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Government

H-GAC launches regional clean air survey, public meetings

By Nichaela Shaheen

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is inviting residents to help shape the future of clean air and climate action through a new survey and a series of public meetings beginning Aug. 27, according to an Aug. 22 news release.

Valvoline files plans for work at new ...

Top Restaurant News

Golden Chick offers chicken tenders, sandwiches, salads and more. (Courtesy Golden Chick)

Dining

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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is opening a new location in Kingwood, according to the website of franchisee Nazarian Global Enterprises. (Courtesy Fuzzy's Taco Shop)

Dining

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Shipley Do-Nuts has filed plans for work at a new site in Humble, according to a June 20 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. (Courtesy Shipley Do-Nuts)

Dining

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Dining

Michelin Guide Texas to return to Houston ...

The classic bagel sandwich comes with egg, cheese and a breakfast meat of the customer's choice. (Courtesy of Best Bagel Shop)

Dining

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Development

Construction wraps up on 171K-square-foot distribution center in Humble

By Hannah Brol

Triten Real Estate Partners announced the completion of a 171,000-square-foot distribution center in Humble via an Aug. 21 news release.

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Education

University of Houston expands behavioral health programs to meet workforce demand

By Valeria Escobar

According to an Aug. 14 news release, the UH College of Education will offer three new ABA-focused programs this fall designed to prepare students and working professionals to enter, or advance in, the field of behavioral health.

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Transportation

Houston region receives additional $2.2 billion in ...

Transportation

H-GAC seeks public input on 2050 regional ...

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Transportation

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Transportation

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Government

Harris County officials open $41M residential campus for at-risk foster youth

By Melissa Enaje

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly-opened housing community was held Aug. 22.

Top Business News

Business

Top 10 Cigar officials celebrate 10-year anniversary ...

Business

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Frios Gourmet Pops is now serving frozen treats across the Lake Houston area. (Courtesy Frios Gourmet Pops)

Business

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Business

Charlie’s Watch Bar now offering drinks, sports-viewing ...

BioLife Plasma Services is opening a new donation center in Humble. The center will hold an open house on Aug. 30, according to its website. (Mindy Tang/Community Impact)

Business

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Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, right, speaks with Rep. Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, on the House dais Aug. 20. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)

Texas House approves youth camp safety, flood relief bills following Central Texas flooding

By By Hannah Norton, By Chloe Young

Texas House lawmakers passed six bills with bipartisan support seeking to improve camp safety and streamline emergency communications after catastrophic flood July 4-5.