Houston - Community Impact Newspaper - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/houston-community-impact-newspaper/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:20:00 +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 Houston - Community Impact Newspaper - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/houston-community-impact-newspaper/ 32 32 103504436 Lamar CISD brings together local organizations to support students with disabilities after graduation https://houstonnewmedia.org/lamar-cisd-brings-together-local-organizations-to-support-students-with-disabilities-after-graduation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lamar-cisd-brings-together-local-organizations-to-support-students-with-disabilities-after-graduation https://houstonnewmedia.org/lamar-cisd-brings-together-local-organizations-to-support-students-with-disabilities-after-graduation/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:20:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-fulshear/education/2025/11/14/lamar-cisd-brings-together-local-organizations-to-support-students-with-disabilities-after-graduation/ As the school districts surpasses 15% special education enrollment, LCISD Transition Specialist Marquettia Lewis said early planning is important given state-funded programs serving individuals with disabilities have yearslong waitlists.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/lamar-cisd-brings-together-local-organizations-to-support-students-with-disabilities-after-graduation/feed/ 0 1063573 Governor launches re-election bid, virtual learning programs launch: 5 trending Houston-area stories https://houstonnewmedia.org/governor-launches-re-election-bid-virtual-learning-programs-launch-5-trending-houston-area-stories/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=governor-launches-re-election-bid-virtual-learning-programs-launch-5-trending-houston-area-stories https://houstonnewmedia.org/governor-launches-re-election-bid-virtual-learning-programs-launch-5-trending-houston-area-stories/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:43:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/government/2025/11/14/governor-launches-re-election-bid-virtual-learning-programs-launch-5-trending-houston-area-stories/ Missed any Community Impact articles from this week? Check out the top trending stories from Community Impact's coverage areas in Houston from Nov.10-14.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/governor-launches-re-election-bid-virtual-learning-programs-launch-5-trending-houston-area-stories/feed/ 0 1063715 Christmas Spectacular, Christmas in the Park: 8 events to attend in the Spring-Klein area this holiday season https://houstonnewmedia.org/christmas-spectacular-christmas-in-the-park-8-events-to-attend-in-the-spring-klein-area-this-holiday-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=christmas-spectacular-christmas-in-the-park-8-events-to-attend-in-the-spring-klein-area-this-holiday-season https://houstonnewmedia.org/christmas-spectacular-christmas-in-the-park-8-events-to-attend-in-the-spring-klein-area-this-holiday-season/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:30:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/events/2025/11/14/christmas-spectacular-christmas-in-the-park-8-events-to-attend-in-the-spring-klein-area-this-holiday-season/ There are several events to check out in the Spring-Klein area this holiday season.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/christmas-spectacular-christmas-in-the-park-8-events-to-attend-in-the-spring-klein-area-this-holiday-season/feed/ 0 1063717 Check out the latest updates on 3 Willis ISD projects https://houstonnewmedia.org/check-out-the-latest-updates-on-3-willis-isd-projects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=check-out-the-latest-updates-on-3-willis-isd-projects https://houstonnewmedia.org/check-out-the-latest-updates-on-3-willis-isd-projects/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:10:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/education/2025/11/14/check-out-the-latest-updates-on-3-willis-isd-projects/ Work is underway on several Willis ISD projects, including the construction of new campuses.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/check-out-the-latest-updates-on-3-willis-isd-projects/feed/ 0 1063786 St. Luke’s Health-Sugar Land Hospital launches Virtually Integrated Care program https://houstonnewmedia.org/st-lukes-health-sugar-land-hospital-launches-virtually-integrated-care-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=st-lukes-health-sugar-land-hospital-launches-virtually-integrated-care-program https://houstonnewmedia.org/st-lukes-health-sugar-land-hospital-launches-virtually-integrated-care-program/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:07:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/health-care/2025/11/14/st-lukes-health-sugar-land-hospital-launches-virtually-integrated-care-program/ St. Luke’s Health-Sugar Land Hospital has integrated a new virtual nursing program to help streamline and elevate patient care.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/st-lukes-health-sugar-land-hospital-launches-virtually-integrated-care-program/feed/ 0 1063465 Fulshear launches new online permitting portal https://houstonnewmedia.org/fulshear-launches-new-online-permitting-portal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fulshear-launches-new-online-permitting-portal https://houstonnewmedia.org/fulshear-launches-new-online-permitting-portal/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:43:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-fulshear/government/2025/11/14/fulshear-launches-new-online-permitting-portal/ Fulshear residents will now be able to apply for permits online.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/fulshear-launches-new-online-permitting-portal/feed/ 0 1063845 Learn the strategies used by wealthy Americans to keep more of their money—and how you too can do the same https://houstonnewmedia.org/learn-the-strategies-used-by-wealthy-americans-to-keep-more-of-their-money-and-how-you-too-can-do-the-same/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=learn-the-strategies-used-by-wealthy-americans-to-keep-more-of-their-money-and-how-you-too-can-do-the-same https://houstonnewmedia.org/learn-the-strategies-used-by-wealthy-americans-to-keep-more-of-their-money-and-how-you-too-can-do-the-same/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:10:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/sponsored/sponsored/2025/11/14/learn-the-strategies-used-by-wealthy-americans-to-keep-more-of-their-moneyand-how-you-too-can-do-the-same/ Learn the tax and wealth-building strategies used by the wealthy. CHN Advisors helps high-income earners grow, protect and maximize their assets.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/learn-the-strategies-used-by-wealthy-americans-to-keep-more-of-their-money-and-how-you-too-can-do-the-same/feed/ 0 1063413 Texas lawmakers urged to consider a new funding source for public education: the “Legacy Education Fund” https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-lawmakers-urged-to-consider-a-new-funding-source-for-public-education-the-legacy-education-fund/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-lawmakers-urged-to-consider-a-new-funding-source-for-public-education-the-legacy-education-fund https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-lawmakers-urged-to-consider-a-new-funding-source-for-public-education-the-legacy-education-fund/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/sponsored/sponsored/2025/11/14/texas-lawmakers-urged-to-consider-a-new-funding-source-for-public-education-the-legacy-education-fund/ Texas has one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing economies, yet its per-student public school funding remains in the bottom 10 nationally. During the 89th Legislative Session, lawmakers approved House Bill 2, providing $8.5 billion in publ...

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-lawmakers-urged-to-consider-a-new-funding-source-for-public-education-the-legacy-education-fund/feed/ 0 1063416 Cellular Sales Verizon grand opening to be held in Kemah https://houstonnewmedia.org/cellular-sales-verizon-grand-opening-to-be-held-in-kemah/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cellular-sales-verizon-grand-opening-to-be-held-in-kemah https://houstonnewmedia.org/cellular-sales-verizon-grand-opening-to-be-held-in-kemah/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:25:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/business/2025/11/14/cellular-sales-verizon-grand-opening-to-be-held-in-kemah/ Cellular Sales Verizon will host its grand opening Dec. 11 in Kemah, according to a social media post from the owner.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/cellular-sales-verizon-grand-opening-to-be-held-in-kemah/feed/ 0 1063342 Local elementary school teacher opens bookstore, community classroom in Missouri City https://houstonnewmedia.org/local-elementary-school-teacher-opens-bookstore-community-classroom-in-missouri-city/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-elementary-school-teacher-opens-bookstore-community-classroom-in-missouri-city https://houstonnewmedia.org/local-elementary-school-teacher-opens-bookstore-community-classroom-in-missouri-city/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:39:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/business/2025/11/14/local-elementary-school-teacher-opens-bookstore-community-classroom-in-missouri-city/ Books & More stemmed from owner Michael Matherne’s love for teaching, books and community. 

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/local-elementary-school-teacher-opens-bookstore-community-classroom-in-missouri-city/feed/ 0 1063351 The perfect holiday getaway: Spend the season at The Retreat https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-perfect-holiday-getaway-spend-the-season-at-the-retreat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-perfect-holiday-getaway-spend-the-season-at-the-retreat https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-perfect-holiday-getaway-spend-the-season-at-the-retreat/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/sponsored/sponsored/2025/11/14/the-perfect-holiday-getaway-spend-the-season-at-the-retreat/ Discover the perfect holiday escape at The Retreat RV & Camping Resort on Lake Houston. Enjoy festive events, cozy lodging, family activities and special seasonal offers.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-perfect-holiday-getaway-spend-the-season-at-the-retreat/feed/ 0 1063237 Pearland hires Freese & Nichols for project aimed at reducing runoff into city’s sewer system https://houstonnewmedia.org/pearland-hires-freese-nichols-for-project-aimed-at-reducing-runoff-into-citys-sewer-system/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pearland-hires-freese-nichols-for-project-aimed-at-reducing-runoff-into-citys-sewer-system https://houstonnewmedia.org/pearland-hires-freese-nichols-for-project-aimed-at-reducing-runoff-into-citys-sewer-system/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/pearland-friendswood-manvel/government/2025/11/14/pearland-hires-freese-nichols-for-project-aimed-at-reducing-runoff-into-citys-sewer-system/ The Barry Rose and Longwood wastewater treatment plants’ service basins will undergo new upgrades to reduce rain and groundwater from leaking into the city’s sewer system.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/pearland-hires-freese-nichols-for-project-aimed-at-reducing-runoff-into-citys-sewer-system/feed/ 0 1063048 7 organizations offering free Thanksgiving food, meals in the Greater Houston area https://houstonnewmedia.org/7-organizations-offering-free-thanksgiving-food-meals-in-the-greater-houston-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-organizations-offering-free-thanksgiving-food-meals-in-the-greater-houston-area https://houstonnewmedia.org/7-organizations-offering-free-thanksgiving-food-meals-in-the-greater-houston-area/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/events/2025/11/14/7-organizations-offering-free-thanksgiving-food-meals-in-the-greater-houston-area/ There are several organizations hosting free Thanksgiving dinners, distributing free food and delivering free meals in the Greater Houston area this Thanksgiving season.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/7-organizations-offering-free-thanksgiving-food-meals-in-the-greater-houston-area/feed/ 0 1063055 Bellaire committee plans renovations for Evergreen Park, looks for public feedback https://houstonnewmedia.org/bellaire-committee-plans-renovations-for-evergreen-park-looks-for-public-feedback/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bellaire-committee-plans-renovations-for-evergreen-park-looks-for-public-feedback https://houstonnewmedia.org/bellaire-committee-plans-renovations-for-evergreen-park-looks-for-public-feedback/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/development/2025/11/14/bellaire-committee-plans-renovations-for-evergreen-park-looks-for-public-feedback/ We Are Evergreen was established by the city of Bellaire in September 2024 with one main goal: to enhance the quality of life for Bellaire residents through the redevelopment of Evergreen Park. 

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/bellaire-committee-plans-renovations-for-evergreen-park-looks-for-public-feedback/feed/ 0 1063891 GLO Pilates to open soon in Montrose https://houstonnewmedia.org/glo-pilates-to-open-soon-in-montrose/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=glo-pilates-to-open-soon-in-montrose https://houstonnewmedia.org/glo-pilates-to-open-soon-in-montrose/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/business/2025/11/14/glo-pilates-to-open-soon-in-montrose/ Located off Richmond Avenue, GLO Pilates offers introductory classes and classes utilizing a reformer machine.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/glo-pilates-to-open-soon-in-montrose/feed/ 0 1063904 Willis ISD approves one-time retention payment of $1,000 for staff https://houstonnewmedia.org/willis-isd-approves-one-time-retention-payment-of-1000-for-staff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=willis-isd-approves-one-time-retention-payment-of-1000-for-staff https://houstonnewmedia.org/willis-isd-approves-one-time-retention-payment-of-1000-for-staff/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:34:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/education/2025/11/13/willis-isd-approves-one-time-retention-payment-of-1000-for-staff/ The Willis ISD board of trustees approved a one-time retention payment of $1,000 to each employee at the Nov. 12 meeting.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/willis-isd-approves-one-time-retention-payment-of-1000-for-staff/feed/ 0 1062799 Miller Theatre Advisory Board announces ‘signature project of 100th anniversary’ https://houstonnewmedia.org/miller-theatre-advisory-board-announces-signature-project-of-100th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=miller-theatre-advisory-board-announces-signature-project-of-100th-anniversary https://houstonnewmedia.org/miller-theatre-advisory-board-announces-signature-project-of-100th-anniversary/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:31:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/development/2025/11/13/miller-theatre-advisory-board-announces-signature-project-of-100th-anniversary/ More upgrades are coming to Miller Outdoor Theatre, as announced by Managing Director Claudio de Vasco in a Nov. 13 groundbreaking ceremony.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/miller-theatre-advisory-board-announces-signature-project-of-100th-anniversary/feed/ 0 1062774 New luxury second-hand clothing store opens in Rice Village https://houstonnewmedia.org/new-luxury-second-hand-clothing-store-opens-in-rice-village/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-luxury-second-hand-clothing-store-opens-in-rice-village https://houstonnewmedia.org/new-luxury-second-hand-clothing-store-opens-in-rice-village/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:29:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/business/2025/11/13/new-luxury-second-hand-clothing-store-opens-in-rice-village/ 2nd Street sells one-of-a-kind pieces in premium, second-hand condition.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/new-luxury-second-hand-clothing-store-opens-in-rice-village/feed/ 0 1062688 Bricks & Minifigs to open new storefront in Webster https://houstonnewmedia.org/bricks-minifigs-to-open-new-storefront-in-webster/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bricks-minifigs-to-open-new-storefront-in-webster https://houstonnewmedia.org/bricks-minifigs-to-open-new-storefront-in-webster/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:20:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/business/2025/11/13/bricks-minifigs-to-open-new-storefront-in-webster/ A new Bricks & Minifigs is set to open in Webster at the end of November.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/bricks-minifigs-to-open-new-storefront-in-webster/feed/ 0 1062697 Bricks & Minifigs to open new storefront in Webster https://houstonnewmedia.org/bricks-minifigs-to-open-new-storefront-in-webster/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bricks-minifigs-to-open-new-storefront-in-webster https://houstonnewmedia.org/bricks-minifigs-to-open-new-storefront-in-webster/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:20:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/business/2025/11/13/bricks-minifigs-to-open-new-storefront-in-webster/ A new Bricks & Minifigs is set to open in Webster at the end of November.

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