Humble ISD officials are hosting a job fair for auxiliary positions in several departments from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 10 at Autumn Ridge Middle School, located at 15337 Woodland Hills Drive, Humble.

The specifics: According to the district’s designated job fairs webpage, officials will be hiring for positions in several departments, including:

• Child nutrition
• Transportation
• Custodial
• Maintenance

Officials with The Myocarditis Foundation announced the appointment of Helene Webster to serve as the nonprofit’s new executive director, according to a Dec. 8 news release.

The details: Located in Kingwood, The Myocarditis Foundation’s mission is to raise awareness of myocarditis through research, education and family support, according to the organization's website.

Webster has spent more than two decades guiding nonprofit organizations toward growth and sustainability, while educating communities on health and wellness through fitness programs and lectured classes, according to the news release.

Quote of note: “I am honored to join the Myocarditis Foundation and lead efforts that bring hope, awareness and support to families affected by this condition,” Webster said in the news release. “This role allows me to combine my passion for health education with my dedication to nonprofit leadership, ensuring that our work continues to make a meaningful difference.”

• 800 Rockmead Drive, Ste. 155, Kingwood

Major lane closures will remain in place on I-10 East near Normandy Road as repairs continue, according to a Feb. 5 news release from the Texas Department of Transportation.

What you need to know: TxDOT said crews have worked overnight after a utility waterline rupture late Feb. 5 triggered a pavement failure near Normandy Road, forcing TxDOT to shut down all eastbound lanes and close the inside lane and shoulder westbound.

Motorists should expect delays and are strongly encouraged to take alternate routes, per the release, including:

• US 90
• US 90A/BU 90 (McCarty Road)
• Hwy. 225

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In case you missed it: Main Street Market held its last market in downtown Conroe Feb. 7 after nearly five years. The organizers announced the closure via Facebook on Jan. 29.

"This has always been more than a market," market developer Farralyn Withrow said in the social media post. "It’s been a tight-knit community and the starting place for 100+ new businesses. It’s been a major part of the ecosystem that is downtown Conroe." 

Also of note: Magnolia City Council moved Jan. 28 to terminate City Administrator Chris Whittaker, approving a resolution declaring a “lack of confidence” and removing him from office effective immediately.

The motion to terminate Whittaker's employment passed 4-0, with council member Geoff Beyers absent.

One more thing: Statewide enrollment for a new Katy ISD online program called Legacy Virtual High School opened Feb. 2, according to a Jan. 30 news conference from district officials. 

Texas gained more new residents last year than any other U.S. state, recently released U.S. Census Bureau data shows. Yet the Lone Star State’s overall population growth slowed significantly amid a nationwide reduction in immigration from other countries.

The big picture: Texas grew by 391,243 residents in 2025, bringing the state’s total population to 31.7 million. This includes:

• Domestic migration: Over 67,000 people moved to Texas from other states.
• International migration: Over 167,000 people moved to Texas from other countries.
• Natural change: There were roughly 157,000 more births than deaths in Texas.

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