Following demographic studies, community town halls and more than 500 hours of work by the district’s School Boundary Action Committee, Fort Bend ISD officials are preparing to unveil the first phase of proposed attendance-zone changes in its three-year long-range boundary plan.

The gist: At the Dec. 1 agenda review meeting, officials said the initial phase will affect only elementary campuses, with trustees raising concerns that postponing middle and high school adjustments will prolong uncertainty for families.

However, board President Kristin Tassin said the district’s size makes a single, systemwide overhaul unrealistic.

"You've got to be able to manage that change in increments," she said. “This process has been about as good as it could possibly be.”

Moving forward: The first draft of proposed elementary boundary scenarios will be presented Dec. 15, including elementary attendance zone adjustments from the Austin, Bush, Crawford, Elkins, Kempner, Hightower, Ridge Point and Travis high school feeder patterns.

Missouri City’s La Quinta Drive is getting an overhaul following poor scores in the city’s 2020 pavement condition index assessment.

What residents need to know: At a Dec. 1 meeting, Missouri City City Council unanimously approved a $649,811 design contract with HDR Engineering Inc. to redesign the road from Oak Point Blvd. to Deerwood Lane.

What’s next: The road’s design process is expected to take up to 14 months, with construction anticipated to begin in the first quarter of 2027, per agenda documents.

Founded in 1968 by parents seeking to improve the lives of their children, The Arc of Fort Bend is a local chapter of a nationwide intellectual and developmental disability advocacy organization.

At the organization's 47th anniversary event, dubbed "Best in the West," about 1,000 attendees welcomed over $397,000 in preliminary income, Chief Executive Officer Laura LaVigne said.

The gist: The organization’s mission is to provide opportunities that enhance the quality of life for people with IDD, including autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy, per the website. The Arc advocates for inclusion in schools, workplaces and the wider community.

Get involved: Volunteers ages 14 and older can apply to participate in monthly Teen/Tween Social Nights, which offer games, crafts and other activities in an inclusive environment. Volunteer activities may also include assisting with social and recreational programs, sports, crafts and board games, per a representative.

In a Dec. 2 news conference, officials with Airbnb announced that Houston will receive a $1 million investment that will go toward supporting major community initiatives, expanding green infrastructure and increasing youth access to soccer.

Airbnb's sponsorship will specifically help support two major initiatives—The Green Corridor and Grow the Game.

The Green Corridor: The Green Corridor will be a 14-mile sustainable transit loop that connects key FIFA World Cup 26 venues, including the FIFA Fan Festival site in East Downtown and NRG Stadium.

Grow the Game: Part of Airbnb's $1 million sponsorship will go toward the Grow the Game program to renovate soccer fields in underserved communities, launch free or low-cost youth clinics and tournaments, and create certification pathways for coaches and referees.

One more thing: The 2026 World Cup draw is set for Dec. 5 in Washington, D.C., at noon Eastern Standard Time. The draw will determine the groups and matchups for next summer's tournament.