HTX-BAY: Impact 10/14/2025

League City could soon approve $5 million in bonds to fund road infrastructure for the area south of the Magnolia Creek and Brittany Lakes neighborhoods.

The details: League City City Council will consider approving the sale and issuance of a bond not to exceed $5 million or Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 73 at its Oct. 14 meeting.

By the numbers: The MUD’s taxable value jumped to $160.8 million in 2025—a 230% increase from its value of $48.8 million in 2024, according to city documents.

Lobit Park in League City will close until spring 2026, starting Oct. 13, for what officials called major improvements.

The details: The closure comes after League City City Council’s decision to award a $2.35 million contract to Houston-based B&D Contractor for the upgrades at its Sept. 23 meeting. 

The park will reopen at the end of Phase I, which is scheduled to be completed in spring 2026, and will remain open for the project’s second phase.

The details: Phase I will include:

• Addition of six pickleball courts
• Baseball field upgrades
• Pedestrian bridge repairs
• Drainage improvements
• New security lighting installation

Houston First Corporation, the parent organization of the Houston Film Commission, announced Oct. 8 the launch of a new local film incentive program designed to attract film and television productions to the Houston area.

What this means: The announcement comes amid growing momentum for Houston’s film industry. Productions filmed in the region generated $27.1 million in direct spending and an $81 million economic impact in 2024, according to the Houston Film Commission.

The program offers a 10% rebate on local spending, capped at $100,000 per qualifying project, with a total of $400,000 available annually, per the news release. Officials said the initiative, the most competitive of its kind in Texas, aims to boost local job creation and strengthen Houston’s position as a film production hub.

Diving in deeper: To qualify, projects must film at least 60% of principal photography within 60 miles of downtown, spend at least $500,000 locally and hire at least 55% Texas residents as cast and crew. Houston First and the Houston Film Commission will oversee the application process.  

QDOBA Mexican Eats is opening soon in Humble, restaurant officials announced in an Oct. 3 news release.

What to expect: As previously reported, QDOBA offers signature and customizable burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas, nachos and salads. Premium toppings—such as queso and guacamole—can be added at no additional charge.

Per the release, the Humble location will employ 20 team members and span 3,000 square feet with both indoor and outdoor seating for up to 65 guests.

Looking ahead: The Humble restaurant is owned by franchisee Chad Owaida, who plans to open 14 additional Greater Houston-area locations over the next four years through his franchisee network, Q Eats LLC.

While exact addresses have not been announced as of press time, officials noted Katy, Cypress, Tomball, Spring, Richmond, Memorial and Uptown are among the communities that have been selected for a future QDOBA location.

• Opening Oct. 20 
• 7405 FM 1960 Road E., Ste. 210, Humble