Daniel Weeks - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/daniel-weeks/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:25:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Daniel Weeks - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/daniel-weeks/ 32 32 103504436 Fulshear to see commercial, utility growth https://houstonnewmedia.org/fulshear-to-see-commercial-utility-growth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fulshear-to-see-commercial-utility-growth Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:25:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-south-fulshear/government/2023/11/20/fulshear-to-see-commercial-utility-growth/ The downtown area is seeing new major residential developments alongside plans for a mixed-use project called the Fulshear Marketplace.

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]]> 691846 Fort Bend County to improve treatment processes for substance abuse defendants https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-to-improve-treatment-processes-for-substance-abuse-defendants/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-to-improve-treatment-processes-for-substance-abuse-defendants Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:31:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-south-fulshear/government/2023/11/07/fort-bend-county-to-improve-treatment-processes-for-substance-abuse-defendants/ The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court accepted a $888,388 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice on Nov. 7 for the purpose of improving treatment services for nonviolent defendants in substance abuse cases.

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]]> 686017 Fort Bend County selects bid for Sienna Ranch Road improvement project https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-selects-bid-for-sienna-ranch-road-improvement-project/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-selects-bid-for-sienna-ranch-road-improvement-project Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:35:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/transportation/2023/11/07/fort-bend-county-selects-bid-for-sienna-ranch-road-improvement-project/ Fort Bend County on Nov. 7 selected company Jerdon Enterprise for a safety improvements project along Sienna Ranch Road in Missouri City.

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]]> 685975 Where to vote for the Katy ISD bond on Election Day https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-vote-for-the-katy-isd-bond-on-election-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-vote-for-the-katy-isd-bond-on-election-day Mon, 06 Nov 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-north/election/2023/11/06/where-to-vote-for-the-katy-isd-bond-on-election-day/ Election Day is Nov. 7. Here are the polling locations that will be available and what will appear on ballots.

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]]> 685516 Where to vote in Fort Bend County on Election Day https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-vote-in-fort-bend-county-on-election-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-vote-in-fort-bend-county-on-election-day Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:54:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/election/2023/11/06/where-to-vote-in-fort-bend-county-on-election-day/ Election Day is Nov. 7. Here are the polling locations that will be available and what will appear on ballots.

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]]> 685542 Two ice cream shops and more new businesses coming to Fulshear https://houstonnewmedia.org/two-ice-cream-shops-and-more-new-businesses-coming-to-fulshear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=two-ice-cream-shops-and-more-new-businesses-coming-to-fulshear Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:49:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-south-fulshear/business/2023/11/03/two-ice-cream-shops-and-more-new-businesses-coming-to-fulshear/ Curious about which new businesses, restaurants and facilities are coming soon or currently underway in your backyard and beyond? This commercial project roundup will help identify what is being built in the Fulshear community.

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]]> 684433 Kelsey-Seybold to open new clinic in Rosenberg https://houstonnewmedia.org/kelsey-seybold-to-open-new-clinic-in-rosenberg/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kelsey-seybold-to-open-new-clinic-in-rosenberg Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:24:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/health-care/2023/11/02/kelsey-seybold-to-open-new-clinic-in-rosenberg/ Houston-based health care provider Kelsey-Seybold Clinic will open a new clinic in Rosenberg at 23337 Southwest Freeway in the Brazos Town Center, according to a news release.

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]]> 684089 Median home sales price in largest Katy-area ZIP code increased in October https://houstonnewmedia.org/median-home-sales-price-in-largest-katy-area-zip-code-increased-in-october/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=median-home-sales-price-in-largest-katy-area-zip-code-increased-in-october Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:17:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-north/real-estate/2023/11/02/median-home-sales-price-in-largest-katy-area-zip-code-increased-in-october/ Katy-area ZIP codes overall saw a decrease in home sales and an increase in days homes spent on the market this October compared to October 2022.

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]]> 684069 Fort Bend County plans bus services for commuting to Downtown Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-plans-bus-services-for-commuting-to-downtown-houston-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-plans-bus-services-for-commuting-to-downtown-houston-2 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:08:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/transportation/2023/10/30/fort-bend-county-plans-bus-services-for-commuting-to-downtown-houston/ Fort Bend County commissioners Oct. 24 approved updates for an upcoming commuter services project that would bus residents to Downtown Houston.

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]]> 683000 Fort Bend County to hold public information session for upcoming mobility and parks bond https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-to-hold-public-information-session-for-upcoming-mobility-and-parks-bond-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-to-hold-public-information-session-for-upcoming-mobility-and-parks-bond-3 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:48:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-south-fulshear/election/2023/10/27/fort-bend-county-to-hold-public-information-session-for-upcoming-mobility-and-parks-bond/ Fort Bend County will host a public information meeting Oct. 30 to share information and hear feedback on the bond propositions appearing on Nov. 7 ballots.

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]]> 682129 Construction to pick up soon on Phase 2 of Katy-area reservoir project https://houstonnewmedia.org/construction-to-pick-up-soon-on-phase-2-of-katy-area-reservoir-project/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=construction-to-pick-up-soon-on-phase-2-of-katy-area-reservoir-project Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:56:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-north/development/2023/10/25/construction-to-pick-up-soon-on-phase-2-of-katy-area-reservoir-project/ The Harris County Flood Control District will soon initiate repair work on Addicks Reservoir channels in the northeast Katy area.

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]]> 681071 Where to vote early in Sugar Land-, Missouri City-area elections https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-vote-early-in-sugar-land-missouri-city-area-elections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-vote-early-in-sugar-land-missouri-city-area-elections Mon, 23 Oct 2023 20:01:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/election/2023/10/23/where-to-vote-early-in-sugar-land-missouri-city-area-elections/ Early voting for the Nov. 7 election started Oct. 23. Here are the polling locations that will be available during the early voting period lasting until Nov. 3.

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]]> 679988 Where to vote early in Katy-area elections https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-vote-early-in-katy-area-elections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-vote-early-in-katy-area-elections Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:54:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-north/election/2023/10/18/where-to-vote-early-in-katy-area-elections/ Early voting starts Oct. 23. Here are the polling locations that will be available during the early voting period lasting until Nov. 3.

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]]> 677764 New brewery, auto repair franchise coming to Katy area https://houstonnewmedia.org/new-brewery-auto-repair-franchise-coming-to-katy-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-brewery-auto-repair-franchise-coming-to-katy-area Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:32:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-north/business/2023/10/17/new-brewery-auto-repair-franchise-coming-to-katy-area/ Curious about which new businesses, restaurants and facilities are coming soon or currently underway in your backyard and beyond? This commercial project round-up will help identify what is being built in the Katy community.

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]]> 677341 New Dunkin, pharmacy renovations and more coming to Sugar Land https://houstonnewmedia.org/new-dunkin-pharmacy-renovations-and-more-coming-to-sugar-land/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-dunkin-pharmacy-renovations-and-more-coming-to-sugar-land Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:09:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/business/2023/10/16/new-dunkin-pharmacy-renovations-and-more-coming-to-sugar-land/ Curious about which new businesses, restaurants and facilities are coming soon or underway in your backyard and beyond? This commercial project round-up will help identify what is being built in the Sugar Land community. 

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]]> 676658 Sugar Land-, Missouri City-area ZIP code sees boost in home sales year over year https://houstonnewmedia.org/sugar-land-missouri-city-area-zip-code-sees-boost-in-home-sales-year-over-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sugar-land-missouri-city-area-zip-code-sees-boost-in-home-sales-year-over-year Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:30:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/real-estate/2023/10/16/sugar-land-missouri-city-area-zip-code-sees-boost-in-home-sales-year-over-year/ Sugar Land- and Missouri City- area ZIP codes saw a decrease in the average days homes spent on the market in September compared to September 2022.

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]]> 676508 Fort Bend County $712.6M mobility bond to invest in Katy-area transportation projects https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-712-6m-mobility-bond-to-invest-in-katy-area-transportation-projects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-712-6m-mobility-bond-to-invest-in-katy-area-transportation-projects Fri, 13 Oct 2023 21:25:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-south-fulshear/transportation/2023/10/13/fort-bend-county-7126m-mobility-bond-to-invest-in-katy-area-transportation-projects/ Katy area residents could see one of the largest county investments in local transportation projects, including the widening and reconstruction of major thoroughfares, should the county’s mobility bond pass Nov. 7.

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]]> 675385 Fort Bend County mobility bond acts as largest county investment in Sugar Land, Missouri City transportation projects https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-mobility-bond-acts-as-largest-county-investment-in-sugar-land-missouri-city-transportation-projects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-mobility-bond-acts-as-largest-county-investment-in-sugar-land-missouri-city-transportation-projects Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:14:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/transportation/2023/10/13/fort-bend-county-mobility-bond-acts-as-largest-county-investment-in-sugar-land-missouri-city-transportation-projects/ Sugar Land and Missouri City residents could see one of the largest county investments in local transportation projects, including the widening and reconstruction of major thoroughfares, should the county’s mobility bond pass Nov. 7.

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]]> 675284 Harris County Public Health offers free updated COVID-19 vaccines https://houstonnewmedia.org/harris-county-public-health-offers-free-updated-covid-19-vaccines/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=harris-county-public-health-offers-free-updated-covid-19-vaccines Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:36:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/health-care/2023/10/12/harris-county-public-health-offers-free-updated-covid-19-vaccines/ Harris County Public Health now offers the latest COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, which were updated in September, according to an Oct. 10 news release.

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]]> 674696 Missouri City rescinds drought contingency plan, ending water conservation measures https://houstonnewmedia.org/missouri-city-rescinds-drought-contingency-plan-ending-water-conservation-measures-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=missouri-city-rescinds-drought-contingency-plan-ending-water-conservation-measures-2 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 19:36:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/weather/2023/10/11/missouri-city-rescinds-drought-contingency-plan-ending-water-conservation-measures/ Missouri City ended its drought contingency plan Oct. 9 in light of lower temperatures and increased rainfall in the region.

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