Author: dsmithwick@communityimpact.com

The Cypress-Fairbanks Association of Retired Employees welcomes retired local teachers, counselors, bus drivers and other school staff.

This announcement comes in the wake of local school districts implementing mask mandates despite the governor’s executive order, including Houston and Spring ISDs.

Two new initiatives are designed to address root causes of crime, such as mental illness, substance use and other social challenges, officials said.

Small businesses throughout Harris County will soon be able to apply for COVID-19 relief grants ranging from $5,000-$25,000.

Officials are “conservatively” projecting an enrollment of 116,105 students in the 2021-22 school year, which still falls short of prepandemic levels.

The district released the LEAD Safely 2021-22 plan Aug. 9, including mask guidelines and limited virtual learning opportunities.

Sediment that was deposited during flooding from Hurricane Harvey will be removed from eight watersheds.

Cy-Fair is a strong target for warehouse and distribution space because of its access to major thoroughfares such as Hwy. 290 and Beltway 8 as well as the availability of open acreage, experts said.

The restaurant will be closed until further notice as renovations take place.

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