Jessica Shorten - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/jessica-shorten/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +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 Jessica Shorten - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/jessica-shorten/ 32 32 103504436 Work along Montrose Boulevard continuing Nov. 16-22 https://houstonnewmedia.org/work-along-montrose-boulevard-continuing-nov-16-22/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=work-along-montrose-boulevard-continuing-nov-16-22 https://houstonnewmedia.org/work-along-montrose-boulevard-continuing-nov-16-22/#respond Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/transportation/2025/11/14/work-along-montrose-boulevard-continuing-nov-16-22/ Construction on a project to fully reconstruct Montrose Boulevard from Allen Parkway to West Clay Street is moving forward, according to a Nov. 14 update from the Montrose Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone management.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/work-along-montrose-boulevard-continuing-nov-16-22/feed/ 0 1063647 Olara Dental opens new office in Bellaire https://houstonnewmedia.org/olara-dental-opens-new-office-in-bellaire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=olara-dental-opens-new-office-in-bellaire https://houstonnewmedia.org/olara-dental-opens-new-office-in-bellaire/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/business/2025/11/14/olara-dental-opens-new-office-in-bellaire/ The new facility offers traditional dental services alongside oral surgery and cosmetic dentistry.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/olara-dental-opens-new-office-in-bellaire/feed/ 0 1063578 Filing now open for 2026 primary elections in Harris County https://houstonnewmedia.org/filing-now-open-for-2026-primary-elections-in-harris-county/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=filing-now-open-for-2026-primary-elections-in-harris-county https://houstonnewmedia.org/filing-now-open-for-2026-primary-elections-in-harris-county/#respond Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/government/2025/11/10/filing-now-open-for-2026-primary-elections-in-harris-county/ The candidate filing period runs from Nov. 8 to Dec. 8 for the 2026 primary elections

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/filing-now-open-for-2026-primary-elections-in-harris-county/feed/ 0 1060795 National Dental Center bringing second location to Spring area https://houstonnewmedia.org/national-dental-center-bringing-second-location-to-spring-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=national-dental-center-bringing-second-location-to-spring-area https://houstonnewmedia.org/national-dental-center-bringing-second-location-to-spring-area/#respond Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/business/2025/10/30/national-dental-center-bringing-second-location-to-spring-area/ National Dental Care offers general and cosmetic dentistry such as fillings, crowns, root canals as well as botox and fillers. 

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/national-dental-center-bringing-second-location-to-spring-area/feed/ 0 1054832 Code Ninjas bringing coding, programming to children in Spring https://houstonnewmedia.org/code-ninjas-bringing-coding-programming-to-children-in-spring/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=code-ninjas-bringing-coding-programming-to-children-in-spring https://houstonnewmedia.org/code-ninjas-bringing-coding-programming-to-children-in-spring/#respond Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/business/2025/10/29/code-ninjas-bringing-coding-programming-to-children-in-spring/ Code Ninjas offers classes in computer programming, game coding and robotics for children ages 5-14.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/code-ninjas-bringing-coding-programming-to-children-in-spring/feed/ 0 1054384 New CEO of Children’s Memorial Hermann announced https://houstonnewmedia.org/new-ceo-of-childrens-memorial-hermann-announced/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-ceo-of-childrens-memorial-hermann-announced Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cypress/health-care/2025/10/24/new-ceo-of-childrens-memorial-hermann-announced/ Formerly the chief executive officer over the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Guy B. Giesecke will transition to his new role with Memorial Hermann immediately.

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]]> 1051860 Korean food concept Cupbop coming to Cy-fair https://houstonnewmedia.org/korean-food-concept-cupbop-coming-to-cy-fair/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=korean-food-concept-cupbop-coming-to-cy-fair Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair-jersey-village/business/2025/10/24/korean-food-concept-cupbop-coming-to-cy-fair/ Cupbop provides cup-style bowls of Korean food with rice, vegetables and a customer's choice of protein such as beef, chicken and tofu.

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]]> 1051640 Shea Homes coming to The Grand Prairie development in Hockley https://houstonnewmedia.org/shea-homes-coming-to-the-grand-prairie-development-in-hockley/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shea-homes-coming-to-the-grand-prairie-development-in-hockley Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cypress/development/2025/10/24/shea-homes-coming-to-the-grand-prairie-development-in-hockley/ According to the Houston Association of Realtors, The Grand Prairie is the fourth fastest growing master-planned community in the Houston region.

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]]> 1051680 Jersey Village council approves $3.16M property sale to Agrohansa Inc. https://houstonnewmedia.org/jersey-village-council-approves-3-16m-property-sale-to-agrohansa-inc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jersey-village-council-approves-3-16m-property-sale-to-agrohansa-inc Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair-jersey-village/government/2025/10/21/jersey-village-council-approves-316m-property-sale-to-agrohansa-inc/ Council members authorized the sale of city property, which previously served as a public works space, for a total of $3.16 million. The two properties–located at 12424 Taylor Road and 12527 Taylor Road in Cypress–will now be utilized as a food pro...

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]]> 1052063 See four upcoming transportation projects in the Spring, Klein area https://houstonnewmedia.org/see-four-upcoming-transportation-projects-in-the-spring-klein-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=see-four-upcoming-transportation-projects-in-the-spring-klein-area Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/transportation/2025/10/16/see-four-upcoming-transportation-projects-in-the-spring-klein-area/ Here are several upcoming and ongoing transportation projects in the Spring and Klein areas. This list is not comprehensive.

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]]> 1045654 See four ongoing and upcoming transportation projects in the Cy-Fair area https://houstonnewmedia.org/see-four-ongoing-and-upcoming-transportation-projects-in-the-cy-fair-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=see-four-ongoing-and-upcoming-transportation-projects-in-the-cy-fair-area Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair-jersey-village/transportation/2025/10/16/see-four-ongoing-and-upcoming-transportation-projects-in-the-cy-fair-area/ Here are four upcoming and ongoing transportation projects across the Cy-Fair area.

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]]> 1045652 Home sales stay steady across Spring and Klein communities https://houstonnewmedia.org/home-sales-stay-steady-across-spring-and-klein-communities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=home-sales-stay-steady-across-spring-and-klein-communities Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/real-estate/2025/10/14/home-sales-stay-steady-across-spring-and-klein-communities/ The majority of homes sold in the Spring and Klein areas were in 77379, which is also one of two ZIP codes that saw average home prices increase year over year.

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]]> 1044127 Nan and Co. luxury real estate firm opens Cypress office https://houstonnewmedia.org/nan-and-co-luxury-real-estate-firm-opens-cypress-office/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nan-and-co-luxury-real-estate-firm-opens-cypress-office Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cypress/business/2025/10/09/nan-and-co-luxury-real-estate-firm-opens-cypress-office/ The new office will be led by Jenny Correa, and will provide guidance and brokerage services for high-end residential properties.

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]]> 1041671 Cy-Fair real estate market remains steady as summer ends https://houstonnewmedia.org/cy-fair-real-estate-market-remains-steady-as-summer-ends/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cy-fair-real-estate-market-remains-steady-as-summer-ends Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cypress/real-estate/2025/10/08/cy-fair-real-estate-market-remains-steady-as-summer-ends/ The median home sales prices for the Cy-Fair area remained near or slightly below average compared to August 2024 data.

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]]> 1040840 Mountain Mike’s Pizza opens second Cypress location https://houstonnewmedia.org/mountain-mikes-pizza-opens-second-cypress-location/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mountain-mikes-pizza-opens-second-cypress-location Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cypress/dining/2025/10/08/mountain-mikes-pizza-opens-second-cypress-location/ The new location has a 700-square-foot patio, a kid's arcade section and all-you-can-eat pizza buffet. 

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]]> 1040812 St. Luke’s Health announces new president for The Vintage Hospital https://houstonnewmedia.org/st-lukes-health-announces-new-president-for-the-vintage-hospital/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=st-lukes-health-announces-new-president-for-the-vintage-hospital Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/health-care/2025/10/07/st-lukes-health-announces-new-president-for-the-vintage-hospital/ Ortega previously served as vice president of the Gulf Coast Division of HCA Healthcare and as chief executive officer over The Women's Hospital of Texas

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]]> 1040165 Dunkin Donuts opening new store in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/dunkin-donuts-opening-new-store-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dunkin-donuts-opening-new-store-in-houston Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cypress/dining/2025/09/17/dunkin-donuts-opening-new-store-in-houston/ Specializing in offering a variety of breakfast items, coffee combinations and teas, the new location in Houston will also offer a new store layout.

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]]> 1028964 Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux replacing Sam’s Boat in Cypress https://houstonnewmedia.org/walk-ons-sports-bistreaux-replacing-sams-boat-in-cypress/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=walk-ons-sports-bistreaux-replacing-sams-boat-in-cypress Thu, 04 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cypress/dining/2025/09/04/walk-ons-sports-bistreaux-replacing-sams-boat-in-cypress/ According to an Aug. 27 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux will be replacing Sam's Boat in Cypress in 2026.

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]]> 1020533 PREVIEW: Cy-Fair ISD board to discuss board policy updates, A-F accountability ratings https://houstonnewmedia.org/preview-cy-fair-isd-board-to-discuss-board-policy-updates-a-f-accountability-ratings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=preview-cy-fair-isd-board-to-discuss-board-policy-updates-a-f-accountability-ratings Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cypress/education/2025/09/02/preview-cy-fair-isd-board-to-discuss-board-policy-updates-a-f-accountability-ratings/ According to agenda documents, board members will discuss updating the board's operating procedures on communicating with each other and district staff.

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]]> 1019071 Cypress Christian School celebrates new 130,000 square-foot campus https://houstonnewmedia.org/cypress-christian-school-celebrates-new-130000-square-foot-campus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cypress-christian-school-celebrates-new-130000-square-foot-campus Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cypress/education/2025/08/28/cypress-christian-school-celebrates-new-130000-square-foot-campus/ The new campus features a central pavilion area for students to gather during the school day, as well as over 50 stones placed across the 40-acre campus with Bible verses etched into them.

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