Dirty Dough Cookies now serving stuffed treats ...

Handmade tortillas encasing tacos, tortas and burritos, as well as small plates, soups and salads make up the menu at Maximo. (Courtesy Julie Soefer)

Dining

CI Foodie: 6 new restaurants to try ...

Based in California, Nick the Greek offers a menu of Mediterranean-inspired salads, bowls and gyros, as well as authentic Greek treats, including baklava and loukoumades. (Courtesy Nick the Greek)

Dining

Nick the Greek now serving Mediterranean street ...

An array of menu items available at Nick the Greek

Dining

Nick the Greek to bring Mediterranean street ...

Dining

Chick-fil-A in Humble's Deerbrook Mall now operating ...

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Top Development News

Development

Fall Creek, a 2,300-acre master planned community in Humble, will host a grand opening celebration for the butterfly garden at Enclave Park on April 27. (Courtesy Pexels)

Fall Creek to celebrate grand opening of butterfly garden at Enclave Park

By Hannah Brol

Fall Creek, a 2,300-acre master planned community in Humble, will host a grand opening celebration for the butterfly garden at Enclave Park on April 27.

Top Education News

Education

Construction on Pines Montessori Upper Elementary near the school's existing campus in Kingwood is scheduled to begin in August, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. (Courtesy Pexels)

Construction on new Pines Montessori facility in Kingwood to begin in August

By Wesley Gardner

Pines Montessori offers Montessori classes for children age 6 weeks until eighth grade.

Top Transportation News

About $138.8 million in projects in the Lake Houston area have been granted state and federal funding as part of the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s 2025-28 Transportation Improvement Plan. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Transportation

H-GAC announces $138.8M in road projects slated ...

Southwest Airlines announced it will stop flights to and from Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport starting Aug. 4 following a first-quarter loss. (Courtesy Southwest Airlines)

Transportation

Southwest Airlines to stop flights to and ...

Transportation

H-GAC unveils $18.77 billion in funding for ...

A drone view of construction at the Northpark Drive overpass project site

Transportation

Check out the latest on 5 Lake ...

A stock photo of orange traffic cones on a road

Transportation

Here's the latest on 4 Lake Houston-area ...

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Top Government News

Government

Harris County raises property tax exemptions for seniors, disabled homeowners

By Shawn Arrajj

The amount senior and disabled homeowners in Harris County can exempt from the value of their homes before paying property taxes now covers the entire value of a median-price home in the county.

Top Business News

Officials with The Joint Chiropractic celebrated the opening of their new location at Valley Ranch Town Center on May 8. (Courtesy Pexels)

Business

The Joint Chiropractic now open in Valley ...

Nothing Bundt Cakes officials will celebrate the opening of their new location in Valley Ranch Town Center in New Caney on May 10. (Courtesy Nothing Bundt Cakes)

Business

Nothing Bundt Cakes officials to celebrate grand ...

Business

5 trending Houston stories: Minor flood warnings; ...

Owned by Lynn Beckwith, the independent service garage first opened in 1989 and offers repair and maintenance services for both cars and trucks. (Courtesy Beckwith's Car Care)

Business

Beckwith's Car Care in Humble to host ...

Northpark Animal Hospital officials are projecting renovations to expand the Kingwood veterinarian office’s lobby and exam rooms will be complete in November. (Courtesy Pexels)

Business

Northpark Animal Hospital renovations projected to wrap ...

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Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

Speaker Dade Phelan asks Texas House to explore school vouchers, tax relief

By Hannah Norton

Less than three weeks before his primary runoff election, the House Speaker released 68 priorities for the next legislative session, which begins in January.

Top Real Estate News

Real estate

Why Harris County home, commercial property values decreased in 2024

By Melissa Enaje

While thousands of Harris County residents faced property tax spikes due to rising home values in 2022, relief was found in the 2023 real estate market.