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Husband-wife coffeehouse brings espressos and gluten-free baked goods to FM 1488

Align Coffee Co. is now serving caffeinated beverages and baked goods along FM 1488.

The gist: The locally owned, specialty coffeehouse held its soft opening on July 3 in the Magnolia area, co-owner Yael Gurwitz-Elkin confirmed.

Gurwitz-Elkin owns and operates the location alongside her husband, Jeff Elkin.

What they offer: Customers can enjoy a spread of menu items at Align Coffee Co., including coffee sourced from espresso beans and blended with additive-free dairy, house-made nut milks and handcrafted syrups, Gurwitz-Elkin told Community Impact.

Opened July 3 (soft opening)
4849 FM 1488, Ste. 100, Magnolia

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Magnolia names Bob Harvey as new city administrator

Bob Harvey officially stepped into Magnolia’s city administrator role July 14, marking both his first day on the job and his first City Council meeting in the position.

What we know: City Council extended an offer to Harvey following a decision made after an executive session during its June 9 meeting.

Although July 14 was technically his first day, Harvey said he had already spent time attending meetings and becoming familiar with city operations during the hiring process.

What he’s saying: During his first update to council, Harvey said he has started meeting with city staff, reviewing major developments and learning how Magnolia organizes its contracts, records and other documents.

“My intention is to get out and take a look at every department that we have, and talk to every employee,” Harvey said. “I want to know what we’re doing right, what we’re doing wrong, where we can make improvements.”

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Compassion United opens 2 transitional homes, expanding housing capacity

Compassion United celebrated the opening of two new transitional homes July 13 at its Miracle City campus in Conroe, more than doubling the nonprofit’s residential capacity for people working toward long-term independence.

The details: The nonprofit’s previous transitional homes had space for 10 men and four women. With the new additions, Compassion United will increase its capacity from 14 to 32 residents once the homes are occupied, Director of Communications Jessica Clark said.

One home will serve up to 16 men, while the other will serve up to 16 women. Each roughly 3,000-square-foot home will also have a live-in house manager who will provide support to residents.

The organization was awaiting its final certificate of occupancy as of July 13, with residents expected to begin moving in the following week. Six applicants are prepared to move in, and Compassion United officials said additional beds may still be available.

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